13 tips when attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Considering getting on a few rides, meeting some characters, doing some trick-or-treating, watching the parade, the fireworks and the stage show, and then leaving?
Not that we don’t want to make that sound like a good idea, but you may need to re-think a few things.
Have a plan of attack. Do you really want to ride the rides, do you want to see the shows, do you want autographs? Know before you go. Make sure to study the map before you go and the tips below should help you make out your plan.
1. Have a late lunch before you get to the park. It might sound strange, but plan on a 2 p.m. lunch with some protein. While there are a number of
2. Dress up: Stop shaking your head. Get in the spirit. You don’t need an elaborate costume, mostly because it will still be warm and you don’t want to be soaked in sweat all night. This is where Disney Bounding is at its best. Red shorts, a black top, Mickey Mouse ears, yellow sneakers and you’re all set. For those who like to go all out. Here are the rules. Remember, this is the only time of year adults can dress up, so enjoy.
3. Arrive early. Yes, you will be allowed into the park starting at 4 p.m. Go forth and enjoy. Get a full night’s worth of park. The party starts at 7 p.m. and the crowds won’t thin until then, but the three extra hours is a great perk.
4. Purchase merchandise early. As we said, you will be allowed in at 4 p.m. The stores that have party merchandise will allow those with the party wristbands to the area where the party merchandise is so you can purchase. Do it early. Don’t waffle. You want to make sure you get the t-shirts you want in your size and saying, I’ll pick it up later is always the kiss of death. Remember, you an always return what you don’t want, you can’t purchase something the store doesn’t have.
5. Prioritize your Meet and Greets. Lines can be long to meet specialty characters.
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7. Enjoy the second parade. This seems obvious, but many people will line for the first showing of Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. Go on and do other things, get on some rides, get those autographs, take some photos. The second parade is at 11:15 p.m.
9. Do not miss the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular. This show is in front of Cinderella Castle and has three showings, 8:30 p.m, 10:45 p.m and Midnight. Again, do not miss this show. If not the best show Disney has produced for the Forecourt stage it is in the top three. This has humor, good music and lots of Disney characters. People of all ages will get a kick out of this show.
10. Get a Magic Shot taken. Disney Photo Pass photographers will be in key areas and they have a number of specialty shots they can take, including having you next to the Headless Horseman, or an animated shot where dancing ghosts appear. In addition, for this year, there will be a number of interactive photo locations that pay tribute to some favorite Disney stories.
11. People watch. This is the time of year when it’s OK to look at others who are dressed up. It’s even fine to go over and tell them that you love their costume. We saw many people approaching each other and have pictures taken.
12. Do not miss Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular. The centerpiece of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year at the Magic Kingdom is a long-overdue upgrade to the fireworks show. It turns out the new show is well worth the wait. The new Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular deftly weaves together pyrotechnics and projections, lasers and lighting, and it’s hosted by Jack Skellington.
13. The rides. This something to always do go on some of your favorite rides. And, be aware that Disney has put a “Halloween Twist” on three rides this year, Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain