LIVE from MNSSHP 2019! 31 Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
First-time guests to the party – as well as experienced partygoers – looking for party tips and tricks, follow along as my son and I enjoyed our 2019 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party night.
There are four main highlights to a MNSSHP party night:
- Rides & Attractions ~ including party exclusives like Dance Parties
- Character Meet and Greets ~ including rare characters usually only seen at parties or hard ticket events
- Trick or Treat Lines
- Parade + Stage Show + Fireworks Spectacular ~ these evening events are different on party nights versus regular park evenings.
Typically, you’ll need to choose 2 or 3 highlights to focus on. Having a plan for your party is super important to maximize your time and enjoyment.
You’ll find these tips in the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Facebook Group – along with costume ideas, more party tips, and lots of party excitement. Join us!
1 – Arrive at the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party EARLY
Plan your day so you will arrive at the Magic Kingdom and pass through the security checkpoints early. The party entrance gates open at 4pm – on our party night, they actually opened at 3:48pm – every minute counts on a party night!
2 – Pro Tip, Look and Move towards the LEFT Side
If you enter from the bus area, move left. There are fewer people arriving on the monorail and therefore the entrance lines are shorter. Keep moving left until you find the shortest line. Then be sure to have your Magic Bands on and available for a quick scan through the entrance gates.
3 – Pick up your MNSSHP Wristband just inside the entrance gate
Your MNSSHP party wristband is what identifies you as a party-goer, allowing to you attend the party, ride the rides, pick up your SoMK party card, buy exclusive party merchandise, and more!
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4 – Pick up the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Official Map
You won’t find the official party map at your resort. You’ll only find it inside the park on party nights. I always post the party map online and view it before my trip, but it’s nice to have a physical map for the party evening.
5 – You’ll Discover MNSSHP Merchandise As Soon As You Enter the Park
You’ll discover fun MNSSHP Merchandise as early as 4pm – everyone can purchase these items. The EXCLUSIVE MNSSHP merch is only available inside the stores and you must show your party wristband to purchase.
6 – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Pathway
After entering the park, head right around the Main Street circle, the “beginning of the party” starts on Market Street, the back alley between La Chapeau and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. You’ll find Magic Shots, photo boards, photo props, trick-or-treat bags, and your first trick-or-treat station,
7 – Special Photo Props Only Available During The Party
Throughout the party, you’ll find PhotoPass photographers with special party photo props and Magic Shot overlays. It’s well worth having the Memory Maker during the party.
8 – Allergy Friendly Trick or Treat Bags
Ask for an allergy-friendly bag at any of the treat stops or at City Hall on Main Street U.S.A. or in Liberty Square.
9 – MNSSHP Wristbands are available throughout the park
Party goers already in the Magic Kingdom prior to 4pm, do not need to exit and reenter. Just stop by one of the Wristband Distribution spots to have your Magic Band or Party Ticket Card scanned and receive your party wristband and party map.
10 – Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket
Collectible popcorn buckets are a fun part of the Halloween season.
11, 12, 13 – FastPass+ Strategy for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
One of the most frequent questions I get about attending the party is the availability of FastPass+ selections. In a nutshell, FastPass+ selections are only available when the park is OFFICIALLY open. The park officially closes at 6pm on party nights, so FastPass+ selections are NOT available after 6pm.
Since you can enter the park while it is officially OPEN (at 4pm), you ARE able to make FastPass+ selections for the two hours prior to the park closing time.
In order to get three FastPass+selections chosen prior to the park close time, the best strategy is to select FP+ times as follows:
- 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
- 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
14 – It’s HOT in Orlando, Dress Accordingly for MNSSHP
Our party night was in mid-September…and it was hot! Keep this in mind when choosing your party costumes.
15 – Magic Kingdom Closes At 6pm on Party Nights
The Magic Kingdom closes at 6pm – all guests without party tickets – are asked to leave the park, so you’ll begin to see ride wait times start to decrease.
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16 – When It Rains, The Party Fun Goes On
It’s Florida…so there’s always a chance of rain…bring a poncho, have a plan, look for covered ques, and keep having fun!
17 – Wait Times During MNSSHP
Wait times will vary by party night, but traditionally, the wait times are shorter on a party night.
18 – MNSSHP Memory Maker Photos with Magic Shots & Photo Props
Check your party map for Halloween party Magic Shot locations. Watch for special photo props located throughout the parks.
19 – Treat Lines At MNSSHP
Treat lines open at 7pm, when the party officially begins. Families with younger children tend to Trick or Treat early in the evening and the lines are a little longer. If you wait until later in the evening, you’ll find shorter, quick lines for candy treats.
20 – Wait Times During MNSSHP
The first parade begins around 9:15pm so, ride wait times are drastically reduced. If you can wait to watch the later parade (at 11:15pm) – use this time to ride more attractions.
21 – Pre Parade Dance Party
The parade begins in Frontierland, so if you are waiting on Main Street U.S.A., watch for impromptu dance parties, congo lines, and interactive fun.
22 – Glowing Fun During the Parade
Bring your own glowing fun, or purchase while waiting for the parade.
23 – Shopping On Main Street
The shops are full of Halloween merchandise!
24 – Parade Route Near Castle Hub
For a prime parade viewing location, find your spot early.
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25 – Parade Time!
The Boo-To-You parade goes from Frontierland to Main Street U.S.A.
26 – Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom MNSSHP Party Card
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is an interactive card game inside the Magic Kingdom. Every year, a special party card is created and only available during the parties. You must show your wristband to pick up your card.
27 – FastPass+ Wait Times After Fireworks
The party stays open until midnight, so you’ll have time for another ride or two following the fireworks.
28 – Look For Magic Everywhere
Look for magic everywhere!
29 – More MNSSHP Magic Shots
30 – Here’s How Our Party Night Shaped Up
Here’s how our party night shaped up:
- 7 hours (4pm – 11pm)
- 9 rides
- 3 Trick or Treat Stations
- 10 Magic Shots stops
- Parade + Fireworks
- Dinner + Water + Bio breaks
- Shopping in stores on Main Street U.S.A.
- Picked up SoMK party card
- Lots of fun!!
31 – Join the MNSSHP Facebook Group
Click to join the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World group on Facebook:
Planning YOUR MNSSHP night…
Our party plan was pretty aggressive. We knew what we were going to do, the shortcuts to get there, when to bob and weave, etc
A great time at the 🎃 party requires a plan! I’d love to help you plan the itinerary for your party night.
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