Reviews of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
This was my 5th time attending a MNSSHP. We arrived to the party around 5:00. There was a huge bottleneck at the entrance to get in and get wristbands. We were shocked to find out that our party on September 22nd was a sold out event. We grabbed a bite at Casey’s first thing and waited 20 minutes to get our food. Next we headed to the Laugh Floor and enjoyed the Halloween overlay and got our treat bags and only candy of the night. We were only able to ride Space Mountain and Pirates. We waited 25 minutes to try the Peter Pan float and Snake Eyes drink. No one in our group liked the Float but the Snake Eyes drink was tasty. We waited around 20 minutes for a Constance Wedding Cake and Hitchhiking Ghost popcorn container. The cake was inedible. The consistency was very gelatinous and we all agreed it was not for us. I found out that in order to collect the other two
Ghosts to complete the set we had to weave through parade traffic over to Pacos Bills and then to Golden Oaks. It was quiet a hassle to wait in so many long lines for a souviner . We were excited to see the new Jack Skellington narrated Fireworks so we claimed a spot in a grassy area off of Main Street. Everyone was packed very close together. After the fireworks we headed closer to the castle to see the Sanderson Sisters stage show. The packed crowds around the castle reminded me of New Years Eve. We were frustrated at this point my kids didn’t want to stay for the parade and we made our way back to the hotel.
Pros:
Special fireworks show and parade.Cons:
Large crowds. Long lines for attractions, special snacks, and candy.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I just attended the Oct 1 Halloween Party and I can attest to the crowds. I was shocked that the party sold out. It was the fifth party to sell out. The crowds were everywhere. Lines were long for rides. Haunted Mansion never had less than 45 minute wait.
The exclusive rides weren’t worth it either. The live action pirates in Pirates of the Caribbean numbered 3 on the ride and 1 in the queue. Space mountain had an issue so instead of being pitch black it was partially lit up, which seeing all the rails and everything actually made it a bit scarier, so positive?
The lines for candy stations were winding and could take 15 minutes to get through. Learned the lesson after going through the one at Country Bear Jamboree to avoid them. Found a decent spot in front of the castle and had to stake out a seat 45 minutes before the second parade to get a decent view.
I went with some first timers and they were disappointed as I have done it before plus Christmas Party twice and I always talked about the reduced crowds. Not so this time. I was disappointed and would have rather just added another park day to my 6-Day pass instead of this event. It is a shame because I enjoy these events but I may not be inclined to do it again unless I hear about changes.
Pros:
Castle show and chance to trick or treat as an adultCons:
As crowded as an afternoon in the park on a normal day. Long lines to get candy. Special rides were barely special.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had the best time! We went during the second week of September and the crowd level was not super crazy. The only time we felt it was really busy was during the firework show but that always happens. We love that you can get into the park before the party starts! We got there around 4:30 and rode 8 rides before the party was officially started. Definitely recommend!
Pros:
Candy, rides, photo ops, parade!Cons:
Never feels long enough lolReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Crowds looked like christmas, the floated rumor was no ticket limits allowed more people to show up.
Ride waits 2+hours, in the first week of september>>>>>
Pros:
When you got candy it was a good handful not the drop handful adults usually getCons:
Crowds..Crowds..CrowdsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
Awesome as always! Not sure about the crowds and long lines. The night we went the longest wait was fifteen minutes. Snacks were great. Loved the pumpkin ice cream with chocolate Mickey waffles and the pumpkin milkshake. The new fireworks were great - we watched from Ray's Starlight Cafe. No problems getting treat bags and filling up several! No complaints from this mouse fan!
Pros:
Love the charged up Halloween vibes. Park goers always seem so much nicer at this event.Cons:
Weather - it was humid but hey, it's Florida!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Felt no different than any other day at Disney .....my 9 year old noticed that they reused one of the xmas parade floats for the Halloween parade - takes away from some of the magic when a child is pointing these things out
Pros:
Nice decorations, good candyCons:
Way too expensive, cruella deville "dinner" is not worth itReviewed by Chamluckys Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
This was the worst experience ever!!! They were so many people they sat down and were surrounded by people standing up you couldn't walk to the other side of the park. No one would move I didn't even see a cast member guiding people. I had to push my way thru and was called rude even though I said excuse me. It caused major anxiety. The lines to mist of the rides were an hour long. I was going to go back in October but I'm not wasting my time or money. Wont do it next year.
Pros:
NoneCons:
Everything they ruined itReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
I attended on 10/1/19, and I agree with the other reviews...I bought the tickets with the expectation that crowds would be low and we could ride without lines, but crowds were heavier than earlier that same morning! Don't buy it...instead, buy a meal at the California Grill and enjoy the fireworks there.
Pros:
Sanderson Sisters, but in reality you can watch the YouTube video with the same effects.Cons:
Crowds...Reviewed by SGuest Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
No Longer Special
Pros:
Parade, if you can even see it. FireworksCons:
Crowds Confusion Long LinesReviewed by Yorkieteacher1 Review Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
MNSSHP is not something I care to spend money on again. Basically we enjoyed great parade, loved Madame Carlotta at the Haunted Mansion, rode Tea Cups, and did 3 treat lines in over 4 hours. Not worth the money!
