djsamuel 322 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Wow, guess we missed all of that. Either they are real good at spotting wristbands or we just missed the checkpoints, cause we walked right into the hub area around 7:45. I'm wondering if they had their plans properly set to cover all of the hub. We saw the wrist bands being checked on the Crystal Palace side. Isn't this the first party with the new hub? Time flies, so I'm not sure. I know there were many surprised cast members when they learned the party was sold out. I wonder if they staffed it properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I know there were many surprised cast members when they learned the party was sold out. I wonder if they staffed it properly. Its sounds like there were both staffing and training issues. I'm sure it will get better with each successive party. Disney doesn't want negative reports about these parties- they're big money makers. They're usually very vigilant about making sure only guests with wristbands are allowed in the park after 7. TCD djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Its sounds like there were both staffing and training issues. I'm sure it will get better with each successive party. Disney doesn't want negative reports about these parties- they're big money makers. They're usually very vigilant about making sure only guests with wristbands are allowed in the park after 7. TCDI know I was surprised when we pulled up to the Toll Plaza and saw the signs saying the event was sold out. Earlier in the day tickets were still available, and this was a Tuesday school night. I was reading information on "another" page, and someone asked about having dinner reservations at 6:45, and could they go out in the park afterwards. The answer was that if they didn't have bands they would be escorted out of the park. We were inside eating and came out after 7 and no one questioned us. Again, maybe they saw our bands or our special event lanyard, but we were never stopped or questioned by anyone other than at a candy line. Maybe I was just oblivious to everything going on around us and maybe they really were checking bands. Question, what are the people walking around with the wooden ghosts on a stick with a light shining on them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Question, what are the people walking around with the wooden ghosts on a stick with a light shining on them? Those are the wristband checkers! They travel around in groups with those signs right at 7 looking for guests without wristbands and telling the to hit the road. They probably did check you out and saw that you had wristbands (or did y'all just have those special credentials?) and let you go. If you didn't have wristbands (or the lanyard?), they would have said something to you about needing to head toward the exit. They also have CM's on duty at the doors of the shops on Main Street- after 7, guests without wristbands are not allowed in the shops. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm wondering if they had their plans properly set to cover all of the hub. We saw the wrist bands being checked on the Crystal Palace side. Isn't this the first party with the new hub? It was - so maybe they're just shaking out some logistical changes. Re: changes to the Boo To You Parade, sounds like some good additions have actually been made... New to the parade this year is the appearance of Oogie Boogie from A Nightmare Before Christmas, the Step Sisters and Dr Facilier. Full article with lots of photos here... http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mickeys-boo-to-you-halloween-parade/news/17sep2015-photos---mickeys-boo-to-you-halloween-parade-2015-edition.htm Tri-Circle-D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Full article with lots of photos here... http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mickeys-boo-to-you-halloween-parade/news/17sep2015-photos---mickeys-boo-to-you-halloween-parade-2015-edition.htm Wow- those photos are great! That photographer had a great viewing spot, and did a good job with the lighting. And, something else I saw- it WAS very busy at that party. The crowds on Main Street are much bigger than on a typical party night. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 The photos at WDWMagic have definitely gone up a few notches. Either they got a new photographer "on staff" or someone got a new camera. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 That's great, Eric. I won't be in town that weekend- we are flying out to Disneyland on October 16 for a long weekend. But, I've been to many MNSSHP's- you will have a blast. My top 5 tips; 1. Get there early- you can enter the park at 4 pm. Be there a bit before then.2. You can link your MNSSHP tickets to MDE and use them to reserve FP+'s for the 4-7 time frame. Do it.3. Get a good spot for the parade. Be in place early. The Headless Horseman rides the parade route before the parade starts.4. Don't forget about the special MNSSHP SOTMK cards.5. Don't worry about the candy. The lines are always long in the first few hours of the party. After 10 pm, there won't be lines, and you can fill your bags then. TCD Thanks for tips TCD we will put them all to use. I hope you have a safe trip to Disneyland and l am looking forward to reading about it. We will be there this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 This was our first visit to the party in a long long time. Things changed since our first visit back in the dark ages. Stake out a place near the castle to see the new Hocus Pocus Show. Then stay there and watch the parade. If you want the party souvenirs, they are only available at certain locations in the MK. Here's a link to what is going on at the party and recommendations for little ones http://wdwprepschool.com/guide-to-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/ This link has images of the guide/map they hand out, with times of shows and trick or treat locations. <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/24feb2015-mickey" href="http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/24feb2015-mickey" s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-dates-now-available.htm"="">http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/24feb2015-mickey's-not-so-scary-halloween-party-dates-now-available.htm Wow, more great info. Thanks. Our family is so excited for this short trip. The only bummer is it is too short to make it worth dragging the trailer to stay at the Fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Wow, more great info. Thanks. Our family is so excited for this short trip. The only bummer is it is too short to make it worth dragging the trailer to stay at the Fort.We're in the same situation, but that's why we rented from Curt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Video of the opening night presentation of HalloWishes fireworks from WDWMagic... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsI7SnaXrCs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 The Disney Parks Blog is live streaming both the Boo To You parade and HalloWishes LIVE tonight! Watch ‘Mickey’s Boo To You Parade’ & ‘Happy HalloWishes Fireworks’ Live on the Disney Parks Blog Sept. 18 at 8:35 & 10 p.m.posted on September 17th, 2015 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager Halloween is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort. Earlier this week, we celebrated the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with 300 of our readers at a special in-park event. Today, we’re happy to announce that we’ll share the return of the Halloween season with all of you this Friday, right here on the Disney Parks Blog. We’ll be live streaming “Mickey’s Boo To You Parade” & “Happy HalloWishes Fireworks” at 8:35 p.m. & 10 p.m. The “Mickey’s Boo To You Parade” live stream will kick off first at 8:30 p.m. (Parade steps off in Frontierland at 8:35 p.m., so please note it will take a few minutes to reach the live stream view). Then at 10 p.m., we’ll be back live with “Happy HalloWishes Fireworks.” http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/watch-mickeys-boo-to-you-parade-happy-hallowishes-fireworks-live-on-the-disney-parks-blog-sept-18-at-835-10-p-m/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Yeah!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Wow- those photos are great! That photographer had a great viewing spot, and did a good job with the lighting. And, something else I saw- it WAS very busy at that party. The crowds on Main Street are much bigger than on a typical party night. TCDWe were in a roped off area in front of the castle between the blue tents and behind the street in front of the castle. They had a platform with two video cameras on it. One guy was instructing the other one how to get set up for the fireworks show. There was also one or two photographers taking pictures. One was a woman that was shooting photos at the party in the Hall of Prez. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'm getting so excited for this. I haven't bought my tickets yet and I was hoping to do it closer to the party date (10/6) to get a better idea on what the weather will be like. Hoping I don't regret putting off buying the tickets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 It looks like they'll be broadcasting the live stream via YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCYG7dZiPzE&feature=youtu.be&CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20150919000000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 HalloWishes coming up live at 10!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQaejKqfPX8&feature=youtu.be&CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20150919013000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 HalloWishes coming up live at 10!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQaejKqfPX8&feature=youtu.be&CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20150919013000 I actually got a chance to watch this, though it was fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 My friend was responsible for the audio feed for the fireworks and I missed them I got the times mixed up. Don't tell him lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 He did a good job. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 From the Disney Parks Blog... Disney PhotoPass Service Tips during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Partyposted on September 21st, 2015 by Kelly Glassburn, Manager of Marketing & Communications, Disney’s PhotoPass Service Looking forward to the special Character Greetings and photo opportunities available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Disney PhotoPass Service has you covered! To make the event picture perfect for you, we’re offering up some Disney PhotoPass tips: Know where Disney PhotoPass Photographers will be located. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you’ll be able to find Disney PhotoPass Photographers at various locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park, as well as at party-exclusive Character greetings, like with Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear, The Seven Dwarfs, Queen of Hearts, Captain Jack Sparrow, and more!Plus, some of your favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Winnie the Pooh will be dressed in their Halloween costumes, so don’t miss out on these amazing photo opportunities by being stuck behind the camera! Get Halloween-themed Magic Shots and Animated Magic Shots! Disney PhotoPass Service is also giving you the chance to hitchhike with your favorite ghosts, dangle a poison apple over a boiling cauldron, and much more with festively themed Magic Shots and Animated Magic Shots! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B01WOrK8Syg Please note that a Memory Maker entitlement is required to download Animated Magic Shots. Purchase Memory Maker to get all of your Disney PhotoPass vacation and party photos for one price. Want to download your Character Greeting shots, Magic Shots, and Animated Magic Shots for one price? With the purchase of Memory Maker, a Disney PhotoPass Service product, you will receive unlimited digital downloads of your Walt Disney World Resort vacation memories, including your Disney PhotoPass photos from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, as well as photos from select attraction and dining locations. Please note that Memory Maker is subject to the Memory Maker Terms and Conditions and Disney PhotoPass expiration policy. Use the My Disney Experience Mobile App. You can now view your Disney PhotoPass photos in the My Disney Experience mobile app! And if you’ve purchased Memory Maker, you’ll be able to download and share your Disney PhotoPass photos from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party from your mobile device as soon as they appear in your Disney account! http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/disney-photopass-service-tips-during-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 From the Disney Parks Blog... http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/disney-photopass-service-tips-during-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/Right after we got to the MK, we were cutting thru the Hub to go to Liberty Square and ran into a huge line of people in the middle of nowhere. It was a line having their pictures taken with the castle in the background. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 From WDWMagic.. Friday's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party now sold out 1 hour ago The next Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Friday September 25 2015 is now sold out. This is the fourth night to sell out, suggesting strong demand once again for this year's party nights. http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/23sep2015-fridays-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-now-sold-out.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Another sold out party! The September 27 2015 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is now sold out. All other dates remain available, except the October 31 2015 night. Learn more about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/27sep2015-tonights-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-is-now-sold-out.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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