On select evenings in October the Magic Kingdom at Disney World closes to the public at 7:00pm and only those holding a ticket for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party may enter. If you plan to go to this event, here are some things you may want to be aware of. This was my first time attending this particular event and found that it was set up similar to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
* This event sells out most nights so buying your tickets ahead of time is suggested. Unlike a park ticket, you have to designate a day that you want to go to the party. If you buy a ticket for Friday night, then you must go to the party on Friday night. Your ticket will not be valid any other day.
*Although the party doesn't officially start till 7pm, you can get into the park at 4pm with your specially designated ticket.
*Dress up! Yes, adults and children dress up for this event. We had a great time sitting on top of the Walt Disney Railroad Train Station on Main Street watching everyone in their costumes. I have to say I was a little disappointed when I would see a couple with a small child that wasn't dressed up. Even if they didn't know about the event until they were already at WDW, couldn't they have bought their child something to dress up in? It's not as if costumes weren't plentiful around WDW.
Of course we dressed up too! This is my version of a blonde Snow White. I didn't feel like wearing a wig. Scott dressed up as one of the seven dwarves ( Grumpy). Maybe one day he will let me show a picture of him dressed up but for now he is being too shy...lol
*Regardless if you dress up or not, each person that enters the magic Kingdom will get a trick or treat bag. Trick or treat locations are set up at various places around the park. We only stopped at one of them but they certainly gave us a handful of goodies. Scott ended up giving his bag of candy away to a couple that was asking about them. I think I ate most of mine!
*There is specialty food that was being sold only at MNSSHP.
I of course could not pass up Spiced Pumpkin Waffle Sundae. I found this a the Sleep Hollow in Liberty Square. Other specialty items include Ghost Cupcakes at Gaston's Tavern, Candy Corn Cotton Candy sold at various outdoor carts, Candy corn soft serve ice cream at Storybook Treats, and various specialty cupcakes and cookies at Main Street Bakery.
*Specialty merchandise was also available, including T-shirts, trading pins, and special edition Magic bands.
Since we both had our Halloween t-shirts from the 5k race, we didn't feel the need to purchase anymore Halloween apparel.
* Of course there were plenty of characters out for pictures. My favorite was Snow White's wicked witch. I didn't stop to get a picture during either of the races and it just seemed perfect that I saw here while I was dressed as Snow White. Besides on the race course this weekend, I had never seen the Witch out for pictures.
Another group of characters I've never seen before were all seven of the dwarves. We got a picture with them of course. The picture with us in it looks so funny because we look so miniscule and very pale standing next to these Dwarves with their giant heads and shiny faces...haha. We almost looked lost.
Other characters ( that I can remember) included:
Jack and Sally
A Penguin (maybe from Mary Poppins)
A Yellow Rabbit (maybe from Winnie the Pooh)
Suzy and Perla ( mice from Cinderella)
Gaston
Winnie the Pooh and friends
Several characters where at the dance party at Club Villain at the Diamond Horseshoe.
*One of the best things about going to Magic Kingdom during a holiday is seeing it all decorated. I loved all the fall decorations.
I was really hoping I could find one of these wreaths for sale, but no luck.
*Of course the main events for the evening were the Hallowishes Fireworks Spectacular and the Boo to you Parade. We got to view the parade twice. We didn't get to our "Fireworks watching spot" in time for the fireworks( Thanks to waiting in line to meet the seven dwarves), so we ended up watching them from Fantasyland. Here we got a 360 degree view of them There were fireworks exploding all around us! I don't know if I prefer this viewing point but it was definitely different. If you want a 360 view of the fireworks next time, stand behind Cinderella's Castle!
That's about it folks! This was my first time attending MNSSHP and I would not hesitate to go to it again. I've always heard that the Halloween Fireworks at Magic kingdom were some of the best and I would have to agree! ~M
Have you ever been to MNSSHP? Do you have any Halloween Parties coming up? What was your favorite costume you've ever dressed up in?