News Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2018

[MisterPenguin]

The problem with overlays on rides is safety issues.

For moving rides, anything you add -- even a pumpkin-headed scarecrow -- can't come anywhere near the ride mechanics. Every year that you set that up, you'd need to test it over and over and over again to make sure it's safe. The best you could do is put decorations in an area already designated as a safe area (like in the tableau of a HM scene) and make darn sure that nothing is going to fall off and roll into the ride's mechanics.

And for adding CMs to the scenes, you then have to worry about their safety. You don't want an AA or any other moving scene to catch on their clothing and drag them around. You don't want them in a place that they can fall and roll into the ride's mechanics.

Though I am in favor of an overlay to IaSW in which all the dolls stare at you as you go buy, and thanks to StoryMaker, they all start chanting your name over and over in an eerie children's sing-songy voice.

 

[FigmentForver96]

They have a live actor outside, in the queue and on the attraction, I believe. That's three. But I think you were expecting more live actors on the actual attraction, to be honest they weren't overly clear on what it exactly would be. I'm not saying it can't be improved ... but I like they made some effort. Of course I'd like more of what you were probably picturing, but it's a minor offering so I'm not too bothered either way.

We need to have our expectations in check when WDW does these kind of things not excusing slight laziness ... but we know how they do things. The bare minimum. But the bare minimum in this case isn't the worst. It's just a bit underwhelming. But not awful. The idea is nice.

Then everyone would have b****** about love actors talking over the ride and messing up a classic. Some here are ed no matter what

 

[DreamalittleDisney]

Really want to do this but can't seem to justify the cost... which is shocking even for me!

We are over from UK back end of Oct cheapest night would cost be £239 for 2 adults and a child... wouldn't want to waste too much time on M&G so it's an extra £239 for a parade & show and a firework show that all I can see ppl saying is not as good at HEA... shame that there isn't some discount of you already have a ticket for that day as don't think even my guys can get our candies worth from that.

It would be our first party night but being the dates from 21st-30th October it's bound to be busy as well
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I'd like to know if anyone can think of a way for me to justify the price

 

[Disney Analyst]

Really want to do this but can't seem to justify the cost... which is shocking even for me!

We are over from UK back end of Oct cheapest night would cost be £239 for 2 adults and a child... wouldn't want to waste too much time on M&G so it's an extra £239 for a parade & show and a firework show that all I can see ppl saying is not as good at HEA... shame that there isn't some discount of you already have a ticket for that day as don't think even my guys can get our candies worth from that.

It would be our first party night but being the dates from 21st-30th October it's bound to be busy as well
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I'd like to know if anyone can think of a way for me to justify the price

Only way I see it as justified is if you weren’t going to the parks that day, you really love Halloween, and you’re going to enter the park the moment you’re allowed and try to take advantage of hopefully shorter wait times and avoid all meet and greets at all costs.

 

[Princess Leia]

The problem with overlays on rides is safety issues.

For moving rides, anything you add -- even a pumpkin-headed scarecrow -- can't come anywhere near the ride mechanics. Every year that you set that up, you'd need to test it over and over and over again to make sure it's safe. The best you could do is put decorations in an area already designated as a safe area (like in the tableau of a HM scene) and make darn sure that nothing is going to fall off and roll into the ride's mechanics.

And for adding CMs to the scenes, you then have to worry about their safety. You don't want an AA or any other moving scene to catch on their clothing and drag them around. You don't want them in a place that they can fall and roll into the ride's mechanics.

Though I am in favor of an overlay to IaSW in which all the dolls stare at you as you go buy, and thanks to StoryMaker, they all start chanting your name over and over in an eerie children's sing-songy voice.

Penguin I think you just created the stuff of nightmares there

 

[JustInTime]

Really want to do this but can't seem to justify the cost... which is shocking even for me!

We are over from UK back end of Oct cheapest night would cost be £239 for 2 adults and a child... wouldn't want to waste too much time on M&G so it's an extra £239 for a parade & show and a firework show that all I can see ppl saying is not as good at HEA... shame that there isn't some discount of you already have a ticket for that day as don't think even my guys can get our candies worth from that.

It would be our first party night but being the dates from 21st-30th October it's bound to be busy as well
....

I'd like to know if anyone can think of a way for me to justify the price

I normally buy 5 day passes. Except for Halloween time, I buy 4. So when I buy the NSSHP tickets I save $20 and still get basically a full 8 hours in the MK. So it’s a win/win with all the extras added.

 

[MrPromey]

Penguin I think you just created the stuff of nightmares there

Plus, if a cast member died in Haunted Mansion, they'd have to change the narration to get rid of that "... room for a thousand. Any Volunteers?!" part.

They'd either have to put a lot of effort into matching the original voicework or redo the entire narration which would cost way more than they'd want to spend, I'm sure!

 

[Figments Friend]

Im sure Christmas will start at the stores in late September lol

Try July!
Several Stores start putting X-mas related things out as early as this.
Hallmark stores in particular ( pre-release launch of Keepsake Ornaments ) as well as craft stores are notorious for this yearly.

Way, way too early...
I will gladly view Halloween stuff anytime of year however.


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[Kman101]

Then everyone would have b****** about love actors talking over the ride and messing up a classic. Some here are ****ed no matter what

You aren't wrong on this one. They'd be upset either way.

 

[Kman101]

Not that Fantasyland needs more rides, but I would love it if Disney created a mini land off of it called ‘Land of the Villains’ or something. Bring back Snow White’s Scary Adventures, create Bald Mountain (and not the multi villain one that I read about somewhere), and add a version of the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour (just with it being set in Maleficent’s castle, and without the Horned King). Offerings like that would be insanely popular for a lot of guests.

Around the time of Fire Mountain there was also talk of a Villains Mountain where Mermaid/Mine Train is now. Something like that. I would love a villains area or even just an impressive ride. But I'm not sure I'm a fan of the House of Mouse type thing where all the villains unite. It'd have to be really good. But it's probably just a dream. But the idea exists somewhere so ya never know.

I like your ideas.

 

[Kman101]

Though I am in favor of an overlay to IaSW in which all the dolls stare at you as you go buy, and thanks to StoryMaker, they all start chanting your name over and over in an eerie children's sing-songy voice.

Um. Yes please? That would be awesome and super super creepy!

 

[larryz]

It would also be cool if they had Alien Encounter instead of Stitch on party nights, but there's no easy way to switch the two in a few hours, and it wouldn't fit the "not-so-scary" branding.

Well, since the SGE theaters are dark all the time now, it would be easy to switch and keep AE set up for parties and special occasions.

 

[larryz]

Penguin I think you just created the stuff of nightmares there

Imagine a blank faced doll at the end with YOUR face projected on it!

 

[JenniferS]

Only way I see it as justified is if you weren’t going to the parks that day, you really love Halloween, and you’re going to enter the park the moment you’re allowed and try to take advantage of hopefully shorter wait times and avoid all meet and greets at all costs.

That’s exactly how I’m doing it!

 

[yensid67]

From what I saw on the video, I think this is nice to see LIVE actors in PARTS of the attraction! Makes it more magical to see live persons instead of animatronics!

 

[Kman101]

From what I saw on the video, I think this is nice to see LIVE actors in PARTS of the attraction! Makes it more magical to see live persons instead of animatronics!

I thought it was neat seeing him on the bridge. Would like to see it in person. I'd take Gunpowder Pete anyday over "Where's Jack Sparrow"? lol

 

[TTA94]

Around the time of Fire Mountain there was also talk of a Villains Mountain where Mermaid/Mine Train is now. Something like that. I would love a villains area or even just an impressive ride. But I'm not sure I'm a fan of the House of Mouse type thing where all the villains unite. It'd have to be really good. But it's probably just a dream. But the idea exists somewhere so ya never know.

I like your ideas.

Villain mountain would be amazing!! I vote for F! to be replaced/turned into a attraction .

 

[Kman101]

Villain mountain would be amazing!! I vote for F! to be replaced/turned into a attraction .

I've thought the same and was going to suggest it but I have a habit of arm-chairing (I mean it usually more as suggestions or options for what they could be thinking, it's not always "what I want") so I didn't want anyone to get their Disney Ears in a bunch

If they ever want to re-theme TOT (and no, I don't want it re-themed AT ALL) ... they could always plaster Disney Villains all over it. I need to now go wash my mouth out with soap

 

[MaximumEd]

Yeah, you do! Kidding, but don’t touch tower.

 

[JustInTime]

Anybody have a list of the magic shots?