We did the Fri. Sept 30th party. Our first
MNSSHP and we loved it!!
We got there at 3:30, and they let us in around 3:50-3:55. We got a picture right up front between the 2 pumpkins, then planned on taking the bypass to get our bag and treats, but they closed it because of lightning. So, up Main St we went and headed back to our 1st FP, which was Rapunzel/Tiana. We had been to MK twice prior to Friday, so hit everything else, but didn't get them yet or Cinderella/Aurora. After R/T, we headed to Cinderella/Aurora, but the wait was about 30 minutes. We had a FP for up to 5 people given to us at Animal Kingdom a few days before, so I though I'd try and see if they would let us use it here. They did!! Yay, because my daughter was Cinderella (in ball gown), and I was maid Cinderella, and my DH was Prince Charming, so we really wanted a pic with Cinderella.
After that we used our 7DMT FP, and then headed to the 7 Dwarfs line, at about 5:05. We were about the 9th family in line. My DH and MIL went to get some food to bring back and eat in line, while my BIL took my nephew to ride Barnstormer. There was no problem leaving the line and coming back, etc. The Dwarfs came out about right at 6:15pm. We were done with them at about 6:35 and then took the kids on Dumbo and Tea Cups.
It was 7pm when we were done with that and headed back to Storybook Circus to hit the ToT lines back there. We then headed to Frontierland, hitting ToT lines as we went. The lines were long, but they moved quickly. We lined up for the 1st parade at about 7:55, in Frontierland, right where the parade starts. Took the kids ToT at Tom Sawyer and Splash Mountain, both of which were very short lines. Noticed Splash Mtn was only 5 minutes (it was a walk on), so grabbed my DD and hit that real quick. My husband and BIL ran over to ride it too when they heard it was short, and they were the only ones on their boat. Made it back with the rest of the family just in time to watch the parade, which was awesome!!
Made a mad dash to Capt. Jack as soon as the parade ended. We got in line at 8:50, and he came out at 9pm. We met him at 9:30, and then headed to the Hub for Hallowishes. Found a grassy spot in front of the Ice Cream Parlor. There were a few people there, but still plenty of room. While my MIL waited there, my DH, DD and I grabbed some photopass pictures in front of the castle, and the ghost dancing magic shot was there too. I then went to get ice cream (long line), made it out to see end of Celebrate the Magic, and it started to rain pretty heavily. We put ponchos on and stayed put, and when the rain quit, they started Hallowishes right away, at about 10:45pm. It was fantastic!!!!!
After Hallowishes we headed to Tomorrowland and hit some ToT stations. The one back by Space Mtn, was very short, so we hit that twice, then my DH and BIL decided to hit it a 3rd time, then went around a 4th time. The 4th time, the girls said "You guys have been through a few times, we can only give you one piece of candy...Just kidding, here you go", and proceeded to give them the handful of candy. lol Big kids!
At about 11:30, my 6 year old DD (which was still awake by the way, after a long day of swimming and party), wanted to ride 7DMT again. It showed a 30 minute wait, but ended up being about 20 minutes. By the time we got out, it was a little after midnight, so we ran to catch the rest of Hocus Pocus show, which was great, and then made our way to the exit.
A couple other notes-saw the Cinderella popcorn bucket in only one spot-up in front, on the way out, right in front of City Hall. Saw the Vampire Mickey one in multiple places. We saw many CM's checking for wristbands once 7pm hit. And, they wouldn't let anyone without a wristband in the stores, or on rides, etc. After 8pm or so, when I started really looking, I didn't see anyone without a wristband. We were also worried about going on a Fri night, but did not think it was too crowded or anything. I don't think it sold out-at least it wasn't sold out yet when we were headed in. In fact, the 7 Dwarfs line looked shorter than I thought it would be. And, just before 7pm, when we were at the Tea Cups, I checked the line for Tweedles/Queen, and there was only about 10-11 people in line. I thought that line would be longer too. We only hit my DD's priorities though-which were the 7 Dwarfs and Capt. Jack. 5 hours really is not enough party time!
We loved the party a lot, and I think I would go back again, as long as the price doesn't go up too much!
