Went to tonight's party with the couple other lucky DISers that chimed in, haven't seen a party that dead in years.
We took a bus from Pop and ended up having to wait 25 minutes, so we arrived a bit past 4. Went straight to Jack and Sally, they came out at 5 we were done at 5:20. There was a lot of chaos while waiting, some people near the front kept adding a lot of people to their group and guests behind them were not happy and had a manager come over. Not sure how it was resolved.
That was our longest wait of the night.
We ate, then saw Merida with a 5 minute wait, then 3rd group for the Tweedles at 6:40. Tweedles didn't come out, just got picture with the Queen of Hearts.
Saw numerous CMs checking wristbands. CMs formed a wall on Main Street before the first parade and checked everyone's band and herded the bandless to the exit.
Saw Zero popcorn bucket in Tomorrowland near Space.
We then met the ducks and Minnie, there were a few costume malfunctions with them so we waited maybe 20 minutes.
We got tons of candy, Peeps were near Splash. Root beer barrels in the line for Gaston. Treat stations inside Tiki Room and Stitch. Seemed like fewer candy stations than past years.
Saw the first parade at the train station, front row spot at 8:20. Like I said, barely any crowds.
Headless Horseman magic shot right past the entrance in front of the train station (before you go under the tracks to enter Main Street).
Ended up meeting: Jack and Sally, Merida, Queen of Hearts, Daisy, Donald, Minnie, Belle and Gaston (best meet of the night, Belle's reactions to Gaston are just priceless, DO NOT MISS THIS MEET), Jack Sparrow, Jafar, Snow White (saw her while waiting for parade, she was standing by herself waiting for people). We got super lucky and tried the Tweedles again at 20 til midnight, got right in line and waited behind only 2 groups. Then was able to walk up to Alice and Mad Hatter behind one group.
We did 2 rides, HM during the second parade. It was just us and one other very scared group. Was also able to walk right onto Peter Pan at 11:20.
Saw the midnight Hocus Pocus show.
Watched the fireworks from the old FP area, everyone sat and it was very nice.
Probably the most fun I've had at a party in years, having low crowds really helps. I still wish there were more characters to meet, I also have no idea why they have Snow White on the schedule and she just stands there by herself when they could have any number of villains instead.