We went last night and had a mixed experience. DB really liked it and is totally game for
MVMCP. Me, not so much. It started off bad when we went to leave Epcot for MK around 3, and the monorail broke down. After sitting on the (shoulder to shoulder crowded) train for about 20 minutes we decided to go find another way. I was unaware that if the monorail breaks down you are trapped in Epcot. So, then we had to get back in line and wait for the monorail again. Finally got back to TTC and jumped on the tram to our car, ran to it, changed into our costumes in the car, ran back to the tram, and caught the monorail to MK. We walked through the gates (with no wait at all getting out party wristbands and bags) at 4:30, having missed our first two FP+. We wandered a bit, did a few things, and walked onto BTMRR around 5:45. Posted wait was 10, i'd say it was closer to 5. Went over and used our HM FP+ at 6:05. Wandered a bit more and got in line for Jack Sparrow at 6:48. We were only about 10 groups back, but were in that line for just shy of 50 minutes. After that we decided no more long waits. We managed to see all three shows, with a great spot for the 2nd parade with only about a 10-15 minute wait in Frontierland. We met some characters, got on a few rides, and even managed another walk on BTMRR. All in all, it was ok, but i'm not sure i'd do it again.
We mostly had a good time, so i'll start with that. Good parts:
Got tons of candy (my arms were aching carrying it by the end of the night)
Met Piglet finally!
The lights, music, atmosphere, etc.
Hocus Pocus show was wonderful.
Amazing fireworks. (watched from just outside PFF, so we were surrounded!)
The not so good:
Too many people, and it wasn't even a sell out.
Lack of special merchandise.
Peeps. ew.
A few notes-
I heard a CM telling another guest that the Hocus Pocus shirts are totally sold out, but that they're are more coming in (so definitely not an 'only 300 made' situation), and that if you're coming to the park on another party day but not attending the party itself, you can show your wristband and still get the shirt. Whether or not that's true, who knows.
I had a hard time finding the "party only" treats. Maybe i'm just blind or something...i dunno. I never saw the Candy Corn cotton candy and I wanted that bad. The only place I saw the party cupcakes was Starbucks...not even at the bakery? Really?