WalkerFamily072906
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2015
I went two years ago on Halloween and had the absolute best time! I think it's all about planning your absolute must-do's, being ok if you don't get to do your second tier must-do's, and taking advantage of things as they roll out:
I had an absolutely amazing time, and think MNSSHP is a great way to spend Halloween! But it's all about expectations. Plan around 4 - 5 musts, and everything else is just icing on the cake.
- I ate something healthy and filling earlier in the day so I could scout for treats without feeling like I *had* to stop and eat something more substantial. It worked well - I got some cute desserts when lines died down and enjoyed candy without feeling starved
- I arrived at the park as early as we could get in (even better with DVC/AP entry) and headed straight for Jack & Sally, my first priority. I was fifth in line, and was able to get in and out super quickly after they started greeting folks
- I went immediately to Belle and Gaston (my second priority - favorite lady and that year's costume), and was first in line. Met them, and set out to get merch/snacks before settling in for the first Hocus Pocus show.
- I knew I wanted great pictures, so I felt it was worth sitting down early and waiting for the front row of the first show. That way, I was able to get my shots, enjoy the show, and pick up on parts of the show again as I was traveling around the park for rides. I saw it about 2 1/2 times overall
- I watched Hallowishes from Fantasyland, which was awesome, though this year's new fireworks/projection combo show may be better off from MSUSA
- MSUSA gets you great parade photos, but I enjoy hanging out in Frontierland for the second parade with the eerie lighting & Cadaver Dans as a preshow. I'm finding that the second parade is more and more crowded, so a Frontierland spot helps me escape some of those post-parade exit crowds. After the parade was done, I didn't have to deal with the mass exodus of people and got to ride Splash and Pirates again.
We will being going back this year for our third Party. My kids and I both love it.
This year we want to see Jack and Sally (the kids are going to dress as Lock, Shock and Barrel) We plan to get there as soon as we can enter (4pm) and go over. How long did you have to wait being 5th in line? Do you remember about when they start seeing people