Just got back from tonight's (yesterday's) party and I am happy to report even with sellout crowds, we accomplished so much. Granted we did not have meet and greets or trick or treat stops on our priority list. I'm exhausted, and will come back for a more detailed breakdown later, but here's the short if it... Arrived at MK at 3:40ish. Was immediately in line and through gates by 3:50. Had FP for 7dmt to use by 4:30. Went through bypass, got tot bag and candy. Did not stop for any pics. Straight to 7dmt. Scanned FP at 4:09. Wated 5 min or so, rode and off to Pooh for 2nd FP scanned in 5 min early for 4:35 FP. Decided to switch 3rd FP from Splash Mountain to Enchanted Tales with Belle. This ended up being the longest wait if the night even with a FP. We were held at the entrance for EVER. Lol. Was about 5:15pm when we got done. Went from there to Voyage of the Little Mermaid (walk on). Then met Ariel (10 min wait). Headed over to BTMRT with 15 min wait time showing on app. It was basically a walk on. Closing in on 6:45, Next did Splash Mountain, also walk on. Sent husband to get food at Pecos Bill's while the kids and I did Splash. Got off and walked over just around 7:00pm. Happend upon the first set if the Cadaver Dans in front of the Shooting Arcade which reminded me the we were literally a few steps from the Gravediggers, so as soon as the Dans ended their set, we hopped in li e for the Gravediggers. 1 family in front of us at that time. Finished that and did the Hitchhiking Ghosts magic shot. At this point, we decided to feed the kids before they started complaining, so did a mobile order at Columbia Harbor House. This took approximately for-ev-er. Probably 30 minutes or more, but I wasn't really tracking at that time. After that, we decided to stake out our parade spot in Fronteirland on the water side across from the shooting gallery. PERFECT! spot. We were next to the speaker and lighting rig, so really only one row of people could fit. Hubs and oldest child hung out there while I took the two littles to Haunted Mansion. Had a hillarious exchange with Carlotta. She was laughing and we were too. It was amazing! On our way out, We watched Renata? (eeekkk too tired, cant remember her name!) and Broome. They were ok, but not quite as funny. Made our way back via the water way and had about 10 minutes before the Headless Horseman rode. Watched the parade from there and then cut right across, through the restroom shortcut to basically front and center of the castle for the Fireworks and Hocus Pocus Spelltacular. This is where the boys (Hisband, Ds13, Ds 7) decided to leave, so my Dd10 and I were pretty agile in maneuvering into that spot. Met an awesome gentleman who kept us talking and found out he was a cast member and a former dancer so he was giving my daughter tips for the college program. Lol. Right before fireworks, a lady a few rows back fainted and we had to help call for cast members. It was scary as there were so many people and the show started while they were trying to help her. My Dd was and is still very worried about her.
Nevertheless, the went o. With the showswhich were fabulous.This was our first
MNSSHP, so not comparing it to anything prior. As soon as the 10:30 Hocus Pocus show ended, we quickly walked to Adventureland and hit up the Jungle Cruise tor line. It was empty and they were giving fistfuls of candy. Hopped on POTC, then walked over to Aloha Isle for a Dole Whip. So refreshing and exactly what we needed. By this time it was 11:35 and we thought maybe we could catch the last Pooh and friends set. We got there as they were with their last family. Sad, as we were dressed as Pooh (me) and Piglet (Dd) They did agree to come down to the fence for a group shot so I basically had her stand just to the left of where they were up close to the fence, so Hey!!! I felt pretty clever at that.
We also photo bombed the Queen of Hearts and the Tweedles on our way out of the park. Right after midnight, we walked out and got the Headless Horseman magic shot. Then the longest walk ever back to our bus stop. I feel like we did get a lot done and my daughter said this was the best night of her life. It was mega crowded, but we found it manageable for what we wanted to do. The only bummer about the whole day is that in our way back to the room, my ankles were itching like mad... so yep, apparently I have developed "Disney Rash" yuck.