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weheartdisney · 04-27-2012, 01:29 PM

Our trip this year is October 14-20. Trying to decide which day to buy MNSSHP tickets. It will be our first Halloween trip. We know there will be tons of people no matter which night we pick. However, just curious if one might be better than another? Tickets are available Sunday (14th) Tuesday (16th) and Thursday (18th) nights. Which would you choose?

Thanks.

blessedby3 · 04-27-2012, 02:01 PM

We are going to be at WDW the week after you. We have picked Tues night for the party we are going to attend. I would go with the Tues or Thurs for when you are going to be there--whichever fits your schedule better.

figment_jii · 04-27-2012, 02:45 PM

I would also go with either Tuesday or Thursday; historically crowds are lower on weeknights (because local folks have to go to work the next day and are less likely to attend those parties). You're early enough in the month that it should be pretty manageable whichever day you choose.

It's up to you to decide how much your willing to gamble on ticket availability, but my family normally waits until the day before or so to get tickets. That way we have a pretty good idea what the weather will be like. If it's rainy or recently rained, the Headless Horseman doesn't ride before the parade. The other special event activities will still run (at least I think so), but it's not fun to be running around the park in the rain.

weheartdisney · 04-29-2012, 02:45 PM

Thanks. We are thinking Thursday night right now, but aren't buying tickets yet.

thumbalyna · 04-29-2012, 04:29 PM

where can i find out what nights MNSSHP is being held?

kaligal · 04-29-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by weheartdisney

Thanks. We are thinking Thursday night right now, but aren't buying tickets yet.

I always try to plan on attending early in my stay. That way, if it rains all night (and don't let people tell you that it can't happen, because it can and does and I've had two hard ticket events that were horrid because of hard rain the entire night)...if it rains all night, you can go to another one.

All night rain is unlikely, but possible. If you're certain it wouldn't bug you...even if shows get cancelled, then don't give it another thought.

If rain would bum you out, give it some thought.

Have fun!

IncredibleboysMom · 04-29-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by figment_jii

I would also go with either Tuesday or Thursday; historically crowds are lower on weeknights (because local folks have to go to work the next day and are less likely to attend.

Wouldn't the same logic apply to Sunday nights?

scdufek · 04-29-2012, 06:11 PM

We're planning on Tues the 16th just so we have Thurs 18th as a backup in case of rain.

Senator Tressel · 04-29-2012, 06:13 PM

I'd go Sunday over the other two days. As mentioned, this is a weeknight as well. Early in the trip while you're still fresh is a positive.

stargazertechie · 04-29-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IncredibleboysMom

Wouldn't the same logic apply to Sunday nights?

Many OOT guests arrive on Sunday and kick their trip off with a bang

kelleigh1 · 04-29-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thumbalyna

where can i find out what nights MNSSHP is being held?

Party nights haven't "officially" been announced yet, but if you look at the park hours, any night that MK closes at 7pm is most likely a Party night.

addicted2dizney · 04-29-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by scdufek

We're planning on Tues the 16th just so we have Thurs 18th as a backup in case of rain.

the 16th is a great choice. tues/thurs are generally less crowded.. just as an FYI.. once you purchase your tickets they are for that night and even if it rains heavy the party will still be on. only if there is some dangerous weather condition will you be able to get tickets for another night and then it will be based on availability. It poured for about 2 hours last year when i was at the party but thankfully it stopped and we had a great time other than the headless horseman not riding due to wet pavement.

krismusc313 · 04-29-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by weheartdisney

Thanks. We are thinking Thursday night right now, but aren't buying tickets yet.

we will be there the 13-19th and are thinking of the thursday as well

04-27-2012, 01:29 PM	#1
weheartdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SC, Gamecock Country! Posts: 871	Our first MNSSHP - questions Our trip this year is October 14-20. Trying to decide which day to buy MNSSHP tickets. It will be our first Halloween trip. We know there will be tons of people no matter which night we pick. However, just curious if one might be better than another? Tickets are available Sunday (14th) Tuesday (16th) and Thursday (18th) nights. Which would you choose? Thanks. __________________ ____________________________________________ Dh Nicole DS (9) DS (5) WL (November 2006), Contemporary Resort (April 2008), POFQ (August 2009), POFQ (February 2010), Polynesian (August 2010), POFQ (August 2011), Coronado Springs Resort (October 2012)

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blessedby3 Actually Blessedby4 now, but cant change my username :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blue Ridge, Virginia Posts: 7,285	We are going to be at WDW the week after you. We have picked Tues night for the party we are going to attend. I would go with the Tues or Thurs for when you are going to be there--whichever fits your schedule better. __________________ 8/87-Disneymoon, offsite 7/92-DD's 1st trip 2/94-Land/Sea, Dixie Landings 10/99-offsite 4/03-CR tower MK view 11/05-POP 12/06-WL 1/08-POP, DD's Grad Trip 3/09-Poly 5/10-BLT, 1BR 6/11-POP 10/12 Bonnet Creek DH(46) Me(45) DD(23)DSIL (23) DS(17) DD(14) DD(5) Check out my May2010 trip report: Welcome Gurley Family....you are FAMILY OF THE DAY!!

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figment_jii DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,703	I would also go with either Tuesday or Thursday; historically crowds are lower on weeknights (because local folks have to go to work the next day and are less likely to attend those parties). You're early enough in the month that it should be pretty manageable whichever day you choose. It's up to you to decide how much your willing to gamble on ticket availability, but my family normally waits until the day before or so to get tickets. That way we have a pretty good idea what the weather will be like. If it's rainy or recently rained, the Headless Horseman doesn't ride before the parade. The other special event activities will still run (at least I think so), but it's not fun to be running around the park in the rain. __________________ Figment Forever

04-29-2012, 02:45 PM	#4
weheartdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SC, Gamecock Country! Posts: 871	Thanks. We are thinking Thursday night right now, but aren't buying tickets yet. __________________ ____________________________________________ Dh Nicole DS (9) DS (5) WL (November 2006), Contemporary Resort (April 2008), POFQ (August 2009), POFQ (February 2010), Polynesian (August 2010), POFQ (August 2011), Coronado Springs Resort (October 2012)

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04-29-2012, 06:11 PM	#8
scdufek Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 458	We're planning on Tues the 16th just so we have Thurs 18th as a backup in case of rain.

04-29-2012, 06:13 PM	#9
Senator Tressel DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Columbus Posts: 684	I'd go Sunday over the other two days. As mentioned, this is a weeknight as well. Early in the trip while you're still fresh is a positive.

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