Our MNSSHP experience Monday... - The DIS Discussion Forums

Jacklynn · 10-14-2009, 11:53 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know about our experience with MNSSHP on Monday. I've seen a lot of posts talking about high crowds and such and we had a good experience so I wanted to give our positive experience. Basically there were no crowds. There were just enough for it to feel festive and not dead, but not so many people that you felt crowded.

We ate at Peco Bills at about 5:30 - we were practically the only ones in the back room - and the other areas were pretty empty as well. I was worried it would be pretty busy at this time with everyone trying to eat dinner before the party started, but as you can see that wasn't the case... maybe everyone else was eating else where I don't know.

Here we are getting ready to pull out and start our ride on Big Thunder Mt. There was only one seat behind us with a couple in it, then you can see the rest of the train. There is also no one waiting for the next train.

And this is about a minute prior to Hallowishes starting. When they started those sitting on the side did stand up in the street, but it was no where near a normal wishes showing.

We got a TON of candy... good candy too. Peanut M&M's (regular ones too), butterfingers (not too many though), tootsie rolls, Hershey bars, Laffy Taffy, Sweat Tarts, suckers, and various other fruity candy like Now and Laters - there were even a *few* reese's in there (single full sized ones)

We didn't have interest in the characters so I'm not sure what the lines were for that. We had about a 5 minute wait to get our face painted right after the fireworks. They were sending down plenty of empty Splash Mt. boats. We watched the first parade in Frontierland. There was no pushing or shoving, and actually no one was even sitting/standing behind us -- we figured this would be a less busy spot than Main St.

Was it worth the cost? This was our second year doing it - and while I enjoyed it again this second time, I'm not sure we will do it a third simply because we will have done it twice already. We are locals who have APs so the short lines is certainly not a reason to pay to go for us, and neither is the candy of course. I'm glad we went this second time though, we had a great time and I we didn't have bad crowds - or we at least had good timing

bellaDisneydncr · 10-14-2009, 11:57 AM

That looked so awesome! The Big Thunder Mtn. pictures is unbelievable. Thanks for sharing- I'm super excited to go next week!

Disneyafternoonfan · 10-14-2009, 12:28 PM

Wow you really lucky I woulld love to do Disney on Halloween

PrincessPaczki · 10-14-2009, 12:34 PM

Hi!

Thank you for sharing your photos with us. I can't believe how slow it was.

Disney Wanderer · 10-14-2009, 12:48 PM

Yes thats Pretty typical of the Mon or Tue Parties they tend to be the Least Attended Especially Early in the Month. The Crowd get Worse as we Get closer to Halloween . And Even if the Party Is a Sell-out the Ride Lines with Still Seem Like nothing Compared to During a Normal Day

Jacklynn · 10-14-2009, 12:49 PM

Here is another fun one --- I love this part of the parade!

A few more

jrhwmr · 10-14-2009, 12:53 PM

Thanks for sharing. We are going next Tuesday. Dh read reviews about bad candy selections but that sure looks good to me. I hope we have light crowds also.

10-14-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
Jacklynn Recently moved to Florida! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Clermont, Florida Posts: 873	Our MNSSHP experience Monday... I just wanted to let everyone know about our experience with MNSSHP on Monday. I've seen a lot of posts talking about high crowds and such and we had a good experience so I wanted to give our positive experience. Basically there were no crowds. There were just enough for it to feel festive and not dead, but not so many people that you felt crowded. We ate at Peco Bills at about 5:30 - we were practically the only ones in the back room - and the other areas were pretty empty as well. I was worried it would be pretty busy at this time with everyone trying to eat dinner before the party started, but as you can see that wasn't the case... maybe everyone else was eating else where I don't know. Here we are getting ready to pull out and start our ride on Big Thunder Mt. There was only one seat behind us with a couple in it, then you can see the rest of the train. There is also no one waiting for the next train. And this is about a minute prior to Hallowishes starting. When they started those sitting on the side did stand up in the street, but it was no where near a normal wishes showing. We got a TON of candy... good candy too. Peanut M&M's (regular ones too), butterfingers (not too many though), tootsie rolls, Hershey bars, Laffy Taffy, Sweat Tarts, suckers, and various other fruity candy like Now and Laters - there were even a few reese's in there (single full sized ones) We didn't have interest in the characters so I'm not sure what the lines were for that. We had about a 5 minute wait to get our face painted right after the fireworks. They were sending down plenty of empty Splash Mt. boats. We watched the first parade in Frontierland. There was no pushing or shoving, and actually no one was even sitting/standing behind us -- we figured this would be a less busy spot than Main St. Was it worth the cost? This was our second year doing it - and while I enjoyed it again this second time, I'm not sure we will do it a third simply because we will have done it twice already. We are locals who have APs so the short lines is certainly not a reason to pay to go for us, and neither is the candy of course. I'm glad we went this second time though, we had a great time and I we didn't have bad crowds - or we at least had good timing

10-14-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
bellaDisneydncr 23 Trips - and counting!~ Future WDW Entertainment CM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 935 Miles from the Magic Posts: 1,130	That looked so awesome! The Big Thunder Mtn. pictures is unbelievable. Thanks for sharing- I'm super excited to go next week! __________________ Look.Read.Ask.Tweet.Watch.Creep. Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

10-14-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
PrincessPaczki Mom of 2 Prince's Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,502	Hi! Thank you for sharing your photos with us. I can't believe how slow it was. __________________ 1980 - BUENA VISTA TOWNHOMES 1982 - DISNEY TREEHOUSE 1989 - DISNEY TREEHOUSE 1992 - CBR 1993 - 2003 - OBX / BUSCH GARDENS VA. 2004 - BEACH CLUB / ROYAL PACIFIC 2005 - WILDERNESS LODGE 2006 - POR.RIVERSIDE 2007 - POR.RIVERSIDE 2008 - GRAND FLORIDIAN RPC

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10-14-2009, 12:28 PM	#3
Disneyafternoonfan The terror that flaps in the night Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cardiff , Wales U. K Posts: 171	Wow you really lucky I woulld love to do Disney on Halloween

10-14-2009, 12:48 PM	#5
Disney Wanderer DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FLORIDA RULES !!! Posts: 1,454	Yes thats Pretty typical of the Mon or Tue Parties they tend to be the Least Attended Especially Early in the Month. The Crowd get Worse as we Get closer to Halloween . And Even if the Party Is a Sell-out the Ride Lines with Still Seem Like nothing Compared to During a Normal Day

10-14-2009, 12:49 PM	#6
Jacklynn Recently moved to Florida! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Clermont, Florida Posts: 873	Here is another fun one --- I love this part of the parade! A few more

10-14-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
jrhwmr Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 39	Thanks for sharing. We are going next Tuesday. Dh read reviews about bad candy selections but that sure looks good to me. I hope we have light crowds also.