First Timers to MNSSHP!

[laurainsem]

My sister and I are doing the MNSSHP for the first time this upcoming October. In our excitement, we are wondering if anyone else is going for the first time. If so, let us know and maybe we can work out some meet ups!

 

[momtoBrandon&Jacob]

My sister and I are doing the MNSSHP for the first time this upcoming October. In our excitement, we are wondering if anyone else is going for the first time. If so, let us know and maybe we can work out some meet ups!

We will be there for the first time this year as well, but not till the very end of October.

 

[WDWTigger72]

Have a wonderful time! I have been there on three occassions and its my favorite celebration they have at the parks. Tickets should go on sale around May 1st, so keep your eyes/ears open especially if your going to be there for Halloween at all (usually, First to sell out). Dressing up, Trick or treating, Best fireworks show they have different from regular wishes fireworks, halloween lights all around, best parade in my opinion, and all the rides...It will be a blast...Have fun! Later this year, We decided to go during the christmas even which we have done three times before also, but next time after that will probably be halloween once again.

UPDATE: Ok, I had to go through some of my photos from a previous party, I just got too excited with memories and hopefully the photos will help build your anticipation more. Enjoy your trip, Now I rally want to go in October!!!

 

[Disneyfied4]

Have a great time! If you can, go to 2 parties! We went twice in 2006 and had a blast! You will not miss anything if you go twice! The parade and fireworks are worth the extra ticket!

 

[DWFan4Life]

I just wanted to say have a great time, have fun and enjoy your upcoming trip. Looking forward in hearing more from you after you came back. We are going on December in case you want to know.

Have a nice day everyone.

 

[Hallowishes]

not my first time to the MNSSHP but this is my third year of going! last year during my stay, i went twice. gotta love Hallowishes and the boo to you parade! the villains mix n' mingle!!! yay!!!

 

[I'mAlittleBitGoofy]

Not our first time, it's our 3rd, but we LOVE LOVE LOVE MNSSHP! (Did I say love? Lol) You will have an awesome time!

 

[phisigprincess]

We're hopefully going for the first time! We'll be there Oct. 22 - 25 for our friends' wedding. The only way it's going to fit around the wedding is if there's a party on Oct. 22nd, so here's for hoping!!

 

[TRICKY_TINK]

were going for the first time at the end of september. I'm hoping the photopass people are still out taking pictures at the event.

 

[tnmomof4]

This will be our first time going in September, and also our first MNSSHP. I haven't figured out what one to go to though. We will be there the 10-20th.

 

[WDWTigger72]

This will be our first time going in September, and also our first MNSSHP. I haven't figured out what one to go to though. We will be there the 10-20th.

If you have no financial/monetary restrictions I would highly recommend going to this event twice. Is this a must? No! The MNSSHP is probably the best hard ticket event they have all year long, although the Christmas party is nice I absolutely love the Halloween party. The last time I visited two years ago I went to this party three times and was not disappointed with the special fireworks "Hallowishes" show (different from wishes), parade, trick or treating, etc.

 

[lbhobbs]

If you have no financial/monetary restrictions I would highly recommend going to this event twice. Is this a must? No! The MNSSHP is probably the best hard ticket event they have all year long, although the Christmas party is nice I absolutely love the Halloween party. The last time I visited two years ago I went to this party three times and was not disappointed with the special fireworks "Hallowishes" show (different from wishes), parade, trick or treating, etc.

ABSOLUTELY!!! We've gone the past 2 years and both times we've gone twice to the Halloween party. We only plan on going once when we go down there...but we always decide to go again when we get down there. It's so much fun!

 

[laurainsem]

Oooh, how I wish we could do two nights! I think we're going to have to settle with just one though, as we just upgraded from camping to a mod!

To all you experts, is there a day of the week that is known to have lower crowds than others?

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Is this appropriate for the preschool crowd? TIA...

 

[princessfionasmom]

This will be our first time, we are so excited. Wish we could go twice but it will be only once this time. I've read so many great things about the party, can't wait. We've done MVMCP and loved that. Can you experienced ones give us newbies some advice on what to miss?

 

[NMK62303]

Ours were 5 years old last year, and we certainly saw younger children there! The parade is great and the preschool crowd would surely LOVE the trick or treating!! There was a dance type party near Ariel's Grotto in Fantasyland that was really geared to the little ones, and when we went by there numerous kids aged 4 and under along with their parents were dancing and having a great time! The general theme is overall not too scary, the villains are somewhat scary in their character but lots of Disney characters are also out and about, dressed in fun costumes. The festivities really get under way about 7pm, first parade around 8:15 and fireworks around 8:30 as I remember?? The kids really seemed to enjoy wearing their costumes and seeing adults dressed up as well!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thank you so much for your prompt and detailed reply! I'll be making reservations when we go in Sept! We have 3 & 6 year old grandchildren who can sometimes be a little on the shy side - but thanks to your description, we'll have a heads up on the lay-out. Thanks!

 

[WDWTigger72]

To all you experts, is there a day of the week that is known to have lower crowds than others?

This obviously depends on the schedule that Disney decides to put together for this years events. With all the different cost cutting measures it wouldn't surprise me if they have less shows this year, but that remains to be seen.

To answer your question though, I would avoid any Friday/Saturday parties they have just because the locals may migated to the parties on these two days, especially if they have kids who go to school during the week. I have always had luck on Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Thursday parties, especially the first three days.

Is this appropriate for the preschool crowd? TIA...

Well, I don't have any children so this would be hard for me to answer, but I will give it a shot. I didn't feel there was anything really scary about this halloween party, after all it is the "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" There maybe others who can provide better feedback from their own children's experience though.

This will be our first time, we are so excited. Wish we could go twice but it will be only once this time. I've read so many great things about the party, can't wait. We've done MVMCP and loved that. Can you experienced ones give us newbies some advice on what to miss?

Hmmm, This is kind of a tough thing to answer for me, especially since its my favorite party they hold. The rides themselves don't really change compared to the daytime, although since its less crowded you can take full advantage of riding some rides quite a few times. Keep in mind they limit the number of tickets sold for each party to 20,000, or at least that is what it is believed at least. So, if your party isn't sold out you probably will have plenty of time to do things. Here is what I would recommend you do though:
(1) If you have kids I recommend you have them dress up as I would say a high percentage definitely dress up. There are quite a few parents too that dress up, I was the bum who didn't but a high percentage do dress up.
(2) Definitely do trick or treating unless that doesn't float your boat, its just fun although I have sometimes seen the lines pretty long they sometimes move quickly.
(3) You have to see the "Boo To You" parade its a must see while your there, as you can see my pictures higher up on this thread.
(4) You ahve to see the "Hallowishes" fireworks since its completely different than the regular daily fireworks (Music and Fireworks themselves are different). Its the best fireworks show I have ever seen onsite.
(5) Purchase any "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" merchandise that you maybe interested in because it will be the only time you have the opportunity to do so. This party merchandise only comes out during the party.

 

[laurainsem]

(5) Purchase any "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" merchandise that you maybe interested in because it will be the only time you have the opportunity to do so. This party merchandise only comes out during the party.

Wow, that's the first time i've heard that! Great advice all around, thank you!

 

[EricaG]

We are hoping to go for the first time during our late-September trip. Thanks to all of you who are giving good tips and advice!