***MNSSHP! Let's get excited together!***

[BigGreen73]

Thanks for the replys. We probably won't be doing many rides. We are more interested in shows, parade, the charaters, FW's, and maybe some trick or treating. The DW really wants to see Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs and doing some trick or treating.

Are there tons of characters out in Halloween dress during the parties?

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks for the replys. We probably won't be doing many rides. We are more interested in shows, parade, the charaters, FW's, and maybe some trick or treating. The DW really wants to see Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs and doing some trick or treating.

Are there tons of characters out in Halloween dress during the parties?

Just be in the SW line WAY early. They come out for 30 minutes, then gone for 30, etc. You don't want to be waiting through one of those breaks, and the line stays long all night.

Oddly enough, not tons of characters in special Halloween costumes. Mickey and Minnie are, as are Donald and Daisy at the dance party.... the Pooh characters....... that's about it I think.

 

[BigGreen73]

Is there a list somewhere of the characters that are usually out during the party and where they are located? Do the villains still come down after the show for pictures? How long are they usually out?

 

[Jule]

I've been to MNSSHP at both WDW and DLP. I loved it at WDW. I dont know if it was just on the night that I was there, but just to let you know, there was no professional photographer for the SW and the Seven Dwarfs character meet and greet and they were limiting the number of photos you could take, for example, I wanted a photo on my own with them and so did my mum, but they made us go on together, not that I minded, its a nice picture.

I can remember at DLP the map that they give you marks were the characters will be, and I'm sure it had the times for when they come out and go back in. I assume it was the same at WDW.

 

[mom2rtk]

Is there a list somewhere of the characters that are usually out during the party and where they are located? Do the villains still come down after the show for pictures? How long are they usually out?

Yes, they come down after most shows. There was one they did not, I think the one right before the fireworks. They were out for a bit, maybe 15 to 20 minutes... not certain of that though...

I've been to MNSSHP at both WDW and DLP. I loved it at WDW. I dont know if it was just on the night that I was there, but just to let you know, there was no professional photographer for the SW and the Seven Dwarfs character meet and greet and they were limiting the number of photos you could take, for example, I wanted a photo on my own with them and so did my mum, but they made us go on together, not that I minded, its a nice picture.

I can remember at DLP the map that they give you marks were the characters will be, and I'm sure it had the times for when they come out and go back in. I assume it was the same at WDW.

We went 9/29 and 10/1 last year and there was no photopass photographer there either night. My friend went 2 nights a week later and there was.

We were 3rd or 4th in line and were able to take pictures of just my daughter as well as both of us together. I would never do this line later in the night. Be there when it starts forming, 6:15 or 6:30 for a 7:30 appearance. Later in the evening you even have to wait through their breaks on the half hour, soaking up even MORE party time......

 

[serene56]

Be there when it starts forming, 6:15 or 6:30 for a 7:30 appearance. Later in the evening you even have to wait through their breaks on the half hour, soaking up even MORE party time......

I cant imagine paying this kind of money and waiting over an hour for a photo opportunity.
(since its my first time--i dont know what to expect- (it wasnt that for sure)
is this with most of the characters photo opportunity?

(Question- can someone wait in the line for that long and the rest of our party go do something else then rejoin the one person? I bet lots of people do that--

 

[mom2rtk]

I cant imagine paying this kind of money and waiting over an hour for a photo opportunity.
(since its my first time--i dont know what to expect- (it wasnt that for sure)
is this with most of the characters photo opportunity?

(Question- can someone wait in the line for that long and the rest of our party go do something else then rejoin the one person? I bet lots of people do that--

SW & the 7D are the top photo draw of the party. Keep in mind the party doesn't start until 7. We had been in the park all day, so the chance to just sit for a while and regroup was just fine with us. If you had just arrived, I could see this being a real issue. Most of the early waiters were swapping off with a spouse taking kids to do stuff. Some even took the kids to see Pooh and friends in Halloween party gear at 7 when it started.

It seems excessive, but I would't even consider doing the line later in the evening. It just never dies down.

 

[BigGreen73]

SW & the 7D are the top photo draw of the party. Keep in mind the party doesn't start until 7. We had been in the park all day, so the chance to just sit for a while and regroup was just fine with us. If you had just arrived, I could see this being a real issue. Most of the early waiters were swapping off with a spouse taking kids to do stuff. Some even took the kids to see Pooh and friends in Halloween party gear at 7 when it started.

It seems excessive, but I would't even consider doing the line later in the evening. It just never dies down.

Good info. So where are SW and the 7 Dwarfs located in the park?

 

[mom2rtk]

Good info. So where are SW and the 7 Dwarfs located in the park?

They were back in Fantasyland against the fence between Pooh's Playful spot and the entrance to Toontown. Since that area is now blocked off with construction walls, I have to assume they will be somewhere different this year. I'm sure if you watch the postings here after 9/14 (the first party) you'll know where to look. Here's something to get you in the mood!

 

[serene56]

Good info. So where are SW and the 7 Dwarfs located in the park?

we are gonna have to wait til the first party people to come back and report.
A lot of places from last year are closed this year--including ariels grotto where a dance party was held in the past

 

[BigGreen73]

I am keeping an eye out for reports or info regarding the changes that will occur this year for the party with the changes going on at MK. From what I have seen from prior maps, there are 8-9 character meet spots and there were 2 dance parties. I am wondering how that will change with the renovations.

Oh, and it is true that you can get pics of the characters in their Halloween costumes at MK and DHS as well, not just at MNSSHP?

 

[DisneyNut4Life]

I am so excited! We bought tickets for 3 seperate parties the first of Oct.
My sister has loved Dopey since we were kids, so that is the first line we are hitting!! This is our first MNSSHP, but we loved the pirate and princess and the Christmas party!

I received my tickets in the mail yesterday and did a little happy dance!!

 

[nettekay]

ok so I was just wondering at MNSSHP when you meet the characters do they sign autographs or is it just pictures??

 

[Belle2007]

We are going to DL for MNSSHP... This will be our first time both at DL and MNSSHP....

Just waiting for the halloween dates to be released!!

 

[mom2rtk]

ok so I was just wondering at MNSSHP when you meet the characters do they sign autographs or is it just pictures??

Hi! Most will sign, all except the ones you want to sign that is.... No signatures from Snow White with the Dwarfs and no signatures from the villains in front of the castle after the stage show. But at least that keeps the line moving quickly!

 

[jenbarnwell]

We will be there on Sept.28th, I am SO excited!! It will be my second, but it is more like my first, the first time we went it downpoured all night... SO Snow White and 7D must do! We are trying to think of some costume ideas, We thought of the DD9 Wendy, DS6 Peter Pan, and DD2 Tink. Or we thought of just doing matching shirts because the kids dont really want to be those characters for actual Halloween! what do you guys think?

 

[Max & Sam's Mom]

This is our first visit to WDW, so first MNSSHP! So excited! Not sure what date we are going yet, but it will be a week night so hopefully not to crowded. Our vacation dates ar 09/09-09/23 so I have a few dates to choose from.

I am completely stumped when it comes to costume ideas! I wanted to do something coordinating for all 4 of us (me, DH and our 2 sons, 3 years old and 7 months old) but also with a Disney theme, any suggestions? May just have to go with a family of pirates , since those are easy costumes to come by and not too hot.

 

[serene56]

We are going to DL for MNSSHP... This will be our first time both at DL and MNSSHP....

Just waiting for the halloween dates to be released!!

the dates ARE released--


Confirmed Dates from WDW website are:
September
14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30

October
1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31

November
1

 

[smithpack]

Does anyone have a good touring plan for a family with young kids? We will be going for the first time Sept. 21, and I have a 9 year old, 7 year old, 5 year old, and 3 year old. TIA

My kids stayed up until midnight for new years this past year, so I am hoping they will do it again for MNSSHP.

 

[serene56]

Does anyone have a good touring plan for a family with young kids? We will be going for the first time Sept. 21, and I have a 9 year old, 7 year old, 5 year old, and 3 year old. TIA

My kids stayed up until midnight for new years this past year, so I am hoping they will do it again for MNSSHP.

We are going the same day---
some of our stuff-- we have a 10:30 ADR for Lilo & Stitch at Poly. Get up and get to rope drop at MK and only go in and get FP for Space Mountain then head to breakfast. We will take the 4 year old back to the room while the rest of out party will get FP for Buzz lightyear.

Will ride what we can until the party starts- grab a CS meal before then.

we will let jada swim til about 12:30 then nap- get to the park about 4pm. Ride our FP rides. 2nd parade and last Villians show. (I hope they meet and greet after the last show-- cant find information about that.


I am not liking to stand in a line to meet Snow White with the 7 dwarfs for 2 hours.