1.
http://www.kennythepirate.com is the best place to go for character info.
2.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ed-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2016/
3. I always used to recommend the 2nd parade, I don't do that anymore. For the past several years I've had to wait just as long for a front row spot in Frontierland for the second parade as I would for the first. The second parade now starts later than it used to, by the time the second parade is over you have time for maybe one more thing before the party ends. I've always found that last party hour to be the emptiest, a lot of people will leave after Hallowishes.
I've also been to 2 parties where the second parade is rained out, but the first one happened.
5. Just have a rough plan. If you don't have any sort of plan you could find yourself overwhelmed and end up missing stuff. By a rough plan I mean...if anyone in your group is into characters, have everyone pick their top meet and be sure to line up early if it applies. Know if you want to see the first or second parade, where you want to watch Hallowishes, which Hocus Pocus show you want to see. You'll get a lot more accomplished with a plan.
You will be able to figure it out. Either ask the CMs or ask the people in the back of the line.