sherlockmiles
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- Jul 6, 2013
pumpkin waffles @ sleepy hallow - very yummy! Ended up being the only treat we got. Too busy and not really hungry. We shared it, which was perfect. Too much for 1. Would have liked to try the cheesecake and one of the HM desserts, but really wasn't hungry. This was the "must have" for us.
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Loved the party so much last night, bought tickets for tomorrow night's party too!
Have the poison apple steins been spotted?
We were able to get all of the magic shots during the (we didn't want the dancing skeletons)
Magic Shot - Headless Horseman [out front]
Magic Shot - Grave Diggers [town square - animated and still]
Magic Shot - Haunted Mansion Dancing Ghosts [main st - animated and still]
Magic Shot - Grim Grinning Ghost Driver [haunted mansion]
Magic Shot - Haunted Mansion Cemetery Watchman [outside haunted mansion]
plus a few other regular pics (by pirates, with MNSSHP frame, by castle)
Congrats! Magic Shots are priority on our list too. Any chance you can recall how long the lines were and the approximate times you lined up for these shots? Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much for the detailed info! Very helpful.Tried to buy it at 745 at the cart near Dumbo. Was told they had sold out. Went to our parade spot at 8:15 and found them opening a box of them at the cart near the waterway/Liberty riverboat.
What time did you end up meeting Jack & Sally? Did you go through the bypass or straight to J&S?
Were CM ensuring everyone had a wristband before 4? My hope is to get in line about 340 and have my mom waiting for a wristband, then switch.
Was there last night. Didn't feel busy to me. Guess it's all relative. In line to meet J and S at 4, they came out at 5 and we were done by 5:15. Best M and G. Went to meet Cruella and line was probably 30 mins at 6:45. Donald and Daisy line was 20 mins at 10:30.waited for first parade spot for an hour and had front row in frontier land. Probably could have got their 15 mins later and gotten front row but with little kids, front row was a must. ToT lines were long all night, but moved fairly quickly. Tasted the HM treats from Storybook Treats. Just ok IMO, but family loved it. Pumpkin waffle from SH was amazing and I am not a pumpkin fan. Not a strong pumpkin flavor, and with the ice cream and sauce, amazing. Kids loved the JS treat. I didn't try it. Lines at big top for HP souvenirs were short. Went to one cart for oogie boogie bucket, but sold out. Found one in frontier land while waiting for parade. They were selling quickly. Fireworks were watched by the carousel. Great panoramic view and no mob scene of people. Headless horseman was awesome. A highlight for everyone in my family. He goes by quick though! Overall, awesome night! Been to the Christmas party before, but this was our first HP. We will be coming back next September. Debating getting Tix for Tuesday nights party too.
Congrats! Magic Shots are priority on our list too. Any chance you can recall how long the lines were and the approximate times you lined up for these shots? Thanks so much!!
I have a question regarding times people are getting their party bands while already in the park.
Last year (week of 10/23) we went to two parties. Both times we were already in the park. Neither station (Adventureland Party 1 or Fantasyland Party 2) would allow us to get our bands before the clock struck 4PM.
I am reading that people (now) are being allowed in at 3:40P with party bands in place. Are the in park stations/locations also doing the bands earlier now?
Also, is there an advantage to going through the Main Street Bypass?
Thanks.
YES - you can TOT in the bypass between 4 and 7....otherwise, the stations dont open until 7.is there an advantage to going through the Main Street Bypass
I have a question regarding times people are getting their party bands while already in the park.
Last year (week of 10/23) we went to two parties. Both times we were already in the park. Neither station (Adventureland Party 1 or Fantasyland Party 2) would allow us to get our bands before the clock struck 4PM.
I am reading that people (now) are being allowed in at 3:40P with party bands in place. Are the in park stations/locations also doing the bands earlier now?
Also, is there an advantage to going through the Main Street Bypass?
Thanks.
We were already in the parks and got our bands at Tortuga. They would not give out bands until 4. That was a little disappointing b/c I knew about people getting let in at 340 at main St.
Is this correct?
4:00-5:00 Jack & Sally
6:45-7:15 Cruella
10:30-10:50 Donald & Daisy
Lines at big top for HP souvenirs were short, at what time?
How much was the Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket? $13.50?
Now that you've been to both parties, which one did you like the best? Did you wear costumes or Disnybound? If you decided to go next year would you wear costumes?
We did HM costumes last year and had the same experience! It was totally unexpected and made the night even more fun!!One of the things I didn't expect that really made me smile throughout the night was all of the guests and CMs telling me to get back to work! I told them that Master Gracey had given me the night off.......The CMs at HM weren't amused - LOL.......Madame Rinata wasn't hearing anything about that though....