**UPDATED 2005 INFO** Mickey's NOT So Scary Halloween Party Central 2005 ***
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makinorlando
When you're curious, you find lots of interesting
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MNSSHP was awesome when we went the beginning of Oct on a Friday night. We went on an impulse after I ran to the park to pick up our Annual Passes on a Friday afternoon off from work. The crowd was not bad at all - no wait for PETER PAN, which is a miracle. We walked on every ride, and only had to wait for Philharmagic because we got there mid show.
If you are Trick or Treating - Make sure you don't miss the walk from Toontown to Space Mountain (in that direction) - they had many candy stops along the way all manned by Alice in Wonderland characters!
We watched Hallowishes from the maingate- we were trying to leave before they started, (since we were going again and the dogs had been in the house for 7 hours) but the had closed the monorail at 9am - 15 min before it started. Even from tht vantage point blocked at times by a couple trees they were AWESOME!
I am hoping the weather is a bit cooler on the 28th - just so it feels more fall like -
The weather here this time of year is awesome (well - not so much tonight - it just started POURING - the beginning storms of Wilma)
If you are Trick or Treating - Make sure you don't miss the walk from Toontown to Space Mountain (in that direction) - they had many candy stops along the way all manned by Alice in Wonderland characters!
We watched Hallowishes from the maingate- we were trying to leave before they started, (since we were going again and the dogs had been in the house for 7 hours) but the had closed the monorail at 9am - 15 min before it started. Even from tht vantage point blocked at times by a couple trees they were AWESOME!
I am hoping the weather is a bit cooler on the 28th - just so it feels more fall like -
The weather here this time of year is awesome (well - not so much tonight - it just started POURING - the beginning storms of Wilma)
Princesstimes2
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2002
We have tickets but are not going. Who wants to carry around kids in the rain and wind from the outer bands of a hurricane? NOT ME. I am wondering how the weather is holding up. We got as far a Jacksonville and decided to cancel. The weather was getting worse the closer we got. I called and they said that they did NOT cancel the party. I can't imagine that they were able to do the parades or the fireworks in the rain. But maybe they did.............I would love to hear from you.......
Maria395712
DIS cast member/DIS vet/DVC member
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- May 15, 2001
I went on thurs the 20th and fri the 21 st got on everything no waits went 2 times on rides had about 10 lbs of candy gave it away to the housekeeping at the Pop and at the RPR ,gave 3 full bags to the valet guys at RPR today when we left. I thought fri was more crowed of course ,it is fri but not bad. I saw a little bit of waits sometime on fri but no big deal. did 2 nd parade both nights loved it and fireworks were very good hot and humid all day and night. did HHN sat ay universal had the express pass went through haunted houses 2-3 times very very crowded but we did real good with the express pass
maria
maria
Just got back today. Friday October 21st was very hot and humid. But we still have a blast. The fireworks were GREAT! A little bit crowded later in the evening but still within reason. We have more candy than we know what to do with. We watched the late Parade and sat right at the Bridge and got to see the headless horseman as he stopped there to wait for his ride to start. VERY COOL!
I would also love to hear about the weather at MNSSHP on Sunday, Oct23. The weather sites indicated that it was pouring around 10pm. We cancelled our whole trip (Oct20-26) due to Wilma - moved it to mid-December (got tics for MVMCP on Dec11). Just wondering if we made the right decision. MNSSHP is DD7 favorite, and our main reason for our 3 prior October trips. As of late Wednesday, when we cancelled, it sure looked like the weekend would be a wash (literally!). If it really rained hard during the party this evening, I'll know we made the right decision (but I hope the folks there enjoyed it anyhoo).
Awsome I can't goBaloo said:TIPS
In 2005 my family will be enjoying our 10th MNSSHP.On my various times I've traveled with a toddler,a Senior citizen in an EVC,a large group,just me and my son, Erich,to now with my DH,Joe,and my DSS,Jonathan.So I've learned a few things along the way that I'd like to share with my fellow DISers.
****Baloo's Top Ten Tips****
1.Except for HALLOWEEN NIGHT do not worry about crowds at MNSSHP. There are a limited amount of tickets sold for this event. Disney is very closed mouth about the actual attendance but the rides are very doable. Fantasyland gets a little crowded earlier in the evening but thins out as the night goes on and little ones wear out! I've never waited more than 10 mins in a ride line at on a party night.The Mts are practically WALK ONS! We've ridden Splash Mt. 3 times in a row without leaving our log!
2.The second parade is less crowded.
3.The best trick or treating is in Toontown! In 2004 there was an area called Alice and the Mad Hatter's Treat Party. Our bags were LOADED after strolling down this path!
4.Catch some of the bands that perform throughout the MK lands during the night.And don't be shy to get up and shake,shake,shake your bones like a skinny old skeleton or howl like a werewolf!!
5.Try and see "the special guest" that takes over Tinkers Bell's flight before the fireworks begins.The BEST viewing area is on the bridge to Tomorrowland.
6. In Liberty Square in front of the Liberty Bell about 10 min.s before the parade begins "Mr. Knickerbocker" tells the story of the Headless Horseman.When he finishes his tale, the Headless Horseman begins his gallop through the MK. When the Horseman has ridden the entire parade route, the parade begins!
7. Don't feel silly if you're a grown up and want to dress up! Wearing a costume, is part of the Halloween fun!
8. Make sure your costumes are COMFORTABLE and EASY to get around in. You'll be getting on and off rides and do not want anything that is cumbersome.
9.Take time to really LOOK at all the wonderful Halloween decorations throughout the MK especially while strolling down Main Street.You never know where you might see a giant spider crawling atop of a building.Corn stalks and jack o' lanterns and over sized treat bags set the autumn mood.
10.My biggest tip is the day of the party have a light schedule, take a nap or have some "down time" the afternoon of the party! I can't stress this enough ,especially if you have little ones or Seniors traveling with you! Erich (Jon wasn't able to go) was 11 last year and we still did this.Even if he didn't actually sleep he watched t.v. and rested...Joe and I slept! LOL! You want to be able to stay as late as possible because the later it gets the more the crowd thins out.It seems a lot of people start exiting after the fireworks which is shortly after the first parade.
Have a SPOOKTACULAR good time at MNSSHP 2005!!!
Now how LONG is it until Oct.?!?!?!?
YourMajesty
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bkh4124 said:
My DS (5) is still bothered by the loud noises that come with so many Disney shows/parades/fireworks/rides etc. We just returned 10-22 and I needed to share this tip that we picked up from the DIS boards. The first night we arrived we went to Magic Kingdom to watch wishes and spectro. He was not a happy camper because of the noise level. Sunday we headed to Walmart to buy some noise reducing head phones (form the hunting section). We had looked on Saturday at Super Target but they did not carry them. We bought a black pair for around 12.96. They also had a big red bulkly looking pair for less but the nice black ones we bought didn't stand out so much. Anyway....dear son did so much better with them. They not only provided a reduction in noise but also helped reduced the fright factor in his mind. They are not a cure all but what a trip saving tip for our group. Even our DS (8) wanted to wear them a couple of times! Give them a try!!
makinorlando
When you're curious, you find lots of interesting
- Joined
- Apr 15, 2005
snowsdad said:
Well, if it makes you feel any better, I believe that earlier this evening there were tornado watches in the Disney Area - Osceola County. The weather map has been pretty ugly all over Central FL all evening. I live about 30 mi NE, of Disney and we have had hard rain off and on since about 7pm. I think you made the right call since the parks are closed tomorrow - at least until the storm has passed. December will be awesome too!
Baloo
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- Apr 21, 2000
I want to thank everyone for their nice thoughts to me because we couldn't go to MNSSHP.It meant alot! Thanks! 
I hope eveyone that's attended or is on their way there has a wonderful time! And be careful of Wilma!
KristineN..love the picture!
EVERYONE.. LET'S SHARE SOME MORE PICTURES...PLEASE!
I hope eveyone that's attended or is on their way there has a wonderful time! And be careful of Wilma!
KristineN..love the picture!
EVERYONE.. LET'S SHARE SOME MORE PICTURES...PLEASE!
tmt martins
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YourMajesty said:
I was at MNSSHP last night and it was a joke. After being assured by Disney when I called that everything was going on, nothing was by a little after 8. No parades, fireworks etc. Most of the trick or treat places closed and very few characters left.
I don't expect this stuff to be going on outside in the rain, but it didn't seem as if they had provisions for it.
If it was the usual weather pattern causing rain, ok, but there was plenty of advance notice for this.
What makes me the most upset is that before I left home, I was told it wouldn't be a problem and it was. At least if they had told me the amount of things that would be closed before I left I could have saved over $30 in gas, tolls and that $9 parking fee.
I don't expect this stuff to be going on outside in the rain, but it didn't seem as if they had provisions for it.
If it was the usual weather pattern causing rain, ok, but there was plenty of advance notice for this.
What makes me the most upset is that before I left home, I was told it wouldn't be a problem and it was. At least if they had told me the amount of things that would be closed before I left I could have saved over $30 in gas, tolls and that $9 parking fee.
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Mulan'sMom
Mouseketeer
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- Jun 29, 2005
We went on the 21st - it poured rain while we were inside the Liberty Tree Tavern, but stopped fairly quickly. Not too crowded, except around the castle during Cinderellabration and the fireworks. We were even picked to be in the parade!! My 5 year-old was sure it was because of her Kim Possible costume, but I think my flamingo costume sealed the deal.
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