I didnt know what to expect for the
MNSSHP.
I was really excited to go, as were the boys. Because my DH is in the middle of a thesis class, we decided that I would just go to the party with the guys, and he could stay and get some work done. So after we returned from Epcot, DS7 and I headed over to DTD to pick up QS at WPE and to pick out a
lego set. In his goodie bag for the trip, I had made a LEGO Bucks certificate for $20.00 so he could have his pick of something there. (He used this certificate and some of his own money to get some Lego men they now have Starwars men magnets where you can get the men without buying another set, and believe me, we have enough sets!!!!
) We picked up dinner for all of us and headed back to the resort. In the room, we ate pizzas and salads, and I got the boys in their Halloween Tshirts
. Me too
We got our gear, and said goodbye to dad and headed out. I parked at the Contemporary. We were walking into the park about 6:15, a little later than I had wanted but it was a fine time to get there, things were just starting to get exciting
I had to get our tickets from willcall -- we had the $10.00 discount for AP holders, so that was a plus, and as we went in, you could tell they were getting ready for the party...
NOW for the bad news.... 
Earlier in the day, I noticed that I was getting a low battery signal on my camera. I took the battery out and charged it, thinking it would have some charge enough for the day. Well that didnt happen
. UNFORTUNATELY, I took two photos at the party and my camera died. Well DS7 had his disposable camera and with that we took a few photos, I dont know how they came out, I have to get them developed still, but well see!!
The good news is that I did get a few photo pass pics too, a couple cute ones
and when those come in well at least have some pictures to document the evening!!!! I just got over it, because we were having a good time just taking in all the fun that evening, so though I couldn't take many pics, it was a fun night.
Here is my ONE photo on Cinderella's carousel, which we rode twice and DS4 could have stayed easily at least another three times!!!
The ride lines were really non-existent. It was great to just walk on rides... We rode those in fantasy land that we didnt have time for earlier: Its a Small World, the Carousel, and caught our favorite ones. We also spent time in Frontier Land, getting properly "splashed" on Splash Mountain, and enjoying the "wildest ride in the wilderness" ... They really liked getting candy, and most of the candy collection spots were easy to get to. Only some of the photopass opportunities were backed up.
While we were having a fun time, I should have looked more closely at the times guide. I got the parade times mixed up thinking the first one started at 8:30, so we missed the first and I was really hoping the boys would still be awake for the second...
We trick-or-treated, and rode a few more rides, watched the dance parties, then went over the bridge to Tomorrowland to watch Hallo-wishes
Which was a great fireworks display! It was similar to the 4th of July, where they set of fireworks from all different places in the park
At the end, we went to see the Laugh Floor
What a show! You know I think they spent more time with the show than I remember in past visits, because we were in there for a while! They were really making fun of a few people
. I love visiting that attraction!
After this, we wheeled our way back towards the castle and saw all the villans, the lines to take pics with them were long, and of course my guys were not into that, so we just wheeled around to the opposite side of the center circle, and were just a few minutes before the parade. The boys were fading fast unfortunately,
but they did see the headless horseman! And of course the fabulous light show up and down mainstreet, was so cool
I especially LOVED the pumpkins everywhere (the jack-o-lanterns) that came to life at night
SO finally the parade began (in hindsight if I had put us at the beginning of the parade route the boys may have seen more of it, but as it was, the waiting was just too much, and while I managed to wake them up for a little, they fell asleep half way through. SO a solo mom, with two sleeping pumpkins, enjoyed a very very cool parade! I started to walk down the sidewalk of mainstreet as the parade was ending, and made it to the main gates as the last few floats and CMs were going by, handing out candy as they sang that very catchy and brain-sticking tune... As we slowly exited the park the CMs were out in front in FULL force, handing out candy to everyone leaving. They laughed at my sleeping guys and put candy in their bags! I was amazed by this massive purple cart they wheeled out in front which was FILLED with eyeballs!!! Chocolate peanut butter filled eyeballs
. Those were the best candy item they got! Mom ate several
WE still have a good bag full!!!
So satisfied, though a little bummed they missed some of the parade, I headed back to the resort, me and two sleeping pumkins, who had great fun even still, and made out like bandits with the candy even though they didn't realize it until they woke up the next morning!!!
I will put some more photos from this evening up as soon as I can... I hope to get the photos I have developed soon.
Coming up NEXT, our packing morning followed by a trip to MK (again!) and a quick stop in Epcot for one last Lobster Roll and a DIS meet!
Where does the time go?
I think that is a very cool picture! 
I'll be back over the weekend to catch up. Looking forward to hearing about your trip! 
-- after all, you and I are used to eating incredible ones here in Maryland...yes?
