MNSSHP 2017 - Strategy in the making.

[mds88]

You would have had to have heard it. Castmember was very short with me, said they don't compensate if the parades happen. I said that the castmember we spoke with told us it wasn't happening, which is why we left the area. The problem wasn't whether or not they happened, the problem was that castmembers were giving out information that was completely false. He actually said he didn't care what the castmember told us. Exactly that. If I did that at my job, I wouldn't have a job anymore.

I probably would have waited longer, but, my 6 year old was soaked through and the line was outside. It wasn't worth her getting sick to probably get exactly the same answer I got on the phone. But, thanks for putting "too long" in quotes like that to trivialize my experience. May you experience the same magical castmember should you ever have a problem and then have someone snark at you about it online.. lol

I'm sorry you had a bad experience with guest services! We had the exact opposite, the cast member we spoke with at disney springs monday following the
9/1 party was very sweet and more than happy to make sure we didn't leave with a poor impression of Disney. Since we would already be home when the next party happened, we were offered a 1 day park hopper. It just so happened my husband's birthday was 9/5 so we got to spend his birthday hopping around the world. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, wished him a happy birthday, he got his picture on the screen on star tours, and got a free brownie in AK. Disney went above and beyond and we left feeling much better about our poor party experience.

As for the line at guest services on 9/1 after the party, I completely agree. I was NOT waiting in that. It was already almost 2 hours later than we planned on leaving and we still had almost a 2 hr ride back to our resort in St. Pete Beach (which we got in around 4 AM). Our feet were soaked and I simply was not interested in waiting in a line that stretched out the door to MAYBE get my money back. So, for anyone who wasn't there to say that you should have waited is just unfair.


ALSOOOO, if anyone else was disappointed that the poison apple cup is not available at the party, it IS available in DS at the Candy Cauldron!!! I was SO excited!!!

 

[alisonslp]

I've not tried personally but everything I've ever seen says you cannot use the value of multiple tickets toward an upgrade.

OK, thanks. We will likely upgrade each to 2 day tix when we need them. We don't visit the parks much so now that I think about it, 2-day hoppers will probably be better for our trips in the next two years.

 

[FoxC63]

ALSOOOO, if anyone else was disappointed that the poison apple cup is not available at the party, it IS available in DS at the Candy Cauldron!!! I was SO excited!!!

This is big! Thanks for this juicy morsel! It has been added to [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/mnsshp-2017-my-party-plan-strategy-in-the-making.3604086/#post-57587118"]Post #4[/URL]

 

[mds88]

This is big! Thanks for this juicy morsel! It has been added to Post #4

You are welcome! The cup comes with the purchase of the Goofy Glacier slushie, not popcorn this time.

 

[FoxC63]

You are welcome! The cup comes with the purchase of the Goofy Glacier slushie, not popcorn this time.

Do you remember how much you paid for it? Thanks!

 

[athunter]

Hi! So here's the current plan for our family of three- dh, dd (6yo), and myself. We will be at WDW 10/4-10/8. We are planning to attend our 1st MNSSHP on 2 nights of our trip- 10/5 & 10/6.

Thanks so much for your suggestions!

Thursday, Oct 5 MK 7:45a-9a, 9a-7p & MNSSHP 7p-12

7:00 Depart Poly for MK

7:30 arrive at MK (photopass in front of park)

7:45-9:00 Early Morning Magic (ride 7DMT amap, Winnie the Pooh, & Peter Pan. 8:55am meet all 4 princesses, do it's a small world and Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid)

9:45-10:15 Pinocchio Village Haus Breakfast

10:20-10:26 Mad Tea Party

10:28-10:40 FP 7DMT 10:15-11:15


*10:40-2:45 Return to Poly for break & 1:15 adr lunch at Kona Cafe


2:45 Depart from Poly for MK

3:15 Arrive at MK (Magic Shot Headless Horseman and poison apple, if available)

3:30-3:35 FP Tinker Bell at Town Square 3:20-4:20

3:35-4:00 SotMK Card, Bypass, Magic Shots- Animated Grave Diggers (Town Square), Wristbands

4:15-5:15 Be Our Guest adr 4:25

5:15-6:30 Dwarfs
--Tag Team rides- barnstormer, dumbo, under the sea
--Tag Team shopping

6:30-7:15 Pooh & Gang
--Tag team rides, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh/ Under the Sea

7:30-8:00 7:40 Hocus Pocus

8:00-8:20 Haunted Mansion

8:20-8:30 Magic Shots: Right of Pirates League Hitchhiking Ghosts

8:30-9:35 9:15 BTY Parade (Frontierland- Start) (Headless Horseman 9:05)
--Tag Team shopping @Frontierland Trading Post (pins)
--ToTing Frontierland

9:40-10:00 Cadaver Dans

10:00-11:00 Jack & Sally (10:15 Hallowishes)

11:00-11:15 Magic shots: Rapunzel lantern


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Friday, Oct 6 MK 7a-8a, 8a-7p & MNSSHP 7p-12a


6:15 Depart Poly for MK

6:45 arrive at MK (photopass in front of park)

6:45-7:00 enter park, photo pass Main Street and in front of Cinderella's Castle

7:00-8:00 Ride rides

8:00-9:00 Cinderella's Royal Table adr 8:05

9:04-9:11 FP 7DMT 8:30-9:30


*9:50-3:00 Return to Poly for break & 12:30 adr lunch at Kona Cafe

3:00 Depart from Poly for MK

3:30 Arrive at MK

3:30-4:30 Liberty Tree Tavern adr 3:45

4:30-6:00 Moana
--Tag Team shopping
--Tag team Rides- Pirates, Magic Carpets, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder, etc...

6:00-6:45 Haunted Mansion
--Magic shots: hitchhiking ghosts, grim grinning ghost driver (hearse in front), cemetery watchman, see Madame Carlotta

6:45-7:45 Belle & Gaston
--Tag Team shopping, rides- barnstormer, dumbo, under the sea, Pooh, tea cups, etc...
--Tag Team ToTing Fantasyland

7:45-8:45 Storybook Circus m&g
--Tag Team shopping and rides- barnstormer, dumbo

8:45-9:15 Main Street Animated Dancing Ghosts Magic Shot, Monstrous Dance Party, Shopping, ToTing Tomorrow Land

9:15-9:45 Hallowishes Dessert Party (Plaza Viewing)

9:45-10:30 10:15 Hallowishes

10:30-10:45 Magic Shots: Poison Apple, Grave Diggers Animated (Town Square Pumpkin Patch)

10:45-11:30 11:15 BTY Parade (Main Street near flagpole)

11:30-12:00 Talking Mickey

12:00 Hocus Pocus

 

[Neverbeast]

You GUYS!!!! my travel agent worked some kind of Disney miracle and got our trip rescheduled! I GET TO GO TO THE PARTY!!!

 

[FoxC63]

Hi! So here's the current plan for our family of three- dh, dd (6yo), and myself. We will be at WDW 10/4-10/8. We are planning to attend our 1st MNSSHP on 2 nights of our trip- 10/5 & 10/6.

Thanks so much for your suggestions!

Thursday, Oct 5 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12

7:00 Depart Poly for MK
7:30 arrive at MK (photopass in front of park)
7:45-9:00 Early Morning Magic (7DMT, Peter Pan, & Winnie the Pooh)
9:10-9:16 FP Peter Pan's Flight 9:10-10:10
9:20-9:40 Space Mountain
9:45-10:15 Pinocchio Village Haus Breakfast
10:20-10:27 Magic Carpets of Aladdin
10:32-10:41 it's a small world
10:48-11:00 FP 7DMT 10:15-11:15
11:02-11:07 Mad Tea Party
11:11-11:24 Under the Sea~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
11:25-11:31 FP Meet Ariel at her Grotto 11:20-12:20

*11:45-3:15 Return to Poly for 1:15 adr lunch at Kona Cafe and rest

3:15 Depart from Poly for MK
3:45-4:15 Bypass, Wristbands & ToT bags
4:20-5:25 Be Our Guest adr 4:25
5:25-6:00 Shopping @Mickey Star Traders (Apparel, Ornament, & trading logo pin)
6:10-7:10 Minnie, Daisy, & Donald
Tag Team shopping @Big Top Souvenirs (Apparel, ornaments, trading pins) Tag Team ToTing @Pete's Silly Sideshow
7:15-7:30 Goofy Pirate
7:30-8:15 Gaston w/ Belle
Tag Team Skeleton Dance Magic Shot near Ariel's Grotto
8:15-8:30 ToTing Riverboat lower landing, Heritage House (AF)
8:30-9:45 9:15 BTY Parade (Frontierland- Start) (Headless Horseman 9:05) Tag Team shopping @Frontierland Trading Post (pins)
9:55-10:00 Cadaver Dans
10:15-10:45 Seven Dwarfs
10:50-11:45 Talking Mickey/ Cruella De Vil
11:45-12:00 ToTing Town Square Hall
12:00-? Shopping Emporium (Apparel, Ornaments, Trading Pins)

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Friday, Oct 6 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12

7:00 Depart Poly for MK
7:30 arrive at MK (photopass in front of park)
7:30-7:55 enter park, photopass pictures Main Street and front of Castle
8:00-8:55 Cinderella's Royal Table adr 8:05
9:02-9:11 Tomorrow Land Speedway
9:13-9:27 Astro Orbiter
9:35-9:45 Tomorrow Land People Mover
9:50-9:57 Dumbo
9:58-10:05 FP 7DMT 9:45-10:45
*29 minutes free time
10:50-11:14 FP Enchanted Tales w/Belle 10:50-11:50
11:23-11:43 Jungle Cruise
11:50-12:05 FP Pirates of the Caribbean 11:55-12:55

*12:10-3:10 Return to Poly for 12:30 adr lunch at Kona Cafe and rest

3:10 Depart Poly for MK
3:40-4:45 Liberty Tree Tavern adr 3:45
4:50 Wristbands and ToT bags (Fantasyland Fantasy Fare)
4:50-6:20 Ride rides, shopping
6:20-7:10 Pooh & Gang
Tag Team shopping @Big Top Souvenirs (Apparel, ornaments, trading pins) Tag Team ToTing @Pete's Silly Sideshow
7:15-8:10 Haunted Mansion
Ride HM/ Hitchhiking Ghosts Magic Shot/ watch Madame Carlotta/ Grim Grinning Ghost Driver Magic Shot (Hearse in front)/ Cemetery Watchman (~8pm)
8:10-8:30 ToTing Peter Pan's Flight/ Philharmagic/ Pinocchio's
8:30-8:40 Check-in & reserve table for Tomorrow Land Dessert Party
8:40-9:15 Headless Horseman Magic Shot/ SotMK Card/ Poison Apple Magic Shot/ Grave Diggers Magic Shot (Town Square Pumpkin Patch)
9:15-9:45 Dessert Party
9:45-10:30 10:15 Hallowishes (Plaza Garden)
10:30-11:50 10:45 Hocus Pocus, 11:15 BTY Parade (Plaza Garden)
11:55-12:40 Jack & Sally meet

Thursday, Oct 5 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12
8:30-9:35 9:15 BTY Parade (Frontierland- Start) (Headless Horseman 9:05)
Tag Team: Shopping @Frontierland Trading Post (pins)
9:40-10:00 Cadaver Dans
Below will be interesting, certainly possible.
10:15-10:45 Seven Dwarfs
10:50-11:45 Talking Mickey/ Cruella De Vil
11:45-12:00 ToTing Town Square Hall
12:00-? Shopping Emporium (Apparel, Ornaments, Trading Pins)

Friday, Oct 6 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12
10:30-11:50 10:45 Hocus Pocus, 11:15 BTY Parade Plaza Garden? - Not sure where you mean exactly but the area circled in red, would be perfect.

11:55-12:40 Jack & Sally meet - I would be very surprised if this works. 11:55 is very late.

AWESOME job! Just a few concerns but I think you got it! I've added your itinerary to the Main Post.

 

[FoxC63]

You GUYS!!!! my travel agent worked some kind of Disney miracle and got our trip rescheduled! I GET TO GO TO THE PARTY!!!

Welcome back buddy!!! This is great news!!! Dates?!

 

[Neverbeast]

Welcome back buddy!!! This is great news!!! Dates?!

Party night tues sept 19!
Hoping it won't be unexpectedly way more crowded with everyone else rescheduling too. Hoping to keep basically my same plan. We lost our dinner res so that actually frees up a little party time and gives my itinerary a breather. Or lets us add Moana depending on what the kids decide.

It was like cancelling Christmas, I tell you what. And the first batch of reschedule dates were all in winter or spring and I kept saying, "But... I'm supposed to go to a Halloween party! Can you please keep looking for a Halloween party?!"

 

[FoxC63]

Party night tues sept 19!
Hoping it won't be unexpectedly way more crowded with everyone else rescheduling too. Hoping to keep basically my same plan. We lost our dinner res so that actually frees up a little party time and gives my itinerary a breather. Or lets us add Moana depending on what the kids decide.

It was like cancelling Christmas, I tell you what. And the first batch of reschedule dates were all in winter or spring and I kept saying, "But... I'm supposed to go to a Halloween party! Can you please keep looking for a Halloween party?!"

SWEET!!! Your original itinerary is still posted in September if you're still interested in utilizing it. Glad you're back and very happy they were able to accommodate you!

 

[athunter]

Thursday, Oct 5 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12
8:30-9:35 9:15 BTY Parade (Frontierland- Start) (Headless Horseman 9:05)
Tag Team: Shopping @Frontierland Trading Post (pins)
9:40-10:00 Cadaver Dans
Below will be interesting, certainly possible.
We're hopeful to meet Seven Dwarfs and if there's still time (and energy), perhaps we'll try for more...
10:15-10:45 Seven Dwarfs
10:50-11:45 Talking Mickey/ Cruella De Vil
11:45-12:00 ToTing Town Square Hall
12:00-? Shopping Emporium (Apparel, Ornaments, Trading Pins)

Friday, Oct 6 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12
10:30-11:50 10:45 Hocus Pocus, 11:15 BTY Parade Plaza Garden? - Not sure where you mean exactly but the area circled in red, would be perfect.
My apologies, I'm not sure the name of the area for the Hallowishes Dessert Party- Plaza viewing. I was hoping that we might be able to remain there post fireworks to see Hocus Pocus and BTY Parade. I don't know if this is allowed or if they will require us to leave after Hallowishes. Though it certainly seems possible to move from the Hallowishes Dessert Plaza viewing area to the one you've circled in red.
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11:55-12:40 Jack & Sally meet - I would be very surprised if this works. 11:55 is very late.
Agreed, it would be most ambitious!

AWESOME job! Just a few concerns but I think you got it! I've added your itinerary to the Main Post.

I'm beyond grateful for your suggestions!

 

[FoxC63]

Plaza Viewing

"Plaza viewing. I was hoping that we might be able to remain there post fireworks to see Hocus Pocus and BTY Parade. I don't know if this is allowed or if they will require us to leave after Hallowishes."

I thought that's what you meant but had to be certain. The Plaza Garden is perfect to view fireworks ONLY. So yes, you will need to move in the circled location to see the parade and maybe closer to view Hocus Pocus.

Your plans are really well thought out. I'm just concerned about the timing for the Dwarfs, I'm not 100% sure it's enough time. So far we have a few posted wait times for the characters, now that Moana is in play it's very possible your plan could work flawlessly but there's still that uncertainty. You'll know when to tweak your timing as the evening unfolds, just keep your eye on the crowds.
I suggest getting in line for Jack & Sally by 11:30, 11:40.

 

[SWofDisorder]

Here now. Here are my experiences with characters so far:
- in line for Moana at 420, she came out at 545, done by 555
- in line for Cruella at 630, she came out at 7, done by 715.
- in line for Belle and Gaston at 735, they went on break and came back out at 8, done by 815
- in line for Lotso at 950, done at 1005
- in line for Goofy at 1015, done at 1025
- currently in line for the dwarves, got in line at 1030, just finished at 1056.

Hope this helps any future party goers!

It is interesting that you got in line last for the dwarves and it moved so fast. I didn't want to stand in line wasting 2 hours at the beginning. I think I shall also wait until the end to see them.

 

[SWofDisorder]

This is my halloween dress and my son will be wearing lederhosen, Can we were this in Epcot also on a regular day?

 

[lovingeire]

no. That never even occurred to me. We used 4 on that trip for a great park hopping day to all four parks (teens who mostly just like the "bigger" rides). We still have 5 left. I am thinking of asking to upgrade to annual passes since dvc is having a good deal but even with the discount, those AP prices are hard to swallow. Using the hopper passes will help reduce the pain. We are going to try to get another set of park hoppers for the party on the 12th since we can't get down there until after the party starts due to the hurricane/travel. Does anyone know if I can combine 2 one day hoppers to upgrade to APs? That would come close to paying the AP cost.

Just as an FYI, my BFF bought two 5 day military hoppers last year and was able to use the value of those to upgrade to an AP. This may just be luck of the cast member, but it never hurts to stop in at guest services and ask. (For what it's worth I had heard that you couldn't do this with military salute tickets or with multiple tickets, but she was able to do so successfully last November.)

You GUYS!!!! my travel agent worked some kind of Disney miracle and got our trip rescheduled! I GET TO GO TO THE PARTY!!!

Woo hoo! So excited for you!

 

[Cluelyss]

Hi! So here's the current plan for our family of three- dh, dd (6yo), and myself. We will be at WDW 10/4-10/8. We are planning to attend our 1st MNSSHP on 2 nights of our trip- 10/5 & 10/6.

Thanks so much for your suggestions!

Thursday, Oct 5 MK 9a-7p & MNSSHP 4p-12

3:15 Depart from Poly for MK
3:45-4:15 Bypass, Wristbands & ToT bags
4:20-5:25 Be Our Guest adr 4:25
5:25-6:00 Shopping @Mickey Star Traders (Apparel, Ornament, & trading logo pin)
6:10-7:10 Minnie, Daisy, & Donald
Tag Team shopping @Big Top Souvenirs (Apparel, ornaments, trading pins) Tag Team ToTing @Pete's Silly Sideshow
7:15-7:30 Goofy Pirate
7:30-8:15 Gaston w/ Belle
Tag Team Skeleton Dance Magic Shot near Ariel's Grotto

I'm particularly worried about the two bolded items. The ducks and Minnie are 2 separate lines this year, based on what I've read from the early parties. You'll likely be done with the first line by 7:10 if you line up around 6:30, but I expect you'll have a minimum 30 minute wait for the second line.

I also think you'll encounter a longer wait for Belle & Gaston. Especially since you won't be arriving until closer to 8 after seeing both the ducks and Minnie.

 

[mds88]

Do you remember how much you paid for it? Thanks!

It was approximately $15.

 

[FoxC63]

It was approximately $15.

did you get a brain freeze?

 

[FoxC63]

I'm particularly worried about the two bolded items. The ducks and Minnie are 2 separate lines this year, based on what I've read from the early parties. You'll likely be done with the first line by 7:10 if you line up around 6:30, but I expect you'll have a minimum 30 minute wait for the second line.

I also think you'll encounter a longer wait for Belle & Gaston. Especially since you won't be arriving until closer to 8 after seeing both the ducks and Minnie.

Good catch! So true!