Perfect! Thanks!I know there is nothing to pick up if you have purchased the tickets via your MDE account and have MB to use. They'll check your MB and get your wristband.
We are heading to Orlando for a week long family reunion trip in the middle of October. The only time we will hit Disney park is the MNSSHP, mostly will be on 10/16. After reading through this super helpful post, we knew that we simply can’t do it all, so we set our priorities and here is the plan, along with some questions we are still a little bit confused. Our party will be myself, DH, DDs, 3 and 5. We are planning seeing the first parade, if DDs are in good mood after fireworks, anything after that will be bonus.
These are the priorities.
1) Meet Jack and Sally
2) as many as possible party magic shots
3) ToT
4) parade and fireworks
So here is the plan. Is it doable?
1) lineup at the entrance around 3:30, get into park at 4:00. Going through bypass for pics and 1st bag of treats. Question, can we go back to Main Street for a quick way to Jack/Sally MG and more pics on the way instead of going all the way to the end of bypass to the tomorrow land terrace?
2) lineup for Jack/Sally, during the waiting time, one of us go getting Jack the skeleton pop ups and some other party special treats. Hopefully we will be done with J/S around 5:30. Since we want to get the party magic shot at HM, so we want to hang out in this area till 7. So far the ideas we have are ride HM, the small world, lantern magic shot, CHH for dinner. Question, is HM too intense for 5 and 3 yo?
3) after the HM magic shot, continue to Fantasyland, ToT and more rides. Peter Pan probably will be out of the way due to the possible long lines, the rest rides which DDs will be interested are carrousel, Pooh, Dumbo, little mermaid and junior dance party.
4) moving to frontier land for the less crowded parade view, DH want to try the special from Pecos. Watch parade.
5) after the parade, move towards Main Street for fireworks. After finding the spot, maybe doing the party magic shots on Main Street while waiting for the fireworks.
5) after fireworks, if DDs hold up pretty good, going back to fantasy land for more MG. Queen of the heart/ Tweddle, Alice/Matter, and 7D.
Wow, even though we have priorities, still seems too much! Should we cut back even more?
Two more questions,
1) is there any onsite resort that will have pretty decorations like they normally do during the Christmas season? If so, which one is the must do?
2) can I reuse my MB from last trip and link the online purchased tickets to that MB? If so, do I need to go to CS station?
Thank you so much for any suggestions and advice! We really appreciate any input! Man, planning a Disney trip, even for a day, feels like a full time job!
I would consider just watching the fireworks from Fantasyland. It's not as crucial to be in front as for HEA and won't be wall to wall people. Plus it will help you get to your next priority meet faster.5) after the parade, move towards Main Street for fireworks. After finding the spot, maybe doing the party magic shots on Main Street while waiting for the fireworks.
5) after fireworks, if DDs hold up pretty good, going back to fantasy land for more MG. Queen of the heart/ Tweddle, Alice/Matter, and 7D.
Wow, even though we have priorities, still seems too much! Should we cut back even more?
2) lineup for Jack/Sally, during the waiting time, one of us go getting Jack the skeleton pop ups and some other party special treats. Hopefully we will be done with J/S around 5:30. Since we want to get the party magic shot at HM, so we want to hang out in this area till 7. So far the ideas we have are ride HM, the small world, lantern magic shot, CHH for dinner. Question, is HM too intense for 5 and 3 yo?
Question, is HM too intense for 5 and 3 yo?
We are heading to Orlando for a week long family reunion trip in the middle of October. The only time we will hit Disney park is the MNSSHP, mostly will be on 10/16. After reading through this super helpful post, we knew that we simply can’t do it all, so we set our priorities and here is the plan, along with some questions we are still a little bit confused. Our party will be myself, DH, DDs, 3 and 5. We are planning seeing the first parade, if DDs are in good mood after fireworks, anything after that will be bonus.
These are the priorities.
1) Meet Jack and Sally
2) as many as possible party magic shots
3) ToT
4) parade and fireworks
So here is the plan. Is it doable?
1) lineup at the entrance around 3:30, get into park at 4:00. Going through bypass for pics and 1st bag of treats. Question, can we go back to Main Street for a quick way to Jack/Sally MG and more pics on the way instead of going all the way to the end of bypass to the tomorrow land terrace?
2) lineup for Jack/Sally, during the waiting time, one of us go getting Jack the skeleton pop ups and some other party special treats. Hopefully we will be done with J/S around 5:30. Since we want to get the party magic shot at HM, so we want to hang out in this area till 7. So far the ideas we have are ride HM, the small world, lantern magic shot, CHH for dinner. Question, is HM too intense for 5 and 3 yo?
3) after the HM magic shot, continue to Fantasyland, ToT and more rides. Peter Pan probably will be out of the way due to the possible long lines, the rest rides which DDs will be interested are carrousel, Pooh, Dumbo, little mermaid and junior dance party.
4) moving to frontier land for the less crowded parade view, DH want to try the special from Pecos. Watch parade.
5) after the parade, move towards Main Street for fireworks. After finding the spot, maybe doing the party magic shots on Main Street while waiting for the fireworks.
5) after fireworks, if DDs hold up pretty good, going back to fantasy land for more MG. Queen of the heart/ Tweddle, Alice/Matter, and 7D.
Wow, even though we have priorities, still seems too much! Should we cut back even more?
Two more questions,
1) is there any onsite resort that will have pretty decorations like they normally do during the Christmas season? If so, which one is the must do?
2) can I reuse my MB from last trip and link the online purchased tickets to that MB? If so, do I need to go to CS station?
Thank you so much for any suggestions and advice! We really appreciate any input! Man, planning a Disney trip, even for a day, feels like a full time job!
Every child has a different level of tolerance when it comes to what scares them, but there are no jump scares in Haunted Mansion. It's a dark ride with some creepy sounding voices and music, but very mild on the scare factor.
Yeah, I have a Haunted Mansion ballroom dancer gown I've worn to past parties (my theater costume designer friend made it for me). It drags on the ground and I was never turned away at the gate for my dress being too long. Think I've worn it twice now.
And just because I was looking up pictures, I'll post one of another year's costume from the Pokemon Go year, we were Ash and Misty.View attachment 352177 View attachment 352178
Technically there are some jump scares in the cemetery.
Those incredibly fake looking robed ghosts that pop up from behind gravestones scared me once (to my utter shame). Startled is more like it. You can even hear the air pump puff as they shoot up.
Sorry, a bit late to this thread.I've never viewed Hallowishes from there but looking at maps it seems like you could see them...
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GREAT COSTUMES!!Yeah, I have a Haunted Mansion ballroom dancer gown I've worn to past parties (my theater costume designer friend made it for me). It drags on the ground and I was never turned away at the gate for my dress being too long. Think I've worn it twice now.
And just because I was looking up pictures, I'll post one of another year's costume from the Pokemon Go year, we were Ash and Misty.View attachment 352177 View attachment 352178
Not really. Fort Wilderness does sort of, camper by camper. And maybe around Pioneer Hall, since they have an activity or two over there. But no, no resort does anything nearly like what's done for Christmas.1) is there any onsite resort that will have pretty decorations like they normally do during the Christmas season? If so, which one is the must do?
Technically there are some jump scares in the cemetery.
Those incredibly fake looking robed ghosts that pop up from behind gravestones scared me once (to my utter shame). Startled is more like it. You can even hear the air pump puff as they shoot up.
I just watched the Nightmare before Christmas this weekend - weirdest movie I have ever seen - did not like it at all. I did however enjoy Hocus Pocus.
I would try to be at the park entrance prior to 3:30. People have reported getting let into the park as early as 3:47 and being at the front of that crowd will decrease your wait at Jack and Sally. We attended on 8/28 and their line formed very early. I would skip the bypass and go directly to Jack and Sally. If the bypass is important to you, you can head back to Main Street after meeting them.
You can reuse your MBs. As long as your tickets are linked to your MDE, they'll automatically be linked to your magicband.
Do you know if the other wristband locations are giving out bands prior to 4pm? We'll already be in the park so I'm wondering if it's worth it to go back out and get our wristbands, if they're starting there earlier then other locations.
Thanks!