Talk to me about MNSSHP

[spankswife]

Joining to get info. We are thinking of going this year too.

We've done the xmas party, which we love! Low crowds, different characters and parade, cookies

[spa]

I have not gone but my sister and her girlfriend took their 2 boys to MNSSHP last year in California. Their kids are now 4 and 6 I think, and they loved it. I think they try to go every year. I'll ask them to get more details. Like if they were able to participate in everything

[friendz4eva]

We went in early October. DD1 was 4 and DD2 was 3. DD1 is scared of almost everything, but was relatively calm at MNSSHP, maybe a few bits like the HH someone mentioned above, but overall fine. I would opt for early October because you may be able to take advantage of the free dining plans offered if you stay onsite. Historically, they are offered during that timeframe. When we got it, it was great!

[lishie]

We did MNSSHP in September this year. DS1 was 6 and DS2 was 4. They absolutely loved it. We did family Star Wars costumes (which may not be allowed this year, though what we wore wasn't too costumey, so it may pass muster under new rules). We did a few character meets, some trick or treating and the parades. The fireworks were amazing and we also enjoyed the stage so. It was pricey, but I'd do it again at some point.

Our party in mid september was sold out, and while we did hit some crowded areas, I still didn't think the crowds were super crazy.

Here's us with some hitchhiking ghosts

[pagas]

We went the first night, which was during the Labor Day weekend. It was dead. We walked in to meet A&E, there was no wait at all..we were the only people there so they spent a ton of time with them. The coolest thing was meeting the 7 Dwarves.

[ilikedonuts]

We went in 2012 and 2014. The Halloween Party is our favorite. We don't go on any rides or anything and basically meet characters, see the parade and fireworks and trick or treat. I recommend watching the parade from Frontierland and/or seeing the second parade if you think everyone can last that long.

[ilikedonuts]

Main Street is a complete mess during parties around the first parade and fireworks. We went to the Christmas party last year and I was shocked that at 7pm DH couldn't find anywhere on Main Street that wasn't 3 rows back.

The rest of the park though is pretty empty. Its just main street for all the big stuff that is nuts.