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Birthday Bash Day 2

November 5, 2015 | Disney, family, Travel

Day two of our birthday bash trip for my mom was a fun one. (if you missed day one, go here). It was Sunday, and we were going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party that night, so we decided to chill during the day and not goo to a park. My mom took her friend Debbie over to the Grand Floridian to shop, while I went for a run and did some work on my laptop.

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I ran all around the Polynesian and to the Grand Floridian where I stopped and facetimed with Bobby and Emma Kate, then I ran back. It was humid and gross (it had just rained), but I LOVE running in Disney!

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We headed over to the Wilderness Lodge for lunch (another surprise for mom) at Whispering Canyon Café. Even though my Saints aren’t having the best season, I still proudly wore my team colors! (We won by the way!)

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We had a really fun waiter at Whispering Canyon, and my mom got a birthday cupcake while the whole restaurant sang to her. Luckily, we don’t embarrass easily.

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We went back to the resort to hang out and get ready for the Halloween party. We had fun costumes prepared, and everyone LOVED our lights in our tutus. They actually really came in handy when walking through crowds.

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My mom nor her friend had ever been to the party, so it was fun to show them around. However, I will say I was a bit disappointed in the crowd levels. In years past, we were able to walk onto rides and walk through trick or treat lines with no wait. This night was INSANE. Treat lines 100 people long, 45 minute waits for rides, people EVERYWHERE. I am pretty certain they have upped the cap for ticket numbers and it wasn’t nearly as enjoyable. Don’t get me wrong, we still had fun, but it was just different.

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We made it through one semi-short treat line then skipped the rest because they were ridiculously long. They moved the parade times back from the last time I went to the party two years ago, and the first one wasn’t until 8:35. Since we weren’t sure if we would be up at 11:35 for the second one, we decided to go to the first even though it’s more crowded (which it was) but it was still cute. The gravediggers are still my favorite!

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After the parade, we headed towards the castle for the one thing I was REALLY wanting to see, the Sanderson Sisters stage show. This show was SO cute and did not disappoint. The actors were spot on to portray the sisters, and any Hocus Pocus fan would have loved it!

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They sand songs, hung out with other villains, and ran AMUCK! (amuck, amuck, amuck).

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The show was soon followed by Hallowishes, which is my favorite fireworks show! Mom and Debbie were super impressed by the finale, it never gets old.

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After the fireworks were over, we were starving (we never really had dinner except for some appetizers in the lounge) so we ran over to Cosmic Rays for a snack which re-energized us. The crowds thinned out and we were able to do some trick-or-treating and ride the people mover and Buzz lightyear.

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My mom and Debbie also decided to join in a dance party to a dance they did NOT know the moves to. it was sad but funny.

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We were JUST getting started and enjoying the lower crowds when I realized t was almost midnight. Sad times! We made our sad slow walk towards the front and said good night to the Magic Kingdom.

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We definitely had fun, I just wish every hour was an crowd-free as the last hour. I am glad we went to the Sunday night one, because it rained on Tuesday for the next party and I felt so bad for those people.

We were very happy to be staying on the monorail and crashed shortly after 12:30. The next day would be EPCOT and also the day Debbie had to leave to go home. Sad smile More soon!

QOTD: have you been to MNSSHP?

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  1. Summer says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Looks like a whole lot of fun ♥♥

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  2. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:34 am

    I loved seeing all of your pictures on Instagram! I’m heading back down to Disney this weekend and cannot wait to see all the decorations. Also, can I say how super jealous I am that you stayed at the Polynesian? That’s my dream hotel!

    • Heather says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      Ah have fun!

  3. Lesley says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:46 am

    It’s sad that they’ve raised the cap, but it isn’t surprising. I’ve been in 2008 and 2010 and loved it all.

    • Heather says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      I think 2010 may have been my first year. It was awesome!

  4. Rachael @ Catch Me if You Can says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I like MNSSHP so much more then Very Merry. Seeing all the people in costumes is so much fun and at the halloween one they usually have more unique characters to meet. dont get me wrong i love christmas, its the best holiday, but they could do better with the party.

    • Heather says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      There were some great costumes!

  5. Krystem says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    This looks like so much fun! And I adore your costume!! So cute!!

  6. Karen says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    One of my favorite parties! So sorry about the crowd levels – I definitely love it after the second parade as they die down so much!! Y’all’s outfits were adorable and I’m super proud of you for making it until midnight!! 😀

    • Heather says

      November 6, 2015 at 6:57 am

      That’s what was different I didn’t like. Second parade wasn’t till 11:35! So once it was over it was almost midnight!

  7. Erin says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I’ve not been to a party like that at Disney (I’ve done Night of Joy) but I’d love too. I think I’d really enjoy the Christmas Party!!

    • Heather says

      November 13, 2015 at 11:12 am

      I have always wanted to do night of joy!

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