Just a few notes:
The MK on MNSSHP nights is EMPTY! We had a big breakfast at Boma and got to MK just after RD. Everything for the most part was a walk-on, which was great because we didn't have to waste party time riding many rides (just HM, AO and WWPM).
What we did last year for the 7 Dwarfs was that after we checked-in for the party we had an early dinner at The Plaza (at about 4:30). After dinner we headed over to where the dwarves were and got in line at about 5:45. At that time we were already the 6th or 8th group in line. When they came out we were done with them and the treat path outside the splash que by 7:05. The dwarves met where Woody and Jessie meet and the line stretched all the way to the entrance of BTMRR. Waiting for them before the party gave us a chance to relax a bit before the party and took hardly any party time from us.
We headed over to HM after the dwarves and there was no line for either the ride or the 2 different special FP pictures. They do test out the special FP pictures durring the day when there is a party so we have practically the same pictures in the daytime and at night.
The Villain Meet and Mingle was most disappointing to us. The show was great but the mingle was rediculously short and chaotic. No real set lines so people were cutting at will. We watched the show twice and only got to see Hook, Dr. F, and the Snow Queen.
Mickey and Minnie were dressed up last year (Mickey was a pirate and Minnie was a princess). When we visited them (after the second parade) there was no line. We actually got to see a lot of the characters, with no line, after the second parade. We were able to walk up to Pooh and the gang with no line right before the second parade as well.