At this point, I am assuming I was exhausted because I have no notes and no pictures until we are back in MK for MNSSHP. I do remember, vaguely, what happened next.
I planned our MNSSHP day for the day we would be at Epcot, because I figured that would be easiest for travel purposes. I knew we wouldn't want to go all the way back to the hotel to change into our costumes and waste all that time. It also worked out because that was really one of the only nights we would be able to make it work on the trip.
Since we had taken the bus to MK that morning to transfer to Epcot via the monorail, we ran into MK to rent a locker and put our costumes in there for when we returned later that night. That actually worked out really nicely. We got on the monorail once again to head back to MK for the party. As soon as we got through security, I ran to the locker, grabbed our stuff and we headed to the closest bathroom to change.
The place was already hopping and people were starting to line up for the first parade. This was my first MNSSHP and I was excited to experience it for the first time, especially with Mark.
All the lighting down Main Street was very fun, and the music helped put us in the Halloween spirit (even if it was 80 degrees out!)
I had been racking my brains for months trying to come up with a costume idea for the two of us. I really wanted to dress as something Disney related, but it needed to be something inexpensive, lightweight, easy to pack, and something I could get Mark to agree to wearing! I came up with the idea of Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox because I already had some of the things to make the outfits work and it wouldn't take up that much extra space in our luggage. I ran the idea by Mark and he didn't like it because he didn't think people would get who we were supposed to be. This is what happens when you have never been to Disney!! Deprived.
After a few more ideas being shot down by him or me for various reasons, I just figured we weren't going to be able to dress up. Then, my birthday rolled around and changed my plans. As I've mentioned, I am a HUGE Harry Potter nerd. I love the books, I love the movies, I love everything to do with it. I've been sorted through J.K. Rowling's website Pottermore, and I am a Hufflepuff (sorry to all of those who have no idea what I am talking about). For my birthday, Mark had gotten me a Hufflepuff Quidditch jersey with my last name across the back. It was awesome!
He joked that he almost bought one for himself (he is also a Hufflepuff) when he saw how great mine came out. Right then and there I knew what our costumes were going to be. I already had everything needed with the exception of a jersey for Mark. I told him that I have our costumes, but they were going to be a surprise. He trusted me with the idea, but still asked almost daily what the costumes were going to be.
They aren't Disney, but they were very comfortable, lightweight and I knew he would like it. We went as Hufflepuff Quidditch players!
We already had our wands and I had two pairs of Hufflepuff socks already, so we were set!
We are such dorks!
Considering we got to the party late, MSUSA was not that crowded for the parade. We found an open spot and decided to plop down there for the Boo to You Parade. It was set to start in about 15 minutes.
I tried getting a pano shot, but it was too dark to come out well with my phone. Kinda gives a fun creepy vibe though!
This is why he's the best:
There was a fun dance party going on while we were waiting for the parade.
It was so fun checking out all of the different costumes on the kids and adults. We saw several Harley Quinns, many Judy Hopps, and several Kylo-Rens.
I think he was bitter because neither one of us ordered his two recommendations 
