Disney After Hours returns to the Magic Kingdom at new lower pricing

[PhotoDave219]

Correct. This year, MVMCP tickets range from around $92 to $105, based on date, while MNSSHP tickets had a greater range, I want to say from around $65 to maybe $90?

Which is DOUBLE what it used to cost 10-12 years ago.

 

[Bandini]

They didn't quite describe which part of it was popular. I would say the experience was popular, the discounted and free versions were very popular - the full priced, not so much. But either way, it can easily be spun to say it was popular.

I think the popularity was based on low attendance. But I don't think Disney wants these guests to exoperience an empty park

 

[Tavernacle12]

I would pay $30 to get to spend an extra three or four hours at MK with limited attendance at night. Paying more money than a park ticket itself for this is madness.

 

[Laketravis]

They didn't quite describe which part of it was popular......

"Popular demand" could also include many guests demanding a lower price.

 

[Kman101]

How can you assure someone of what they enjoy? Some people love reading fiction, some non fiction, some don't read at all. Some like chocolate, some don't. Others can ride a roller coaster over, and over, and over.

We did 7DMT 6 consecutive times and my kid would have done 6 more. On lucky post rain days at our local theme park we have done the same coaster 6 times as well. 7 has been on our max on the same one. 2-4 is more the average on those days, but kiddo gets crazy sometimes

It's a dangerous mindset to assume that all people think exactly as you do.



Your rantings do not make sense. The same reason why the same people go to the same amusement park 15+ times year after year-riding 99.9% of the exact same rides as they did the previous year- because they love it.

Can you just please leave your negativity out of one thread?

How about trying to understand someone else's point? You seem quite dismissive if we aren't eating this up. Remember we all have a difference of opinion.

 

[Kman101]

It's an Internet forum! If people don't see value it's just as much their right to point it out as it is yours to yammer about how great it is!

You said it better than I just did ...

 

[21stamps]

How about trying to understand someone else's point? You seem quite dismissive if we aren't eating this up. Remember we all have a difference of opinion.

No, I seem dismissive when people start juvenile name calling and saying that someone else won't enjoy something just because that specific person will not. To say something like "you will not like a ride after you have done it more than twice" or whatever the quote actually was, is not sharing an opinion. It is assuming and projecting on to someone else. Why not say "I don't enjoy going on a ride multiple times consecutively."? There's a big difference between the 2.

 

[The Mom]

People, let's behave on this thread. Please stop the arguing.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Which is DOUBLE what it used to cost 10-12 years ago.

More than double:

2006 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - $36.95 adult/$21.95 child - Advance purchase price
2016 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - $91.00 adult/$86.00 child - Advance Purchase Price for October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27

2006 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - $39.95 adult/$31.95 child - Advance purchase price
2016 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - $92.00 adult/$87.00 child - Advance purchase price for November 18, 27, 29, December 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13

 

[Kman101]

And yet again, misinformation. This event is AFTER the park closes, so would have NO bearing on a night time parade - assuming we ever GET a new parade. Do I like that it is gone - heck no. I hate that decision. Of course, we preferred Spectro over MSEP, but that's just us.

As far as maintenance and cleaning. Really?? We were there just last month and had not one single dirty restroom, overflowing trash can, trash on the streets, and saw many custodial people out and about everywhere. Main St hasn't looked this good in 20 years, and refurbs are happening all over property to fix the lack of maintenance in the past. Was it bad? Yes. Is it now? No.

I always say cleanliness is subjective. I find it overblown on here but I don't visit the parks on a daily basis to check. I've never seen it be as bad as some describe. Sometimes a trashcan will overflow or there's a dirty stall. And? They aren't perfect.

I'm not a fan of the upcharges. It's not about the specific event but what they mean overall.

I can see someone viewing this as a good deal. It may not be for me but I don't mind offerings like this it's just that it seems every thread about something new is an upcharge. Yet they continue to offer less to day paying guests.

 

[drizgirl]

The name calling and wild claims of complete and utter devastation in the parks are what is getting a little tiresome. There shouldn't be falsehoods, arguments, or aggressive attitudes when discussing personal viewpoints that may be different from yours, mine, or anyone else's.

Couldn't agree more. And I'm pretty new here.

 

[Kman101]

I'm addressing this because of your previous post to me... You just shared an opinion. Your personal one. You were able to share that without putting others down who have a differing opinion than you, or by grossly exaggerating the state of the parks. That is how adults should be able to have a discussion and express their own opinions. It's fine to agree to disagree. The name calling and wild claims of complete and utter devastation in the parks are what is getting a little tiresome. There shouldn't be falsehoods, arguments, or aggressive attitudes when discussing personal viewpoints that may be different from yours, mine, or anyone else's.

Edited to add- I don't stay in Club Level rooms at WDW. They are a waste of money, for me, in my opinion. I don't go to threads discussing Club Level rooms and tell the people who stay in them that they are wasting their money...because in their mind they are not. Value is a personal decision.

Thank you and I agree with your first part that it's a problem on the boards. I don't post much anymore and sometimes that's why. The "I'm right, this is wrong and you shouldn't have a different opinion" sometimes runs rampant. It's also gotten tired the constant Universal vs. Disney debate.

At the end of the day though, it's clear we're ALL passionate, very much so, about Disney. Those who are "negative", most generally want the company to be what they used to be. We can all be a tad hypocritical at times.

If someone wants to spend their money on this, so be it. It's their money. But I get upset at these upcharges because I see it as them padding their bottom line while they leave show buildings empty, cut the quality of food (while raising the prices), close attractions, use festivals to pad a park that needs massive investment ... I'm not making much sense at this point and rambling but I'd like to see WDW come through and deliver what they used to. A premium experience that most could afford (sort of). Now they want it to be a premium experience without the actual effort. I dunno. I just find myself often disappointed. And whenever we get some good news, it's always "well, this is being cut, or this is being delayed or this was rumored but not happening anymore" ... it gets old to constantly feel like we're being given the shaft, while, no offense to you, really, that they eat these things up. It's just a symptom a bigger problem. It really isn't even about this specific offering, or another specific offering, at least for me.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Say Buh Bye to EMH at the MK

Add on price for on property guest? I'm waiting for The Magical Express Bus from the airport to be an up charge soon.

 

[drizgirl]

Add on price for on property guest? I'm waiting for The Magical Express Bus from the airport to be an up charge soon.

Nah. That's one thing that benefits Disney to keep free. If they don't keep it free, people will start renting cars. And that's the last thing Disney wants. Who pays $5 for a Mickey bar if you can stock up at the grocery store on your way from the airport? And as long as you have a car, I've heard tell there are cheaper restaurants than Disney out past the park gates........ and I've also heard tell there's some sort of cool Harry Potter thing over at that other park.......

 

[No Name]

That's a more reasonable price.

But I just don't think there is enough interest in an event like this, especially when there is nothing truly exclusive being offered. I'm sure this would be more popular if they were to offer exclusive cupcakes or pins or something of that sort. But short lines and some free Mickey bars and beverages isn't unique enough.

 

[monothingie]

People, let's behave on this thread. Please stop the arguing.

I guess I don't think Im getting a Christmas card this year from...

 

[monothingie]

That's a more reasonable price.

But I just don't think there is enough interest in an event like this, especially when there is nothing truly exclusive being offered. I'm sure this would be more popular if they were to offer exclusive cupcakes or pins or something of that sort. But short lines and some free Mickey bars and beverages isn't unique enough.





LOL I feel stupid but I'm actually confused. What makes it surprising that it went through? The dig at the end?

Disney can do these premium packages right (monorail dining) but only if people see a value in it. I guess having been a to the parks so many many times, (and during periods where the park was near empty) the allure of simplying paying not to wait on line for rides is not there for me. (Throw in a dining option and exclusive entertainment such as a parade or fireworks, and I might reconsider)

But I think many share the frustration that Disney is getting away from serving the regular guest and more interested serving the those looking for premiums at the expense of everyone else. Lets be honest, Disney wants to make a successful year round variant of the fall "parties" but doesn't have the traditional holiday event to do it. (Mickey's eggciting Easter Party doesn't have the same appeal). I mean, prior to these events, the fall was a dead time for WDW. Now with the parties and F+W WDW is packed. Disney is throwing these things out there to put feelers on what would work to eliminate the Winter and Spring (non-spring break) slow time. Just like the festivals were continually expanded at Epcot, this is the same thing at the MK. They just haven't hit the palatable price point. But when they do....you'll see this take off and expand, and that would be unfortunate.

 

[dodgr98]

Is Space Mountain really not included or just missed?

No Pirates either...

 

[21stamps]

Disney can do these premium packages right (monorail dining) but only if people see a value in it. I guess having been a to the parks so many many times, (and during periods where the park was near empty) the allure of simplying paying not to wait on line for rides is not there for me. (Throw in a dining option and exclusive entertainment such as a parade or fireworks, and I might reconsider)

But I think many share the frustration that Disney is getting away from serving the regular guest and more interested serving the those looking for premiums at the expense of everyone else. Lets be honest, Disney wants to make a successful year round variant of the fall "parties" but doesn't have the traditional holiday event to do it. (Mickey's eggciting Easter Party doesn't have the same appeal). I mean, prior to these events, the fall was a dead time for WDW. Now with the parties and F+W WDW is packed. Disney is throwing these things out there to put feelers on what would work to eliminate the Winter and Spring (non-spring break) slow time. Just like the festivals were continually expanded at Epcot, this is the same thing at the MK. They just haven't hit the palatable price point. But when they do....you'll see this take off and expand, and that would be unfortunate.

I'm asking this in all seriousness, When has there been a time where you could walk on a ride? Ones such as Space Mountain, 7DMT, or BTMR? I have been going to WDW since 1978. Annually...minus the years 2010-2014.
Once I was an adult my trips were either day ones, or 2-3 nights only. Typically just for F&W, and once in the summer of 2006 when I took my niece and nephew. Not one of those times as a child or an adult was I ever able to walk on a major attraction with 0 wait time. I'm just curious what time of year people experienced this.

 

[21stamps]

Or maybe I missed the "good years"? I'll add this, On my adult trips we didn't do all of the parks..just Epcot and a day at MK. Usually IoA for a day as well. I'm strictly asking about MK though.