Halloween " Party " or " Boo Bash " ? Announcement ?

[Zummi Gummi]

Announcement coming this week?

"It’s hard to believe but we’ve reached the halfway point to Halloween and this year we’re celebrating like never before with a series of wickedly wonderful surprises leading up to a full day of #HalfwaytoHalloween fun and spellbinding Disney Parks announcements on Thursday, April 28!"

Join Us for Our Biggest and Best Disney #HalfwaytoHalloween Celebration Yet

It’s hard to believe but we’ve reached the halfway point to Halloween and this year we’re celebrating like never before with a series of wickedly wonderful surprises leading up to a full day of #HalfwaytoHalloween fun and spellbinding Disney

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The Sanderson Sisters are all over that poster, perhaps that portends well for the return of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular (possibly with a tie in to the new film?).

 

[Indy_UK]

Im hoping Boo Bash crowd levels (and pricing I am fine with) but all the parades, shows and Fireworks of MNSSHP. I did MNSSHP in 2017 and it was a crowded mess

 

[Disney Glimpses]

I personally would be surprised if anything but a more robust (entertainment wise) After Hours event were announced. Traditional parties are favorable amongst locals and die hards but the average guest really, really hates not being able to go to MK 2 of the 4 nights they are on property (many can't afford more than 4 nights these days).

 

[G00fyDad]

I'd be shocked if they cut the specialty nighttime fireworks. I would think it's the full party stuff is coming but under the "AH" format, like Very Merriest.

I meant bring back the Halloween fireworks for the parties.

 

[Disney Glimpses]

I'd be shocked if they cut the specialty nighttime fireworks. I would think it's the full party stuff is coming but under the "AH" format, like Very Merriest.

They won't cut fireworks. They did significant infrastructure improvements over the last 2 years as a specific investment in firework shows.

 

[yonafunu]

I bet for an After Hours with an enhanced version of the Disney’s Not-So-Scary Spooktacular of 2019. Same prices range of last christmas After Hours.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

I think you're pretty much going to get all the entertainment offerings you got at the party (fireworks, parade, stage show, meet and greets, candy, and dance parties) but at the After Hours price point.

 

[JustInTime]

I think you're pretty much going to get all the entertainment offerings you got at the party (fireworks, parade, stage show, meet and greets, candy, and dance parties) but at the After Hours price point.

Which if they cap off attendance I’d be okay with ultimately.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Expect higher attendance caps and higher price points overall to go along with a few additions. Does anyone honestly think they're going to let this "revenue opportunity" go unmilked?

 

[Jrb1979]

I saw post from someone saying when they confirmed their dinner reservations it showed a temporary unavailable picture of Disney's Not So Scary and Disneys very Merry Christmas party. Does it mean anything?

 

[wdwfan22]

Most likely it’s going to be the return of Boo Bash after hours with the normal party entertainment. Higher price point and as with all after hours less time. Halloween party was 5 hours and I don’t see after hours offering any more than 4 hours max exclusive time.

 

[Tom P.]

The Sanderson Sisters are all over that poster, perhaps that portends well for the return of the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular (possibly with a tie in to the new film?).

Given that Hocus Pocus 2 is releasing for Halloween this year, I can't imagine Disney would pass up an opportunity for a marketing tie-in, regardless of whether the overall event is the traditional Halloween party or the After Hours event. I'd expect to see the Sanderson Sisters featured significantly regardless.

 

[JustInTime]

Give me the Sanderson Sisters and I’m in.

 

[yensid1967]

If THIS means more money for Disney than MNSSHP, then they will bring the After Hours BOO BASH back, if guests are willing to pay the price!
This time it might be different given all the nickel and diming Disney has done since last Halloween! It will be interesting to see how this play out!

 

[jrhwdw]

I'm hoping for a full MNSSHP in AH Form. Which would mean Enchantment could still be shown at the Transition. Which isn't a Bad thing, IMO!


What are the Insiders hearing??????

 

[Grumpy4196]

My biggest issue with Boo Bash is the huge price increase coupled with the 3-hour park entry reduction from 4pm to 7pm. They bring the 4pm entry back then I am game.

 

[HauntedPirate]

My biggest issue with Boo Bash is the huge price increase coupled with the 3-hour park entry reduction from 4pm to 7pm. They bring the 4pm entry back then I am game.

I'd imagine that's not going to happen, unless they open MK early to compensate "day guests". How likely is that to happen? Slim to none, and Slim just left.

 

[cjack300zx]

I have been to both boo bash and MNSSHP and of the two MNSSHP is by far a better event in my opinion so I hope it comes back

 

[Grumpy4196]

I'd imagine that's not going to happen, unless they open MK early to compensate "day guests". How likely is that to happen? Slim to none, and Slim just left.

To my (admittedly limited) knowledge MK "day guests" were not compensated prior to the pandemic so it's possible. The last party I attended was 2019 and "party" hours were 7-12 with entry as early as 4pm.

 

[GimpYancIent]

I have been to both boo bash and MNSSHP and of the two MNSSHP is by far a better event in my opinion so I hope it comes back

The teaser advertising on the WDW site is for Boo Bash no mention of MNSSHP.