Animaniac93-98
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That's the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Not surprised to see it sell out so early.
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That's the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Not surprised to see it sell out so early.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
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Then I'd suggest watching them from Fantasyland as the halloween specific projections arent much more than random ghost outlines
G00fyDad
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That's why we're going to do the dessert party on a regular Magic Kingdom night. One of the other users here mentioned that it would be a good idea to not do the party on a Halloween party night. It wastes too much time.
Not true with the new show. You also miss the Jack puppet.
If you notice the three main special entertainment events are bunched together. Parties should start with you doing meet and greets (or rides) followed by entertainment followed by rides. With trick or treating whenever the lines are short.
CampbellzSoup
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Are any of these desert parties worth it? The deserts look like crap for the money your paying.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
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Everyone has their own choice. The puppet and stage shows have been a definite meh since 2015.
AndyS2992
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Dang, going to MNSSHP on September 2nd as it's my birthday, wasn't aware of labour day being a thing that draws crowds, Would have moved the whole trip a week later had I known lol oh well.
Ayla
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Any holiday draws crowds, because it means kids are out of school.
DisneyDebRob
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IMO no. Then again i dont think the parties are worth it either. Then again im not what Disney is catering and pushing these over priced extras too. We dont bring children so its just 2 adults. Families seem to enjoy them. We have been to all the parties a few times but havent in about 10 years. Also did 2 dessert parties. We didn’t think it was worth it and it was so much less money back then. Unless your a alcoholic and love sweets you are not going to get anywhere close to what you are paying. But for the experience of all these things ? Maybe to do one time in your life and that’s it.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
And people thought these wouldn't sell.
In the past, they were worth doing once every few years if you had kids. You got an incredible value for the price paid - My kids would come back to the room with pounds of candy on a good night. These days, the price is too high for what you get now. I do say that as someone whose kids have aged out of Halloween parties, but even if we had kids who still wanted to do the trick-or-treating thing, these are too expensive.
Don't ask what you used to get with Christmas parties... like a dedicated photo opp inside and the photo packages could be purchased for as little as $20 (IIRC).
Who thought they wouldn't sell? There are thousands of
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
Lots of people said there was no way they'd sell out at those prices.
Last year, I was one of those people. This year, I hope they don't, just to stick it to Bob & Josh, but there's no way they don't sell out most dates.
Ayla
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We did a dessert party one of the first years they had them (2008-2010ish?) and I thought they were a good value at $25 per person. No way would I ever consider paying what they charge now, especially on TOP OF a party ticket.
I think you touched on teh main reason. Alcohol. Since none is included in the MK ones, that makes them much less worthwhile. I mean, I'd enjoy having a few fruity cocktails along with the snacks. Plus it seems some have savory items like hummus too, which could really expand the party to closer to a meal. But, again, the MNSSHP party one seems to be sweets and "seasonal fruit" which I'll bet quite a bit includes such fall favorites as grapes, apples, melon, and strawberries. But probably no persimmons.
There just seems to be enough folks with more money than brains that will show up at the dessert party at open, grab tons of food, and the best seats, and not care they just paid over $100 to sit and avoid the party they are paying $30 an hour to be at, and are eating the equivalent to a grocery store party tray food line.
Damn, stating to drop like flies. Sorta surprised Aug 23rd would sell out before the non holiday ones in September or October.
So, they essentially in two years changed this from the old MNSSHP that had been going up in price dramatically, to a private event with like a 50% price increase, free food, but hardly any entertainment to now the old MNSSHP at the private event price without the free ice cream and drinks. And now look very likely for a full sellout at that new price point. I mean, it wasn't that long ago the event was $50 and was truly walkon rides most of the night. Although you got Smarties and Tootsie Rolls back then.