Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-78446.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: What's New and Different at This Year's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party</b></a> <p>A Mon and the Mouse at the Orlando Sentinel writes about the changes coming to this year's edition of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which starts on September 13th.</p>
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes >>> As is tradition, popular Disney characters will appear in their Halloween costumes for meet-and-greets . . . . . . . and Duffy the Disney Bear . . . . . . . will be outside by the flagpole.<<< I know this article is for the Magic Kingdom, but if the Anaheim Duffy can make to Disneyland, he'll be coming as the Mummy.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Wait, it said POPULAR Disney characters. here in California, that excludes Duffy.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations I think so called "event" is a pathetic attempt to counter UNI HHN. They (Disney) should focus more on Christmas. The Orange Bunting on Red White & Blue MSUSA looks horrible. BOYCOTT this event and send a message.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Hay grumpy pants MNSSHP was made to give people the chance to go to a Halloween party w/o being scared to death. Not everyone likes that kind of thing. If you do,(like Horror Nights) then go and let others enjoy a great party that Disney gives us.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Plus, you get tons of candy! At Christmas, all you get for the price of admission are some cookies and cocoa, along with a parade and fireworks that used to be free to guests for the entire holiday season. At least the Halloween parties offer entertainment that wasn't taken away from regular guests.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^^^ You get all the cookies you want... Ahem. LOL. And eh, I love the Christmas Party. Perfect for a traveling day, and it's cheaper than a full day. Also, very classy to have a half empty MK and all the frills.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Disney has never hidden the fact that their family friendly Halloween event is a great alternative to HHN's at Universal. They are two very different events aimed at two different demographics.
Originally Posted By WDWVacationer Whoever bashes MNSSHP has clearly never been there. I firmly believe it is the best way to experience MK.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I think so called "event" is a pathetic attempt to counter UNI HHN. They (Disney) should focus more on Christmas. The Orange Bunting on Red White & Blue MSUSA looks horrible. BOYCOTT this event and send a message.>> MNSS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MVMCP Anywho, Duffy has failed to takeoff. Don't know why they continue to push him like they do.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Whoever bashes MNSSHP has clearly never been there.<< Well.. I have attended MNSSHP several times and while it is a fun evening at the park, it is also an overpriced event for what is there to do. Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland are offering halloween events on a MUCH BIGGER scale AND AT REGULAR DAY TICKET PRICES.. so you can enjoy the whole day at the park and also the halloween entertainment, which pales with the MK's party.. (sorry japanese language page only) <a href="http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdl/event/halloween2011/" target="_blank">http://www.tokyodisneyresort.c...een2011/</a> And even Hong Kong Disneyland is taking on a more Universal like event than any other Disney park.. again.. AT REGULAR DAY PRICES. <a href="http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/html/Halloween/en_US/index.html" target="_blank">http://park.hongkongdisneyland...dex.html</a> I feel bad for all of you being so royally ripped off at the MK, it's so sad!!!
Originally Posted By tashajilek I have never been to the MK event but i am attending the Disneyland one again this year. I dont find it a rip off not having to deal with heavy crowds during the trick r treat.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Regardless.. the price paid is not worth the small effort they put into it. And if crowds are smaller as many claim they are, then I would hope to think it is because many would be guests are savy enough to realize they are indeed being ripped off. It comes down to personal opinion, so if you are willing, able and can afford to throw money away for a parade with 25 year old floats decorated in halloween motif, and tons of candy that can be bought at Walmart for a fraction of the admission price to MNSSHP.. then by all means. Make their day and pay for it.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations ^^ TDLFan is bitter about EVERYTHING WDW Juicer, your just now seeing that?
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Have been to both MNSSHP and MVMCP and can't quite understand the draw. I agree with TDLFan on this one (though maybe in a little gentler way) that it is a lot of money for what you get.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Bitter? Nice cute me? N'ah. I am way too nice to be bitter. just ask anhyone who knows me personally here. However.. Disappointed? Yes. But hey, that's only because all I see from Disney (and WDW in particular) is the need to squeeze money from guests in everyway possible while giving back what is arguably the least amount of quality experiences in their 4 parks. If I appear "bitter" is because I have to haul my arse all the way to Japan to get my Disney dollars' worth in quality that is truly magical. Can't say that for WDW. Sorry. But I recognize many of you are willing to pay for that lesser level of pixie dust, and that is perfectly Ok and reason why none of you should take my opinion on the subject on a personal level. But since those who enjoy this type of pay-for parties are the majority, the accountants running WDW now a days will continue to get the idea that they are indeed offering a "magical experience" for their guests, which is why the quality and substance slaughter will continue while the wallets will hemorrage more and more as time goes by. Kevin Yee said it best: "declining by degrees".
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<Regardless.. the price paid is not worth the small effort they put into it. And if crowds are smaller as many claim they are, then I would hope to think it is because many would be guests are savy enough to realize they are indeed being ripped off. It comes down to personal opinion, so if you are willing, able and can afford to throw money away for a parade with 25 year old floats decorated in halloween motif, and tons of candy that can be bought at Walmart for a fraction of the admission price to MNSSHP.. then by all means. Make their day and pay for it.>> We made their day in '07. We had gone to MMNSSHP earlier in the week, had a great time. On our last day the MK was closing early for another party and while we hit all the parks, we normally spend our last day in the MK. With our three kids the MK is great because at the time, except for Space, we could go on everything together. Come Friday because of the early close time of the MK we were struggling on what to do. My wife and I decided, since it was our last night we’d spend the money on another round of MMNSSHP tickets. We didn’t do it at all for the Halloween offerings, we did it purely for the access to the rides and attractions without any wait times. For us it was worth every penny. When I’m on vacation, time is precious whether I’m in WDW, or sitting on the beach down the shore. Did I make Disney’s day? Sure, but I made my day too. On vacation, I'm willing to pay for that.
