figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Just for some insight from the other coast, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is supposedly starting on 9/1 this year. That's the earliest I've ever seen it. And MANY of their parties don't sell out. With nearly every party selling out at DLR, I'm shocked they haven't added more in recent years.
Remember the original August hours that indicated there would be MNSSHP in August? That seemed so early! I've been to a mid-September MNSSHP and I have to say, the vibe isn't the same as the ones in October. It's still fun, but it didn't feel quite as "Halloween"-ey to me...maybe it's because there were very few guests in costumes and nothing else was very Halloween-looking at WDW (except the gift shops). Those seemed to have been removed at this point, but 9/1 is still listed on the TA Calendar as the first party. It did look a little funny to have one party (9/1) and then nothing until 9/9, over a week later. I know Night of Joy is in the mix, which ties up the normal Fri night party date. It'll be interesting to see how the early parties do.
Yeah, I think until they start selling actual tickets, the dates can change pretty easily. I think they could even add in dates after tickets go on sale depending on demand. Look at WDW...they first indicated MNSSHP in August and then removed them from the calendar. Until tickets go on sale, anything can happen!I have to admit, though, that it did get me thinking about how easily the dates can be switched when we least expect it.
This is actually one of those things that I'm wondering about this year. If the Disboards is any indication, there does seem to a lot of "first time" visitors coming to DLR (throughout the year). I'm not sure if has to do with the Magic Bands and FP+ and all of that going on WDW, which is making folks who would have normally gone to WDW decide to visit DLR for the first time. So, I do wonder if that's going to effect the activities at the park and what we all expect based on historical conditions. I don't know that DLR would markedly change their operations because of this, but it does seem like there are more long-distance "tourists" plan trips this year than in years past.I know DL is a locals park but I do think there is enough international visitors interested...