eeyoreandtink
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I am actually pretty stoked to get the Villains version. We are huge villains fans so this will be awesome for us. What was the issue with this previously that caused so many negative responses?
I have already done regular DAH but I will be using a parkhopper that day and rather than planning on finishing my day earlier at 9 I'd maybe arrive at the MK at 5pm and do some rides with fastpasses, then we can just focus on the special party stuff and take the pressure off the rides. With some fastpasses and DAS we should be able to get a fair amount done even with crowds in a couple of hours.I was solo, and went to the last night in August. It was a very different atmosphere than regular MK, and felt like Halloween Lite but more adult oriented. More of a party situation than everything I’ve read about DAH. I loved it but again I’m in the DINC older millennial demographic. The dragon alone was worth the price of admission to me.
I would be very hesitant to use VAH as a substitute park day the way people use regular DAH. They sold far too many tickets and there were too many people for that. You definitely needed a plan to ride things, and that just isn’t the case with normal DAH. I really wish they would call this event something else because I feel like people would have different expectations and feel less disappointed that way.
much larger than anticipated crowds (compared to regular DAH events at MK), long waits (45 minutes+) at the rides with the special villains overlays (I believe pirates and space mountain), huge lines for the free snacks (specifically being unable to keep up with popcorn production), more crowded walkways than in typical DAH (no "empty park feeling.") This is what I am gleaning from reading reports, but someone please correct me if I am wrong.I am actually pretty stoked to get the Villains version. We are huge villains fans so this will be awesome for us. What was the issue with this previously that caused so many negative responses?
I am actually pretty stoked to get the Villains version. We are huge villains fans so this will be awesome for us. What was the issue with this previously that caused so many negative responses?
So how quickly do these tickets sell out...We're hoping to get reservations for DVC MK Moonlight Magic on 4/28 which begins booking in January. If that doesn't happen, I might try to book this event on 4/24 so we have a special nighttime park experience.
We only have this summer to go by... but of the 10 VAH events, 2 sold out (the first and last ones) and both day of.
Pretty small data set though, so it’s hard to draw conclusions about what that may mean for this run.
The regular MK DAH has some history of selling out during March, you can find data in the tables here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...m-faq-discussion-thread.3713652/post-59898156
Generally speaking, to date most DAH and VAH events tend to not sell out, and the ones that do it happens day of or very close to the date.
Were they really that oversold? Halloween party crowds? Not sure I would pay those prices for that.This feels like “how can we get away with Halloween parties in the spring?” more than anything.
Were they really that oversold? Halloween party crowds? Not sure I would pay those prices for that.
So is this closer to a Halloween party than DAH? We did DAH in 2018 and were thinking of doing it again if offered, the main reason being we loved letting our son be in control and ride whatever he wanted without lines. Is this not really the case with VAH?
I would say less than Halloween party but far more than traditional DAH.
Again...manage expectations. Don’t compare it to regular DAH. I love Villains and enjoyed the event this summer but no way would I pay what they’re asking this year for general public prices. I have an AP so it’s a moot point and I only have two people to pay for.
Make no mistake, it is not MNSSHP-level crowded. But it is sort of MNSSHP-lite, if you will... as guests are encouraged to dress up, there is villainous music throughout the park, stage shows, etc. It’s more of a “party” vs just plain ol’ MK that you get with regular DAH.
Generally speaking ride wait times (except for the two overlays) are still going to be lower than regular park hours, but it’s not really the mostly walk-on / empty park feeling that tends to happen at many (but not all) regular DAH nights.
I agree. The only thing that made me think twice was the reduced AP price. Still, the minute I start hearing "manage expectations" I start balking. I'm just looking at it as though they aren't offer DAH during our visit. They really should rename this something else and not lump it with the DAH's.
I'm so disappointed in this move.