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[Dug720]

I have definitely heard people comment that various AH events felt “festive.” They do market “free” snacks, special characters, and lower than average wait times. It’s not that much of a jump to say “hey, that sounds like it could be a festive atmosphere.” No? You don’t think Disney is marketing it that way? We’ll have to agree to disagree.

Yeah - we'll have to agree to disagree. Nothing in that says festive to me. It must just be me though since multiple people seem to think it's supposed to be a party.

 

[princesslover]

Yeah - we'll have to agree to disagree. Nothing in that says festive to me. It must just be me though since multiple people seem to think it's supposed to be a party.

I didn’t say “a party.” I said the implication with these little perks of the event is that the guest can reasonably expect an experience that is more “festive” than a run of the mill park day.

 

[marciemouse]

Once again, they *are* events.

They are not marketed as parties. They aren't supposed to have "party vibes".

I know it's an event, and I wasn't expecting party vibes. I was simply stating my impression in hopes that it may help others who are trying to determine if a HS After Hours event is for them.

Also, Epcot has a live DJ for their AH events, which, IMO, does lend the event some extra fun vibes. Again, just stating my impression with the goal of helping others make an informed decision.

 

[Dug720]

I didn’t say “a party.” I said the implication with these little perks of the event is that the guest can reasonably expect an experience that is more “festive” than a run of the mill park day.

As you said, we can agree to disagree. I don't see snacks as festive. Others do. That's fine.

I know it's an event, and I wasn't expecting party vibes. I was simply stating my impression in hopes that it may help others who are trying to determine if a HS After Hours event is for them.

Also, Epcot has a live DJ for their AH events, which, IMO, does lend the event some extra fun vibes. Again, just stating my impression with the goal of helping others make an informed decision.

I guess. I just never read any of the descriptions and thought it was remotely like a party - at least compared to the Halloween and Christmas parties.

 

[princesslover]

Also, Epcot has a live DJ for their AH events, which, IMO, does lend the event some extra fun vibes. Again, just stating my impression with the goal of helping others make an informed decision.

I went to Epcot Moonlight Magic event on July 17, 8 days after the DHS AH. They had a DJ that night which I agree — along with the snacks, lower crowd levels and wait times — did add to the party atmosphere. This is considered an “event” for DVC members but it definitely has a party feel which is why DVC members flock to these events and they are rated so favorably. I think the DJ definitely made a difference. (I also think the size of Epcot feels less bottle necked like DHS. People can spread out.)

I’ve been to MVMCP and that felt crowded and stressful to me. I was not a fan. Whether Disney “calls” it a party or not feels irrelevant here. It’s the experience of the guest that matters.

 

[Doug7856]

I've only been to Epcot After Hours where the DJ, character encounters and generally jovial atmosphere surprised me as I had just anticipated that the event as an opportunity to ride on the rides with little wait and enjoy free treats and drinks. It does seem to be common to refer to the After Hours events as "parties" and that certainly seems fair and a part of the culture of the DisBoards.

 

[scrappinginontario]

@princesslover and @Dug720, please move on. Each of you feel differently. This thread is to share experiences. Lets get back to sharing actual experiences rather than trying to convince one another that what we believe is 'right'. Each person's opinion is valid and the bantering back and forth isn't helping others.

Thanks.

 

[princesslover]

@princesslover and @Dug720, please move on. Each of you feel differently. This thread is to share experiences. Lets get back to sharing experiences rather than trying to convince one another that what we believe is 'right'. Each person's opinion is valid and the bantering back and forth isn't helping others.

Thanks.

Agreed!!! Let people share their experiences without judgement. That has been what I have been trying to say. Thank you.