Many do consider that a magical experience. Do you really think Disney would offer something they thought no one had any interest in.
I realize that, and that's great. But, the price of an additonal $99 is more than outrageous! First, they shut out those who planned certain things for their MNSSHP party. Guests made their decision to buy party tix for their family based on what Disney published in print(and later removed), and on past parties. Disney then took away things from the MNSSHP, making certain things only available now for much more money, things that were formerly included. Though I didn't look it up, I expect the cost for the party ticket is higher than last year. Following the Disney trend lately of charging more but offering less.
If their purpose was to make the guests experience more magical, why didn't they just add something extra to the MNSSHP? They are not offering the soiree for guests to have a more magical experience. They added a party with events that come at the expense of the first party. If they are going to charge more, why not just a more modest charge? Say $99 total for both parties? I mean you have to buy MNSSHP party tickets first for what, about $72, and only then you are allowed to buy the other ticket, that includes some things previously available to all party guests, and that ticket is an additional $99 one hours worth of extras! That's over $170 per person! For a family of 4, that's aprox. another $400. The original party is appox. $300. That more than doubles the party cost and to me that is out of line! And if they use a day's ticket for the early part of the day, that could be up to $270 day for one person, and up to $1080 for a family of 4!
And, of course there are people who do want that experience and feel it is magical. I'm not saying it wouldn't be magical for the guest. But, I think they are taking a big advantage of those guests and charging a very unmagical price!! And to me, that is just plain Greedy!
I do buy tix for the MVMCP, and love it! And I'm glad they offer it, the hard ticket parties are great. But, each year there seems to be less than the previous year, though it costs more. I'm dreading what they may take away from this year's party and put it as an exclusive extra party ticket only. And that I won't buy. Now, if it were much more modest addition but something I really wanted, then I would consider it, but not if it were to more than double my party cost.