Hello....we went for the first time last Oct and it was hands down my favorite part of our trip! Even though it was sold out the night we went we still walked on to rides. We didn't have to wait for a seat for the parade...we found a great spot in front of Pecos Bills 10 minutes before it started. We had dinner at LTT before the party and that was a blast! I would try for an early ADR if you decide to do this. The characters and hostesses (sp?) were dressed up and alot of fun. My DD8 wore a costume, DD12 wore a halloween t-shirt and sprayed glitter in her hair. DH and I did not dress up and did not feel out of place at all. Sorry if this is more info than you were asking for
Terri