Mickey's Halloween Party Worth It?

[radiatorspringsracer]

We are Disneyland veterans who have never been to Mickey's Halloween Party. Our party consist of 3 adults and we're not into dressing up nor trick or treating. We are, however, very much fascinated by the idea of seeing the fireworks, atmosphere, and shorter lines during the party.

However, we are deciding between spending the money on Halloween party or just a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood. Which would you take?

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i am sorry no one has answered you yet
I for one think it is worth it. We are doing it for the 2ed time the first time my son was sick and it was in dca so i think the one in dl will be much better. I cant wait

Ive been told the fireworks and parade are worth it alone if you dont do trick or treating, and some rides are shorter lines but do make sure hit hm and space before the party starts ive ehard they get really long

 

[Kittyskyfish]

We're just a party of two adults and we like Mickey's Halloween Party! Even without costumes, the special event gives the park a festive feel and the fireworks are really spectacular. The last time we did MHP, we arranged to have park hopper passes for all but the day of the party. On that day, we just entered later and spent the evening at the park. That way, we saved (a few) dollars and didn't feel so worn out by the time the party kicked in.

 

[allformyboys]

I love the halloween party. I would go again this year but we are doing x-mas this time

 

[mouseymommy]

I hope so, I just bought tickets for my family today!

 

[Eeee-va]

I would not plan on or count on shorter lines. It COULD happen, but in 2010 I went with the expectation of an uncrowded park and short lines. It was probably about 30 minutes each for Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, and for some reason the line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was outside the switchbacks! Granted, without Fastpass you wait longer for Space Mountain for sure, but I don't consider 30 minutes short. If I would have expected large crowds, I would not have been disappointed.

The atmosphere is neat (though again, more crowded than I expected), and if you love villains or Nightmare Before Christmas, the fireworks show is excellent. Plus, you can get into the park at 3 or 4 PM on the party day, so you can get a pretty decent-length day at Disneyland. Still, if you're not going to dress up, don't want to trick-or-treat, don't care for the parade, and aren't into meet-and-greets, I think you're mostly paying for fireworks and some nifty scenery. Well, and some great atmosphere of seeing other folks in great costumes! (If you have a park day when you're not going to the party but are in Disneyland until the party starts, you can see quite a few of the costumes from 3-6 or 4-7, though.)

I've not been to Universal for years, and certainly not during Halloween, so I can't help you there. If you take a day trip to Universal, I'm not sure how the haunt setups affect the day guest's experience.

If you are truly undecided and wouldn't be completely disappointed to miss the party, you could see if tickets are available closer to or even on the party date and decide then.

Have a great trip, wherever you go!

 

[Corpsebride]

How ... in .... the....world.... can you turn down candy!!? Its CANDY!! Oh , delish delightful chocolaty candy.....
Just the amount of candy you get will alone make it worth the trip.
Besides, if you see me next to you in line, and want a candy bar... I'm not sharing....
You will have a great time. The Rivers of America are all spooky, the music is great, The fireworks are EXCELLENT!
Happy Halloween Everyone!