If you're only there a few days, and daily tickets are still pricier than the event, MSSHP is cheaper than a day ticket.
But if you're there longer, then it's an extra purchase, because the MYW price per day decreases the more days you buy:
2008 (don't think 2009 prices are out yet)(*not ALL dates can be bought advance purchase--I expect these would be nights they expect to sell out of anyway prices):
Advance Purchase Price* [$48.95 + tax (Ages 10+)
Day-of Event Price $55.95 + tax (Ages 10+)
VS
MYW ticket per day (no park hopping or water parks, & 14day expiry) (these $$ are from current price list and with taxes in)
1 day $75
2 day $74.50
3 day 70.67
4 day $54.75
5 day $44.40
6 day $36.50
and it just keeps decreases to a 10 day MYW costing $23.70 a day.
But having said that, I still think it's totally worth the price-- I ordered mine in advance and paid $7 less than at the door, still have the pass, it's a cute plastic credit card looking thing!
The event was great, Disney knows how to throw a theme party! Villains and ruffians! Gravediggers in the parade! The parade and fireworks are outstanding, and a very different experience from the usual MK experience!
I went Friday Sep 12 2008, and very few lengthy lineups (big exceptions: character greetings and some fantasy land rides).
This year, I'm thinking of going on Tuesday Sep 15 2009... maybe there'll be even less of a crowd. Even if it's not, it's still less crowded than a usual day at MK!
The event starts at 7, but they let you in earlier (as early as 4, I've
heard from many.)
