News Round Up 2017

[merry_nbright]

"Intellectual property"? Are we talking EPCOT or am I reading too much into that.

 

[Jetku]

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/purchase/

 

[MommaBerd]

Saw GotG Vol 2 last night with the fam - I really enjoyed it. I can't say I liked it better than the first one - the music was definitely not as good and it didn't have as much humor as the first. BUT I liked the story better - much more heart in it. One thing I'll say is that I wish DH and I had previewed this one before taking everyone! In my opinion (and my boys') the language/humor/dialogue was *much* more coarse in this one than the first. Probably should have taken the PG-13 rating literally. Regardless, I am definitely a fan of GotG and am already looking forward to the next "Volume"!

 

[Delano Fiedler]

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/purchase/

$88 plus taxes the night Im going. Yikes They better have some tasty cookies!

 

[rteetz]

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/purchase/

Mickeys very merry Christmas party also on sale.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...le-for-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party.htm

 

[twebber55]

never been to a christmas party but im gonna be there early december is MK crowded during the party? do people think it is worth it

 

[Madonna3]

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/purchase/

Tix are as expensive as a full day - nearly. Ouch.

 

[jlundeen]

never been to a christmas party but im gonna be there early december is MK crowded during the party? do people think it is worth it

We have done the Christmas party a few times, and I really didn't think it was worth the extra cost, (mediocre "not hot" cocoa, stale cookies, peppermint sticks). But last year there were many more "improvements" like different treat items at different locations, and an overall "less crowded" feel...but I'm sure it depends on what night you go. I'd do it again...

 

[SureAsLiz]

never been to a christmas party but im gonna be there early december is MK crowded during the party? do people think it is worth it

You will find a wide range of opinions on this topic, especially in this thread.
Your best bet will be to visit the main event threads in TPAS and join the discussion over there.
Crowded and Worth It are both extremely subjective metrics and only you can decide that the answer is

https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...-so-scary-halloween-party-boo-to-you.3580223/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...tmas-party-2017-believe-in-the-magic.3587769/

 

[rteetz]

 

[Flyerjab]

never been to a christmas party but im gonna be there early december is MK crowded during the party? do people think it is worth it

Never been to the Christmas party but I have been to the Halloween part twice. It was worth it both times.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Tix are as expensive as a full day - nearly. Ouch.

We have done the Christmas party a few times, and I really didn't think it was worth the extra cost, (mediocre "not hot" cocoa, stale cookies, peppermint sticks). But last year there were many more "improvements" like different treat items at different locations, and an overall "less crowded" feel...but I'm sure it depends on what night you go. I'd do it again...

From reading a lot of takes on the parties over the years it seems like people used to love them because, besides the actual party parts, the park was less crowded and you could get on a lot of rides with little to no line .... then more people learned about this and the parties started getting very crowded and this benefit of "low crowds" was gone and people started complaining/telling people they weren't as good as they used to be, etc. ... so in response Disney has really jacked up the prices in recent years and it seems to have worked in lessening the crowds a bit - so now some of the "value" is back BUT it costs more to get that so bit of a trade off

 

[Madonna3]

From reading a lot of takes on the parties over the years it seems like people used to love them because, besides the actual party parts, the park was less crowded and you could get on a lot of rides with little to no line .... then more people learned about this and the parties started getting very crowded and this benefit of "low crowds" was gone and people started complaining/telling people they weren't as good as they used to be, etc. ... so in response Disney has really jacked up the prices in recent years and it seems to have worked in lessening the crowds a bit - so now some of the "value" is back BUT it costs more to get that so bit of a trade off

I sort of agree with you, except I don't think the prices have deterred crowds.

 

[Madonna3]

Wife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in crash

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35392737/wife-of-espn-broadcaster-chris-berman-dies-in-crash

 

[jknezek]

never been to a christmas party but im gonna be there early december is MK crowded during the party? do people think it is worth it

We went last early December. It was interesting to do once, but I wouldn't do it again. If I was to do it at all, that would be the ticket I bought for the day. In other words, if you are there for 4 days, don't get 4 days of tickets plus the Christmas Party. Get 3 days of tickets, get the Party ticket, resort hop or pool in the a.m. and head to MK at 4 when you can get in. It's really expensive for what you get, but I suppose it is fun for what it is.

 

[merry_nbright]

never been to a christmas party but im gonna be there early december is MK crowded during the party? do people think it is worth it

I went last year and it was definitely worth it. Different characters, an awesome parade, and hardly no wait for rides! I would definitely give it a shot! The cookies weren't bad. Not great, but not bad. My favorite was the warm apple cider cause it was a little chilly the night I went!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I sort of agree with you, except I don't think the prices have deterred crowds.

that was largely based on last year when it seemed like not as many parties were selling out and those that did took longer to do so ... and I did read a few reports of it feeling not as crowded as in the most recent prior years (still much more crowded than they used to be - but it seems to have had at least a little impact ----- but mostly anecdotal)

 

[BigRed98]

Wife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in crash

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35392737/wife-of-espn-broadcaster-chris-berman-dies-in-crash

That's really sad. I love chris Berman when he was on ESPN doing Monday night football segments, doing the NFL draft, and the Home Run Derby. My prayers r with him and his family.

 

[Jetku]

AP discount days are limited for the parties. Can't get an AP discount for October 27th.

 

[soniam]

AP discount days are limited for the parties. Can't get an AP discount for October 27th.

It appears no discounts after 10/19 and on some other dates.