Oogie Boogie on sale date June 26 early for MK June 24-25

[joseph821]

I don’t think it matters at all. Several dates did sell out on opening day, even if one or two parties end up not selling out totally, Disney will not lose money. And for guests it is actually better to have options that are still available for a longer time. Not everyone is so I formed as us posters here. If they only sell out half of the parties offered, they might feel like change is necessary.

I disagree - it shows that demand is down. Of course Disney will make money. I am sorry they added 3 extra nights this year and only sold out 2. You are also forgetting that Disney still has to pay to staff to cover the event. This is the first time in years that it has NOT sold out. It is significant from that stand point alone. Only locals have the flexibity if tickets do not sell out - not out-of town guests like myself. Demand is down.

 

[Vala]

Do the characters at the photo stops sign your book? I hate to carry mine around if not but it would be great opportunity to get some unusual ones!

It depends on the stop. The Sandersons don't, and I am pretty sure Kingdom Hearts does not either. Pixar stop depends on the charactter. The Elementals for example did not. Inside Out... Anger does not. I got a signature from Sadness once but was not at Bash. Joy signs throughout the day. The Fountain characters usually signed in the past. Cheshire has signed in Paris, that much I can tell. Megara signed at that surprise appearance I mentioned above. Pain and Panic signed in the past, but that may change due to the length of the line

Good points, observations all the way around...

Yeah, I'm also hoping for Zombie Cap. I agree that we're probably out of luck. Do you happen to remember which oddball Marvel characters came out recently?

My other hope is that they freshen up the Pixar lineup a little bit. Boo would be a great addition. I was also thinking maybe the boys from Onward, or maybe Elio? I'm not holding my breath for these either.

The Marvel ones were the Eternals, Monica from The Marvels, Red Guardian, Jane Thor, Scarlet Witch and I think I am missing one more. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr Knight from Moon Knight makes a reappearance.

The Onward guys were actually out at 2 Bash events in I want to say 2023. So that is not totally impossible.

 

[LAS2AMS]

I disagree - it shows that demand is down. Of course Disney will make money. I am sorry they added 3 extra nights this year and only sold out 2. You are also forgetting that Disney still has to pay to staff to cover the event. This is the first time in years that it has NOT sold out. It is significant from that stand point alone. Only locals have the flexibity if tickets do not sell out - not out-of town guests like myself. Demand is down.

You’re jumping to a lot of conclusions. Historically, few Halloween events sold out at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom (MK offered a season pass for awhile). There were many years in which we went on a whim.

In 3019, we bought out OBB tickets in mid-September for a mid-October date. Several posters in this thread said they did the same for 2022. The fabled 2023 event likely sold out in hours due to scalpers, not demand. FOMO played a role a year later.

You’re “sorry” Disney added events but of the 5 events added since the fabled 2023 sell out, only two are available. My bet is that those two events are close to sell outs and wouldn’t be surprised if both do sell out before the event. Yes, Disney has to pay for the actors… but tickets are $155 each. I don’t think Disney is sorry at all. No doubt they’ve been increasing event capacity in recent years. They’re certainly not losing money.

Demand is clearly slower than last year but the same is true at WDW. Three events remain available for sale the next two weeks. We went to WDW on a whim a year ago this past Friday and MNSSHP was completely sold out through Labor Day. Thankfully my brother-in-law was able to get DVC Member Services to open up a few extra tickets.

The parks were crazy busy this weekend. Let’s not attribute this to back to school, because kids go back to school every year and it hasn’t been like this. It wouldn’t surprise me if we see a record fall in the parks. And I expect Halloween season will begin the same time next year, if not a few days sooner (extra OBB event).

 

[joseph821]

You’re jumping to a lot of conclusions. Historically, few Halloween events sold out at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom (MK offered a season pass for awhile). There were many years in which we went on a whim.

In 3019, we bought out OBB tickets in mid-September for a mid-October date. Several posters in this thread said they did the same for 2022. The fabled 2023 event likely sold out in hours due to scalpers, not demand. FOMO played a role a year later.

You’re “sorry” Disney added events but of the 5 events added since the fabled 2023 sell out, only two are available. My bet is that those two events are close to sell outs and wouldn’t be surprised if both do sell out before the event. Yes, Disney has to pay for the actors… but tickets are $155 each. I don’t think Disney is sorry at all. No doubt they’ve been increasing event capacity in recent years. They’re certainly not losing money.

Demand is clearly slower than last year but the same is true at WDW. Three events remain available for sale the next two weeks. We went to WDW on a whim a year ago this past Friday and MNSSHP was completely sold out through Labor Day. Thankfully my brother-in-law was able to get DVC Member Services to open up a few extra tickets.

The parks were crazy busy this weekend. Let’s not attribute this to back to school, because kids go back to school every year and it hasn’t been like this. It wouldn’t surprise me if we see a record fall in the parks. And I expect Halloween season will begin the same time next year, if not a few days sooner (extra OBB event).

You also jump to a lot conclusions as well.

Not sorry they added extra nights. But only 2 out of 3 sold out was my point I am not addressing any of the other issues. OOGIE did not sell out in 2025 before the nights started is my point. I have been able to get tickets at the hotel for the events in WDW all at check in for a while even when sold out. My whole point is the event did not sell out. August 21 and August 28 are still available.

WDW is not Disneyland. And yes theme park profits are up. Check the quarterly reports..attendance is flat but increased guest spending and higher resort hotel occupant as for a record fall - not sure but not addressing it. WDW is not dominated by locals like Disneyland.

I am sure the parks were packed this weekend. But saturday was a tier 5 day $196 and Sunday is Tier 4 at $180 and Friday was Tier 3 at 164. The Keys flooded the parks and the 70th ticket offer end on 8/14.

All the Oogie new mechandise dropped today during the day...it was crowded with all the resellers buying everything and collectors rushing in.

I believe you said the events would sell out in the past. This is not a right or wrong situation. Disney makes its money either way. Demand is down. The economy going into the fall is fluid so I expect the Keys will pack the parks and keep Disney happy.

 

[joseph821]

You’re jumping to a lot of conclusions. Historically, few Halloween events sold out at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom (MK offered a season pass for awhile). There were many years in which we went on a whim.

In 3019, we bought out OBB tickets in mid-September for a mid-October date. Several posters in this thread said they did the same for 2022. The fabled 2023 event likely sold out in hours due to scalpers, not demand. FOMO played a role a year later.

You’re “sorry” Disney added events but of the 5 events added since the fabled 2023 sell out, only two are available. My bet is that those two events are close to sell outs and wouldn’t be surprised if both do sell out before the event. Yes, Disney has to pay for the actors… but tickets are $155 each. I don’t think Disney is sorry at all. No doubt they’ve been increasing event capacity in recent years. They’re certainly not losing money.

Demand is clearly slower than last year but the same is true at WDW. Three events remain available for sale the next two weeks. We went to WDW on a whim a year ago this past Friday and MNSSHP was completely sold out through Labor Day. Thankfully my brother-in-law was able to get DVC Member Services to open up a few extra tickets.

The parks were crazy busy this weekend. Let’s not attribute this to back to school, because kids go back to school every year and it hasn’t been like this. It wouldn’t surprise me if we see a record fall in the parks. And I expect Halloween season will begin the same time next year, if not a few days sooner (extra OBB event).

FYI: Back in the late 90s...when Disneyland first had Mickey's Halloween Treat parties -- all the parties sold out. I went to most of them back then. 1995 and 1996 I think there were 5 or 6 nights each year.

 

[LKing]

I left the parks just after 2 pm and the 5 southbound was backed up several exits before Disneyland Drive. Allow plenty of time to park and get through security.

 

[joseph821]

I left the parks just after 2 pm and the 5 southbound was backed up several exits before Disneyland Drive. Allow plenty of time to park and get through security.

The Pokemon Festival is affecting parking but it is packed.

 

[LKing]

The Pokemon Festival is affecting parking but it is packed.

I parked in Mickey & Friends on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Today's afternoon traffic is not from Pokemon. It is from OBB.

Line to enter DCA at 2 pm. These are not OBB guests. They closed several of the entrance turnstiles on the right side (towards Soarin) to use them for OBB guests.



Entrance into M&F at 2:15 pm. Like I said, the carpool lane was backed up onto the freeway, as was the Disneyland Drive exit.

 

[WITN-E]

Good points, observations all the way around...

Yeah, I'm also hoping for Zombie Cap. I agree that we're probably out of luck. Do you happen to remember which oddball Marvel characters came out recently?

My other hope is that they freshen up the Pixar lineup a little bit. Boo would be a great addition. I was also thinking maybe the boys from Onward, or maybe Elio? I'm not holding my breath for these either.

I just checked the app to see who is out since its the first OBB tonight and look who is there!

 

[Mrjoshua]

The Lightfoots, Tweedles, Cheshire Cat, Scarlet Witch, Red Guardian, Meg... HOT DANG! Opening night is cracklin' like a hickory fire. I hope these characters are representative of a typical night in 2025.