I went for the first time last year and can't wait to go back this year! Rides are a walk-on. There is a great photo op in front of Cinderella's glass carriage and then with a princess/prince team (it varies based on their breaks. When we got in line it was Cinderella and Prince Charming but by the time we got there it was Sleeping Beauty and her prince.) The place is completely decked out for the holiday. There is creepy/fun fog and special lighting effects all over. The CM's at the the Haunted Mansion go all out and have special makeup for the night. Oh, and there's a great photo op in front of the horseless hearse by the Haunted Mansion. When you get the picture, there's a ghost driving the hearse! The parade is great and the fireworks are amazing! The villian's mix and mingle is a lot of fun and you get the chance to have photos with them at the end which is great because they aren't out a lot at the parks. Some advice for this though. There is no photo pass person there so you have to use your own camera and take your photos and they won't sign autographs. You also need to scope out where the villians line up because lines form fast and there isn't a lot of time to line hop. I was lucky and got pictures with Maleficent, Cruella, and the Evil Queen from Snow White. All in all, this is a great party and a terrific chance for everyone (including adults) to dress up and have fun. I wish October would hurry up and get here!