All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me...You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
-Walt Disney

Friday, November 12, 2010

Mickey's Christmas Party coming to DLR?

Al Lutz from Miceage recently reported what we have already suspected.  Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park was a huge success. A lot of local annual passholders were upset at the increased cost associated with the hard ticket party, especially with it being the only way to view the wildly popular Halloween Screams fireworks show.  But with the decreased crowds, especially on Main Street for the fireworks, where a lot of past traffic flow problems have occurred, Disney has shown that the party works.  Having gone to one of the parties this year myself, I can say that while of course the cost is an issue, it is worth it for the trick or treating, atmosphere, and the ability to see Halloween Screams without being trampled.

Which of course begs the question: How long until they bring Mickey's Christmas Party to Disneyland Park?  For the past 11 years, Disneyland has had the Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks.  The past 16 years, they have had the Christmas Fantasy Parade.  Both have been free with admision to the park, including the snow on Main Street after the fireworks.  All hugely popular.



How hard would it be to create a hard ticket party including all these things.  I guarantee they would be as popular, if not more so, than the Halloween parties.  And let's not forget, Disney World has been having hard ticket Christmas parties at the Magic Kingdom for years involving pretty much all the things Disneyland has been giving away essentially for free: Fireworks, parade, snow on Main Street.  It was bound to happen, and I wouldn't be surprised if we see a ticketed Christmas Party at Disneyland Park next year.

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