Overview
- The first party night on August 7 ran as scheduled with tickets sold out and guests reporting long entry lines and crowded party-only meet‑and‑greet areas.
- Disney staged its full entertainment lineup including Disney’s Not‑So‑Spooky Spectacular hosted by a life‑size Jack Skellington puppet and two nightly Boo‑To‑You parades at 8:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Three attractions received party‑exclusive overlays: Mad Tea Party with spooky lights and music, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor with a seasonal set, and Space Mountain run in total darkness with a new spooky soundtrack.
- Operational notes for guests included 22 attractions open during party hours, trick‑or‑treat trails and wristband/ticket checks, and reports of long waits for popular character meets such as Jack and Sally.
- Disney’s new black skeleton‑print cast member shirts debuted to mixed reaction, with many guests and former cast members criticizing their low nighttime visibility while some defended the lighter, more breathable design for hot weather shifts.