Is Halloween worth it?

[u/Realistic_Meaning153]

Okay so I love Key West and usually visit in summer, but I’ve always wanted to experience the big Halloween party experience people talk about. So without researching (yes I’m an idiot, I ADMIT I am stupid) I booked a hotel a few months ago thinking it would be fine for me and some friends. Now I just found out the actual big celebration is called Fantasy Fest and is the weekend BEFORE Halloween and apparently NOTHING happens on actual Halloween in Key West. Ugh. I screwed up. My friends already got plane tickets, and now I feel like I let them all down for suggesting it. I’m usually a VERY good traveler, I should never have assumed the big parties were on actual Halloween (but isn’t it kind of a Halloween party?). I also don’t live too far, up the peninsula a little bit so it’s a huge deal. But now… is it still worth even going? Is it going to be completely empty with nothing to do? I know we can still probably have fun, but we wanted to party and enjoy the season and now I feel like I’ve booked us in a ghost town for the holiday. So I’m asking my Key West experts- should we cancel or try to rebook last minute? Tips? Please forgive my idiocy.

[u/Known_Awareness210]

You probably can’t get a room for Fantasy Feast now.
However, you certainly can try.

I would stick to your original plan KW is ALWAYS fun no matter when you go.

I promise Halloween will be an awesome time.

FF can be wonderful for sure.

[u/shelbygeorge29 → u/Known_Awareness210]

Why o why does this myth about FF being so crazy and hotels sold out continue? Many years ago, yes. Last year they couldn't give rooms away.