Hi Stephanie,
I can understand your Husbands reluctance to spend more money but, I have to say that
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party sure is a lot of fun!
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party features:-
The enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus
An exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza — Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
Live entertainment featuring Disney Characters
Meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom theme park with some of your favorite Disney Characters
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A.
Special access to many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions
It really is a fantastic Special Event and a great way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season.
I guess that it all comes down to personal preference but I am the sort of person who likes to experience as much as possible during each and every visit especially if there is a Special Event taking place during a time of year which I may not visit Walt Disney World again.
Wishing you a magical trip filled with memories which will last a lifetime!