Is the Halloween update destined to be a huge disappointment?

I can also provide a reason why they haven't released all the content. A number of the limited items were dropped into the inventory directly and not purchased (Cool Brown House, Duff Racer, etc). So it would be more than just un-commenting out the code. First they would have to make the item purchasable with a currency. So it would be re-writing the code. Also, since this content is more bug-free for those of us that have the item, the possible update to the code may break or cause issues to those of us who do have the item. -As pointed out, it is likely those of us long time players that are also doughnut purchasers - which issues/bugs can or turn these players off from playing and making new purchases.

There is limited content that was purchasable with in game cash would be a lot easier to bring back as that would just be un-commenting out the code. But since they are bringing it back they would want to charge doughnuts and the cash related purchases could see the same issue above with the currency switch.

Finally, there are the limited content that was already purchasable with doughnuts. This should be a real switch and easiest to bring back. The only issue I can see here is them wanting to increase the cost of the item, which really shouldn't affect or cause bugs, perhaps they are too lazy to update it? Perhaps they fear backlash for charging more? Perhaps they do like to see players with the content and others not having access to it. I really have nothing to offer, since I know nothing of EA's practice or knowledge of the game.