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If the party is hidden prior to attacking enemies, do they surprise the enemies and/or get advantage on their...

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up vote 8 down vote favorite Our adroit heroes tracked the goblins back to a small camp in the woods. Completely unaware of the threat around them, the goblins sit around a fire, easy prey to the hidden band of adventurers lurking in the trees. The party attacks! Arrows rain down, spells are cast, and sword wielders rush in. Does our party: attack with advantage because they are hidden? only cause the unaware goblins to be surprised for the first round? get both surprise and advantage? What are scenarios in which each of the above would occur? dnd-5e stealth advantage surprise share | improve this question edited yesterday