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Luv0fDisney said:When do they start doing the santas in all the nations in epcot? I always wanted to see it. I go from nov 12-18.
Epcot Santas begin after Thanksgiving
Luv0fDisney said:When do they start doing the santas in all the nations in epcot? I always wanted to see it. I go from nov 12-18.
I would love some thoughts on when we should do MVMCP. We are getting in about noon on the 12th and weren't planning on doing a park that day, but could do MVMCP our first night (Nov 12th) instead of DTD. Is it to much for a first day?
Or we were planning on doing it the 16th (our last day there) but could save $70 by doing it the 15th. I think it would be a magical way to end our trip, but the $$ and thought that it might be less crowded the 15th is alluring. Plus the kids would have already done MK so won't be wanting to ride Dumbo 100 times. Thoughts on crowd levels?
PrincessMommy05 said:I would love some thoughts on when we should do MVMCP. We are getting in about noon on the 12th and weren't planning on doing a park that day, but could do MVMCP our first night (Nov 12th) instead of DTD. Is it to much for a first day?
Or we were planning on doing it the 16th (our last day there) but could save $70 by doing it the 15th. I think it would be a magical way to end our trip, but the $$ and thought that it might be less crowded the 15th is alluring. Plus the kids would have already done MK so won't be wanting to ride Dumbo 100 times. Thoughts on crowd levels?
JennCabello said:I'm sorry if this has already been asked and answered. My family is going for its first trip to WDW and the party on November 15th. Can anyone tell me where is the best place to view the parade? My DD5 and DD7 have no idea that we are are and it is a total surprise! I want to make this an awesome experience for them and I am will to sit in a spot as long as it takes so they can see and experience this! Thanks for any help!
I have other days when I could do the party, but I chose Dec 20 (our last day in the park and my DD's birthday). Even without the birthday, I would choose Dec 20. We like to end our trip at MK with the fireworks, so leaving the park at 7PM would be an anti-climatic end to our vacation.
Would also not do the park on a traveling day. My plan is to sleep in, hit the park at about 4PM and stay until the end. I would be pooped if I tried this on a day when I had to wait up early and deal with the hassles of flying. For the amount the party costs, I want maximum enjoyment!
What cost can you cut to absorb the $70? Pack a lunch instead of eating in the park? Eliminate a character meal? Instead of finding $70, maybe think of a way to save $70 in stuff you already have planned?
Disney parties are always worth the money IMHO. We are going the 16th since my kids are older & don't need to miss any more school. I checked Touring Plans crowd level awhile back &. crowds were low to moderate from 11/15-11/18. So, you should be good either night. I would choose the cheaper date or do both.
Disney parties are always worth the money IMHO. We are going the 16th since my kids are older & don't need to miss any more school. I checked Touring Plans crowd level awhile back &. crowds were low to moderate from 11/15-11/18. So, you should be good either night. I would choose the cheaper date or do both.
Kenny the Pirate posted the near the Hall of Presidents or Castle hub are the best spots for parade b/c the floats have to slow down to turn. Another article listed that the parade is best viewed from Main Street (further from the Castle the better so you can get photos of Castle in background while snapping photos of the floats)
It also "snows" during the parade on Main Street. I would check which way the parade route is going before deciding. If it starts from beside the firehouse, the Castle would only be in pics of the back of the floats. Final tip on parade- it is said that it is much easier to get a good spot for the 2nd parade.
I have a few more tips i read. The Castle lighting is gorgeous, starts at 6:15pm, but occurs nightly not just for party. you'll have to decide whether or not to watch or wait in lines or spots. Fireworks are supposedly best viewed from around Casey's. Holiday Wishes is not to be missed according to more experienced MVMCP goers (I haven't been since 2005 SUPER EXCITED). The Castle stage show & Tomorrowland Show are said to be VERY Fun. The most time consuming characters to meet are reported to be the 7 Dwarfs, Rapunzel & Flynn, Jack Sparrow, and Santa. If any of these are must do, lines begin forming at 6:00pm characters start M&G at 7:00pm, & lines might be better later that night (but don't count on it). I really want to get a family shot with Mickey & Minnie in Holiday Clothes, but I still need to confirm they will be at Town Hall.
HTH,
Julie
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Could someone please tell me where Uncle Scrooge will be out during the Christmas party? And is Donald still selling Christmas trees??!
Those are two of the only characters we want to see during the Party and we're going on 11/9 and since its sold out we need to prioritize them!
Would you mind sharing your touring plan? My family is going to MVMCP for this first time this year (the last two parties). I was trying to come up with a general touring plan but I am having a hard time starting.
SO EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS AT DISNEY
We are looking at the Dec 2 party for the military discount. I have heard that if I pre purchase online that the difference will be refunded to me when I pick up the tickets with a military ID. Is there any truth to this? I'd love confirmation from someone that they were able to do this with either a christmas or halloween party. We will not be in disney until late on November 30 so the morning of December 1st is the first day we could buy the tickets in person and I worry that it might sell out.
I have been looking for confirmation that FLE will be open during MVMCP. I have asked Jennifer Fickley-Baker from Disney Parks Blog twice. The first time she said she would look into it. I asked her again on Oct 15. during the live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty. Here is my question, followed by her response.
"Hi, Has there been any confirmation that the New Fantasyland area will be open during MVMCP?"
"Not yet. I think it may depend on the date of the party."
I am concerned because we already purchased MVMCP tickets for Dec 6th. This was before the announcement of the grand opening. I hope they do not keep the area closed that night for a private party. The Tommorowland Dessert Party has been blacked out for Dec. 5th and 6th, and I know BOG is closed to the public on Dec 6th for dinner.
I am just curious if any one has any insight on whether or not this may happen. I would hate to pick a MVMCP on one of the nights FLE would not be open. If I knew ahead of time I could try to exchange tickets for the 9th or 11th.
I am NOT amused by this new map that I'm seeing for MVMCP...we are also going on 12/6 and would like to know about FLE for that evening. We bought our tickets WAY before the 12/6 grand opening announcement. I guess it was a silly assumption to think that it would be open that night. Any new updates or do we just have to wait and see after 11/9?
I was disappointed to not see FLE included on the map for MVMCP too
I still am not sure whether we will head over for 4pm or maybe aim for using a park day ticket and arrive by 2 or 3 so we can tour the FLE as unless we give up AK the night we go to the party will be our only MK day. All the uncertainty of whether it will be open during the party is so stressfull we p,an on going to the Nov 29th party