"Official" Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2015 Thread - Rockin' Around the Cinderella Castle!

[ConnecticutNonna]

Hi all! Sorry I have been ultra busy so my trip report will be coming soon.

In the meantime I wanted to mention that i picked up FOUR EXTRA OLAF CARDS last week, please pm me if you'd like one. I don't remember who had requested them, so I got as many as I could for my group.

I will update this post when they are all spoken for.

I know that @rcbarker was looking for some... Hope this helps! Thanks so much!
Nonna

 

[tinkerbella16]

We were at the party on 11/12! Yet another year of MVMCP being the highlight of the whole trip! It was pretty crowded through out our trip, but this night was a breath of fresh air, as the park felt empty!!! We had a 4:30 dinner ADR for BOG and that was a great way to start night off and was fantastic! We were done by 6pm so we walked around and headed toward Frontierland, walked on BTMR and then went to Adventureland and walked right on POTC and Magic Carpets! Around 7:45 we got a spot in Frontierland right next to that little entrance where you walk under and can get to Adventureland- they were handing out cookies and cocoa right there too so we would switch off to grab some while waiting for the first parade. After the parade we just walked on everything! Enchanted Tales with Belle was a first for me and it was awesome! All 4 of us participated and we were able to get photos with Belle at the end. This was the least crowded we had seen MK all trip, so it was the perfect night. We had another night on 11/6 after HDDR where the park was empty, but it really is something during the party with all of the sights and sounds and CM's in their party attire. The only thing we waited for was Mine Train and that was only a 10 minute wait and it was posted at 20 minutes, so that was great. Walking down Main Street with the snow and seeing the tree was really amazing! The tree is usually never up in November so that was a real treat and made for some awesome photos.

I hope everyone else who has gone or is going soon to the party, enjoys it as much as we did!

 

[bmalonef45]

We're here now. Did the party on Friday night and it was a blast. All started with the bus driver singing Christmas Carols on the drive over from OKW and just got better after that. We road what we wanted throughout the evening and stayed until midnight. Snow was cool, parade was great (but not Halloween Party great) and the Fireworks were amazing. Would definitely do it again.

 

[glk2009]

Sorry if this is a repeat question... For Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, with the party, do you just get the special party card or do they also give you the regular set?

TIA!

 

[ny0090]

Sorry if this is a repeat question... For Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, with the party, do you just get the special party card or do they also give you the regular set?

TIA!

On the Nov. 12th MVMCP, I got a pack of the regular cards, the Minnie Halloween party card and the Olaf Christmas party card.

 

[tomatecerise]

Don't Forget to see Santa after the last parade. It is the real Santa, he can speak french!

He is beside the city Hall.

 

[glk2009]

On the Nov. 12th MVMCP, I got a pack of the regular cards, the Minnie Halloween party card and the Olaf Christmas party card.

Thanks! My card-collecting kids will like this answer!

 

[CJMickeyMouse]

Three adults... are we best off to view fireworks and then find a spot for the second parade? I can see how there could be reasons to see the first parade instead, even though it will be more crowded. I appreciate your thoughts!!

 

[siskaren]

Three adults... are we best off to view fireworks and then find a spot for the second parade? I can see how there could be reasons to see the first parade instead, even though it will be more crowded. I appreciate your thoughts!!

The only reason I can see for going to the first parade is if you have kids who won't make it to the second - I would definitely go to the second.

 

[coinkc]

So I kind of made an impulse decision this morning and bought tickets for the 2nd MVMCP that is going on during our trip! I'm so excited to be going twice! This is the only time we will be at MK that week as we are going to Universal Studios for a few days and I just decided that one night just wasn't going to be enough to get my disney "fix".

 

[Cluelyss]

MVMCP vets - need some advice. Plan to arrive around 4 and line up immediately for Sandy Claws. Our other priority M&G opps are Flynn and the ducks. Which would you recommend lining up for first? Neither come out before 7, correct? And best time to meet the other (1st parade? End of the night?) TIA!!

 

[Cluelyss]

So I kind of made an impulse decision this morning and bought tickets for the 2nd MVMCP that is going on during our trip! I'm so excited to be going twice! This is the only time we will be at MK that week as we are going to Universal Studios for a few days and I just decided that one night just wasn't going to be enough to get my disney "fix".

We did 2 MNSSHP parties last year and is was a GREAT decision. We were able to do it all. One night was just for meeting characters, the second was dedicated to the parade/fireworks. We didn't feel rushed at either and had a blast!!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

MVMCP vets - need some advice. Plan to arrive around 4 and line up immediately for Sandy Claws. Our other priority M&G opps are Flynn and the ducks. Which would you recommend lining up for first? Neither come out before 7, correct? And best time to meet the other (1st parade? End of the night?) TIA!!

We saw all of these characters at the first party. Be in line for Flynn/rapunzel no later than 6. I think the ducks will just be a wash. Their line stays consistently long for all I know. Maybe during the fireworks? I'd just go over there right after Flynn. That way you'll be done and not have to worry about it.

 

[Cluelyss]

We saw all of these characters at the first party. Be in line for Flynn/rapunzel no later than 6. I think the ducks will just be a wash. Their line stays consistently long for all I know. Maybe during the fireworks? I'd just go over there right after Flynn. That way you'll be done and not have to worry about it.

Thank you! That's what I was thinking as well, though we do want to catch the fireworks, so may just take our chances after that.....

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Thank you! That's what I was thinking as well, though we do want to catch the fireworks, so may just take our chances after that.....

We went right after the fireworks to see the ducks during our party. It had just started to rain so they had scrooge, Minnie, daisy, Donald and Santa goofy all meet together under cover. We waited about 40 minutes.

 

[PghPixie]

How far ahead of time would you recommend getting a spot on Main Street for Wishes and for the parade? I'm debating between getting our spot in time to see the castle lighting and staying put through the first parade and Wishes vs. getting a spot before Wishes and catching the second parade. If we wait until Wishes to get our spot, will Main Street already be packed with those who watched the first parade?

 

[jessicadisneygirl]

How far ahead of time would you recommend getting a spot on Main Street for Wishes and for the parade? I'm debating between getting our spot in time to see the castle lighting and staying put through the first parade and Wishes vs. getting a spot before Wishes and catching the second parade. If we wait until Wishes to get our spot, will Main Street already be packed with those who watched the first parade?

I would also love to know this. We are stuck on the first parade because of the kids and I want to sit curbside on Main Street. We are traveling with people who have never been to MK so I want it to be extra special. We will need spots for at least four to sit with kids in laps and a few more adults behind. Are we talking more than an hour in advance?

 

[glk2009]

Strategy/timing question... The priority for my girls (7, 3) is to meet the princesses and princes during the party.

Sounds like we need to line up at 6 for Rapunzel and Flynn.

If we do this and then head over to the other princesses/princes line, what kind of a wait should I prepare for?

Thanks for all of the helpful info!

 

[My Briar Rose]

To add another question to the bunch, I am looking for some advice from those who have attended this year. I am debating one of the following transportation scenarios:

1. Valet park at WL (where we are having lunch) and use the boats to get to and from MVMCP.
2. Park at TTC (before or after lunch at WL) to get to and from MVMCP.

Which do you think would streamline our exit from the park at the end of the night? Would it be faster to take the monorail/ferryboat back to the TTC or should we take one of the boats to WL to pick up my car from the valet? I know it will be crowded and crazy, but a few minutes saved getting back to the car are a few more minutes sleep I will get to squeeze in after driving home (I have to work the following morning)

Thanks!

 

[MrsHull]

I need help with our party plan. DD wants to meet the ducks, Mary Poppins, the Aladdin gang, and Peter Pan and Wendy. Flynn Rider would be great if we can swing it, too. We are planning on the second parade. Can it be done?