I saw on twitter this morning the 2013 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Guide Map posted

[mcgrawfan]

Wondering what time people have been able to get in with the Party Tickets?? Hopefully 4:00 like in the past!

 

[RaySharpton]

I actually like the old reindeer better but they're both adorable. No gripes here.

I'm curious about the holiday waffle. I'm adding that one to my notes.

I like both of them, too. The only thing that I saw was what I posted the other day. If I find out, I'll update it here. Here is a link and a quote from **************** below:

www.****************/mickeys-merry-christmas-party-2013-review/ .

Quote:
If you would like to purchase special Party treats you wont want to miss Sleepy Hollow where you can get a Holiday waffle with soft serve ice cream. At the Main Street Bakery, you can purchase Mocha Cocoa Cupcakes, and at Westward Ho refreshments you can purchase a Peppermint Brownie

Thanks for posting all this info, Ray!

We watched the Live Feed and enjoyed seeing our DD on the first float! So excited for December 5th!

That is wonderful. I bet you are over the top excited.

does anyone have a good itinerary for the park during the christmas party? This is going to be our first time and I have no idea what I should do when ...
although I was told to ride rides during the first parade and watch the second....are all the rides open?

Thanks for any help!!!

Personally, speaking for myself, I just go with the flow, but this year, I am going with a group of Disney friends that I know on Tagrel.com.

But I posted on another page where last year, 2012, Josh on EasyWDW.com had a great itinerary made to try and get all the characters. Remember the link below is for 2012 and not 2013. And that thing are going to be a little different this year. I already see where the Seven Dwarves are in a different location this year. If he does the same thing for 2013, I post it here. I am mostly a visual person, so I like all of his photos with funny descriptions;

http://www.easywdw.com/worth-2/chri...ters-strategy-merchandise-food-etc/#more-6037

You could also visit **************.net to follow an outline to plan your MVMCP itinerary. The link is below: http://**************.net/planning-your-first-family-trip/basic-itinerary/

Where does Scrooge meet guests?

Here is a link, quote, photo from unofficialdisneycharacterhuntingguide.blogspot.com

http://unofficialdisneycharacterhun...de+(Unofficial+Disney+Character+Hunting+Guide

Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Scrooge McDuck greeted guests all night near the entrance to Storybook Circus. They met all evening with just quick 2-3 minute breaks. Lines were long at the beginning of the evening. We waited about 20-25 minutes.

And here is a utube video for Jeff Lange from MouseStep.com link below from the 2013 MVMCP:

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5HoE_hVrJ_E

 

[chartle]

Wondering what time people have been able to get in with the Party Tickets?? Hopefully 4:00 like in the past!

correct thats when we will get there

 

[RaySharpton]

Just a heads up for anyone going soon that it is not available to be shipped right now. I went to go order and it says express shipping is not available it will take 6-8 weeks.

Disney Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party special commemorative T-shirt, limited-release and limited-edition pins, etc..

Here is the link at Disney Parks Blog:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...tmas-party-merchandise-at-magic-kingdom-park/

Look for the Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise at Big Top Souvenirs, Emporium, Heritage House and Mickeys Star Traders. Of course, if you are only looking for Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party pins, Frontierland Trading Post is the place to be.

If youre hoping for limited-release and limited-edition pins youve come to the right place. You will find some of Disneys most beloved characters appearing as if they were in a snow globe.

Not able to make it to the party this year? Thats okay! Youll find select items including youth and adult T-shirts, a youth fleece and specially offered D-Tech on Demand iPhone 4 and 5 cases for Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party online via www.DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents, November 12 17. Check out the D-Tech case below.

''Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party'' Sweatshirt for Kids - Walt Disney World
$34.95 SIZES XS, S, M, XL;

[Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tee for Women - Walt Disney World
$32.95 SIZES S, M, XL; 2XL; 3XL;

''Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party'' Tee for Adults - Walt Disney World
$27.95 SIZES: S, M, XL; 2XL;

''Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party'' Long Sleeve Tee - Walt Disney World
$34.95 SIZES: S, M, XL; 2XL;

''Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party'' Tee for Kids - Walt Disney World
$24.95 SIZES XS, S, M, XL;

''Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party'' iPhone 5/5S Case - Walt Disney World
$36.95

 

[Planogirl]

Ooh, I could order a shirt ahead of time and wear it to the party. That's really cool.

 

[RaySharpton]

Ooh, I could order a shirt ahead of time and wear it to the party. That's really cool.

It could take six weeks to eight weeks to deliver. Let me know if they offer a faster mailing service. I just don't want you to be disappointed if you don't get the MVMCP shirt before you leave for your vacation.

There were a lot of people that could not go to MVMCP or WDW this year and can buy a shirt.

 

[Planogirl]

It could take six weeks to eight weeks to deliver. Let me know if they offer a faster mailing service. I just don't want you to be disappointed if you don't get the MVMCP shirt before you leave for your vacation.

There were a lot of people that could not go to MVMCP or WDW this year and can buy a shirt.

If it takes that long, it might be better to wait. Wow.

 

[RaySharpton]

I love Robo's map here on the DIS.

If you have never been to watch a Disney Magic Kingdom Parade, here is a good map to decide where you would like to watch the MVMCP Parade and the MVMCP Holiday Wishes Fireworks.

Of course where you decide to watch depends on you. The crowds will dictate how long you may have to watch the parade, and the location.

Everyone likes to sit along Mainstreet and around the Castle. I always find the second MVMCP Holiday may still be crowded, but less crowded.

And if families are tired after a long day, they may want to watch near the park exit.

Robo says, MVMCP and MNSSHP Parades both start near Spalsh Mtn. and exit near the Firehouse.

SpectroMagic (or Disney's Electrical Parade) and the 3 O'Clock Parade usually both start near the Firehouse and exit near Splash Mtn.

Less crowded than on Main Street, but still spectacular viewing can be found near the Hall of Presidents,
or deep into Frontierland, past the Country Bears.
(But, from there you won't be able to see the new "show" that is actually projected on the front of the Castle,
"Celebrate the Magic," which begins about 15 minutes before the fireworks.)

Here is one map of the best places to watch Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Holiday Wishes Fireworks or regular Wishes Fireworks.





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[RaySharpton]

This isn't a photo, but here is a link and a quote from Denise of MouseSteps.com from her 2013 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party experience. I wish Mickey and Minnie were together and Holiday clothes, too.

www.mousesteps.com/denises-corner-mainmenu-121/1155-my-tips-to-enjoy-mickey-s-very-merry-christmas-party-2013-at-magic-kingdom

Unfortunately, Mickey and Minnie are not meeting together this year in their holiday outfits - Minnie is next to the Fantasyland wall, and Mickey is in his everyday outfit in Town Square Theater. I hope this changes back next year!

 

[tigger&tigerlover]

I'm still curious as to what the "Holiday" waffles are at Sleepy Hollow. I've seen that they come with soft serve ice cream, but are they a different flavor (peppermint, gingerbread, etc), or shaped differently, or what?

Thanks!

 

[RaySharpton]

I'm still curious as to what the "Holiday" waffles are at Sleepy Hollow. I've seen that they come with soft serve ice cream, but are they a different flavor (peppermint, gingerbread, etc), or shaped differently, or what?

Thanks!

I am still looking for that information, too, from anyone that has been to the 2013 MVMCP.

I heard a rumor that it might be gingerbread, but I really, don't know.

I will plan on checking it out in December. Maybe someone else will see this and post info.

 

[RaySharpton]

From MousePlanet.com. I think that I need one of those. I sure would like to know what that Cinnamon Caramel corn is like.

 

[chartle]

From MousePlanet.com. I think that I need one of those, but I sure would like to know what that Cinnamon Caramel corn is like.

Darn it now I want one and now have to carry it around all night in exactly 1 month and 2 days.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

 

[RaySharpton]

I just saw on twitter that Len Testa on TouringPlans.com just wrote a great piece on Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

For those of you looking for a plan, Len has put together just about everything you need to know to make plans. I am going to print this one.

Link and quotes below:

http://blog.touringplans.com/2013/1...13/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Tips for Meeting Characters During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2013

by Len Testa
Meeting Characters During the 2013 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
We’ve created two new touring plans for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2013. This collection of touring tips and advice is designed for you to meet as many characters as possible, and see as many of the Party’s shows as possible.
Below you’ll find two touring plans. One is for families arriving at 4 pm, when guests with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets can get into the Magic Kingdom. The other plan is for families arriving at 7 pm when the party starts officially. You’ll also find the 2013 MVMCP entertainment schedule and guide to locations serving free holiday treats.


Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Touring Plan – 4 PM Start

Includes character greetings for Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus, Daisy Duck, Minnie Mouse, Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, characters from Aladdin (either Aladdin and Abu or Jasmine and Genie), a couple of Disney princesses, and the Seven Dwarfs. With a little luck you’ll also see Captain Jack Sparrow and Toy Story’s Woody, Jessie and Bullseye.
You’ll see more characters by knowing which ones are available all day, and which are only available during the party. For the plan that starts at 4 pm, you’ll spend the first couple of hours visiting characters such as Mickey Mouse, who are available throughout the day. That will leave the rest of the evening to see characters that are only available during the Party.
One of the longest lines at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is one to meet the Seven Dwarfs in Fantasyland. The line to meet the Seven Dwarfs can start forming as early as 5:30 or 6 pm, when most families start thinking about dinner. You’ve got a couple of options:

• Eat a late lunch and bring packaged snacks and drinks to nosh on while you’re meeting characters
• Have one member of your group stand in line for the Seven Dwarfs while another person takes kids for food

Step 1 Start the plan by entering the Magic Kingdom at 4 pm. Once you pass through the tunnels of the Walt Disney World Railroad’s Main Street station, you’ll see Santa Claus meeting guests near the flagpole in the middle of Main Street. The wait to see Santa should be less than 20 minutes, so see him now.
Step 2 Next, see Mickey Mouse at the Town Square Theater on Main Street. Waits should be under 15 minutes. It should be around 4:30 pm when you get in line.
Step 3 We’re headed to Storybook Circus in Fantasyland to see Minnie and Daisy. To get there we’ll walk past the Merida meet-and-greet at Fairytale Garden, between Cinderella Castle and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. You should be there sometime around 5 pm, with plenty of time to see Merida – the wait should be under 20 minutes.
Step 4 After Merida, meet Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus. Scrooge McDuck will be near here once the party starts, too, in case you want to come back. You should arrive at Pete’s Silly Sideshow around 5:30 pm and be done around 6 pm.
Check Lines to see the wait to meet the Princesses at Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland. Unless the wait is under 30 minutes (it rarely is), wait until after Holiday Wishes to see the princesses.
Step 5 Head to Adventureland to meet the characters from Aladdin. You can take the train from Storybook Circus to Frontierland for less walking. If you walk, though, take the walkway to the right of Cinderella Castle leading to Liberty Square, which cuts in front of the Sleepy Hollow snack stand. Just past Sleepy Hollow and behind the Christmas shop is Tiana’s meeting spot. If Tiana is out and the line is short, stop by for a photo.
Step 6 Meet the Aladdin characters at the Agrabah Bazar, between the Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Frontierland’s Country Bear Jamboree. You’ll either see Aladdin and Abu or Jasmine and Genie. You should be in line for the Aladdin characters around 6:20 pm, and done by 6:40.
Step 7 If you’ve not already done so, grab a snack from one of the snack carts (or -better yet – send someone from your group) on the way to get in line for the Seven Dwarfs, near the new castle walls separating old and new Fantasyland. The nearest counter-service restaurants are the Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland and the Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square. The line to see the Seven Dwarfs can reach an hour or more once the party starts, so try to be in line by 6:45 pm.
Step 8 You should be done seeing the Seven Dwarfs by 7:40 pm. You’ve got a couple of options at that point:

• If you plan to stay in the park past the 9:30 Holiday Wishes fireworks, then grab a snack and a drink and find a spot on Main Street for the 8:15 pm Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
• If you’re not staying past Holiday Wishes, go see the Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show in Tomorrowland, and then get a last-minute spot for the 8:15 pm parade on Main Street. The parade starts in Frontierland at 8:15 pm, so you’ve got a few minutes to hit the restrooms before the parade floats start to appear on Main Street.

Step 9 Immediately after the parade is a good time to meet the Disney princesses over at Princess Fairytale Hall. If you’re there by 8:50 pm the lines should be under 30 minutes, giving you enough time to see Holiday Wishes at 9:30. If the wait is more than 30 minutes, you can always stay on Main Street USA and catch the Celebrate the Magic castle show at 9:15 pm.
Step 10 See the 9:30 pm Holiday Wishes from Main Street USA.
Step 11 If you’ve not already done so, see the Disney princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland. The waits should be under 30 minutes and you should be done just before 10:30 pm.
Step 12 See Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, and Piglet across from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland.
Step 13 Check to see if Minnie Mouse is out wearing her Christmas outfit along the wall between Pooh and Pinocchio Village Haus. You’re headed through Frontierland and Adventureland on your way back toward the front of the park, and along the way we’ll stop for a couple more character meets.
Step 14 Meet the Country Bears out in front of Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland. You should arrive around 11:20 pm and there should be little or no wait. You may also see Woody, Jessie or Bullseye at Woody’s Hootin’ Holiday Open House at the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon in Liberty Square.
Step 15 Round Frontierland and walk into Adventureland near Pirates of the Caribbean. Keep a weather eye open for Captain Jack Sparrow, who meets guests in front of Pirates. You should have enough time to get in line to meet Captain Jack before the party ends at midnight.
Step 16 If it’s not yet midnight, take the new holiday-themed Jingle Cruise in Adventureland after you meet Jack Sparrow. Video of the new Christmas-themed Jingle Cruise overlay is here.


Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Touring Plan – 7 PM Start

Includes character experiences for Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, characters from Aladdin (either Aladdin and Abu or Jasmine and Genie), a couple of Disney princesses, and the Seven Dwarfs. With a little luck you’ll also see some Disney princesses, the Seven Dwarfs, and Santa Claus.
This plan focuses on popular characters and exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party events, including the Once Upon a Christmastime parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks, the Club Tinsel Dance Party.
Step 1 Start the plan by entering the Magic Kingdom at 7 pm. Once you pass through the tunnels of the Walt Disney World Railroad’s Main Street station, visit Mickey Mouse at the Town Square Theater on Main Street. Waits should be under 20 minutes.
Step 2 Make your way to Tomorrowland and see the first performance of the Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show at 7:45. The first performance is usually the least crowded.
Step 3 See Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale at the Club Tinsel Dance Party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland. It should be around 8:10 pm and you should be able to see all of the characters in about 25 minutes or so.
Step 4 Around 8:35 pm, head for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland by walking through Tomorrowland, keeping the Tomorrowland Speedway on your right. Make a left turn just past the Mad Tea Party, and look for Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and Piglet across from Pooh’s ride. The waits for these characters should be 15 minutes or less. If these characters are more important to your family, though, you can leave the Club Tinsel party a little earlier just to be safe.
Step 6 Around 9 pm, it’s time to find a spot on Main Street in front of Cinderella Castle, for the Celebrate the Magic Christmas Show. You’ll be on Main Street until just before 10 pm, because the Holiday Wishes fireworks will kick off just after Celebrate the Magic. If you need to, grab a snack or hit the restrooms on the way to Celebrate the Magic.
Step 7 You’ve got enough time before the second parade to hop over to Adventureland and see the characters from Aladdin, between the Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Frontierland’s Country Bear Jamboree. You’ll either see Aladdin and Abu or Jasmine and Genie. You should be in line for the Aladdin characters around 10 pm, and done by 10:25.
Step 8 It’s time to find a spot for Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. If you’re running early, you might be able to find a good spot along the storefront side of Frontierland (the parade starts in Frontierland). If you need a little more time, head for Main Street – it takes the parade floats 7 to 10 minutes to get to the beginning of Main Street from Frontierland.
Step 9 Once the parade is over, make a quick trip over to Fantasyland to see the Disney princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall. Waits should be around 30 minutes, and you should be done around 11:30 pm.
Step 10 The most difficult-to-see character greeting may be the Seven Dwarfs, and the line to see them isn’t going to be any shorter than it is now, about 25 minutes before the Party ends. Get in line to see the Seven Dwarfs. It may be past midnight when you’re done.
Step 11 On the way out, check to see if Santa Claus is still available for photos, at the flagpole on Main Street. If he is, tell him how good you’ve been all year and get a picture with the big guy.



Entertainment Schedule For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Event Location Time Celebrate the Magic Christmas Show Main Street Castle Forecourt; display on Cinderella Castle 9:15 pm
Celebrate the Season (stage show) Main Street Castle Forecourt 7:45, 10:05, and 11:20 pm
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Starts in Frontierland, ends on Main Street 8:15, 10:30 pm
Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland 7:45, 8:45, 9:55, 10:50 and 11:45 pm
Holiday Wishes fireworks Main Street, USA 9:30 pm
Woody’s Hootin’ Holiday Open House (a dance party) Diamond Horseshoe Saloon in Liberty Square Runs continuously, characters are Woody, Jessie and Bullseye
Club Tinsel Dance Party Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland Runs continuously; characters include Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale

Need a snack during the party? Here’s where to find free holiday treats!

Where to Find Holiday Treats for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Healthy options are available by request
Restaurant Location Party Hours Crystal Palace (buffet) Main Street USA 9 pm – 11 pm
Sunshine Tree Terrace (counter service) Adventureland 7 pm – 11 pm
Tortuga Tavern (counter service) Adventureland 7 pm – 11 pm
Columbia Harbour House (counter service) Liberty Square 7 pm – 12 midnight
Pinocchio Village Haus (counter service) Fantasyland 7 pm – 10:30 pm
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (counter service) Tomorrowland 8 pm – 12 midnight
Tomorrowland Terrace (counter service) Tomorrowland 7 pm – 12 midnight

 

[fabulousfive]

Wow, thank you! I have one question about Santa. Is he outside the day of the party? Can you see him any day in MK during the holidays? Is this in a different location? My kids are super excited about Santa and I was thinking we'd see him another time earlier in the week, but wanted to get the scoop on him. Thanks for any additional info!

 

[Itinkso]

Wow, thank you! I have one question about Santa. Is he outside the day of the party? Can you see him any day in MK during the holidays? Is this in a different location? My kids are super excited about Santa and I was thinking we'd see him another time earlier in the week, but wanted to get the scoop on him. Thanks for any additional info!

Santa is there everyday and most people recommend seeing him on another day rather than take time during your party day.

 

[goofy4tink]

Hi Ray!!! Hope to see you in a few weeks!!! Karen and I are doing the FtW lights tour...I think that's with Tagrel, so we'll see you then I would think. Not going to the party until Sunday, the 8th. My AP expires on the 6th, so I'll buy a party ticket and use that on Sunday. Already have to buy a one day pass for Sat to hit a park with my ds and his wife!!!
And of course, DVC has put the Merry Mixers on Monday....I arrive on Tuesday and leave on Monday, so will miss it this year! Bummer.
Thanks for the info! Can't wait to see you and say hi!!!

 

[RaySharpton]

Hi Ray!!! Hope to see you in a few weeks!!! Karen and I are doing the FtW lights tour...I think that's with Tagrel, so we'll see you then I would think. Not going to the party until Sunday, the 8th. My AP expires on the 6th, so I'll buy a party ticket and use that on Sunday. Already have to buy a one day pass for Sat to hit a park with my ds and his wife!!!
And of course, DVC has put the Merry Mixers on Monday....I arrive on Tuesday and leave on Monday, so will miss it this year! Bummer.
Thanks for the info! Can't wait to see you and say hi!!!

I will be at Tagrel.com Fort Wilderness Campground dinner and Christmas Light Tour, too. So I will definitely see you there. Sunday, I am going to Animal Kingdom with the groups Tagrel.com and Reunion.

Then Sunday night at Deb Wills Epcot Illumination's Dessert Party for Breast Cancer Support.

I was hoping to see you at Karen's lunch at Epcot's Teppan Edo, too, but plans changed and she had to cancel.

I hope to be able to see both of you ladies more this time.

 

[goofy4tink]

I will be at Tagrel.com Fort Wilderness Campground dinner and Christmas Light Tour, too. So I will definitely see you there. Sunday, I am going to Animal Kingdom with the groups Tagrel.com and Reunion.

Then Sunday night at Deb Wills Epcot Illumination's Dessert Party for Breast Cancer Support.

I was hoping to see you at Karen's lunch at Epcot's Teppan Edo, too, but plans changed and she had to cancel.

I hope to be able to see both of you ladies more this time.

I had wanted to do that with Karen, but I'm spending that Sat with my son and daughter-in-law. They're driving over from Tampa to spend the afternoon with me! But, we'll see you at FtW. I really wanted to do Debs IllumiNations Party but won't have a park pass that day...unless I decide to renew my AP.

 

[Dislover1991]

What exactly are the "healthy treats" that I can ask for?