MVMCP question

[clpaterson]

If we go to the Magic Kingdom on a day thst has MVMCP and we haven't purchased a ticket, can we still stay in the park and watch the parades and fireworks? I know we can't go on the rides but we would like to see the shows.

 

[Kick Save]

You have to purchase a ticket.

 

[Quinn222]

They clear the park of non party goers.

 

[gonemousin']

Hopefully I'm the only one who has experienced this, and others' experiences can prove this wrong:

When we went to MVMCP (as paid ticket holders), there were several people wandering around without the wrist bracelets on. At first I just figured they forgot to get their bracelets. Then, as we were waiting for the parade, a young couple sat down next to us. I noticed they didn't have bracelets - my curiosity got the better of me, so I asked them if we actually needed them (it was my first MVMCP, so I wasn't 100% sure). They giggled and explained that they have it all figured out...they never buy tickets and go every year. Apparently, they make ADR's for an MK restaurant and stay in there during the park clearing process. Then they head out to the parks and join the party. I couldn't really argue with their process because to be honest, we had ADR's at CP that night and got out around 6:15pm...we wandered over to Adventureland and hung out there for quite some time before getting our bracelets. Many CM's walked right past us and didn't challenge us.

I'm not saying that this is how it always goes, I'm just relaying my experience with these two dishonest people. I found it sickening that they bragged about beating the system, but to be honest, Disney wasn't doing a good job keeping it a ticket holder only event IMHO. And the event was MOBBED. I couldn't possibly count all the people obviously, but it seemed far more crowded than what they advertise the maximum ticketholders to be...so I'm guessing this couple wasn't the only group of people doing this. Such a shame.

 

[snusnu]

Hopefully I'm the only one who has experienced this, and others' experiences can prove this wrong:

When we went to MVMCP (as paid ticket holders), there were several people wandering around without the wrist bracelets on. At first I just figured they forgot to get their bracelets. Then, as we were waiting for the parade, a young couple sat down next to us. I noticed they didn't have bracelets - my curiosity got the better of me, so I asked them if we actually needed them (it was my first MVMCP, so I wasn't 100% sure). They giggled and explained that they have it all figured out...they never buy tickets and go every year. Apparently, they make ADR's for an MK restaurant and stay in there during the park clearing process. Then they head out to the parks and join the party. I couldn't really argue with their process because to be honest, we had ADR's at CP that night and got out around 6:15pm...we wandered over to Adventureland and hung out there for quite some time before getting our bracelets. Many CM's walked right past us and didn't challenge us.

I'm not saying that this is how it always goes, I'm just relaying my experience with these two dishonest people. I found it sickening that they bragged about beating the system, but to be honest, Disney wasn't doing a good job keeping it a ticket holder only event IMHO. And the event was MOBBED. I couldn't possibly count all the people obviously, but it seemed far more crowded than what they advertise the maximum ticketholders to be...so I'm guessing this couple wasn't the only group of people doing this. Such a shame.

I cannot tell you how much this irritates me. We are going in November and will go to the party and I purchased tickets already. They weren't terribly expensive, but they're not cheap. Because of this, I want to make sure that I get value for my dollar, and having to "share" the event with those who did not purchase tickets and will make waits longer and the parks more crowded infuriates me. I sincerely hope that those without tickets will be asked to leave.

 

[cobbler]

If you want to see and expirence the special fireworks and shows then fork out the dough and buy a ticket.

 

[clpaterson]

Thanks for all the info. We will definately buy tickets. We most want to see the Christmas parade at night and the fireworks, a few extra rides without the wait will be nice too. Does anyone know if they also do the "spectromagic" parade that night. Unfortunately when we are going the only have it on a couple of nights. Otherwise we'll have to pick another day at MK that has this parade. I'm all about the parades!!! One more question..... Do you guys recommend going to the MK that day(same day as MVMCP) or save our MK day for a diffenrent day and do just the MVMP. We have a 2,4,6 year olds so don't want them to be too tired, although the are pretty good night owls.
Thanks for answering all my questions and don't worry I won't be one of those people sneaking in.

 

[JPN4265]

Hopefully I'm the only one who has experienced this, and others' experiences can prove this wrong:

When we went to MVMCP (as paid ticket holders), there were several people wandering around without the wrist bracelets on. At first I just figured they forgot to get their bracelets. Then, as we were waiting for the parade, a young couple sat down next to us. I noticed they didn't have bracelets - my curiosity got the better of me, so I asked them if we actually needed them (it was my first MVMCP, so I wasn't 100% sure). They giggled and explained that they have it all figured out...they never buy tickets and go every year. Apparently, they make ADR's for an MK restaurant and stay in there during the park clearing process. Then they head out to the parks and join the party. I couldn't really argue with their process because to be honest, we had ADR's at CP that night and got out around 6:15pm...we wandered over to Adventureland and hung out there for quite some time before getting our bracelets. Many CM's walked right past us and didn't challenge us.

I'm not saying that this is how it always goes, I'm just relaying my experience with these two dishonest people. I found it sickening that they bragged about beating the system, but to be honest, Disney wasn't doing a good job keeping it a ticket holder only event IMHO. And the event was MOBBED. I couldn't possibly count all the people obviously, but it seemed far more crowded than what they advertise the maximum ticketholders to be...so I'm guessing this couple wasn't the only group of people doing this. Such a shame.

The world is full of cheap people who will take advantage of every situation. They are also the first to complain when they don't like something.