MVMCP schedule - all worked out! I think!

[40thbdaytrip]

Okay so we are first time MVMCP goers (2 adults). Getting SO excited!!!
After checking out last years schedule, I think I've come up with a great plan to see all the main Christmas stuff. I'm planning on about a 15 min. wait in line before each show - yes?
I read about people going on rides during MVMCP - where do you find the time? I figure I'm paying for a Christmas Party - I'm going to see a Christmas Party!! From my below plan, I just don't see where we'd even fit a ride in?

So how's this plan look?

4:05 - Dinner ressies at Liberty Tree Tavern. Exchange MVMCP passes with a CM after dinner for wrist bands. Get schedule.
5:30-6:00 - shop & get spot for Wishes.
6:00 - Regular Wishes Fireworks.
6:20 - Get photo done (but if long line, don't wait because we want a spot at Mickeys 6:45 show).
6:30 - wait in line for Mickey's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at Galaxy Palace Theater #46 in Tomorrowland. 6:45, 7:45, 8:45, 10 or 11
6:45 - see above show
7:15 - wait in line for Belle's Enchanted Christmas at Fairytale Garden #25 in Fantasyland 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:25, 11:15
7:30 - see above show
8:00 - Go to Donald's Tree Farm. And Holiday Hop DJ Dance Party with characters in Fantasyland Grotto. Get pic if haven't yet.
8:45 - See snow on main street. Cookies & Cocoa.
9:00 - Stake out a spot for Holiday Wishes Fireworks: 9:15
9:15 - watch Holiday Wishes Fireworks.
9:45 - wait in line for Celebrate the Season at Castle Forecourt Stage by Castle 7:00, 10:00, 11:30
10:00 - see above show
10:30 - Get spot for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade: 8:15, 10:45
10:45 - see parade
11:05 - Go meet Santa at Town Square Exposition Hall & shop. Maybe time for a ride! More cookies & cocoa!
11:30 - Go ride 11:40 Liberty Bell Riverboat with Dickens Carolers -7:10, 7:50, 8:55, 9:35, 10:25, 11:40
12:00 am see whatever is left on our way out.

Questions - Can we exchange our MVMCP cards with a CM say at LTT or just outside LTT to get the party wrist bands? Or do we have to go to the front entrance?

Are they doing pictures this year. I kept reading back & forth stuff, yes they are - no they aren't - what's the final decision?

Are the Carolers ON the Liberty Bell Riverboat or do you just hear them there?

Am I forgetting an important thing to do at the Chrismas Party? (Yes stop planning & just have fun!)

Now watch the schedule be different this year & I'll be totally messed up!

 

[Kristina]

Oh my, I forgot all about regular Wishes! Read your post then went nervously and looked at our itinerary but no worries ! We are having dinner at 4:30 or so at CP when we go so we will be out in plenty of time ! Whew that was close! Otherwise I don't have an itinerary for us yet and we leave in 20 days Your doing good! Regarding the armbands last year for MNSSHP we were able to change with a CM in the park before dinner. A CM told us we had to go out again and get in line but being a good Diser I knew wrong info when I heard it. One thing I don't see on your itinerary is shopping for the all important souvenirs. We didn't get anything at the Halloween party last year but no worries, it won't be our last one. These party's are to much fun!
Oh and we will be some of the riders on the attractions during the party . Riding Splash when it's dark during the Halloween party was just to much fun to pass up. Plus no lines !

 

[Hugpug]

Be fore warned some times will more then likely change with the non party guest still in the park at seven. We won't know till the 13th. One week from today. Hoping they don't cancel the 6:45 show for twas the night before xmas. I agree I am going for the party not rides. If I get on some fine but I want to see all the shows . Your plans sound great the only difference I have is I will be eating at Cosmic Rays instead. Did LTT last time.

 

[TiggerAllie]

Oh my gosh! When I see your schedule I *know* we need to to go to MVMCP twice to see everything! That is impressive!

Does anyone know, do they have anything special at LTT (or anywhere) at dinner before MVMCP like they do at MNSSHP? (Also, are dinner reservations reserved for people who have MVMCP tix?) Thanks!

 

[40thbdaytrip]

Thanks for the posts!

I guess if they cancel the 6:45 Twas the Night Before Christmas, we'll do the last one at 11 pm instead.

Did MK not close at 7 for regular guest last year?

We leave at 5 am on the 13th, so I guess I won't know for sure what the schedule is till we are at the party ourselves on the 17th.

To answer Tigger Allie - You must need MVMCP tix to eat at LTT, etc. if it was after the park had "closed" for non MVMCP guests. Our ADR is for 4:05, so that could be anybody (not only MVMCP).
4:05 was the only time they had available when I called months ago. And now I think it will work out great! We'll still be out in plenty of time to see the first Wishes - our first EVER! So definitely want to see them!

Anyone know an answer if they are doing pictures this year?

 

[Martindis2006]

Hi 40thbdaytrip!

Wow, awesome job on the schedule. We too, will be there on the 17th and I just copied your schedule. We are dining at LTT at 4:15 that same day so I think we will only be about 10 minutes behind. Thank you so much for listing everything. We did go to the MVMCP last year but didn't realize all they had to offer till looking at your list. We have a table for 9 at dinner so if you see a loud roudy group with 3 kids...it's us!!!!!