We have attended the MVMCP the last three years. We've always heard that you need to purchase this MVMCP ticket in addition to the regular admisson ticket. But at the gate only the MVMCP ticket is required. Can someone set me straight? Thanks.
My understanding is the MVMCP is a Hard Ticket event.Here is a definition:
"Hard Ticket Events are when the park closes early to the general public and reopens in the evening for a special themed event that requires a separate admission ticket. Examples of Hard Ticketed Events include: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party."
The past 2 or 3 years they have allowed admission after 4:00pm with just the MVMCP ticket. We arrived about 4:15 on Dec 9 and just used our MVMCP and got our wristbands to stay in the park past 6:00 closing. A cm posted that they decided to do this to help prevent a huge line at the bag check around the official 7:00 party opening. This extra time was great for us, ride lines were short.