OFFICIAL 2010 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) Tips and Tricks

[mesaboy2]

So excited for our first party!!
I made autograph books for my boys for the party. Those of you that went, did you get a bunch?
Also, do the characters that are in the dance party sign?

Thanks so much!!

The dance party characters do not sign--sorry! There are quite a few others that do, however. Check my post about halfway down Page 22 of this thread.

Happy character hunting!

ETA, the 7 Dwarves also do not sign.

 

[Berlioz70]

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the hot chocolate - its really hot!

The hot chocolate is transported from the Diamond Horseshoe - the closer you are to DH, the hotter it will be. We found the hot chocolate at the veranda more manageable.

 

[siwash23]

Anyone know if they started the discount Photopasses yet? I know they did not for the first couple parties, but the posts I saw said they may start the discount later.

 

[doclegler]

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the hot chocolate - its really hot! I know, that sounds stupid but I mistakenly let my 10 yo, normally smart, DD grab her own hot chocolate. She swigged like she was drinking water and yep, she burned the crap out of her tongue. We ended up leaving right after the first parade she hurt so bad. She spent the entire night icing her tongue.

So watch your little ones and possibly your older ones that are having brain farts.

Sorry to hear that...I made my boys stick to the apple juice and just HOLD the hot chocolate to warm up!! Too many of those brain farts in my family!!

 

[egail]

I have a 6pm Crystal Palace dining reservation on 11/28. I will be buying wristbands for another party two nights later so I dont know if I will be attending this night. When I am done dining, will they ask me to leave the park (I assume yes)? If I want to stay, can I buy tickets at guest relations after dinner? Is there a good chance they will be sold ou?

I think my 3yo may be too tired (this is our travel day, up at 5am) so I don't want to buy tickets in advance. Thanks......

 

[mesaboy2]

I have a 6pm Crystal Palace dining reservation on 11/28. I will be buying wristbands for another party two nights later so I dont know if I will be attending this night. When I am done dining, will they ask me to leave the park (I assume yes)? If I want to stay, can I buy tickets at guest relations after dinner? Is there a good chance they will be sold ou?

I think my 3yo may be too tired (this is our travel day, up at 5am) so I don't want to buy tickets in advance. Thanks......

Yes, they would ask you to leave after dinner. But, you will be welcome to purchase for that night at GR, assuming it is not sold out. Since Nov 28 is next Sunday, I bet it will not sell out. Just my guess though. Good luck!

 

[Happy Mom2]

I've looked through the tread, and haven't seen where anyone has asked this question....

We will be attending the MVMCP on our last night. Just wondering if anyone can give me a suggested touring sequence?

Our plans are to attend the fireworks and 2nd parade, but I'd also like to see the Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show, Celebrate the Season Show, and the two dance parties. I am sure the kids would love to get the free face paintings also. I'm not sure how may rides or characters we will have time for after all that.

Any help would be appreciated. TIA

 

[mom2rtk]

Yeah, sounds more and more to me like they do 45-minute sets.

7:00-7:45 Beast
7:45-8:30 Snow
8:30-9:15 Beast
9:15-10:00 Snow
10:00-10:45 Beast
10:45-11:30 Snow

It kinda works based on the intel.

This looks like a great theory! To those of you going in the next couple of weeks, can you report back on if this seems to be the case?

 

[rebelbuddhist]

How late are the characters out for greetings? Until midnight when the MVMCP officially ends? Hope so. We are interested most in the Seven Dwarfs-- are they at the character greeting continually through the night? Do they leave during the first and second parade?



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[mom2rtk]

How late are the characters out for greetings? Until midnight when the MVMCP officially ends? Hope so. We are interested most in the Seven Dwarfs-- are they at the character greeting continually through the night? Do they leave during the first and second parade?

The party map for 2010 says they are out until 11:30. I don't know if they shut the line down in advance of this or not.

 

[mesaboy2]

How late are the characters out for greetings? Until midnight when the MVMCP officially ends? Hope so. We are interested most in the Seven Dwarfs-- are they at the character greeting continually through the night? Do they leave during the first and second parade?



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I don't know the answers, but my guess would be they do disappear during the parades. They were shutting down lines at 11:30 back on Nov 12. As for the dwarves, my suggestion would be to hit them first. You could line up for them at 6:30 or so (even earlier on the more crowded nights). This way you're saving that much more time for party events, which of course don't start until 7:00.

 

[maiapapaya]

Does anyone who's been this year know if they are selling MVMCP fleece throws? I had seen an old thread from a few years ago with party merchandise and there were throws (would love one!)

Also, which merchandise locations carry the pins? (I think I read not all of them do?) Thanks!

 

[disneymom1980]

This has probably been asked, but can someone tell me where the 7 dwarfs are located? We missed this picture when we were at MNSSHP, and I'd really like to get it this time.

 

[stacyleigh1978]

This has probably been asked, but can someone tell me where the 7 dwarfs are located? We missed this picture when we were at MNSSHP, and I'd really like to get it this time.

They are in the stroller parking area outside It's a Small World. I would definitely recommend getting in line around 6:30-6:45. By the time we left at 7:05, the line was really long!

 

[disneymom1980]

They are in the stroller parking area outside It's a Small World. I would definitely recommend getting in line around 6:30-6:45. By the time we left at 7:05, the line was really long!

Thank you so much. This is definitely going to be the first thing we do that night

 

[fottafamily05]

How busy will the last party be on Dec 19th? We will be coming into town the day before and I was just wondering if we should try it! Thanks so much!

 

[mesaboy2]

BUSY. That one should sell out, so get your tix now if you're sure. The parade and fireworks at MVMCP will be shown after the 19th as part of regular park admission. Don't know if other party-specific things will also. May be worth it for you to not go on 19th.

 

[Alimarie12]

What do you generally go BEFORE the MVMCP? How early do you arrive? What do you before you arrive? If you arrive early, what do you do when you get there?

I have two ADRs right now, and I can't decide which one to keep, 2:15 and 5:15 PM.

 

[Steph2527]

Not sure if anyone has seen this yet...but i just read on WDW Magic that the last party Dec 19th has sold out.
I better make up my mind whether or not we want to attend on the 16th!!

 

[Fire14]

What do you generally go BEFORE the MVMCP? How early do you arrive? What do you before you arrive? If you arrive early, what do you do when you get there?

I have two ADRs right now, and I can't decide which one to keep, 2:15 and 5:15 PM.

WE are going to A PARK right now it's MK but it could change, WE try to arrive around 4p to MK for party and hit rides or whatever than dinner than party.