"Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

[Tessaf]

When do you usually see sellouts dates on MVMCP? Trying to wait to buy as I’m not sure yet if someone in party can join us and these tickets are not refundable. Thank you!

This is a photo snap I took of November last year. I unfortunately lost the one of December.

 

[Tessaf]

This is a photo snap I took a picture in middle of November last year. I unfortunately lost the one of December.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

Do you know when the Nov dates sold out? We are actually going in Dec but I was wondering if it’s safe to wait till midAugust to book. Really wish these were refundable when buying so early. Not transferable either.

 

[Tessaf]

Do you know when the Nov dates sold out. We are actually going in Dec but I was wondering if it’s safe to wait till midAugust to book. Really wish these were refundable when buying so early. Not transferable either.

That I don’t know I had snapped the photos after my husband and I were discussing doing the Xmas parties this year and I took pics of the dates for future reference.

I do agree about wishing they were refundable. It’s hard to plan things months in advance sometimes.

 

[GenGen22]

MVMCP is definitely happening then, but I can’t find the start dates for the Christmas Tree Trail at DS or Stitch’s Gift Hunt.

what are these two events?

 

[StacyStrong]

Do you know when the Nov dates sold out? We are actually going in Dec but I was wondering if it’s safe to wait till midAugust to book. Really wish these were refundable when buying so early. Not transferable either.

It's in this post.

https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/...d-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-in-2018/

 

[MarBee]

what are these two events?

From what I can tell (I’ve never actually done them myself), Disney Springs has hidden cut outs of stitch in the various stores. You get a sort of scavenger hunt clue map to help you along the way. Then once you find them all, you get a button. (I know it doesn’t sound amazing, but my kids are soooo into scavenger hunts now.) The Christmas Tree Trail seems to be displays of Christmas trees throughout DS. I’m sure they’re beautiful if they’re decorated by Disney

 

[Cluelyss]

So this is a little bit of a “spin-off” question.

I want to do all things Christmas at Disney this year. With work, the best time for me to go will be the week of November 10th. I’m already bummed that my resort may not be decorated then. But I wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing out on the festivities at the parks.

MVMCP is definitely happening then, but I can’t find the start dates for the Christmas Tree Trail at DS or Stitch’s Gift Hunt.
Does anyone know these dates?

Also are there other festivities I’m not aware of at HS, Epcot, or AK?

Thanks!

Opening dates for the DS activities have not been announced yet. But IIRC, they didn’t start until around thanksgiving last year?

HS will have Jingle Bell Jingle BAM (fireworks/projection show) - has started early November the last 2 years.

Epcot does the Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional - historically that’s started the day after thanksgiving.

 

[GenGen22]

From what I can tell (I’ve never actually done them myself), Disney Springs has hidden cut outs of stitch in the various stores. You get a sort of scavenger hunt clue map to help you along the way. Then once you find them all, you get a button. (I know it doesn’t sound amazing, but my kids are soooo into scavenger hunts now.) The Christmas Tree Trail seems to be displays of Christmas trees throughout DS. I’m sure they’re beautiful if they’re decorated by Disney

I get it. It's those little fun special things that make Disney magical. Thanks for explaining.

 

[caribbeandream]

I get it. It's those little fun special things that make Disney magical. Thanks for explaining.

Even if you don't purchase the map the scavenger hunts are still fun to do. A few years ago we did the Easter egg on at Disneyland and we just took photos.

 

[Sandiz08]

November 16 party over here

 

[PrincessNelly]

Hi! We're first timers going to the party on 11/29. Do most people attend parties just to meet rare characters like Moana and the 7 Dwarfs? We were primarily hoping for shorter ride lines and a fun parade and I was wondering if a lot of the guests that attend will be wrapped up in meet & greet lines, therefore making ride lines shorter?

Ooooo See ya there! We are only hoping to meet the 7 dwarfs and Jack, then hitting the rides for the night.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

It's in this post.

https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/...d-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-in-2018/

Thank you so much. Looks like they don’t sell out to close to the end.

 

[MinnieMommyof2]

Are you going to Epcot during your trip? If you were, your girls could meet Anna and Elsa there.

As of right now, No. But, I have definitely considered it. Right now we have 4 park tickets (2 MK, 1 AK, 1 HS). My DH is a big Star Wars fan so I wanted to arrange this day to be for him, plus my girls love Toy Story. In addition to the 2 MK days, we have the MVMCP ticket. So essentially, its 3 days at MK, but the party day wont really be for rides as much as it will be for christmas exclusives. I have thought about swapping a MK day for an Epcot day, mainly for Frozen Ever After, Finding Nemo....The problem is on 1 MK day I have a BOG reservation and on the 2nd MK day I have a CRT reservation. I don't want to give those up. That's the only thing keeping us from going to Epcot. I'm still going back and forth on what to do.

 

[caribbeandream]

I'm still going back and forth on what to do.

You can do like the rest of us, just start planning the next trip to cover all the bucket list items you could not get to on this trip! LOL

 

[Tessaf]

As of right now, No. But, I have definitely considered it. Right now we have 4 park tickets (2 MK, 1 AK, 1 HS). My DH is a big Star Wars fan so I wanted to arrange this day to be for him, plus my girls love Toy Story. In addition to the 2 MK days, we have the MVMCP ticket. So essentially, its 3 days at MK, but the party day wont really be for rides as much as it will be for christmas exclusives. I have thought about swapping a MK day for an Epcot day, mainly for Frozen Ever After, Finding Nemo....The problem is on 1 MK day I have a BOG reservation and on the 2nd MK day I have a CRT reservation. I don't want to give those up. That's the only thing keeping us from going to Epcot. I'm still going back and forth on what to do.

I’ve never done this... but have you thought about park hopping if your dining reservations would allow it? Then you could do half Epcot and half MK.

 

[Tessaf]

Ooooo See ya there! We are only hoping to meet the 7 dwarfs and Jack, then hitting the rides for the night.

We will be there the 29th too!

 

[evlaina]

Did any of you going on the 29th get dinner reservations? I got almost everything I wanted on my 180-day mark, but nothing was open for dinner except late during the party and I didn't want to do that. Hoping a BOG reservation opens up around 5pm!

 

[Tessaf]

Did any of you going on the 29th get dinner reservations? I got almost everything I wanted on my 180-day mark, but nothing was open for dinner except late during the party and I didn't want to do that. Hoping a BOG reservation opens up around 5pm!

I did book a reservation, but it wasn't anything special (BOG, CRT, CP. We had those booked for other dates). We just did the Plaza so we'd be done in time for the party. Last year when we were in Disney for MNSSHP, my Sister in law was able to score a last minute holiday party reservation for BOG at 6. So things could still open up.

 

[evlaina]

I did book a reservation, but it wasn't anything special (BOG, CRT, CP. We had those booked for other dates). We just did the Plaza so we'd be done in time for the party. Last year when we were in Disney for MNSSHP, my Sister in law was able to score a last minute holiday party reservation for BOG at 6. So things could still open up.

I booked Kona at the Polynesian at 5pm, because I thought the menu looked good, and wanted a break from the park (we will be there at rope drop and staying all day!).