"Official" 2024 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

[DisneyMom2000000]

That's what we did!

Did it work out well? How fast did you get through Tron?

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

That's what we did!

We have Bibbidi reservations at 5 so hoping we can do Tron around 4:30 and get there in time

 

[japanese maple]

Did it work out well? How fast did you get through Tron?

Our party is next week!

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Our party is next week!

Gotcha!!

 

[scrappinginontario]

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[DisneyMom2000000]

Is it reasonable to think we could get into the park by 4:15 on our party night, ride Tron using ILL, then be at bibbidi bobbidi by 5PM?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Is it reasonable to think we could get into the park by 4:15 on our party night, ride Tron using ILL, then be at bibbidi bobbidi by 5PM?

If everything goes 100% right you could do it but, there are a lot of things that could make you late for your BBB.

You would want to be at Tron right at 4:15. If you enter the park at 4:15 this makes it much more challenging. The walk to Tron is about 7 mins from the gate and this is if you don't dawdle. Also, it will depend on how long the LL line is once you tap in. Also, the attraction is running and does not incur any delays. The park will also be crowded moving between Tron and BBB. I would recommend using the bypass that goes under Tron and exits you around Goofy's Barn Stormer.

It can be done but it has potential to be tight.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

If everything goes 100% right you could do it but, there are a lot of things that could make you late for your BBB.

You would want to be at Tron right at 4:15. If you enter the park at 4:15 this makes it much more challenging. The walk to Tron is about 7 mins from the gate and this is if you don't dawdle. Also, it will depend on how long the LL line is once you tap in. Also, the attraction is running and does not incur any delays. The park will also be crowded moving between Tron and BBB. I would recommend using the bypass that goes under Tron and exits you around Goofy's Barn Stormer.

It can be done but it has potential to be tight.

Great info. Thank you. I’m fine lining up for the party around 3:30, maybe we would get in right at 4. Also I think BBB has a grace period of 10 min?

 

[Joanna71985]

So has the consensus this year that the parties have generally been pretty good crowd-wise? I haven't ready many complaints of overcrowding so far.

I didn't think the party I went to felt that crowded

 

[scrappinginontario]

Great info. Thank you. I’m fine lining up for the party around 3:30, maybe we would get in right at 4. Also I think BBB has a grace period of 10 min?

They will allow you to enter normally starting at 3:45 but, people will start lining up at 3:00 or earlier so not sure how long the line might be at 3:30.

Unfortunately I’m not sure about bbb’s grace period.

 

[snacks]

So has the consensus this year that the parties have generally been pretty good crowd-wise? I haven't ready many complaints of overcrowding so far.

I was at the first party and I didn't think it felt crowded at all. We were back in Frontierland for a while and it felt like we had it to ourselves. We even walked across the hub right before fireworks with no issue. For comparison, we also did the Halloween party this year and the crowd at our Christmas party felt light compared to the crowd at our Halloween party.

 

[snacks]

Is it reasonable to think we could get into the park by 4:15 on our party night, ride Tron using ILL, then be at bibbidi bobbidi by 5PM?

Having a LLSP for Tron doesn't mean you'll walk right on. We have waited in line 25-35 minutes every time we've done it.
Personally I wouldn't enjoy cutting it this close. It sounds like a good way to start your evening out stressed, frankly.

 

[HopperFan]

I don’t want to spend a lot of time in line at the Christmas party but Tron is the top ride for my kids. Should I buy an ILL for 4-5 PM?

DD went last night MVMCP. They went straight over to Tron area and posted wait was 70 minutes. They decided to wait until end of night and posted time was still 40 minutes. They decided it was not worth it, so perhaps buying ILL is the best option.

 

[pixiedust2u]

Tron is def the problem child at this event. It’s the only ride whose wait time doesn’t consistently drop. We did not end up buying ILL because we really want to ride when it’s dark, so we are going to take our chances. We did buy an ILL for 7DMT to save some time and ride it earlier in the evening. Tiana’s has had consistently low waits for the party.

 

[NashvilleMama]

Great info. Thank you. I’m fine lining up for the party around 3:30, maybe we would get in right at 4. Also I think BBB has a grace period of 10 min?

You really don't need to buy a LL for Tron if you want to ride it during the party....we went on around 7:45pm on Tuesday night, wait time said 50 mins but we were on the ride within 20 minutes (maybe a smidge less).

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Did the party Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crowds felt very reasonable. The only time I felt "crowded" was fireworks and that is to be expected. The 2nd parade definitely had fewer people at it. The lines for cookies were very quick. I wanted to do some character meets, but the person I was with hates characters. She actually said "What are you, 5?" so...I missed that opportunity. But I think that means I have to go back to do it again next year, right?

 

[sherlockmiles]

But I think that means I have to go back to do it again next year, right?

YES!!!

 

[elgerber]

Did the party Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crowds felt very reasonable. The only time I felt "crowded" was fireworks and that is to be expected. The 2nd parade definitely had fewer people at it. The lines for cookies were very quick. I wanted to do some character meets, but the person I was with hates characters. She actually said "What are you, 5?" so...I missed that opportunity. But I think that means I have to go back to do it again next year, right?

LOL, I don't think I could visit with someone who says that to me at Disney!

 

[sherlockmiles]

She actually said "What are you, 5?" so..
I probably would have said - "YES!" and skipped off to the character line.
Tickets are too expensive and time too precious to NOT do what makes you happy. (but I understand your situation...*HUGS*)

 

[Stacybaeasm]

LOL, I don't think I could visit with someone who says that to me at Disney!

She actually said "What are you, 5?" so..
I probably would have said - "YES!" and skipped off to the character line.
Tickets are too expensive and time too precious to NOT do what makes you happy. (but I understand your situation...*HUGS*)

Yeah - this was my aunt who I haven't seen since 2018 so I prioritized time with her instead of going my own way or fighting about characters. But, lesson learned. Next year (and there WILL be a next year), I go on my own.