"Official" Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2015 Thread - Rockin' Around the Cinderella Castle!

[Planogirl]

There still isn't a map or schedule? I'm surprised.

 

[Skywise]

There still isn't a map or schedule? I'm surprised.

And nothing about the custom magic bands either...

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I know guys I'm sorry I can't update the OP with up to date info but when I get it I'll make sure to make it a priority

 

[Dani C]

How critical is it to arrive early, rather than at 7:00? Are there things I may otherwise miss? Thanks!

 

[krc99080]

A month and I'll be there. Well my party date is December 3rd and can't wait for my first party. We are looking forward to all of the special activities! I really wish we knew for sure which characters so we can start planning our must meet ones! We plan to focus on party activities and only hit the rides if we've done everything else we wanted to do. With two full days at MK and at least one additional evening there is plenty of time to see all of the sights there. The parade, fireworks, characters, snow, shows... so much fun to be had!

 

[beethOH]

Does anyone have experience with getting the Socerer card at later parties? We are attending the 12/1 Xmas party and just worry that they'll be out of the card by then. We haven't done the party cards before. Thanks!

 

[ladyslipper]

Will be there Nov 15 - so excited for our trip !!

 

[mesaboy2]

Does anyone have experience with getting the Socerer card at later parties? We are attending the 12/1 Xmas party and just worry that they'll be out of the card by then. We haven't done the party cards before. Thanks!

Historically there have been cards available for all party dates.

 

[Sherrkel]

Booked our party tix for Nov 19th, me and DH. This is our first time visiting during the holiday season and we're exited to be crossing this off our "bucket list" , along with seeing the O-Lights (so glad we booked since it's the last year) and also first time for F&W (Nov 15/16).

 

[FigmentismyFave]

Does anyone have experience with getting the Socerer card at later parties? We are attending the 12/1 Xmas party and just worry that they'll be out of the card by then. We haven't done the party cards before. Thanks!

I went to MK during marathon weekend this year, and they were still handing out extra cards leftover from the Christmas parties. It was a nice surprise to get the Elsa card

 

[FigmentismyFave]

I don't know if this has been posted yet, but Disney Parks Blog announced this year's SOTMK card:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...debuts-at-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/

 

[jlwhitney]

How bad is the Christmas party in the rain? Sunday night is not looking good at all it keeps getting worse and worse.

What about meet n greets? Do a bunch get cancelled? Really wanted Santa, santa goofy and Mickey/Minnie and such.

Plus parade and fireworks.

 

[chelynnah]

Booked our party tix for Nov 19th, me and DH. This is our first time visiting during the holiday season and we're exited to be crossing this off our "bucket list" , along with seeing the O-Lights (so glad we booked since it's the last year) and also first time for F&W (Nov 15/16).

Wow this could be a post from me as this is our exact situation. Except our party tix are this Sunday

 

[jpeden]

Anyone else have a dessert party booked for their party night?

I booked it for our party night December 10th.

I keep seeing people's reviews saying it wasn't worth it and it's bumming me out!!lol

It's just me and DH so I'm not concerned about it taking party time away.
Even though it's a bit pricey, I think I'm okay with that.

I figure this is the best way for me to get a seat and wait for the fireworks. I have a torn Peroneal tendon and I figure this is the best way to rest my leg and not have to stand in one spot for so long waiting.

We just booked the dessert party for the party on the 29th of November. I've been searching for it and there was finally an opening. We did the special dessert party at MNSSHP this year and we loved it. It was great because it was the first Halloween party and it was packed/a nightmare (there's a whole thread on this topic - a lot of people including myself got refunds due to the mess it became). While I wish they were doing a special dessert party like they did for the Halloween party, my wife and I saw the value in not the food, but in the place to sit and the ability to watch the fireworks without being crammed in like sardines. We actually got lucky and got a table at the front so we could have sat down and watched the fireworks if we wanted to, but chose to move to the railing. You will not be disappointed if you're looking for the ability to actually enjoy watching the fireworks. The desserts of course, are subjective. We enjoyed the ones at the Halloween party.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I don't know if this has been posted yet, but Disney Parks Blog announced this year's SOTMK card:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...debuts-at-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/

Thanks so much!

 

[dwbrewster]

Does anyone have experience with getting the Socerer card at later parties? We are attending the 12/1 Xmas party and just worry that they'll be out of the card by then. We haven't done the party cards before. Thanks!

They rarely will run out of the stock for the day, but they do not run out of a total supply. For example, last year they were giving out Elsa to regular guests once all the parties ended for several weeks.

 

[beethOH]

We just booked the dessert party for the party on the 29th of November. I've been searching for it and there was finally an opening. We did the special dessert party at MNSSHP this year and we loved it. It was great because it was the first Halloween party and it was packed/a nightmare (there's a whole thread on this topic - a lot of people including myself got refunds due to the mess it became). While I wish they were doing a special dessert party like they did for the Halloween party, my wife and I saw the value in not the food, but in the place to sit and the ability to watch the fireworks without being crammed in like sardines. We actually got lucky and got a table at the front so we could have sat down and watched the fireworks if we wanted to, but chose to move to the railing. You will not be disappointed if you're looking for the ability to actually enjoy watching the fireworks. The desserts of course, are subjective. We enjoyed the ones at the Halloween party.

Just curious because we've never done a desert party for wishes, fireworks or parties - always crammed in with the rest of the sardines! Haha! Do you have a good view of the Castle projections show before the fireworks from the dessert party too? That's almost more important to me than the fireworks. So amazing!

Last year at MNSSHP we were so jammed into the hub and had a hard time getting out I was really considering doing something else for the fireworks show for the Xmas party this year but also really don't want to miss it. Maybe the dessert party is the answer?

 

[jpeden]

Just curious because we've never done a desert party for wishes, fireworks or parties - always crammed in with the rest of the sardines! Haha! Do you have a good view of the Castle projections show before the fireworks from the dessert party too? That's almost more important to me than the fireworks. So amazing!

Last year at MNSSHP we were so jammed into the hub and had a hard time getting out I was really considering doing something else for the fireworks show for the Xmas party this year but also really don't want to miss it. Maybe the dessert party is the answer?

I added a picture below to help you see the distance between the dessert party area and the castle.



As you can see, it's not that close to the castle and slightly off-set. The view for Celebrate the Magic would honestly depend on a few things, including:

1. The table assignment received for the Dessert Party
2. How close you could get to the rail
3. What part of the terrace you stand in

We were basically at the "hump" to the right of the arrow at the Tomorrowland Terrace. We could have watched the fireworks sitting down as we were in the first row but in my opinion, if Celebrate the Magic is important to you, the dessert party might not be the best idea. It can be seen, but I'm not sure if it can truly be enjoyed from this vantage point.

 

[cmorris303]

Are the fireworks immediately after the first parade? Is the second parade right after the fireworks? I'm trying to formulate a plan and just wondering if it's best to get a spot that is good for both fireworks and parade or if there is time in between. How long is the parade?

 

[jpeden]

Are the fireworks immediately after the first parade? Is the second parade right after the fireworks? I'm trying to formulate a plan and just wondering if it's best to get a spot that is good for both fireworks and parade or if there is time in between. How long is the parade?

1st Parade: 8:15
Holiday Wishes: 9:30
2nd Parade: 10:30