"Official" Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2017 - Believe in the Magic

[JadeDarkstar]

We went last year on December 1st for the party, and bought the tickets the first week of September ( bought right after Labor Day) with no worries.

Thank you

 

[Cowboy Caleb]

Hello all. We'll be there Nov. 4-11 so looks like we'll likely have our choice of several parties. So, my question is: which is the best day of the week to go to the party? Or do they all sell out so it's essentially a wash?

 

[Amunet]

We don't use normal park tickets on party days (I've only ever done MNSSHP, but I think the timings are similar). We use part days to eat somewhere nice for breakfast (usually Ohanas) and rest (maybe take a nap), then head out to get to the park around 4 or 4:30pm to use fast passes

 

[PrincessHanasMom]

So, is it never the week of Thanksgiving?

We were planning arrival for Saturday before and staying through the following Saturday, but now wondering if we should bump up arrival day to get to Orlando in time for party the Friday night before Thanksgiving.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I would wait to see, from what I have seen dates are all spread out a sat before thanksgiving you may catch the last few days. I am not 100%

 

[siskaren]

Hello all. We'll be there Nov. 4-11 so looks like we'll likely have our choice of several parties. So, my question is: which is the best day of the week to go to the party? Or do they all sell out so it's essentially a wash?

Not all dates will sell out, and I really wouldn't expect parties on the first week (when you'll be there) to sell out. It's usually more crowded on Fridays due to locals.

So, is it never the week of Thanksgiving?

We were planning arrival for Saturday before and staying through the following Saturday, but now wondering if we should bump up arrival day to get to Orlando in time for party the Friday night before Thanksgiving.

No, the week of Thanksgiving is too busy to have MK closing at 7. If you want to do a party, you'll have to arrive on the Friday before.

 

[DisneyDork1969]

Don't waste time at a TS during party it's not worth it I made that mistake my first year bc we got BOG reservations.

If you don't care about character photos your plan sounds great - but I learned the hard way the special characters get a line by 530/6 so the official party start time is only good for the snow and music and snacks planning

I was planning on only a couple character photos (Holiday Mickey & Minnie or Holiday Pluto or Santa...something to use for my 2017 Christmas cards)...mostly just hanging out, some rides, a couple Christmas shows, the fireworks and late parade...so doing a TS meal at 5pm will be fine with me...I am hoping for BOG dinner...

John

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Ohh I was hoping to get a picture taken with photopass and MM, and to be able to order Christmas cards from there. Anyone know if this is possible? I would love to send our Christmas Picture cards, taken in park, from WDW.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I was planning on only a couple character photos (Holiday Mickey & Minnie or Holiday Pluto or Santa...something to use for my 2017 Christmas cards)...mostly just hanging out, some rides, a couple Christmas shows, the fireworks and late parade...so doing a TS meal at 5pm will be fine with me...I am hoping for BOG dinner...

John

Ok if you only want a few things and want to eat I understand that. The only suggestion I would make is to go for the 4pm dinner that way right when you get in you can go eat and won't lose to much party time. Some of the lines are going to be long and I will be starting to line up an hour or hour and a half for the one I have on my must see list.

 

[DisneyDork1969]

Ok if you only want a few things and want to eat I understand that. The only suggestion I would make is to go for the 4pm dinner that way right when you get in you can go eat and won't lose to much party time. Some of the lines are going to be long and I will be starting to line up an hour or hour and a half for the one I have on my must see list.

Are all the characters that appear during MVMCP dress in Holiday outfits???

John

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I am unsure but many are. There was a list somewhere that also said don't waste time getting a few chrs at the party. Such as Santa as I think Santa is out all day long not just party times.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Are all the characters that appear during MVMCP dress in Holiday outfits???

John

As I recall most or all of the Princesses don't have holiday outfits and some other characters will only dress up with the addition of a scarf or such to their regular outfits. Others are in full holiday gear such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Scrooge, 7 Dwarves and Sandy Claws.

 

[FinnsMom7]

I was planning on only a couple character photos (Holiday Mickey & Minnie or Holiday Pluto or Santa...something to use for my 2017 Christmas cards)...mostly just hanging out, some rides, a couple Christmas shows, the fireworks and late parade...so doing a TS meal at 5pm will be fine with me...I am hoping for BOG dinner...

John

Once ADRs are out keep checking originally BOG was unavailable but about a month later I just tried and scored a ressie - mvmcp is the best!

 

[Sprockie]

So I am undecided whether to go to a MVMCP. We are booked for 10 days starting November 29th. We've never been to DW this time of year, so are looking forward to all the Xmas decorations etc. Our kids are 11 and 16. We have a 6 day park pass. I am not that keen to spend another $400 + or - on MVMCP tickets and/or need to spend another day at the parks.
I know this event is really popular. We're not into character meetings, but what else is a must see/do at the MVMCP?

 

[Bethislucy]

So I am undecided whether to go to a MVMCP. We are booked for 10 days starting November 29th. We've never been to DW this time of year, so are looking forward to all the Xmas decorations etc. Our kids are 11 and 16. We have a 6 day park pass. I am not that keen to spend another $400 + or - on MVMCP tickets and/or need to spend another day at the parks.
I know this event is really popular. We're not into character meetings, but what else is a must see/do at the MVMCP?

Money wise that's something you'll have to figure out for yourself. If you have the extra money I would say do it if you never have. There are tons of other things to do shows, parades, fireworks, and lower crowds. The environment it just different to me there is that little bit of extra magic in the air that feels like Christmas. The stage show last year was great, but really it's a personal choice. I love Christmas so we had a blast. We did it last year and it was the first time in a long time that we had done it, we are going to go again this year but then we will take a break for a few more years and not do it.

 

[Cowboy Caleb]

Not all dates will sell out, and I really wouldn't expect parties on the first week (when you'll be there) to sell out. It's usually more crowded on Fridays due to locals.

Thanks! I found this: http://blog.touringplans.com/2016/04/07/least-crowded-disney-world-christmas-party-2016/ which aligns with what you're saying. Sharing in case anyone else has a similar question.

 

[Confederate Scott]

Still no dates. What are they waiting for?? Release them already.

 

[FinnsMom7]

Still no dates. What are they waiting for?? Release them already.

for real - although if it follows last year we should have them this weekend. I know for MNSSHP people are assuming dates based on released park hours, MVMCP you can't yet.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Anyone have suggestions regarding not waiting too long to meet the 7 dwarves? I've wanted to do this on 3 different trips but the lines are ridiculous.

 

[vrajewski10513]

Anyone have suggestions regarding not waiting too long to meet the 7 dwarves? I've wanted to do this on 3 different trips but the lines are ridiculous.

Get there super early