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

[adelaster]

We will be there from the 16-23 in December also. I was debating about Sunday night and Tuesday nights. Wonder which would be less crowded? This will be our first time and we are so excited!

I am looking at the 19th for our trip-seems like a safer bet. Could be wrong though, if everyone thinks the same way!

 

[Flynnismine]

We will be there from the 16-23 in December also. I was debating about Sunday night and Tuesday nights. Wonder which would be less crowded? This will be our first time and we are so excited!

Our dates are Dec 20th-24th so it looks like Thursday the 21st will be our party date as to avoid the heavier Friday crowd. First time MVMCP party for DD (8) and myself as well.

 

[VeronicaZS]

Are there any advantages to going to the first date of MVMCP (Nov. 8) as opposed to the second night on the 9th?

Wondering this as well.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Are there any advantages to going to the first date of MVMCP (Nov. 8) as opposed to the second night on the 9th?

I think the 9th will be less crowded. Lots of bloggers attend the first party. But it could just be wishful thinking, because I'll be going on the 9th

 

[Skallywag Steph]

For those of you who stay until midnight, what do you feel like the next day? We won't be able to take a day off from the parks but thinking maybe sleeping in and going to Hollywood Studios the next day.

 

[FinnsMom7]

I'm debating between Sunday the 10th and Tuesday the 12th of December. I think history shows Tuesday as being the best day to go so I'm really leaning that route.

my exact same debate!! I am still unsure if we arrive the 8th or 10th - not sure doing the party day we get in would be best choice or not.

 

[SaintsManiac]

For those of you who stay until midnight, what do you feel like the next day? We won't be able to take a day off from the parks but thinking maybe sleeping in and going to Hollywood Studios the next day.

We slept in and went to Epcot for the afternoon.

 

[bjcaed]

There is no party on Wed that week (which is the 15th not 16th). If you're choosing between Thurs 11/16 and Fri 11/17 I would choose the Thurs party.

Oh wow! I must have read it wrong. That is even better news! Thanks!!!!

 

[siskaren]

Alright, now I just need CP narrators announced and I can nail down my plans!

The list of narrators takes a while to get fully fleshed out, plus narrators sometimes have to cancel or change their dates - you'll probably have to just decide what date works best for you and hope for the best with regards to what narrator you get.

We have never been to Christmas party but have down Halloween. We arrive Nov 16th so we can go to the Friday 17th party. Should we arrive a day earlier and do the Wed 16th party. Will there be a big crowd difference? Oh and when do tickets go on sale???
Thanks!!

Tickets typically go on sale in early May.

 

[ShinyRedGloss]

Dec 17th! We'll be there!

 

[dkmulder]

Friday Nov 17. I saw the TP post and it makes sense this would be a crowded day (last party until after tgiving and a Friday).

Can anyone give me a sense on how nuts it will be?

I'm planning on attending one earlier in the week, but this will be our last night and ::just in case:: we decide to attend a 2nd party, just want a sense of what we might be in for....

Who here has gone to a very crowded party?
Is it wall to wall people for wishes or is there a fraction of elbow room?
Lines for attractions?

Thanks!

It's not the same crowded as what the park would be on a busy day. I don't know the numbers, but as this is a ticketed event, there are a certain number of tickets they sell and there is a max. I've only been to the Halloween parties, including sold out parties, and I've never had issues with crowds. That being said, I'm also not willing to wait in a line for more than 20 minutes for a character or a ride on party nights, which is definitely different for others. If the hard to see characters are important to you, you'll need to get in line early, but that would be the case regardless of the crowds. Find a spot early for the parade (for us that was only about 20 minutes early and we got right up front). I do recall seeing 7DMT with a long line (45-60 minutes), but my sister and niece rode it and said they only waited about 15 minutes.

 

[Amunet]

My planned dates are Dec. 10-16th, so I have a choice of a Tuesday or Thursday party. Since they're mid week, I'm sure they're fine crowd wise but does anyone Have an opinion on which party would be preferred?

 

[Confederate Scott]

Same here. Even though this is typically in July and later for all of the dates.

We have done the Candlelight Processional twice and I think the narrator makes a difference. Our first time was Jodi Benson and the second time Neil Patrick Harris. Both were good but personally we enjoyed Jodi Benson more. I know people rave about NPH but to us he wasn't all that great. We hope to do this again this year but the narrator will make that decision for us. I am not even sure who I want but once the names are released I will know.

 

[JoyAhead]

Since Disney for SOME REASON seems to want to give their CMs a "party" on Nov 30 *, we're most likely going to have to go on Friday, Dec. 1. Do any of you MVMCP vets have thoughts regarding crowd levels for that night?

* I kid; if anyone deserves a party, it's the CMs who do so SO much for all of us!!!

Disney newbie here! Does the Disney Cast Member holiday party mean the parks will close early that day? We aren't doing MVMCP so trying to plan a day to stay late and see MK fireworks.

 

[Confederate Scott]

My planned dates are Dec. 10-16th, so I have a choice of a Tuesday or Thursday party. Since they're mid week, I'm sure they're fine crowd wise but does anyone Have an opinion on which party would be preferred?

I think either will be fine. If you are planning to do the Candlelight Processional wait and see who the narrators are and make your decision at that time. I don't think you have to worry about either of those nights selling out until closer to the actual party date.

 

[Confederate Scott]

Disney newbie here! Does the Disney Cast Member holiday party mean the parks will close early that day? We aren't doing MVMCP so trying to plan a day to stay late and see MK fireworks.

If I recall correctly it was held at Hollywood Studios when we were there a few years ago and that closed early. It did not affect the other parks. Again though this is if I recall correctly.

 

[Trap]

JoyAhead said: ↑
Disney newbie here! Does the Disney Cast Member holiday party mean the parks will close early that day? We aren't doing MVMCP so trying to plan a day to stay late and see MK fireworks.

that week mk fireworks should be monday and wesnesday

 

[Mrs~Incredible]

It's not the same crowded as what the park would be on a busy day. I don't know the numbers, but as this is a ticketed event, there are a certain number of tickets they sell and there is a max. I've only been to the Halloween parties, including sold out parties, and I've never had issues with crowds. That being said, I'm also not willing to wait in a line for more than 20 minutes for a character or a ride on party nights, which is definitely different for others. If the hard to see characters are important to you, you'll need to get in line early, but that would be the case regardless of the crowds. Find a spot early for the parade (for us that was only about 20 minutes early and we got right up front). I do recall seeing 7DMT with a long line (45-60 minutes), but my sister and niece rode it and said they only waited about 15 minutes.

Thanks! I would say that for this night, unique characters and 7DmT would not be things on our list. I am like you- 20 min or under is my ideal waitng time!

I would mainly want to go for the entertainment, ambiance, and to run around and have fun on our last night.

So, for a crowded Mnsshp night, you found most lines under 20min and were able to get a parade spot about 20 min beforehand? (That is not what I was expecting, sounds good to me! )

Thanks again for your reply!!

 

[monique5]

For those of you who stay until midnight, what do you feel like the next day? We won't be able to take a day off from the parks but thinking maybe sleeping in and going to Hollywood Studios the next day.

We did MNSSHP last year 2 nights in a row. Stayed out until 1ish. After being up @ 6:30am. Breakfast the next morning @ 9:30 @ resort. Went back to room to rest/sleep. Left back out around 2:30, 4pm dinner reservations. Then party. Was tired, but stayed until end & enjoyed ourselves. Did the Dessert Party on night 2.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

We did MNSSHP last year 2 nights in a row. Stayed out until 1ish. After being up @ 6:30am. Breakfast the next morning @ 9:30 @ resort. Went back to room to rest/sleep. Left back out around 2:30, 4pm dinner reservations. Then party. Was tired, but stayed until end & enjoyed ourselves. Did the Dessert Party on night 2.

That is so cool. Sounds like you had fun.
We plan on staying out till 1 am and taking slow days the next days.