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

[Dan C]

I plan on upgrading my tickets to AP as soon as I get there, I wish I could buy the discounted tickets but I'm a afraid of my chosen parties selling out before we arrive.

I'm in the same boat. I will be upgrading when we get there, but not sure if I should wait to purchase party tickets after the upgrade or in advance.

 

[dosekies]

Would anyone recommend going to two parties if able? I will be in the World the week after Thanksgiving and plan on going to the party Tuesday of that week, but could go to the Sunday right after Thanksgiving as well. It will be just me and my fiance and this will be our first time attending the party. Would it be worth moving a park day around to attend two nights for the party, or will we be able to get the full experience with one night?

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Would anyone recommend going to two parties if able? I will be in the World the week after Thanksgiving and plan on going to the party Tuesday of that week, but could go to the Sunday right after Thanksgiving as well. It will be just me and my fiance and this will be our first time attending the party. Would it be worth moving a park day around to attend two nights for the party, or will we be able to get the full experience with one night?

It depends what you want to accomplish. If you're interested in meeting special characters, 2 parties would definitely be helpful. We did one party last year (4pm-midnight) and got in a ton of rides, parade, fireworks, and a few of the special holiday shows, but we didn't do any characters. We definitely would have needed two parties to do everything.

 

[Stasieki]

It does and it's very pretty, specially with the parade going!

Thank you. I usually watch parades in Frontierland, but I take it I should plan on seeing this one on Main St. Now that the kids are a bit older will try to hold out for 2nd one. Do you still need to stake a spot an hour before parade for second one? I don't mind being 2nd/3rd row.

 

[RJstanis]

This is exciting. I had no idea you would get fast passes during a party (party newbie here). So I just want to clarify, I'm one of a party of 9, we are checking out of universal and into disney nov 14. Planning party that night only. Not using a ticket. So 60 days before the 14th I'll be able to make all fast pass reservations including any I can get for the three hours on the 14th? I know I may sound redundant and dense but I want to make sure I'm clear before I excitedly tell my friend traveling too.

As long as you have your party tickets by your 60 day mark you can make FP anytime before 7pm. Not sure if you understand that you CAN'T make them during the party though. I'd recommend making around 330-345 for beginning of the first one if possible if you plan on getting there right at 4pm. That way you can do your last one at 530 and then get in line afterwards for a character or grab something to eat before the party if you choose. Just make the first one your lowest priority in case you're late and miss it.
Also, you can book the FP for that day without party tickets if you want, but that would mean you're using one of your regular park tickets to make them and will be shorting yourself of FP for one of your park days, so I wouldn't recommend

 

[meryll83]

I'm a first timer to the event, so are there any need to knows?

e.g. at the Halloween party I know it used to be recommended to line up for the 7 dwarves early, are there any characters/locations at MVMCP that I should make a beeline for first?

And is there any AP/DVC exclusive merch?

 

[LucyBC80]

Thank you. I usually watch parades in Frontierland, but I take it I should plan on seeing this one on Main St. Now that the kids are a bit older will try to hold out for 2nd one. Do you still need to stake a spot an hour before parade for second one? I don't mind being 2nd/3rd row.

We always try to arrive at least 40 minutes before the parade and back in 2014 we're on first row for the second parade but I've seen reports from last year that it's getting more crowded than the first one. I'd still go for the second one because we make a point of staying around the same area for the castle show, HolidayWishes and the parade, so we only have to go towards the entrance of the park one time. If 2nd or 3rd row is alright with you arriving with 10 minutes to spare is more than enough.

 

[LucyBC80]

I'm a first timer to the event, so are there any need to knows?

e.g. at the Halloween party I know it used to be recommended to line up for the 7 dwarves early, are there any characters/locations at MVMCP that I should make a beeline for first?

And is there any AP/DVC exclusive merch?

Dwarfs also meet during MVMCP and you also have Jack and Sally as Sandy Claws and that is a very popular one.

The same principles of MNSSHP applies to the Christmas party, arrive half an hour early for the parade, line up early for the tour favorite Characters.

One thing to consider is that they have little dance parties at both Tomorrowland and Cosmic Rays and that can eat a huge chunk of your party time, chose a slow time to visit them (first or second parade) but do not spend too much time in there, you can totally get lost dancing with the character and you see you've lost a whole hour!

 

[meryll83]

Dwarfs also meet during MVMCP and you also have Jack and Sally as Sandy Claws and that is a very popular one.

The same principles of MNSSHP applies to the Christmas party, arrive half an hour early for the parade, line up early for the tour favorite Characters.

One thing to consider is that they have little dance parties at both Tomorrowland and Cosmic Rays and that can eat a huge chunk of your party time, chose a slow time to visit them (first or second parade) but do not spend too much time in there, you can totally get lost dancing with the character and you see you've lost a whole hour!

Where does the Jack, Sally and Sandy Claws meet tend to be?

 

[Sarahraegraham]

It does and it's very pretty, specially with the parade going!

I have a question about the snow: are they making legit snow?

 

[LucyBC80]

I have a question about the snow: are they making legit snow?

No, it's snowap, very dense soap bubbles. I wouldn't recommend trying to catch a snowflake with your mouth!

 

[verleniahall]

No, it's snowap, very dense soap bubbles. I wouldn't recommend trying to catch a snowflake with your mouth!

 

[missangelalexis]

Where does the Jack, Sally and Sandy Claws meet tend to be?

It is only Jack as Sandy Claws at MVMCP, no Sally. Last year he met in the gazebo in Liberty Square.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

No, it's snowap, very dense soap bubbles. I wouldn't recommend trying to catch a snowflake with your mouth!

 

[tinkerbell1112]

As long as you have your party tickets by your 60 day mark you can make FP anytime before 7pm. Not sure if you understand that you CAN'T make them during the party though. I'd recommend making around 330-345 for beginning of the first one if possible if you plan on getting there right at 4pm. That way you can do your last one at 530 and then get in line afterwards for a character or grab something to eat before the party if you choose. Just make the first one your lowest priority in case you're late and miss it.
Also, you can book the FP for that day without party tickets if you want, but that would mean you're using one of your regular park tickets to make them and will be shorting yourself of FP for one of your park days, so I wouldn't recommend

awesome. I was understanding it right then. I just wanted to confirm. thank you!!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I am so excited to be able to attend. We normally travel over Christmas/New Year's, but the parties are always done before we arrive.

This year my DH and I are going to Vero Beach with some friends the first week of November (6-12) to celebrate our 30th anniversary, and I realized the MVMCP was during those dates, so I cancelled the last two dates at VB and booked 2 nights at SSR. (I am waitlisted for BLT because I love the short walk, but am not holding out a lot of hope for that).

We have decided to attend the 11/10 Friday night event and I am thrilled.

I will now have to stalk this thread to find tickets and such. Apparently maps and other specifics may not be available until after we are in VB. Oh well, we will have fun no matter what!

 

[Kimberlylyn]

Hello all Disney friends, been to Halloween party in 2013, planning to do Christmas this Nov.
Everyday I hear or read something that makes the waiting so hard...lol
Pixie dust to all
Kim

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

This will be our first time at Disney while party is going on... so we will attend its just what date?

Sunday November 26th or Tuesday November 28th??? anyone have suggestions?

 

[lchuck]

For those who have been to a MVMCP before, do the characters that normally meet during the day "change outfits" between the park closing and the party starting or do they meet in those outfits all day long? I know my kids want to see a bunch of the characters and I know my wife wants the pictures with their Christmas outfits and I'm not sure we'll get through the whole list plus get to the parade and also Wishes during the party time. Thanks!

 

[Scrapdolly]

This may be a daft question - do they have meet and greets at the party with Mickey and Minnie in Holiday costumes too