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

[Lothlórien]

How accurate are the Kenny the Pirate crowd calendars? I know all of the parks will be CRAAAAZY busy, but I'm considering switching some parks around based on his calendar. Yes? No?

His details are usually very good. I do not think he has a day job (meaning he is ALWAYS at Disney), so when he shares information about things going on, it is because he is there.
Sometimes he is wrong on things, even when he is adamant about being right. At the same time, crowd predictions by him or anybody is is nothing more than a guess.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I believe on party nights it takes place twice - once during regular park hours and once during party hours.

Last year on party nights it took place at 2 times - 6:30pm (pre party) and 8:15pm (during party). But if the park closes at 6pm this year to non-party guests there would not be a show during regular park hours. Unless they change the time to make it earlier, which I doubt because it has to be dark out.

 

[foxfamily238]

We purchased tickets for the MVMCP for 12-8-17. It will be me, my husband and our 11 year old daughter. This is our first DW trip during this time, and our first MVMCP. We will have a regular park ticket and party ticket for that day and plan to spend the whole day in the MK. We are most interested in the shows and meeting with the princesses and their princes, and possibly Captain Jack Sparrow. What's the best strategy? How early do you have to get to Main St. to get a good spot for all of the shows/fireworks? Is it better to meet the princesses first and then get a spot on Main St.? Or wait to try to meet them until after the fireworks? We saw last year that they had Elsa lightning the castle at 6:15 and heard that people were "setting up camp on Main St. for the night" at around 5:00 pm. So does that mean you should keep your same spot on Main St. for around 5 hours? If we line up to meet the princesses first, and go early, would we still be able to get a good spot for the shows/fireworks? Any tips or advice would be extremely helpful! Thanks so much!

 

[Lothlórien]

How accurate are the Kenny the Pirate crowd calendars? I know all of the parks will be CRAAAAZY busy, but I'm considering switching some parks around based on his calendar. Yes? No?

Something else to remember..... Disney has not released any park hours yet. So....anything anybody (regardless of how "in-the-know" they might be) shares is based upon unofficial information until Disney makes a statement, opening, release, etc. Some of us who do have "an in" at Disney or hold a position where we are privy to certain details (not talking about bus drivers and park CMs ) are given information and usually it is spot-on, but anything can change.
So, all I am saying is take any crowd calendars for December and such you see right right now with a grain of salt until something official hits the web.

 

[Sbunit81]

Something else to remember..... Disney has not released any park hours yet. So....anything anybody (regardless of how "in-the-know" they might be) shares is based upon unofficial information until Disney makes a statement, opening, release, etc. Some of us who do have "an in" at Disney or hold a position where we are privy to certain details (not talking about bus drivers and park CMs ) are given information and usually it is spot-on, but anything can change.
So, all I am saying is take any crowd calendars for December and such you see right right now with a grain of salt until something official hits the web.

Is there any reason why Disney has taken so long to post the December hours? Really frustrating right now while I'm planning our schedule....

 

[SilSprBea]

My apologies if this was already asked, but I wasn't able to review all 48 pages of this thread. I was just making our trip ADRs and cannot seem to book the dessert party during the MVMCP Fireworks on Sun 11/26. I know we are going at a busy time but I find it hard to believe that this prepaid is already booked up. Has anyone else had any luck with these, or is it just that they haven't been released for booking? Thanks!

 

[monique5]

My apologies if this was already asked, but I wasn't able to review all 48 pages of this thread. I was just making our trip ADRs and cannot seem to book the dessert party during the MVMCP Fireworks on Sun 11/26. I know we are going at a busy time but I find it hard to believe that this prepaid is already booked up. Has anyone else had any luck with these, or is it just that they haven't been released for booking? Thanks!

Not available yet. Details on Post #1 indicates that it will be offered but details haven't been released/reservations not open.

 

[Kelandsam]

I booked the Christmas party tickets for 11/26 and have a confirmation for 2 that night. However, MDE shows I have a ticket that night and DD20 shows 11/27. Should I be concerned?

 

[robndani]

I booked the Christmas party tickets for 11/26 and have a confirmation for 2 that night. However, MDE shows I have a ticket that night and DD20 shows 11/27. Should I be concerned?

No. They are still having problems with that. You can call to confirm if you makes you feel better!

 

[ToddlerMom311]

Ok guys, I'm having a hard time planning which day to do MVMCP. We are going the week after Thanksgiving when they are having MVMCP on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. MK is also closing early on Thursday for a CM event- leaving only Monday and Wednesday for the HEA fireworks.
Fridays I've heard are generally to be avoided due to crowds, but I think it would otherwise be the best day.

Which day would you guys recommend? ADRs tomorrow!

 

[chattyKARi]

Ok guys, I'm having a hard time planning which day to do MVMCP. We are going the week after Thanksgiving when they are having MVMCP on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. MK is also closing early on Thursday for a CM event- leaving only Monday and Wednesday for the HEA fireworks.
Fridays I've heard are generally to be avoided due to crowds, but I think it would otherwise be the best day.

Which day would you guys recommend? ADRs tomorrow!

We are going at the same time but decided to do the party on that Tuesday (28th) and hop over to MK just for late afternoon/evening on Saturday for the sole purpose of seeing the HEA fireworks. And we are using Tuesday and Thursday as our MK days since they are expected to be lighter due to the party and the CM party.

 

[OasterP]

Should we do the party mid trip (day before a resort day) or last night at disney (day before we fly home)? We have a 6 year old who will happily stay up late.

I'm with most others who say I plan to do it at the beginning/middle of our trip. I am taking my son (my husband and daughter will skip it), and he will be seven. I know him, and he will be done by the end of the trip. I think he will enjoy it much more if it's early on. I'm planning it for our first or third night there.

 

[Lurkerin]

Ok guys, I'm having a hard time planning which day to do MVMCP. We are going the week after Thanksgiving when they are having MVMCP on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. MK is also closing early on Thursday for a CM event- leaving only Monday and Wednesday for the HEA fireworks.
Fridays I've heard are generally to be avoided due to crowds, but I think it would otherwise be the best day.

Which day would you guys recommend? ADRs tomorrow!

We are going at the same time but decided to do the party on that Tuesday (28th) and hop over to MK just for late afternoon/evening on Saturday for the sole purpose of seeing the HEA fireworks. And we are using Tuesday and Thursday as our MK days since they are expected to be lighter due to the party and the CM party.

Same dates. We picked our arrival date (Sunday) for MVMCP. Trying to stretch the magic out a little more. Planning on HEA on Monday with EMH. Two late nights to start off the trip! Going to try and hop over to see ROL on Tuesday night.

 

[OasterP]

Ok if you had to choose between a Sunday night (26th of November) and a Tuesday night (28th), which would you pick? I will likely wait to purchase tickets for a while, but would like to get my ADR's straightened out.

 

[ashmac8]

Ok if you had to choose between a Sunday night (26th of November) and a Tuesday night (28th), which would you pick? I will likely wait to purchase tickets for a while, but would like to get my ADR's straightened out.

We had the same choice. We opted for Tuesday night the 28th. Can't wait!!!

 

[chattyKARi]

We had the same choice. We opted for Tuesday night the 28th. Can't wait!!!

We bought tickets for the 28th too!!

 

[Fall1]

Just bought tickets for November 28!!!!!

 

[Trap]

we are going on the 28th

 

[pammydw]

Ok guys, I'm having a hard time planning which day to do MVMCP. We are going the week after Thanksgiving when they are having MVMCP on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. MK is also closing early on Thursday for a CM event- leaving only Monday and Wednesday for the HEA fireworks.
Fridays I've heard are generally to be avoided due to crowds, but I think it would otherwise be the best day.

Which day would you guys recommend? ADRs tomorrow!

I am still trying to figure out why oh why, Disney would choose to have a CM party on a normal hard ticket party night, smack dab in the middle of the holiday season? I am not saying the CM's don't deserve a party because they do, but why not in early November or January? We have one party night to choose from during our trip, so Friday, December 1st it is. Oh well! I hope it's not as crowded as I fear it might be, especially since there is one less party that week!
No matter no matter, we'll have fun! We're in Disney World!!

 

[mom2rtk]

I am still trying to figure out why oh why, Disney would choose to have a CM party on a normal hard ticket party night, smack dab in the middle of the holiday season? I am not saying the CM's don't deserve a party because they do, but why not in early November or January? We have one party night to choose from during our trip, so Friday, December 1st it is. Oh well! I hope it's not as crowded as I fear it might be, especially since there is one less party that week!
No matter no matter, we'll have fun! We're in Disney World!!

They actually did have it earlier in November last year. I like that they are moving it around so it doesn't affect the same week every year. Bummer that it's on your week this time!