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

[ENJDisneyFan]

I think I'm leaning towards Thursday too. Probably both days will be near capacity or sold out.

I'm hoping not. The first few parties didn't sell out last year. I was actually there Thursday the same week last year. Crowds weren't bad at all, but it also wasn't the first party.

 

[RB5]

I'm hoping not. The first few parties didn't sell out last year. I was actually there Thursday the same week last year. Crowds weren't bad at all, but it also wasn't the first party.

Do you know how the fastpasses work for MVMCP? I know that we can only book them 3:30-6:30 on that day but I'm confused on how to do it. We have 5 day park hoppers. We arent planning on going to any park on the MVMCP day. I'll make all my fastpasses for my 5 other days at parks so I'm assuming I can only make pastpasses for MVMCP once I have that party ticket linked to my account?? But by that point when they go on sale, won't all the fastpasses be gone by people who are booking them with their regular park ticket?

 

[CMNJ]

Do you know how the fastpasses work for MVMCP? I know that we can only book them 3:30-6:30 on that day but I'm confused on how to do it. We have 5 day park hoppers. We arent planning on going to any park on the MVMCP day. I'll make all my fastpasses for my 5 other days at parks so I'm assuming I can only make pastpasses for MVMCP once I have that party ticket linked to my account?? But by that point when they go on sale, won't all the fastpasses be gone by people who are booking them with their regular park ticket?

Yes you can't make party fast passes until you have the party tickets linked to MDE. However Tickets will go on sale long before the 60 day fast pass window opens. When you choose to purchase them is up to you but you should have plenty of FP availability at 60 days (assuming you are staying onsite)-30 days might be a lot more limited (if you are staying off site) since you can only book from 3:30-6:30 and all the onsite guests would have been able to book for 30 days already.

 

[elle325]

Joining the thread! So excited for mvmcp! Haven't been since 2014 and can't wait to go again!

 

[monique5]

Sorry if I am just being dense on this one....but confused about fastpass during party....this year will be our first xmas trip and first MVMCP...

If I have park admission that day, I'll be able to assign FPs as usual? But only up until the Party starts?
MVMCP tickets also have FP ability? what does that mean? if they do, do they "combine" with my FPs for normal park admission?

You cannot double dip. However, if you have 2 MDE accounts it's possible to get 6 FP+. There's a dedicated thread for this. If interested, See Post #1 under tickets & FP+.

 

[CMNJ]

Were there any party exclusive magic shots last year like they have for MNSSHP? If so what were they?

 

[Amunet]

Would Tuesday, Dec. 12th or Thursday, Dec. 14th be better for the party?

 

[wendydarling78]

So excited for this! And I have a few questions!

Will Be Our Guest be open for dinner during the parties? I know it's kind of a "waste" of party time, but my daughter is named Isabelle (Belle for short), and she is OBSESSED with all things Belle. I am going to try SUPER HARD to score a BOG reservation on a different day, but if all else fails, can we try for during the party?

Did anyone do the MVMCP dessert party with reserved viewing for the parade and fireworks? If so, was it worth it? Yay? Nay?

Along the theme of my daughter being obsessed with all things Belle, is there anywhere in the parks (during the party or not) to meet her in her holiday costume?

 

[monique5]

So excited for this! And I have a few questions!

Will Be Our Guest be open for dinner during the parties? I know it's kind of a "waste" of party time, but my daughter is named Isabelle (Belle for short), and she is OBSESSED with all things Belle. I am going to try SUPER HARD to score a BOG reservation on a different day, but if all else fails, can we try for during the party?

Did anyone do the MVMCP dessert party with reserved viewing for the parade and fireworks? If so, was it worth it? Yay? Nay?

Along the theme of my daughter being obsessed with all things Belle, is there anywhere in the parks (during the party or not) to meet her in her holiday costume?

Yes, once times are released (Party vs. Non-Party times), details will be in Post #1 - Dining.


We did the Dessert Party last year for MNSSHP. I thought the parade viewing alone was worth it, not holding a spot for 1-1.5hr. Note, we did 2 parties & only did Dessert Party on 1 of those nights, Halloween. We will do the Dessert Party this year for MVMCP. Most say not worth it, due to cost of party tickets & what you want to accomplish. So really depends on your wants & needs, and possibly budget.


In 2014, Belle was in her Christmas dress @ Akershus during our visit (Week of Christmas). Last year she only met in France on Christmas Day in Christmas dress. So its subject change like all things @ Disney.

 

[monique5]

Were there any party exclusive magic shots last year like they have for MNSSHP? If so what were they?

As of date, there have not been any party exclusive magic shots for MVMCP, like for MNSSHP. However, the are Magic Shots for the Holidays.
Mistletoe - MVMCP & Main St. during Christmas
Prep & Landing - Holiday season, MK (Town Square)
Snowglobe - Holiday season, MK (Main St. )
Frozen Trolls - Holiday season, AK (entrance)

 

[takehertothemoon]

Is the dessert party for the first parade? We're planning on attending the second one so I don't know if it will be worth it for us! Do you still have to stake out a spot early for the second parade?

 

[CMNJ]

As of date, there have not been any party exclusive magic shots for MVMCP, like for MNSSHP. However, the are Magic Shots for the Holidays.
Mistletoe - MVMCP & Main St. during Christmas
Prep & Landing - Holiday season, MK (Town Square)
Snowglobe - Holiday season, MK (Main St. )
Frozen Trolls - Holiday season, AK (entrance)

Thanks was curious as we love the MNSSHP magic shots and were hoping for something unique for MVMCP (planning to attend our first one this year)

 

[monique5]

Is the dessert party for the first parade? We're planning on attending the second one so I don't know if it will be worth it for us! Do you still have to stake out a spot early for the second parade?

Dessert Party is for the 1st parade. Last year, reports stated 2nd parade more crowded than in previous years. If not attending one of the 1st parties, there should be reports for this year with details.

 

[monique5]

Thanks was curious as we love the MNSSHP magic shots and were hoping for something unique for MVMCP (planning to attend our first one this year)

We love the MNSSHP Magic Shots too! They are awesome and new ones were released/added last year. It would be nice to have MVMCP exclusive Magic Shots.

 

[Aurora2017]

I thought I read somewhere that there was a magic shot with reindeer last year at the party. Did I imagine it?

 

[Emily M]

I can't wait to go this year for the first time

me too! my son went last year w/my sisters, mom & nieces. And this year we get to go, and take our daughter!

 

[monique5]

I thought I read somewhere that there was a magic shot with reindeer last year at the party. Did I imagine it?

There was a "reindeer" to the left before entering New Fantasyland in 2014 with a PhotoPass Photographer. There was Reindeer at the dance party last year.

 

[kate3177]

Excited about the Christmas party! We haven't attended in eight years. I know our party which will be dec. 19 or 21 will be busy so a little nervous about fitting in all our families musts! Definitely want to see the seven dwarfs but also need to eat a sit down meal. I have my one daughter who loves to see rare characters while my other daughter and husband are bigger on rides and food. And I'm the one who wants to see the Christmas parade and fireworks. We're staying at the beach club, and I don't know what would be a good option for every one for food before we get to the party at 4 if I could convince the family to eat beforehand to not waste party time.​

 

[monique5]

Excited about the Christmas party! We haven't attended in eight years. I know our party which will be dec. 19 or 21 will be busy so a little nervous about fitting in all our families must is! Definitely want to see the seven dwarfs but also need to eat a sit down meal. I have my one daughter who loves to see rare characters while my other daughter and husband are bigger on rides and food. And I'm the one who wants to see the Christmas parade and fireworks. We're staying at the beach club, and I don't know what would be a good option for every one for food before we get to the party at 4 if I could convince the family to eat beforehand to not waste party time.​

We will possibly be at one of those parties. We will attend 2 parties this year, need to decide b/t 19, 21 & 22. Probably 19th & 22nd, 2 parties back to back was hard last year. We typically eat at 2:30pm for 1 party and 4pm for the other, always a TS meal. 4pm is hard if only attending 1 party. For 7D you need to be in line at 4pm or take chance of going around 11pm. 4pm you miss out on some things & M&Gs that might start before the party. Dining depends on family likes and if all eating together. We have done BoG, CRT & CP in the past, several times, but have park ticket in addition to party ticket so eating before 4pm not a problems. If that is not the case for you, there are great option @ your resort & by your resort.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Excited about the Christmas party! We haven't attended in eight years. I know our party which will be dec. 19 or 21 will be busy so a little nervous about fitting in all our families must is! Definitely want to see the seven dwarfs but also need to eat a sit down meal. I have my one daughter who loves to see rare characters while my other daughter and husband are bigger on rides and food. And I'm the one who wants to see the Christmas parade and fireworks. We're staying at the beach club, and I don't know what would be a good option for every one for food before we get to the party at 4 if I could convince the family to eat beforehand to not waste party time.​

Maybe do a late lunch at a TS near your resort, then grab something quick during the party? That's what we did last year and it worked out well. We didn't want to waste much party time eating.