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

[bunkerchump]

Definitely not the case, at least when I booked the res. I booked from the normal reservation page. Just to be sure, I checked my plans again, and it definitely is 6:35. But Maybe they changed it after but decided not to cancel my res? I hope I don't have a problem with getting there and the restaurant is closed. Can LTT be booked during the party for party guests as well? Not that it would be a good use of party time, but who knows some may want to...

When I say during the party - I mean after 7PM....

 

[FinnsMom7]

Here's the one thing that's a bit confusing about that. The only restaurants listed on the MVMCP Dining page as requiring a party ticket are BOG, CRT and CP. So, I guess we have to assume that if people were allowed to make a dining reservation at LTT, the Plaza, or Tony's between 6 and 7, regardless of having a party ticket? The MVMCP page does say, "
Dining reservations are available from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM and are strongly recommended. Reserve your table by calling (407) 939-3463 or (407) WDW-DINE.

Please note: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are required to book dinner or dessert event reservations. No exceptions will be made. " but like I said, only BOG, CRT and CP are listed on that page for dining. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/d...eys-very-merry-christmas-party-table-service/

I don't have dinner reservations in MK at all, so it doesn't affect me much, just found it interesting/confusing how Disney handled this.

Oh ok I didn't realize only certain restaurants were handling it thru the MVMCP - another dizzying set of rules by Disney

 

[monique5]

Ok - so I will not be attending the party this year, but at my 180 day window, thinking attractions would end at 7 for us like every other year, I booked a res at LTT for 635. Tried to change it closer to 6... nothing. With an early close for the party, our goal was to spend as much time while the park was open on attractions (who can blame us), then grabbing dinner to avoid the mad rush out at 7pm. So now we'll line up for the last attraction of the night just before 6 then try to check-in a little early at LTT, no big deal. We have no intentions nor desire to be squatters on the MVMCP parade/events.

So those of you wrist-band checkers, please know there will be some folks leaving LTT around 7:30 or somewhere near that time depending on how fast we are seating...., and we mean you no harm... .

John

LOL - I think we all get some people will remain but for those with ADR's they walk you out of the park to avoid people who "may mean us harm"

One thing, I thought that this year they changed the ADR rules and if you didn't have a party ticket couldn't book reservations past a certain time, which I thought I saw was 6 - I may be wrong though.

Yes, there are those that mean no harm. As OP stated, for LTT, a CM would walk you out of the park. As PP have stated for the "more popular restaurants" --- BoG, CRT, CP, normal ADRs end ~5:55pm - 6pm depending on restaurant, & anytime after that you would need a MVMCP ticket for that ADR (MVMCP Dining).

 

[gottalovepluto]

Ha! Me too!
It started @ Starbucks!
So I guess I really need this shirt now!
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I LOVE THAT. SERIOUSLY! Where can I get one please?!

 

[gottalovepluto]

My magic bands shipped today! *starts refreshing USPS tracking page constantly*

Sign up for text updates when you track the package on the USPS website! Option is at the bottom of your tracking info!

 

[MaC410]

Sign up for text updates when you track the package on the USPS website! Option is at the bottom of your tracking info!

ooooo thank you!

 

[monique5]

NEWS

What you need to know about the new 6pm closings on Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party nights.
Although the park closes at 6pm, day guests who are not attending the party will still be able to stay on Main Street U.S.A. until 7pm for shopping, dining and to see A Frozen Holiday Wish which takes place at 6:15pm (I'll check on this, yesterday's report indicated 6:30pm & 8:15pm---which I think is correct).

From 6pm, only guests with party wristbands will be able to enter attraction lines.

To make up for the lost hour in the evening, the Magic Kingdom will be opening at 8am on party days (reported earlier this morning).

As in previous years, guests with tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be able to enter the park at 4pm.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-nights.htm

UPDATE
- Post #1 Updated too

The far right side tap points will be for party guests only. Party guests will be given their wristband and party map.

Guests who used their day tickets to enjoy the low crowds in the Magic Kingdom will be allowed to pick up their wristband inside the park beginning at 4pm. The pick up points are Mickey’s Philharmagic, Tortuga Tavern and Buzz Lightyear Fastpass Kiosks.

Those without wristbands will be directed toward Main Street and the Castle Hub. Those guests will be allowed to remain on Main Street, watch the 6:15pm Castle Lighting and do some shopping until 7pm. At 7pm they will be asked to leave the park.

Fastpass will cease to be available after 5:30pm-6:00pm and the 15 minute late grace period will not be given.

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2017/11/01/6pm-magic-kingdom-closings-affect-christmas-party-guests/​

 

[monique5]

I LOVE THAT. SERIOUSLY! Where can I get one please?!

I saw it on Etsy. However, a friend is making mine, Red tee, with the words Pixie Dust instead of Fairydust.

 

[monique5]

NEWS

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY TO OFFER NEW ENTERTAINMENT ACT

Reindeer Wranglers -
A group of Reindeer Wrangling Cowboys that will provide comedy and festive song in Frontierland.

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2017/11/01/mickeys-merry-christmas-party-offer-new-entertainment-act/

 

[FinnsMom7]

NEWS

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY TO OFFER NEW ENTERTAINMENT ACT

Reindeer Wranglers -
A band of hornswagglin’ pirates who wanted to celebrate Christmas

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2017/11/01/mickeys-merry-christmas-party-offer-new-entertainment-act/

I didn't see the link, I thought maybe you nicknamed us wristband watchers this

 

[monique5]

I didn't see the link, I thought maybe you nicknamed us wristband watchers this

 

[SilSprBea]

UPDATE
- Post #1 Updated too

The far right side tap points will be for party guests only. Party guests will be given their wristband and party map.

Guests who used their day tickets to enjoy the low crowds in the Magic Kingdom will be allowed to pick up their wristband inside the park beginning at 4pm. The pick up points are Mickey’s Philharmagic, Tortuga Tavern and Buzz Lightyear Fastpass Kiosks.

Those without wristbands will be directed toward Main Street and the Castle Hub. Those guests will be allowed to remain on Main Street, watch the 6:15pm Castle Lighting and do some shopping until 7pm. At 7pm they will be asked to leave the park.

Fastpass will cease to be available after 5:30pm-6:00pm and the 15 minute late grace period will not be given.

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2017/11/01/6pm-magic-kingdom-closings-affect-christmas-party-guests/​

@monique5 I have FP+ booked with a window of 5:20-6 for 7DMT on a party night. Kenny's post is scaring me that mine will be cancelled! Did you read it like that? I hope not, because I think I will start crying.

 

[monique5]

@monique5 I have FP+ booked with a window of 5:20-6 for 7DMT on a party night. Kenny's post is scaring me that mine will be cancelled! Did you read it like that? I hope not, because I think I will start crying.

I am not sure. I just checked mine too. MY window starts @ 5:15pm. I know 1 year, mine was adjusted to end earlier than what I had, but I cannot remember the time. Also, this is the 1st year that MK is closing @ 6pm. His info is typically spot on. 1st party is next week, there will be live reports....

 

[LongTimeLurker]

@monique5 I have FP+ booked with a window of 5:20-6 for 7DMT on a party night. Kenny's post is scaring me that mine will be cancelled! Did you read it like that? I hope not, because I think I will start crying.

Me too!

 

[SilSprBea]

I am not sure. I just checked mine too. MY window starts @ 5:15pm. I know 1 year, mine was adjusted to end earlier than what I had, but I cannot remember the time. Also, this is the 1st year that MK is closing @ 6pm. His info is typically spot on. 1st party is next week, there will be live reports....

I sure hope they don't cancel them. I'd take 5:20-5:30, but wow, it would be devastating if they just cancelled it all together. We were already bummed this year we couldn't do EMM and losing our 7DMT FP would just make my kiddies really sad!

 

[FinnsMom7]

@monique5 I have FP+ booked with a window of 5:20-6 for 7DMT on a party night. Kenny's post is scaring me that mine will be cancelled! Did you read it like that? I hope not, because I think I will start crying.

I think he is just saying that at 6 it is done, you can't arrive 15 mins late and still get in as you usually would be able to on a reg operating day. Basically on party nights 6pm hard cut off, no grace period.

 

[SilSprBea]

I think he is just saying that at 6 it is done, you can't arrive 15 mins late and still get in as you usually would be able to on a reg operating day. Basically on party nights 6pm hard cut off, no grace period.

I hope so! I know last year some people had FP+ cancelled if they finished after 6:30pm with a 7pm party start.

I just tested booking FP on a party date and I could book things that started at 5:30, so I guess you're right that the window can't start after 5:30!

 

[Mrs~Incredible]

 

[Skallywag Steph]

I sure hope they don't cancel them. I'd take 5:20-5:30, but wow, it would be devastating if they just cancelled it all together. We were already bummed this year we couldn't do EMM and losing our 7DMT FP would just make my kiddies really sad!

This is my opinion only and I'm nobody official but to me it sounds like they aren't offering new fast passes in the 530-630 and 600-700 time slots. If you have a 500-600 and 515-615 it sounds like you should be fine if you get there on time.

 

[monique5]

I think he is just saying that at 6 it is done, you can't arrive 15 mins late and still get in as you usually would be able to on a reg operating day. Basically on party nights 6pm hard cut off, no grace period.

My thoughts too. I was in deep thought though on the 5:30-6pm stated in email, so checked my FP+ remembering making 1 for that time, and it’s not for the full hour. I agree about the hard cut off, FP+ would be honored. I was more along the lines thinking Disney would adjust FP+ (they’ve done that before during last hour when times have changed) and/or stricter guidelines for when would cutoff Standby/ FP+ if system doesn’t adjust times. Umm. I still think PP are fine with FP+. Interested in live reports & this 6pm closing.

EDIT: FP+ still showing until 6pm (for rides that have availability). So definitely a hard cut off/ no grace. So guess need live report to figure out the 5:30-6pm???