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

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Holiday Displays of Gingerbread and Sweets Across Walt Disney World

Guests can experience the sights and sounds of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” with gingerbread treats and other magical displays that come to life. Stunning gingerbread and chocolate displays are once again being created by the pastry teams at Walt Disney World Resort.
Date: Beginning November 9th

Life-sized Gingerbread House
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Hotel Lobby)

Gingerbread house decorating demos are conducted in front of the gingerbread house daily. This year, the gingerbread house pin will feature penguins from Mary Poppins and celebrates its 19th year.

Life-size Holiday Carousel
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

This life-size, edible spinning carousel is holiday tradition at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort celebrating its 18th year. Lilo & Stitch-themed carousel horses with coordinating, hand-painted holiday characters join handcrafted gingerbread snowman and snowflakes and spin round and round. This year, 18 hidden Mickeys will be added to commemorate each year of this beloved tradition and the holiday pin will feature Lilo & Stitch.

Cinderella Castle
Disney’s Contemporary Resort (3rd Floor) –- NEW THIS YEAR
Cinderella Castle recreated in a Mary Blair-style set on an “It’s a Small World” backdrop, with oversized gingerbread cookies depicting Cinderella and Prince Charming greeting guests from the Castle forecourt. The 18’ tall display is crafted from thousands of gingerbread blocks, rolled fondant, and modeling chocolate.

Gingerbread African-Inspired Marketplace
Tusker House Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

A 3-foot long Gingerbread African-inspired Market Place located at Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This sweet display includes 25 lbs. of dark chocolate, 23 lbs. of bread flour, 10 lbs of confectioner’s sugar and plenty of holiday spirit!

United States Capitol Building
Epcot, The American Adventure Pavilion
This historic U.S. sites comes to life in a sweet way with over 50 lbs. of gingerbread, 20 lbs. of icing, handcrafted chocolate holiday trees, a pond made entirely of sugar and 6 hidden Mickeys. This year, the Lincoln Memorial will make its delectable debut to the display.

Gingerbread Disney Springs Icons
Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs – NEW THIS YEAR

Represents the story behind the iconic Town Center at Disney Springs and includes 45 lbs. of bread flour, 15 lbs. of dark chocolate, 10 lbs. confectioners’ sugar, 15 lbs. eggs, 15 lbs. honey and one hidden heart.

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On the other hand here's my gameplan...
Boat from WL to MK, Eta should be between 4:00-4:20 PM

  • Get wristband, if not entering through event entrance
  • FP - Space Mountain (4:40-5:40 PM; which I have to my disposal)
  • Grab “light” Dinner at Launching Pad
  • 5:05-5:15 PM - get into line for Nick & Judy (last year they came out at 6:15 PM, so I assume it will be the same scenario this year)

Park Closes to Day Guests at 6:00 PM, MVMCP starts at 7:00 PM

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Grab Cookies/Cocoa from Friar Nooks
  • Splash Mountain
  • BTMRR
  • A Frozen Holiday Wish (8:15 PM)
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • M&G - Scrooge McDuck (if time allows)
  • Find a good spot for Holiday Wishes (10:00 PM)
  • Go to Main Street Train Station and Watch 2nd OUACT Parade from there (11:00 PM)
  • Jingle Cruise
  • Cookies/Cocoa (as time allows)
  • 11:55 PM - Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

I could see myself heading back to Wilderness Lodge by 12:20-12:45 AM - Boat to WL

Will BTMRR be open during the party?
It's not listed as an open attraction for last year's party
 

I've been listening to Holly (XM) in the car on occasion, hasn't helped ---in regards to party map & open attractions. It has inspired me to finish up my t-shirt designs. :santa:
Between waiting on the party map and the change to 12/13 hours I am driving myself crazy. At least MB should ship today! Now if only it was a little closer to start stalking weather
 
Between waiting on the party map and the change to 12/13 hours I am driving myself crazy. At least MB should ship today! Now if only it was a little closer to start stalking weather

Well I did put away DD Christmas gifts in 1 box. I took our shirts to my friend last night (organizing by days). Working on 2nd batch now.

DH found Polar Express in Orlando, it looks pretty cool, thinking about that on 1 night.

I was able to get breakfast @ CP on our last day. That'a been a challenge (B on 12/27) after finding a super deal on airfare (PM) late in the game, so I wasn't too picky:D , but I did need to be in the MK, and it did need to be somewhere we would eat, and it did need to be at a certain time for DME, and it didn't need to interfere with our FP+ selections. So no, wasn't picky at all. :rotfl:
 
Looks like wdwmagic.com updated attractions, characters, restaurants, and specialty foods. updating Post #1.
 
I apologize if this has already been asked. I searched, but didn't find what I was looking for. DH saw a commercial for the Christmas party and said we should go. If we do we'd probably go on Dec 21 since DS would be on break from school. I keep reading that it will be crowded, but I've never been to a ticketed event so I wasn't sure exactly on a scale of 1-10 what to expect. Will it be wall to wall people? How will wait times for rides be? I know we probably wouldn't check out the popular meet and greets, maybe a princess or 2 for DD and Mickey and Minnie.

Depends on what you want to do. That will most likely be a sold out party, or close to it. Main Street will be packed because people will be watching the parade and fireworks and shows.

Attractions should be walk ons except for PP, SDMT and Jingle Cruise which might be around 20-30.

The special parade and fireworks at the party will be available in MK after the last party. So you could see those on different day.

The special characters will vary depending on popularity. The most popular will have hour plus waits.
 
Well that's disappointing about the special characters. I guess Moana and Eric are new, though they were at the MNSSHP. Same old same old. Not sure why I thought it'd be any different.
 
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