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

[apdebord]

@apdebord - Confirming Merida meeting during party? Thanks

Now I’m doubting when I saw her. We were back and forth so much. I don’t want to confirm anything but I believe it was dark when I saw her out, which would have been after 6. Apologize if I’m incorrect.

 

[Neenie1]

We are a party of 4 adults going to the party on December 17. We're not into the parades or characters. Can anyone give us some advice on how to navigate to get on the rides? When we went several years ago, we were unable to get to the rides we wanted because routes were blocked by parade. Do you think we should start in Tomorrowland, Fantasyland or Adventureland? We'll be in the park early for dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, so we will head out around 7:00 p.m. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[apdebord]

Also don’t worry if the magic shots don’t immediately show up. My holiday tinker bell ones and my toy soldiers took until 10 this morning to show up. So I’d give it a day for them to show up before contacting photopass.

What night did you go? Our Zero pic was taken around 6:45 Thursday night. I was going to give it 48 hours.

 

[Disney Bear]

We're going on the 8th December. Really can't wait it ill be our first Christmas party. Just 2 adults, hoping to see the parades, shows etc, try all the treats and just soak in the atmosphere. Not going for the M & G, and not bothered about rides as we will be there all day. Really can't wait. Any suggestions on a plan or tips for us would be appreciated.

 

[sclarked]

We're going on the 8th December. Really can't wait it ill be our first Christmas party. Just 2 adults, hoping to see the parades, shows etc, try all the treats and just soak in the atmosphere. Not going for the M & G, and not bothered about rides as we will be there all day. Really can't wait. Any suggestions on a plan or tips for us would be appreciated.

This was us last night. We got there around 5, headed to our FP for BTMR, then wandered and just took in everything. We did teacups and carousel and Space Mountain, and picked up some treats before finding a spot that was perfect for seeing the parade. We were there from like 7:30, so we saw the Christmas stage show, A Frozen Holiday Wish (I don’t like frozen, but gee this is magical) and the parade. The parade was such a highlight for us. Every other time we’ve been to a Disney park, which isn’t often as we live in Australia, the full parade has been rained out. Tip: strollers tend to take up most of the curbside - pick a spot directly behind a stroller - chances are nobody will stand right in front of you and you’ll have a great view. After the parade, we noticed that meet Mickey was only 5 minutes so we headed there and that was AMAZING!! and then picked a spot for the fireworks (again, magical), after which we hightailed it to 7DMT along with everyone else. Wait time said 50 minutes but we were on in 30. After that, we wandered around and absorbed Christmas vibes and holiday treats - and left as the second parade was starting.

 

[twinklebug]

We're going on the 8th December. Really can't wait it ill be our first Christmas party. Just 2 adults, hoping to see the parades, shows etc, try all the treats and just soak in the atmosphere. Not going for the M & G, and not bothered about rides as we will be there all day. Really can't wait. Any suggestions on a plan or tips for us would be appreciated.

I'm tempted to go solo and do just this.

 

[jessbee25]

She was dressed in her regular attire. We waited about 30 minutes for our daughter to see her tonight from 9:15-9:45. We weren't going to wait and the cast member told us it was the shortest the line usually ever gets so we stuck it out. Hope that helps?

Thanks for the info! I was hoping she would be in some sort of holiday outfit, but oh well... 30 minutes isn't too bad, but if that's the shortest it usually gets we might skip her. My DD will say she wants to meet someone and then we get up there and she freaks out and wants to leave. She is almost 3, so you just never know how it's going to go!

 

[jessbee25]

We are planning to view them from Fantasyland ... we did this for MNSSHP a couple of years ago and it was amazing b/c the fireworks were literally surrounding us. The kids were amazed! I know its not the typical "fireworks behind the castle" experience, but we are doing the dessert party one night for HEA so I figured we'd sacrifice that view for a more comfortable and different experience.

Never really though about watching from Fantasyland! We will have two little ones so sitting for an hour for a good spot just seems like a bad idea. Definitely will consider this!

 

[rlessig]

I think i have a good final rough plan for our party night on 12/3. 3 of us going (DW, DD6 & Myself)
We already have park tickets with our package for each day of our stay. We decided later that we would attend our first MVMCP.
We will use our regular day ticket and arrive at MK around 1:30 -2:00 and already have our FP's linked to our day ticket.
Here's what we have.....

• 1:20 - 2:20 FP+ Jingle Cruise (will catch later time 2:20)
• 2:25 - 3:25 FP+ Pirates of the Carribean (will catch early time as soon as done Jingle Cruise)
• Make way toward Fantasyland and pick up party wristbands @ Mickeys Philharmagic after 4:00
• 4:15 - 5:15 FP+ 7DMT
• Grab a bite to eat and be in line for Sandy Claws around 5:00
• Hoping Sandy Claws will be out early and be done with M&G by 7:00
• Hit whatever treat stations we pass by .........
• To Club Tinsel for dance party(DD6 will love this)
• Do some rides- specifically around 8:00-8:30 during first parade. Maybe another character M&G if lines are reasonable.
• Around 9:30 grab a treat and find a good spot on Main Steet to watch Holiday wishes @10:00 and then the 2nd parade @ 11:00 (Could really use any suggestions on a good spot to stay to watch both the fireworks and parade without having to move. I'm assuming towards the end of Main Street near the Hub would be OK)
• Grab our SOTMK cards on our way out after parade( I'm assuming they will still be given out this late. Am i wrong?)
• Leave MK

Edited to add we don't have too much interest in.....

• A Frozen Holiday Wish (Will see this on another non-party night)
• A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show
• VoicePlay
• Not worried about a great view of Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration. We will catch what we can of it @ 10:30 between watching Holiday Wishes and waiting for 2nd Parade

Any thoughts or suggestions are very welcome.

 

[Disney Bear]

This was us last night. We got there around 5, headed to our FP for BTMR, then wandered and just took in everything. We did teacups and carousel and Space Mountain, and picked up some treats before finding a spot that was perfect for seeing the parade. We were there from like 7:30, so we saw the Christmas stage show, A Frozen Holiday Wish (I don’t like frozen, but gee this is magical) and the parade. The parade was such a highlight for us. Every other time we’ve been to a Disney park, which isn’t often as we live in Australia, the full parade has been rained out. Tip: strollers tend to take up most of the curbside - pick a spot directly behind a stroller - chances are nobody will stand right in front of you and you’ll have a great view. After the parade, we noticed that meet Mickey was only 5 minutes so we headed there and that was AMAZING!! and then picked a spot for the fireworks (again, magical), after which we hightailed it to 7DMT along with everyone else. Wait time said 50 minutes but we were on in 30. After that, we wandered around and absorbed Christmas vibes and holiday treats - and left as the second parade was starting.

Thanks for the tip, really looking forward to it!

 

[Disney Bear]

I'm tempted to go solo and do just this.

 

[KimiK]

My family and I are going to be going on a 10 day trip starting 12/13 and we just got our tickets for 12/21 for the Christmas party! I have always wanted to be in Disney on my birthday but have never done it, this seems like an EPIC way to celebrate my 50th Birthday. It only took me that many years to make good on my dream.

 

[Skywise]

We are a party of 4 adults going to the party on December 17. We're not into the parades or characters. Can anyone give us some advice on how to navigate to get on the rides? When we went several years ago, we were unable to get to the rides we wanted because routes were blocked by parade. Do you think we should start in Tomorrowland, Fantasyland or Adventureland? We'll be in the park early for dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, so we will head out around 7:00 p.m. Any help would be appreciated.

Stick to the "outer loop" for the rides (see the park map) Basically you can from tomorrowland to fantasyland to Haunted Mansion without running into the parade. The parade route will go from next to Splash Mountain and up through frontierland and liberty town and then around the hub. I'd do Adventureland/Frontierland first at the MVMCP and then go through fantasyland and tomorrowland. If you can get to the Haunted Mansion before the first parade you'll never have a problem with it.

 

[LvsTnk]

Posted in FB group. Anyone see this?

Allowing day guests in character lines until 6pm? PP specifically stated occurred in Moana line @ the 1st party.

I’m really disappointed about this it’s hard enough to get through any of the character lines as it is. I wonder why they weren’t checking wristbands.

 

[rlessig]

 

[Skywise]

When's a good time to try to get a spot for the 11pm parade on main street? 10:30? 10?

 

[Neenie1]

Stick to the "outer loop" for the rides (see the park map) Basically you can from tomorrowland to fantasyland to Haunted Mansion without running into the parade. The parade route will go from next to Splash Mountain and up through frontierland and liberty town and then around the hub. I'd do Adventureland/Frontierland first at the MVMCP and then go through fantasyland and tomorrowland. If you can get to the Haunted Mansion before the first parade you'll never have a problem with it.

 

[kate3177]

When's a good time to try to get a spot for the 11pm parade on main street? 10:30? 10?

We got a front row spot right after the fireworks at 10:13pm, but you've got to book it to get there as soon as the finale is over.

 

[Neenie1]

This sounds like a great plan. Thanks for your help!

 

[FinnsMom7]

If I opt to watch fireworks from fantasyland do they still pipe in music? I know I'll miss projections which is fine since this is my 3rd party - but want to assure music is there