***Official November 2022 Thread***

[Andrea0710]

We are thinking of attending the Mickey Christmas party. Can someone give me pros and cons before we buy tickets when they come out?

 

[CeeCee101]

You’re better off getting an opinion from one of the recent veterans but we did do it many years ago. It was fun but we won’t do it again because too much money plus it was SO crowded.

 

[Memorymakerfor4]

We are thinking of attending the Mickey Christmas party. Can someone give me pros and cons before we buy tickets when they come out?

We went to the last one offered in 2019. Our big mistake was going the only date offered during Thanksgiving week. It was packed. The parade was really great, but lines for everything else was really long. If you can go mid week not right next to a major holiday, I think you'd have a better experience.

 

[Andrea0710]

We went to the last one offered in 2019. Our big mistake was going the only date offered during Thanksgiving week. It was packed. The parade was really great, but lines for everything else was really long. If you can go mid week not right next to a major holiday, I think you'd have a better experience.

Since we are going Thanksgiving week, we would probably have the same experience

I know the park closes early, but were the restaurants still open?

 

[Memorymakerfor4]

Since we are going Thanksgiving week, we would probably have the same experience

I know the park closes early, but were the restaurants still open?

Some were, especially the high demand ones like CRT and BOG. Quite a few QS were too. Casey's and Pecos Bill's for sure. I think they usually release a list. Also, in the past, if you didn't have a park ticket, but booked someplace like BOG for 5:55, they did let you stay to eat, but you were escorted out of the park after.

 

[JJ2017]

Is anyone hunting for Magic Bands - or have advice? My friends going are first timers and are getting frustrated trying to get bands. Should they just wait for now?

 

[Memorymakerfor4]

Is anyone hunting for Magic Bands - or have advice? My friends going are first timers and are getting frustrated trying to get bands. Should they just wait for now?

I've been looking too. It looks like selection has been hovering at around 15 bands so I'm waiting. The magic band+ is supposed to release sometime this summer so I'm guessing they're gearing up for that and just selling existing stock.

 

[Andrea0710]

Since Disney released Halfway to the Holidays, that must mean Christmas Party dates are coming this week!

 

[Christina-B-Na]

Is anyone hunting for Magic Bands - or have advice? My friends going are first timers and are getting frustrated trying to get bands. Should they just wait for now?

Same! The selection has been the same and not great for a while.

 

[Naomeri]

Since Disney released Halfway to the Holidays, that must mean Christmas Party dates are coming this week!

That’s what I’m hoping for.

Please, Disney, start the Christmas parties on 11/7, please!!

 

[Andrea0710]

Anyone who has gone to WDW in the past for Thanksgiving week, what days do they usually have the Party?

 

[Memorymakerfor4]

Anyone who has gone to WDW in the past for Thanksgiving week, what days do they usually have the Party?

The year we went, the only parties were the Sunday before and the Sunday after. The parks are way too busy during the rest of the week for MK to shut down early.

 

[MomOTwins]

Good luck!

Thanks! Vaycay now approved! Phew

Since we are going Thanksgiving week, we would probably have the same experience

I know the park closes early, but were the restaurants still open?

In the past, party guests had the exclusive ability to book dinners after the party started at BOG and CRT and maybe a couple others. We took advantage of this for BOG as we couldn’t get it otherwise. It does eat into your party time though so a lot of people just eat something quick or eat early with a regular ADR before the party starts.

For my experience I would say I am not a fan. We gave it a go twice when tickets were slightly less expensive. The first time we went during a peak holiday time and it was so packed it was very unpleasant—so much worse than MK in the daytime. The next time we tried early November to beat the crowds. We did, but it was 50 degrees and raining all night so even with ponchos it was so freezing and the fireworks didn’t happen. There are no refunds for rainouts but they will let you rebook to another party night, so if u have the option of more than one party during your stay, book the first one to have backup options.

 

[Bsams1654]

I just found this thread so I will join in! It will be me, my mom & dad, my sister & her husband and their 2 boys (2yrs & will be 8mo). We are doing two rooms at Pop Century Nov 12-Nov 19. Mom is taking the train down from MA, leave Fri Nov 11 arrived Nov 12 around 11am. The rest of us are flying Southwest Nov 12 @ 5am from Bradley to MCO. Early, but the other nonstop flight times were just too late! I have written out park days and meals we want to do so many times, but I have yet to set anything in stone with reservations. I am really waiting to see what Disney is planning for the Christmas parties. After that, I know I will have everything set and can make my park days! With the flights now booked, it has gotten even more real. Can’t wait!

 

[Andrea0710]

Thanks! Vaycay now approved! Phew


In the past, party guests had the exclusive ability to book dinners after the party started at BOG and CRT and maybe a couple others. We took advantage of this for BOG as we couldn’t get it otherwise. It does eat into your party time though so a lot of people just eat something quick or eat early with a regular ADR before the party starts.

For my experience I would say I am not a fan. We gave it a go twice when tickets were slightly less expensive. The first time we went during a peak holiday time and it was so packed it was very unpleasant—so much worse than MK in the daytime. The next time we tried early November to beat the crowds. We did, but it was 50 degrees and raining all night so even with ponchos it was so freezing and the fireworks didn’t happen. There are no refunds for rainouts but they will let you rebook to another party night, so if u have the option of more than one party during your stay, book the first one to have backup options.

Since we have a 10 year old and a 6 year old, we are going to do the Party. I feel like they will love that little extra Christmas experience!

 

[JJ2017]

United just changed our flight down on us, but b/c of it, allowed for a change for no fee. So now we are arriving the night before. I quickly booked a room at All Star and we will move to Swan the next day as planned. The day we move over is also our only park day - so will leave All Stars, go to the parks, then will head back to Swan at end of day. Question is: can we charge to Magic Bands all day now (check out day?)

 

[MomOTwins]

United just changed our flight down on us, but b/c of it, allowed for a change for no fee. So now we are arriving the night before. I quickly booked a room at All Star and we will move to Swan the next day as planned. The day we move over is also our only park day - so will leave All Stars, go to the parks, then will head back to Swan at end of day. Question is: can we charge to Magic Bands all day now (check out day?)

Yep!

 

[Andrea0710]

We have Magic bands from our trip in February. If we use those, how does that work with park reservations? Do they just automatically get uploaded?

 

[snikki]

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Holiday Favorites Return to Disney World

 

[MomOTwins]

We have Magic bands from our trip in February. If we use those, how does that work with park reservations? Do they just automatically get uploaded?

If your magic bands are linked to you account, it is all synced up to your current tickets and reservations.