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

[jcvalenti]

Can't you change your plans and attend a non party day? We decided to brave the crowds and go on a Wednesday so we can see Happily Ever After.

Not really. We split a stay, and wanted to cap off the week with a couple nights at the Polynesian, so the last couple nights were going to be MK days. I could only get Ohana on the night we checked in, so we've got to do MK the next night - a Saturday with a party. If I shifted our park days around, it would kind of ruin the main benefit of staying on the monorail loop.

We're going for 10 or so days next summer too, so it wont be too long of a wait ... but I was just hoping they would come up with a Christmas themed "Happily Ever After" show at the very least.

 

[jcvalenti]

One other question .... generally, how busy are the fireworks shows at MVMCP ? Is this something where we should plan to get there a little early to stake out a decent viewing spot, or is the crowd limited enough that there's plenty of room for everyone with tickets to enjoy a good view of the show ?

 

[monique5]

Well I guess this goes along with the topic the other day of cheating the system

http://www.inquisitr.com/4270880/wa...g-to-cheat-the-system-will-lock-mde-accounts/

Disney ALWAYS wins in the end LOL

Yes, updated Post #1 with this last week. FP+ FAQ Link #3 below. Was going to try it this year.

Are FP+ Reservations available during the party?

• No, there are no FP+ reservations in the park after the 7 p.m. start of the party. You can, however, make FP+ reservations using your party ticket for the 4-6:30pm time period (FP+ Selections should be booked between 3:30-6:30pm), before the party officially begins. The good news is that most attraction lines will be short enough during the party that you won’t miss FP+ reservations much.
• When Can I Make FP+ Reservations?
  • Staying at a Disney World Resort: 60D in Advance
  • Staying at a Non-Disney Resort: 30D in Advance

Please note, if you only purchased MVMCP tickets, your FP+ reservation is still based on resort check-in day (60D in Advance).
FastPass+ FAQs
http://www.disboards.com/threads/fastpass-frequently-asked-questions.3491680/
http://www.disboards.com/threads/fp-faq-addendum.3538258/
http://www.disboards.com/threads/everything-sdfp-second-set-fp-long-faq.3520747/ (Thread name changed toSDFP: CHANGES COMING!! Beware the 6th of June!, as of May 2017.)

 

[Scrapdolly]

Will they show happily ever after on non party nights

 

[siskaren]

Will they show happily ever after on non party nights

Yes.

 

[foxfamily238]

We purchased tickets for the MVMCP for 12-8-17. It will be me, my husband and our 11 year old daughter. This is our first DW trip during this time, and our first MVMCP. We will have a regular park ticket and party ticket for that day and plan to spend the whole day in the MK. We are most interested in the shows and meeting with the princesses and their princes, and possibly Captain Jack Sparrow. What's the best strategy? How early do you have to get to Main St. to get a good spot for all of the shows/fireworks? Is it better to meet the princesses first and then get a spot on Main St.? Or wait to try to meet them until after the fireworks? We saw last year that they had Elsa lightning the castle at 6:15 and heard that people were "setting up camp on Main St. for the night" at around 5:00 pm. So does that mean you should keep your same spot on Main St. for around 5 hours? If we line up to meet the princesses first, and go early, would we still be able to get a good spot for the shows/fireworks? Any tips or advice would be extremely helpful! Thanks so much!

 

[EveClark]

For those of you that have gone to multiple parties - is there that big of a difference in crowds between Sunday and Tuesday?

I know the general consensus is that Tuesday is the optimum day, but Sunday might work out a bit better for us. Our trip is Sat 02 Dec - Thurs 07 Dec. We went the same week last year (but Sun - Fri) and went to the party on Thursday and it was great. We planned this trip just recently and had to adjust to these dates to shift back a day due to resort availability.
Our main concern is low crowds. Which, I know lately, "low" is a relative term.
Thanks!

 

[adelaster]

I'm wondering that too. Started a thread about the difference between Sunday 12/17 & Tuesday 12/19 but didn't get any responses.

 

[Trap]

For those of you that have gone to multiple parties - is there that big of a difference in crowds between Sunday and Tuesday?

I know the general consensus is that Tuesday is the optimum day, but Sunday might work out a bit better for us. Our trip is Sat 02 Dec - Thurs 07 Dec. We went the same week last year (but Sun - Fri) and went to the party on Thursday and it was great. We planned this trip just recently and had to adjust to these dates to shift back a day due to resort availability.
Our main concern is low crowds. Which, I know lately, "low" is a relative term.
Thanks!

it is hard to say i would go with the day that best fits your plan we are going on a tuesday it fits the best with are plan

 

[Aurora2017]

I'm wondering that too. Started a thread about the difference between Sunday 12/17 & Tuesday 12/19 but didn't get any responses.

I was considering both also but on Touring plans they have stated that the cheaper party nights will probably be the less crowded because Disney will want to push people to the lower priced options. Dec 17th is $14 cheaper per person than the 19th so I would say the 19th would be more crowded! Just my opinion though. We decided to do the 17th.

 

[adelaster]

I was considering both also but on Touring plans they have stated that the cheaper party nights will probably be the less crowded because Disney will want to push people to the lower priced options. Dec 17th is $14 cheaper per person than the 19th so I would say the 19th would be more crowded! Just my opinion though. We decided to do the 17th.

Read that too, but was conflicted as many also say Tuesdays are less crowded than Sundays.

 

[JenneleB]

I'm very excited! We just got our tickets for 12/22! It is the first park day of our Christmas/New Years trip and I am really looking forward to it!

 

[Aurora2017]

Read that too, but was conflicted as many also say Tuesdays are less crowded than Sundays.

I think the difference for that week might be that that Tuesday is also closer to Christmas and the closer to Christmas you get the more kids are out of school and thus more people in the parks. Again, JMHO.

 

[monique5]

NEWS

HOLIDAY WISHES DESSERT PARTY NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS

 

[JennLTX]

NEWS

HOLIDAY WISHES DESSERT PARTY NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS

BOOKED.

 

[RJstanis]

NEWS

HOLIDAY WISHES DESSERT PARTY NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS

Is there no parade viewing? I've passively considered this but definitely won't do without parade viewing.

 

[JennLTX]

Is there no parade viewing? I've passively considered this but definitely won't do without parade viewing.

Whoops, I didn't even notice it didn't mention parade viewing. Hmmm.... may need to reconsider...

 

[Lovewinnie]

Is there no parade viewing? I've passively considered this but definitely won't do without parade viewing.

We booked today too. If there is no parade advantage then we may cancel.

 

[monique5]

There is no parade viewing which is why I was going to book, and is why I booked in the past. So I'll keep my money for now. This is so disappointing.

 

[Angie Ramp]

I was going to book this just to see the parade but if they aren't offering it there is no way. We went to a party a couple of years ago and it was so crowded we didn't get to see the parade and this was an hour before the parade even started. It seemed like there were a lot of people without wrist bands on just sitting on Main St.