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

[monique5]

Thanks so much for all your input. We are very excited about everything. We are planning on going to MK during the time that we are there, but not on the 23rd, relaxing day that day as we have to pick up my parents at the airport. We will be at MK the 26th and maybe the 28th. We have already reserved a double stroller for our trip. We are staying at Give Kids the World, a resort for Wish Kids and we do have a rental car.
I did read the first post about everything that MVMCP has to offer. I am not sure what an ADR is? My son is actually petrified of characters that he can not recognize as being human. We are not sure how he is going to react to how big the characters are. We had Make-A-Wish cancel a private meet and greet with Mickey Mouse because we knew he would probably be too scared. Now his sister will probably run into every characters arms.
I am so torn between getting the tickets and just bringing the kids because I want to be part of the MVMCP so bad, but do not want to start our trip off on the wrong foot. We would never be able to visit Disney at Christmas without Make-A-Wish, so I want to take in everything.

Hi! Your are most welcome!
ADR - Advanced Dining Reservation; reservations you already have scheduled, if any, at WDW like Crystal Palace.

Wanted you to know what's exclusive to MVMCP & what parts you could see during regular day @ MK. Also, inform you that party would sell out, so no option to wait & see, but if not going well, would you be okay with the amount of money spent on tickets. I have read about GKtW and have read great comments. I think everyone should attend MVMCP @ least once & strollers do make a difference. But I understand your concerns, especially about the characters. And a good balance b/t Disney experiences & starting trip off on a good note.

Have you researched rides your kids will be able to ride? Most rides will be walk on (or very short waits) except 7DMT. Jungle Cruise will be Jingle Cruise. With rental car, you should be fine on time, but dependent on flight arriving on time. Guess you need to decide if okay spending money & missing part of Party, if leaving would be necessary. Then seeing if any flight changes. Post #3 has which parties sold out last year & dates sold out on.

 

[BNM6959]

So excited about the party!!

 

[meryll83]

Are tickets automatically tagged to your MagicBand, or do I need to do any kind of will call pick up?

 

[paradesintherain]

So, my dad and I have decided to (probably) upgrade our tickets to APs, and try to buy party tickets when we get there. If they're sold out then it's a sign we weren't supposed to do the party and we can plan something else for that night!

 

[monique5]

Are tickets automatically tagged to your MagicBand, or do I need to do any kind of will call pick up?

They should be. If not, link with confirmation number when order complete and/or confirmation email. 3 delivery options, Paper (print @ home/free), regular mail (free/green plastic RFID card) and express mail (charge).

 

[DisneyMom93]

Are tickets automatically tagged to your MagicBand, or do I need to do any kind of will call pick up?

If you see them in your MDE account with your park tickets, etc they should be on your MB also.

 

[meryll83]

They should be. If not, link with confirmation number when order complete and/or confirmation email. 3 delivery options, Paper (print @ home/free), regular mail (free/green plastic RFID card) and express mail (charge).

I booked over the phone and didn't get any of these delivery options asked of me - I just got given a reference number. I can see the tickets on my MDE though...

 

[meryll83]

If you see them in your MDE account with your park tickets, etc they should be on your MB also.

Great, I can. So hopefully that means we're good to go!

Do we have to come back to the main entrance/exit to get wristbands, or is there anywhere else within the park we can collect these?

 

[monique5]

I booked over the phone and didn't get any of these delivery options asked of me - I just got given a reference number. I can see the tickets on my MDE though...

If on MDE account, then linked to MB.

 

[monique5]

Great, I can. So hopefully that means we're good to go!

Do we have to come back to the main entrance/exit to get wristbands, or is there anywhere else within the park we can collect these?

No, you do not have to go to Main Entrance if already in park.

Once confirmed it will be in Post #1 - Wristbands. You can go to the Official MNSSHP 2017 thread, and see the 3 locations for MNSSHP, it's typically the same for both parties. However, that could change this year, so refer to Post #1. As details for the party are released Post #1 is updated. Other info can be found in Posts #2 & 3 as well.

 

[dslynn552]

Has anyone eaten at BOG during a Christmas party? We have a reservation for 9:55pm...totally missing the fireworks! I have been searching for an earlier time!

We had to settle for a 6:45 reservation during our party. Hoping something earlier opens up closer to our date. Seems like dining was booked up fast this year and this was the only time we could get in.

 

[monique5]

We had to settle for a 6:45 reservation during our party. Hoping something earlier opens up closer to our date. Seems like dining was booked up fast this year and this was the only time we could get in.

Dining did book fast, but BoG wasn't quite available @ 180D, I am guessing Disney was determining hours for day guests vs party guests. I have a 12D trip and this was at the end. I was able to get BoG for 3 other days (only booked 2), 1 before & 2 after, but none on party date (neither party I'm attending). Later (around time party dining info trickled in) I was able to get an ADR for 2, but I need it for 3. Ugh!

 

[dslynn552]

Dining did book fast, but BoG wasn't quite available @ 180D, I am guessing Disney was determining hours for day guests vs party guests. I have a 12D trip and this was at the end. I was able to get BoG for 3 other days (only booked 2), 1 before & 2 after, but none on party date (neither party I'm attending). Later (around time party dining info trickled in) I was able to get an ADR for 2, but I need it for 3. Ugh!

This was our only option for a group of 8 and only because I happened to be online when they released the party dining. I cant complain though. Somehow at the 180+ mark we were able to get every other ADR expect the bon voyage breakfast that we wanted.

 

[KLondon]

I haven't seen this come up in this thread (maybe I missed it!), but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with changing their MVMCP tickets to a different date? We booked for Nov 9 ages ago, and then the the 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour' was announced for AK. We really wanted the VIP Tour and the ONLY time we could get it was for (you guessed it) Nov 9.

The VIP Tour ends at 7pm, and we can/will make it work to high-tail it over to MK for MVMCP. But it would be great to be able to move our MVMCP tickets to the next evening - Nov 10.

I plan to call Disney about this in a couple of days when Irma is less of an issue, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience here?

P.S. Re: 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour' - Yes, I know it's crazy-expensive! My eldest daughter has not been able to be on a family trip to Disney for several years, and the opportunity arose for her to come with my wife and I this year (so exited!). We literally have 3.5-ish days to see as much as we can, so we bit the bullet on the VIP Tour to pack in as much fun as possible. We'll worry about the bills later

 

[monique5]

I haven't seen this come up in this thread (maybe I missed it!), but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with changing their MVMCP tickets to a different date? We booked for Nov 9 ages ago, and then the the 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour' was announced for AK. We really wanted the VIP Tour and the ONLY time we could get it was for (you guessed it) Nov 9.

The VIP Tour ends at 7pm, and we can/will make it work to high-tail it over to MK for MVMCP. But it would be great to be able to move our MVMCP tickets to the next evening - Nov 10.

I plan to call Disney about this in a couple of days when Irma is less of an issue, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience here?

P.S. Re: 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour' - Yes, I know it's crazy-expensive! My eldest daughter has not been able to be on a family trip to Disney for several years, and the opportunity arose for her to come with my wife and I this year (so exited!). We literally have 3.5-ish days to see as much as we can, so we bit the bullet on the VIP Tour to pack in as much fun as possible. We'll worry about the bills later

In the past, if the party had not sold out PP had been able to change their dates. So yes, call soon to change. No explanations needed, enjoy the AK VIP Tour, I've been considering it myself.

 

[gottalovepluto]

... We literally have 3.5-ish days to see as much as we can, so we bit the bullet on the VIP Tour to pack in as much fun as possible. We'll worry about the bills later

Hahaha hope you guys have an awesome time! I've found myself saying "darn, we have like a week on our trip, that's too long to justify the expense of one of the VIP Adventure Tours!" (Admittedly I'd never get everyone's ADR requests squeezed into a 3.5 day trip!)

 

[monique5]

MVMCP & FP+

Anyone within FP+ booking window with MVMCP tickets?
9/10/17 is 60D for November 9th, if onsite.

TIA!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Do you think doing the holiday dessert party will eat up too much time at the party??

DD does not like to fight for a spot and she likes to have a good view. If her view is obstructed she will make my life miserable. I guess I spoiled her with front row seats to Disney on Ice when she was 4 and ever since then we have to have "good" seats for everything.

 

[Anna Marie]

I haven't seen this come up in this thread (maybe I missed it!), but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with changing their MVMCP tickets to a different date? We booked for Nov 9 ages ago, and then the the 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour' was announced for AK. We really wanted the VIP Tour and the ONLY time we could get it was for (you guessed it) Nov 9.

The VIP Tour ends at 7pm, and we can/will make it work to high-tail it over to MK for MVMCP. But it would be great to be able to move our MVMCP tickets to the next evening - Nov 10.

I plan to call Disney about this in a couple of days when Irma is less of an issue, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience here?

P.S. Re: 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour' - Yes, I know it's crazy-expensive! My eldest daughter has not been able to be on a family trip to Disney for several years, and the opportunity arose for her to come with my wife and I this year (so exited!). We literally have 3.5-ish days to see as much as we can, so we bit the bullet on the VIP Tour to pack in as much fun as possible. We'll worry about the bills later

Our TA was able to change our MVMCP nights for us! We were originally scheduled for 12/21, but she was able to change it to 12/17, saving us around $60. My only regret is losing our 6:40pm BOG reservation from our original MVMCP party night. I have been searching high and low for another reservation! I got an alert from Touring Plans last week with a perfect time before our party, but by the time I signed on it was gone.

 

[monique5]

Do you think doing the holiday dessert party will eat up too much time at the party??

DD does not like to fight for a spot and she likes to have a good view. If her view is obstructed she will make my life miserable. I guess I spoiled her with front row seats to Disney on Ice when she was 4 and ever since then we have to have "good" seats for everything.

Ha! I feel you on the "good" seats. We had always done floor seats, row 1 unless in Atlanta, pre-sale. Even took my uncle once & he loved it. When we moved, I wasn't set up for pre-sales in this area, so we were like on Row 10. You would have thought that I had told them no snacks, no treats and this is our last show. I so couldn't enjoy the show, NOT, listening to their bickering about how I could have them in such seats. We still talk and laugh about that 2 years later.

I have the dessert party booked, but will probably cancel since parade viewing is not included. When we 1st went to MVMCP, parade viewing wasn't included like it was for MNSSHP, DD was 5 @ that time, so the dessert party was more of a place to sit, relax, and regroup - 1st time with stroller (intentionally didn't bring to WDW) - and enjoyed for those very reasons. Then we attended MNSSHP a few times, and the parade viewing was included, AMAZING! I was excited when last year's MVMCP Dessert Party finally included parade viewing since we were going this year. Then the whole included/not included calls/posts occurred. As of date, I'm pretty sure it's not included. So now I have a value issue, price increase, NO parade viewing, and Garden View Dessert Party now offered. Last year we left out from TT and went to the grassy area (charging now at lower cost)-back and forth. The view is pretty descent, but I have seen the fireworks with better views in other areas. So now, can't justify that cost with okay view, descent desserts, other area not available and no parade viewing. Just my rant. Sorry.

So to answer your question, for just fireworks view, not sure if worth cost, since seats are 1st come, 1st serve. But time wise, probably good value, Garden View would be good - view and cost, since you wouldn't have to hold a spot for a while.