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

[chiisai]

Is it really fair to have one person wait in a character line while the others go on rides? I would be kind of upset if people were piling into line ahead of me like that...

I asked this in another thread and weighed folk's thoughts. It seemed there was a mix of people doing this and others not. I'm ok with my choice here.

 

[chiisai]

I'd say that as long as you're just getting one group picture that it shouldn't be a problem.

That's our plan.

 

[Cluelyss]

Does anyone know how long the shuttle from MK to Pop Century. We are spending the whole day at MK before our party and I am hoping to go back to hotel for a couple hours before the party, but not if it takes longer than 45 minutes each way.

The actual ride itself won’t take that long, but walking to the bus stop, waiting for a bus then getting to your room is likely an hour trip, each way.

 

[DisneyMom93]

Is it really fair to have one person wait in a character line while the others go on rides? I would be kind of upset if people were piling into line ahead of me like that...

Yeah, I agree, but I think it depends on how many people it is. If it was a Dad holding a spot for his wife and two or three kids and just taking one or two pics, then no big deal. But a bunch of people isn't fair. Even if they just plan to do a couple of shots it takes longer to set them up, have them all ready at once, etc. The photographers also suggest doing just the kids, doing magic shots, etc. It could take more time that just a small family.

Same thing with rides. If they all go in one family size car or one row then no big deal. But if they take up a bunch of cars, or rows then it's rude.

 

[jpeka65844]

So, am I reading previous posts right that you can get FP’s with your party ticket? Is that just good from 4-7?

Denice T.

 

[JackieT1182]

Oh my gosh, that's perfect! Thank you so much for posting! We may swing by Tortuga to get the pretzel, otherwise we just wanted hot chocolate and the cookies.

We were just at the party tonight, and we got 4 cookies at Pinocchio's - ginger molasses, peppermint crunch, snickerdoodle, and Santa sugar cookies.

 

[Mini girls]

The actual ride itself won’t take that long, but walking to the bus stop, waiting for a bus then getting to your room is likely an hour trip, each way.

I was worried that it would take that long. Thanks, might just have to sit and have a long coffee break.

 

[Rich M]

We were just at the party tonight, and we got 4 cookies at Pinocchio's - ginger molasses, peppermint crunch, snickerdoodle, and Santa sugar cookies.

They don't have any chocolate chip cookies anywhere?

 

[JackieT1182]

They don't have any chocolate chip cookies anywhere?

No

 

[monique5]

So, am I reading previous posts right that you can get FP’s with your party ticket? Is that just good from 4-7?

Denice T.

Until 6, not 7

 

[clippers6]

They don't have any chocolate chip cookies anywhere?

I think the gluten free option is chocolate chip.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We were just at the party tonight, and we got 4 cookies at Pinocchio's - ginger molasses, peppermint crunch, snickerdoodle, and Santa sugar cookies.

Oh my gosh - one line, four cookies. I think I just saved 30 minutes of cookie line time and about 5 pounds. HURRAY!!!!

I was worried that it would take that long. Thanks, might just have to sit and have a long coffee break.

If you are willing to spend a little money, I would suggest walking to CR and taking an uber/cab/lyft from there. It may be about $10, but it would get you back to your resort sooner if you need to have some rest time. You could also tour the monorail resorts. The GF has a beautiful lobby with a gorgeous tree and gingerbread house. It's a nice place to decompress from the parks if you can't get back to your resort. The boat to WL is lovely, too and they have nice rocking chairs by the fire there.

 

[pammydw]

I just read that December 1st is sold out, which us our party night. How many tickets goes it take for the party to sell out? I've always wondered this, but now that I'll be part of a sold out party, I'm super curious! 2 more days and we'll be home!! Woot woot!!

 

[monique5]

I just read that December 1st is sold out, which us our party night. How many tickets goes it take for the party to sell out? I've always wondered this, but now that I'll be part of a sold out party, I'm super curious! 2 more days and we'll be home!! Woot woot!!

wdwmagic.com is just now posting this info, but Post #1 has been updated for a while.

Sold Out Dates: 11/9 (10/25), 11/26 (11/26), 12/1 (11/21)

It's not published how many tickets are sold, but speculated ~25K-30K tickets.

 

[MamaRoo]

Follow up question to my post a couple of days ago.

If I try to snag a spot near the castle stage where we can see the Merriest Celebration @ 7:40, Frozen Holiday Wish @ 8:15, and the parade @ 8:30, what time will we need to stake out our space? What time do people start camping out in that hub area?

I'll be on my own with a 4 and 8 year old, so I'm feeling super nervous about getting a spot for the parade, keeping the spot, and keeping them entertained (because you know 10 minutes before the parade starts someone is going to have to go to the bathroom!!)

Thanks!!

 

[Mini girls]

Oh my gosh - one line, four cookies. I think I just saved 30 minutes of cookie line time and about 5 pounds. HURRAY!!!!



If you are willing to spend a little money, I would suggest walking to CR and taking an uber/cab/lyft from there. It may be about $10, but it would get you back to your resort sooner if you need to have some rest time. You could also tour the monorail resorts. The GF has a beautiful lobby with a gorgeous tree and gingerbread house. It's a nice place to decompress from the parks if you can't get back to your resort. The boat to WL is lovely, too and they have nice rocking chairs by the fire there.

Oh my gosh - one line, four cookies. I think I just saved 30 minutes of cookie line time and about 5 pounds. HURRAY!!!!



If you are willing to spend a little money, I would suggest walking to CR and taking an uber/cab/lyft from there. It may be about $10, but it would get you back to your resort sooner if you need to have some rest time. You could also tour the monorail resorts. The GF has a beautiful lobby with a gorgeous tree and gingerbread house. It's a nice place to decompress from the parks if you can't get back to your resort. The boat to WL is lovely, too and they have nice rocking chairs by the fire there.

Thanks for the suggestions. The uber might be the way to go. It's our 1st day and the longest so don't want to exhaust myself right off the bat. Which resort is CR?

 

[pammydw]

wdwmagic.com is just now posting this info, but Post #1 has been updated for a while.

Sold Out Dates: 11/9 (10/25), 11/26 (11/26), 12/1 (11/21)

It's not published how many tickets are sold, but speculated ~25K-30K tickets.

Thank you. That's what I was thinking the number might be. I've been in a bubble of busy, so I haven't been keeping up on the boards much. I had a feeling this could happen, as there's no party on Thursday night. We arrive Wednesday and leave Sunday, so Friday was our only party day to attend.

 

[monique5]

NEWS

Fantasyland Gift Shops Offering Holiday Scavenger Hunts During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party


The gift shops of Fantasyland are each offering Very Merry Christmas Shop scavenger hunts providing families with an incredible opportunity to enjoy some of the amazing details that often get overlooked at these whimsical retailers.

The rules for the scavenger hunts are simple, each shop will have 3 different friends that Mickey is shopping for. Guests are given a wish list and then must search the shop for each item on the list.

A lot of the clues can be found in the amazing details and displays that sit above the souvenirs or in areas you normally wouldn’t look.

Each of the scavenger hunts can be completed quite quickly and guests will receive a celebration button for participating.



http://www.chipandco.com/fantasylan...r-hunts-mickeys-merry-christmas-party-289766/

 

[Mini girls]

I have a weather related question. I am coming from Vancouver, west coast. We arrive on Dec 6. The weather reports say it will be in the mid to high 50's in the evening. I was just in NYC and during the day it got up to 50 but it was still very cold, jacket weather maybe because of the wind and tall buildings blocking out the sun?
Should I bring my packable down jacket or just a sweat shirt?

 

[Cluelyss]

NEWS

Fantasyland Gift Shops Offering Holiday Scavenger Hunts During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party


The gift shops of Fantasyland are each offering Very Merry Christmas Shop scavenger hunts providing families with an incredible opportunity to enjoy some of the amazing details that often get overlooked at these whimsical retailers.

The rules for the scavenger hunts are simple, each shop will have 3 different friends that Mickey is shopping for. Guests are given a wish list and then must search the shop for each item on the list.

A lot of the clues can be found in the amazing details and displays that sit above the souvenirs or in areas you normally wouldn’t look.

Each of the scavenger hunts can be completed quite quickly and guests will receive a celebration button for participating.

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http://www.chipandco.com/fantasylan...r-hunts-mickeys-merry-christmas-party-289766/

This looks so fun!