TrolleyTrouble2713
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Oct 14, 2019
December 12
Dh and I
Things are little all over the place because of the rain
- Went through bypass for our first cookie. No photo pass photographers because it was raining. Got two photo pass pictures in Tomorrowland Terrace.
- Tried to get in line for Nick and Judy at 5:30 pm, but there was no line because of the rain. We asked someone in the Buzz gift shop and she said she wasn’t sure when they would come out. She guessed it would be 7 pm so we left and decided to come back later.
- Ate dinner at Cosmic Ray’s since it was raining and not yet time for the party to start.
- Walked over to ask about Santa Goofy. They said he would meet, but they weren’t exactly sure where because of the rain. We were feeling pretty bummed at this point and weren’t sure what we would be able to get done.
- It was getting close to 6:30 pm so we walked back to Carousel of Progress to see if Nick and Judy were out and they were. There was a short line that only took about 5-10 minutes. This was our first time meeting them and they were really fun! There wasn't a photo pass photographer so we had to use our phone. It actually worked better because I think the CM took about 20 pictures of us lol.
- We walked back to Santa Goofy and they still weren’t sure where he would be meeting. He came out a little after 7 pm and they put him to the left of the train station over by the dance party. This was about a 10 minute wait.
- Got pretzels by where the dwarves meet. Those pretzels were the best snack ever. I liked having these as an option compared to just cookies.
- Rode Tea Cups then did People Mover and Laugh Floor. We also stopped at the two treat spots in Tomorrowland. Neither of them had a long line.
- Around this time we noticed the Hub was really busy so we went around the park to get to the other side (through Fantasyland). We wanted the Gingerbread Sundae, but we were both too full so we skipped it.
- We did all of the treat trails in Frontierland and Adventureland except Miner’s Cove. One thing I want to point out is that I was told the Go-Go Squeeze at Diamond Horseshoe is only for allergies. I love that applesauce and she was nice enough to give me one, but she kind of gave me a weird look.
- We rode pirates at about 8:50 pm. It said a 10 minute wait, but I’m not sure if it was even that long. By the time we got off it said 40 minutes!
- We got more pretzels from Tortuga Tavern then headed to Sunshine Tree Terrace for the Orange Bird Dessert. Dh said he really liked it. I hated it. I thought it tasted like orange cleaning spray.
- We went to get a spot for fireworks around 9:15 pm, but they made an announcement about the stage show being delayed from rain so we thought maybe we’d wander. There wasn’t a huge crowd anyway. We walked down Main St. and got a photo pass picture in front of the castle. We got back to the Hub pretty close to 10 and were able to get a good spot on the fence to the right and back of the partner statue. We were probably there at 9:45 pm with no one behind us, but it filled in pretty quickly. The rain stopped pretty much right before the fireworks were supposed to start.
- I thought the firework show was awesome! This was our first MVMCP so I don’t have anything to compare it to. Normally, I’m a sucker for the projections, but I really enjoyed this one being more fireworks since it’s all Christmas music anyway.
- We went down Main St. after the fireworks and got a spot for the parade on the curb. I think we got our spot at like 10:20 or so. I can’t really remember. We don’t wear ponchos so didn’t have anything to sit on. I walked into the confectionary and the cashier gave me two plastic bags for us to sit on. Our spot on the curb had a lamp post which was perfect for me because I’ve been having back issues. I leaned up against it while we waited (standing because I have tailbone pain). Dh sat on the curb. People started filling in behind us at around 10:40 pm. Some people were a little rude and kept trying to scooch in closer. That’s where the lamppost was a life saver for me. No one could stand directly behind me. We put our backpack and umbrellas on the ground behind Dh just to give him a little space. People still kept scooting closer and kicking our stuff. He also said the guy next to him on the curb kept inching closer and closer (for no reason because they had tons of room on their other side). I’m not sure what was up with that. Dh was getting pretty upset and just wanted to leave at this point. He hates waiting around for parades and fireworks.
- Once the parade actually started it, we decided all of that waiting was worth it. You get FANTASTIC interactions by being in the front on Main St. We had so many characters come up to us and interact with us. I could tell Dh was enjoying himself, although I don’t think he would wait for it again. I can’t decide if I liked this parade more or the MNSSHP parade. We aren’t huge parade people anyway, but I think the snoap and the overall Christmas atmosphere makes this one a winner for me.
- The last thing we did was meet Mickey. I think it said a 10 minute wait, but it was more like 5. We were going to meet Jack and Sally after (25-30 minute wait), but people were sitting on the floor and it looked like they had been there awhile so we decided to leave. We met them at MNSSHP so it wasn’t a big deal to see them again. We got a picture in front of the train station and then took the ferry back to our car.
The rain obviously put a huge damper on the night. I do think it helped thin out the crowds and make it so the party didn’t sell out. I thought it would rain off and on, but it was a continuous rain from 5-10 pm. I really enjoyed the fireworks and parade. I don’t think I would pay for a dessert party, though. We hit every treat spot except Miner’s Cove. We took the majority of the cookies home with us. My favorite cookie is the peppermint one and Dh said he likes Snickerdoodle. The hot cocoa was delicious. It was hot every time we got it and very rich which I loved. The apple cider was essentially apple juice lol. I didn’t like the strawberry Fanta, but Dh did. Obviously, the pretzel was the best thing. We ate far too many of them. We weren’t able to ride the Speedway or Space because I’m pregnant, but saw both from People Mover. Space looked really cool, probably the best overlay at WDW I’ve seen.
Overall, we had a fun night even with the rain. We probably won’t go again until the baby is older. That way things might be new and different to us. The rain for sure helped our crowds out. I never once felt like it was crowded anywhere in the park.
Was the parade modified for the rain? Tuesday looks worse every day, trying to figure out what they'll do. It looks like the rain didn't interfere with the fireworks much.
,itty bitty question for you fellow disney lovers. Do I read correctly that the tickets for the party are non transferrable? As I do have the option on My MdX to do so, I was wondering. I have tickets for the 12.22 party and will not be able to attend. I don't really get what would be the logic behind this, why tickets would have to go to waste instead of making someone else happy? I called a couple weeks back to ask about an eventual refund due to circumstances (not weather)but that was a big fat no after waiting 20min over the phone and hearing tickets are non refundable, what I already knew but as sometimes magic happens. Anyway, as they cannot be sold either, I guess I am just gonna cringe
