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

[chiisai]

Just checked the weather for the 7th. SOOOO disappointed. The temperature drops to 64 on Thursday. We were really looking forward to sun and warm temperatures.

80s was a bit high, but I would have liked 70s. I just checked for us. It's expected to be low to mid 60s as the high when we are there, sandwiched between 70s before and after. Win some, lose some. Will be figuring out carrying coats. I think high 40s is a bit cool for just layers in the early morning. Will carry bigger backpacks for stuffing coats I think.

 

[areno79]

Just back attended the Nov 26th party. Can answer any recent questions.

Can you confirm where Jack Skellington was located? Some of the blogs are saying Storybooks circus, but last year he was over near Liberty Square.TIA!

 

[MickeyReeds]

Just back attended the Nov 26th party. Can answer any recent questions.

Do you know how long the wait for 7 Dwarfs Mine train was during the party?

 

[IanDLBZF from MCMagic]

Just back attended the Nov 26th party. Can answer any recent questions.

Do you know what time Nick & Judy come out, also do they sign autographs?

 

[MoreThanThis]

Question
I just found a lunch reservations for Be Our Guest at 1:45 PM, will they let me in with just the MVMCP ticket or will they require an additional ticket to be purchased for us to eat there before party time?

 

[Bree]

Question
I just found a lunch reservations for Be Our Guest at 1:45 PM, will they let me in with just the MVMCP ticket or will they require an additional ticket to be purchased for us to eat there before party time?

You will need regular park admission to go to that ADR.

 

[monique5]

@Cluelyss - Target GC. I was told can’t use to purchase another GC. Thoughts?

 

[lchuck]

@Cluelyss - Target GC. I was told can’t use to purchase another GC. Thoughts?

Based on past experience, Target classifies Disney GCs as "Prepaid Entertainment" and thus you are allowed to buy them with Target GCs. I did this last year with no issues, but have no recent experience of my own to base it on. I'll be heading there shortly to get my Target GCs and will try it tomorrow.

 

[eeyore986]

I have a 4pm reservation at the plaza on our party night. We have 2 adults and 1 kid and trying to keep our goals low since this is our first time attending MVMCP. Kid would like to meet: Nick and Judy, Seven Dwarves,Moana. I can't wait in 2 hr lines- I will fall asleep (Narcolepsy) but will be fine if I walk around. We'd also like to catch Parade, Fireworks, shows and some magic shots.
Will a 4pm dining res cut into time we should be waiting for characters?

I doubt we can do all this, can anyone help me? How would you prioritize and what would you leave out? We are going Dec. 14 but planned on adding another party after if we want more time. That only leaves 15th or 19th. We arrive early enough on the 12th but will have a early long travel day from West Coast.

 

[munari]

Do you know how long the wait for 7 Dwarfs Mine train was during the party?

Not OP, but I went to the Dec 1st party. The wait was around 40-50 minutes basically the whole time-- I was pretty surprised! The party was sold out, though.

 

[dazedx3]

Just checked the weather for the 7th. SOOOO disappointed. The temperature drops to 64 on Thursday. We were really looking forward to sun and warm temperatures.

Our 1st day in the parks is the 7th also.....changing our packing strategy somewhat..... Although we are from Wisconsin so we are pretty used to cold. I am outside today putting up Christmas decorations in a long sleeve t-shirt.

 

[monique5]

Based on past experience, Target classifies Disney GCs as "Prepaid Entertainment" and thus you are allowed to buy them with Target GCs. I did this last year with no issues, but have no recent experience of my own to base it on. I'll be heading there shortly to get my Target GCs and will try it tomorrow.

Thanks! Sound good. Post back here tomorrow please.

 

[FigmentismyFave]

Has anyone at a recent party noticed if the gray shirt with red sleeves is still around? I'll be at Tuesdays party.

 

[twinklebug]

Our 1st day in the parks is the 7th also.....changing our packing strategy somewhat..... Although we are from Wisconsin so we are pretty used to cold. I am outside today putting up Christmas decorations in a long sleeve t-shirt.

Yup! As long as it's not windy or rainy any temperature will be fine. The key is to keep moving and keep your skin dry (this means no sweat folks!).
Pro tip: pack a small bottle of lotion. Put it on the kids after washing their hands either with water/soap or the antibacterial gel. A child with chapped hands is a very sad, miserable child.

 

[Mini girls]

Our 1st day in the parks is the 7th also.....changing our packing strategy somewhat..... Although we are from Wisconsin so we are pretty used to cold. I am outside today putting up Christmas decorations in a long sleeve t-shirt.

I'm doing the same, mild here on the west coast, still trying to figure out what to pack now.

 

[Mini girls]

80s was a bit high, but I would have liked 70s. I just checked for us. It's expected to be low to mid 60s as the high when we are there, sandwiched between 70s before and after. Win some, lose some. Will be figuring out carrying coats. I think high 40s is a bit cool for just layers in the early morning. Will carry bigger backpacks for stuffing coats I think.

Are there lockers to put coats in when it warms up?

 

[chiisai]

Are there lockers to put coats in when it warms up?

Yes, near the entrance.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/lockers.htm

"Magic Kingdom -

• Inside the park on the right side just before you go under the train station
  • Standard (12.5” X 10” X 17”) $7 per day
  • Large (15.5” X 13” X 17”) $10 per day
  • Jumbo (17” x 22” x 26”) $15 per day"

 

[Lorelei18]

Any idea how long a wait is to meet Jack Sparrow and whether or not he signs autographs? Probably one of the few characters my kids would want to meet at the party assuming the line isn't terrible.

 

[grumpy28]

Has anyone at a recent party noticed if the gray shirt with red sleeves is still around? I'll be at Tuesdays party.

It was still available at the Dec 1st party.

 

[rlessig]

Currently in line for sandy claws. We got in line at 5:00 with about 50 people already ahead of us. I will try to report back on what time he comes out.
Edit to update. Jack just came out at 6:06