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

[my2disneyboys]

We are going thanksgiving week and to the party on November 28th! We are eating at Ohana at 5PM - do you think we will be at the MK for the 7PM start time? We went to a party a few years back and it was so crowded between 4-7 when they are trying to get everyone out and all the party people are coming in - that I was hoping to sit back and enjoy a nice dinner and a lapu lapu before heading to the party! But... I don't want to miss a minute of it!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

We are going thanksgiving week and to the party on November 28th! We are eating at Ohana at 5PM - do you think we will be at the MK for the 7PM start time? We went to a party a few years back and it was so crowded between 4-7 when they are trying to get everyone out and all the party people are coming in - that I was hoping to sit back and enjoy a nice dinner and a lapu lapu before heading to the party! But... I don't want to miss a minute of it!!!

Ohana is notorious for running behind, and is easily a 60-90 minute meal. You may make it by 7, but with little grace period. At least you'll save some time going through security at tne Poly, but expect standing room only on the monorail and quite a crowd entering MK.

 

[alhurricane]

The first post on this thread shows what dates sold out last year so that might give you a better idea of what nights sell out.

Thanks. I read the first page but definitely missed that section.

I am surprised more dates weren't sold out and that it took them awhile to sell out the few that were. Good information. Looks like I'm fairly safe to hold off a bit with the early November dates.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Ohana is notorious for running behind, and is easily a 60-90 minute meal. You may make it by 7, but with little grace period. At least you'll save some time going through security at tne Poly, but expect standing room only on the monorail and quite a crowd entering MK.

Do they do security now at the poly instead of at MK? I didn't know that - but we just left Disneyland and they did it like that at the monorail or hotel from Downtown Disney and it saved some time. What do you think about the Boat option? Also maybe we just get to Ohana early and cross our fingers we get sat early - wishful thinking?

 

[my2disneyboys]

Thanks. I read the first page but definitely missed that section.

I am surprised more dates weren't sold out and that it took them awhile to sell out the few that were. Good information. Looks like I'm fairly safe to hold off a bit with the early November dates.

it's so expensive and I am holding off too for my November dates but I also am anxious to just get them purchased! lol

 

[Wild Roses]

We do not do a park on the day of MVMCP. We spend the morning at the resort swimming, then head to MK for the party at 4. We like to stay until midnight and it would be too long of a day for our kids (and us!) to do a park in the morning.

How is the water in December? I think we'll be taking our swimsuits, but I'm not set to get in the pools. Last time I went (2007) the water was almost too cold in October.

 

[monique5]

Thanks. I read the first page but definitely missed that section.

I am surprised more dates weren't sold out and that it took them awhile to sell out the few that were. Good information. Looks like I'm fairly safe to hold off a bit with the early November dates.

Last year was quite different in sales for MVMCP & MNSSHP. Tickets increased 30-35% from previous year. So not many parties sold out for either. Disney even added more CM discounted parties after several had already occurred,that had not happened before. And there was still an increase this year.

 

[LvsTnk]

How is the water in December? I think we'll be taking our swimsuits, but I'm not set to get in the pools. Last time I went (2007) the water was almost too cold in October.

Last year it was hot enough to swim in the afternoon but the week prior to our arrival it was super cold. It gets pretty chilly after the sun goes down even in a warm day.

 

[Wild Roses]

It's amazing. Make sure you get a chance to visit the Deluxe Resorts for their decorations. Each park has a Christmas tree with a PP opportunity. My family loved MVMCP. I think the Boo to You Parade is the best (MNSSHP), but my family prefers MVMCP. My DD9 even enjoyed CP @ EP.

PhotoPass in front of the Christmas trees? Yes, please! I had no idea they did this! This will be my first time in Disney at Christmas. Can't wait!!!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I highly suggest not doing Ohana that late before the party. You are going to be missing the first hour just by walking up main street or something. Please be careful when timing it.

 

[monica9]

Ohana is notorious for running behind, and is easily a 60-90 minute meal. You may make it by 7, but with little grace period. At least you'll save some time going through security at tne Poly, but expect standing room only on the monorail and quite a crowd entering MK.

Security?

 

[Starwind]

Security?

You clear security at Poly before getting on the monorail; then when you arrive at MK you do not go through security again.

At MK itself they have moved security out further than it used to be: closer to the buses for those arriving from the buses; at the boat launch docks for those arriving on the resort launches. On the walkway from CR for those walking from there. And for those arriving on the monorail, security it before out load onto the monorail (TTC or at the resorts). For the ferry, I believe it is before you get on, similar to the monorail.

SW

 

[monica9]

You clear security at Poly before getting on the monorail; then when you arrive at MK you do not go through security again.

At MK itself they have moved security out further than it used to be: closer to the buses for those arriving from the buses; at the boat launch docks for those arriving on the resort launches. On the walkway from CR for those walking from there. And for those arriving on the monorail, security it before out load onto the monorail (TTC or at the resorts). For the ferry, I believe it is before you get on, similar to the monorail.

SW

Oh good. Ok. I was worried because of the check people at poly and then get off monorail, someone can easily slip them something before entering mk but if those that are in the area near the boat and monorail are already checked in, makes me feel better

 

[samantha3590]

Am I overthinking this?

Our plan is to go to the party on Tuesday Nov 28, which by reading the boards seems like a popular date. I'm thinking about switching our plan to going to the party on Sunday the 26th. It seems like what has been not crowded in the past with Disney is becoming more crowded (like low crowds in the summer and higher fall/winter crowds.) Tuesday's have been the traditionally slowest day for parties..but are most people thinking that way as well and buying Tuesday night tickets? Or am I just being paranoid

 

[John Marecek]

Am I overthinking this?

Our plan is to go to the party on Tuesday Nov 28, which by reading the boards seems like a popular date. I'm thinking about switching our plan to going to the party on Sunday the 26th. It seems like what has been not crowded in the past with Disney is becoming more crowded (like low crowds in the summer and higher fall/winter crowds.) Tuesday's have been the traditionally slowest day for parties..but are most people thinking that way as well and buying Tuesday night tickets? Or am I just being paranoid

We are going the 28th so I absolutely think u, and everyone else, should go Sunday.

Thousands will be there, I'm not worried about it. All of us here will have the map and schedule weeks before we get there. You'll be good.

 

[Trap]

we are going on the 28th to i would go and just roll with it relax and have fun

 

[DisneyMom93]

I plan to go on a Friday. I feel like it will probably be the most crowded day, but I don't know how else to do it, for us.

I can't see going on a Sunday or Tuesday, for a lower crowd, staying up until midnight, and then going to a park on Monday or Wednesday. Even if we were to sleep in and go to a park later the next day, I feel like we aren't getting our money's worth by doing that.

We don't go to the parks on weekends, especially a Saturday. We try to do weekdays only. So our plan is to sleep in on Saturday and spend the day by the pool.

I can't see any other way to do the party with our park schedule.

 

[DisneyMom93]

We are going the 28th so I absolutely think u, and everyone else, should go Sunday.

Ha. I'm hoping everyone thinks Friday will be too crowded and will go the other days.

 

[DisneyMom93]

People on the Official MNSSHP post are discussing FPs being removed from MDE for party tickets only.

Word is FPs are for park tickets only and not for special event tickets.

At least one person got an email telling them they had one day too many FPs. If I remember correctly others have had theirs removed.

So if you have a 4 day park ticket you can only have 4 days of FPs. They will remove the excess FPs from your MDE. They will remove the last day of FPs regardless of which day you booked the FPs for the party.

Anyone here get any emails about their MVMCP FPs?

 

[mom2rtk]

People on the Official MNSSHP post are discussing FPs being removed from MDE for party tickets only.

Word is FPs are for park tickets only and not for special event tickets.

At least one person got an email telling them they had one day too many FPs. If I remember correctly others have had theirs removed.

So if you have a 4 day park ticket you can only have 4 days of FPs. They will remove the excess FPs from your MDE. They will remove the last day of FPs regardless of which day you booked the FPs for the party.

Anyone here get any emails about their MVMCP FPs?

That sounds ridiculous! If they want to prevent scheduling them, then by all means have at it. But to reach in and arbitrarily grab some back is just terrible. Can you imagine if that was someone's day they got a FoP fastpass? They treat guest plans with such a cavalier attitude any more.