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

[gottalovepluto]

Last year, on Main St, a group of about 8-12 PP sitting holding spot but no bands. We had CMs come check on them, then the whole no English thing, so Spanish speaking CM came over, they "acted confused" but all escorted to gate before parade started...

Obviously the key to staying without a party ticket is to only speak a very obscure language that no CM speaks!

 

[FinnsMom7]

Last year, on Main St, a group of about 8-12 PP sitting holding spot but no bands. We had CMs come check on them, then the whole no English thing, so Spanish speaking CM came over, they "acted confused" but all escorted to gate before parade started. Then lady started going around checking herself, then 4-6 extra CMs came over, then entire front available for a good distance on street.

Some PP aren't a fan of Universal's party procedures, but I do believe Day guests are gone when HHN starts.

THIS! Last year while waiting for parade a rowdy and rude group over took a family that parked next to me and DH - I noticed no party bands and called CM over - they were checked and told to leave - mother of group told me I was rude for ruining her and family's fun - I kindly replied you are rude for stealing and allowing your kids to act out in public but merry xmas!!

We all pay for party access so hearing someone get mad they are told to leave bc they won't pay irks me - either pay or leave its not that hard

 

[monique5]

THIS! Last year while waiting for parade a rowdy and rude group over took a family that parked next to me and DH - I noticed no party bands and called CM over - they were checked and told to leave - mother of group told me I was rude for ruining her and family's fun - I kindly replied you are rude for stealing and allowing your kids to act out in public but merry xmas!!

We all pay for party access so hearing someone get mad they are told to leave bc they won't pay irks me - either pay or leave its not that hard

Yes! Merry Christmas to you too! You know you haven't paid so leave & avoid scene. And yes, I'm one of those, I'll get a CM @ a party, and with a smile, especially when kids involved & adults should know better.

 

[twodogs]

Yes, those late Dec dates are likely to sell out, but its hard to say how far in advance. Last year the 12/16 party sold out the day before, but the 12/18 party sold out on 11/30. If you know for sure you want to go on 12/17 I would buy the tickets sooner rather than later.

2016 MVMCP Dates
November: 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 & 29
December: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 & 22

Sold Out Dates: November 18 (11/16); December 16 (12/15), 18 (11/30), 22 (11/29)

Thanks all. I am torn because we would do the party on a day when we don't otherwise have park tickets. And if it is not certain that we will be able to enter MK at 4pm or some decently early time with just the party ticket, I am not sure it is worth it. First world problems, I know...

 

[Dakota731]

Some PP aren't a fan of Universal's party procedures

How do they handle it?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

How do they handle it?

For Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, everyone is swept from the park when it closes. If you have a party ticket and are already in the park, you get to go to a fenced in holding area to wait. You then have an advantage over party goers who did not enter during the day. You will be let loose when the park is swept of day guests. People waiting at the gates with party tickets will be let in at the official start.

I don't see what is wrong with their policy, I like it.

 

[monique5]

For Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, everyone is swept from the park when it closes. If you have a party ticket and are already in the park, you get to go to a fenced in holding area to wait. You then have an advantage over party goers who did not enter during the day. You will be let loose when the park is swept of day guests. People waiting at the gates with party tickets will be let in at the official start.

I don't see what is wrong with their policy, I like it.

I like it too! Enjoyed HHN when we went & wondered why Disney didn't do the same.

 

[Mini girls]

just under 60 days out and tried to get FP for Seven Dwarves and Pandora, all booked up. I've read posts that say to keep checking back, but I would have to drop a FP to even check. Is there a way around that?

Also, We are spending the day at MK but will probably go back to our hotel for an early afternoon break. Is it better to enter around 3:00 and get wrist bands for Christmas Party, in the park (where do they give them out?) or wait until 4? Is there an advantage either way?

 

[monique5]

just under 60 days out and tried to get FP for Seven Dwarves and Pandora, all booked up. I've read posts that say to keep checking back, but I would have to drop a FP to even check. Is there a way around that?

Also, We are spending the day at MK but will probably go back to our hotel for an early afternoon break. Is it better to enter around 3:00 and get wrist bands in the park (where do they give them out?) or wait until 4? Is there an advantage either way?

Personal preference. Once reported Post #1 will be updated with wristband locations for those already in park.

Reports state wristband locations don't start distributing until exactly 4pm. Sometimes main entry starts allowing guests to enter @ 3:45pm.

One time I did location @ Mickey Philarmagic & then lined up for 7D (treat station was right there too) so still thought being in park was better than crowd & having to walk. However, we either have PH or APs so we arrive around 1-2pm for a few rides & early dinner, then start @ 4pm with party plan.

EDIT - did same location last year for MNSSHP & then lined up for Jack & Sally.

 

[focusondisney]

just under 60 days out and tried to get FP for Seven Dwarves and Pandora, all booked up. I've read posts that say to keep checking back, but I would have to drop a FP to even check. Is there a way around that?

Also, We are spending the day at MK but will probably go back to our hotel for an early afternoon break. Is it better to enter around 3:00 and get wrist bands in the park (where do they give them out?) or wait until 4? Is there an advantage either way?

Not sure when you're going, but today was our 60 days. We arrive Sat 12/9. I got 7 dwarves on Sunday. Also was plenty of Pandora spots open for Thursday the 14th. That was the only day we plan on going there so I didn't check other days.

For changing the FP, you click "modify". It should giv you an option to change attraction. It will show you what else is available. It les you keep your current FP until you confirm the change. So if you don't like the other options, you don't lose what you already have.

 

[OtherFigment]

Not sure when you're going, but today was our 60 days. We arrive Sat 12/9. I got 7 dwarves on Sunday. Also was plenty of Pandora spots open for Thursday the 14th. That was the only day we plan on going there so I didn't check other days.

Whew, we arrive 12/10 and I was paranoid I had the fp calendar wrong. Also hoping there are FOP fp available for 12/14 when I start booking tomorrow. Thanks for making me slightly less worried!

 

[focusondisney]

Whew, we arrive 12/10 and I was paranoid I had the fp calendar wrong. Also hoping there are FOP fp available for 12/14 when I start booking tomorrow. Thanks for making me slightly less worried!

This will make you feel even better: I didn't book FOP! I saw it available, but we had no interest in Pandora. Left the fastpasses for people who really want them. Good luck!!

 

[Mini girls]

Not sure when you're going, but today was our 60 days. We arrive Sat 12/9. I got 7 dwarves on Sunday. Also was plenty of Pandora spots open for Thursday the 14th. That was the only day we plan on going there so I didn't check other days.

For changing the FP, you click "modify". It should giv you an option to change attraction. It will show you what else is available. It les you keep your current FP until you confirm the change. So if you don't like the other options, you don't lose what you already have.

 

[Mini girls]

Thanks for your quick reply. I tried "modify" that is helpful, but still no Fps available for Seven Dwarves on 12/7,(maybe because it is Christmas party) or Flight at Pandora on 9th.. I will keep trying and if no luck will head there when the park opens.

 

[clippers6]

Question from a Disneyland pass holder attending his first MVMCP on 12/8: how do the crowds compare to an evening EMH? My last two trips were mid-August and Thanksgiving week. Both times EMH was a walk-on for everything but 7DMT. At Disneyland during Mickey’s Halloween Party, pretty much everything is a walk-on except Ghost Galaxy.

Getting super excited for my first MVMCP!

 

[mom2rtk]

Question from a Disneyland pass holder attending his first MVMCP on 12/8: how do the crowds compare to an evening EMH? My last two trips were mid-August and Thanksgiving week. Both times EMH was a walk-on for everything but 7DMT. At Disneyland during Mickey’s Halloween Party, pretty much everything is a walk-on except Ghost Galaxy.

Getting super excited for my first MVMCP!

The crowds are very different from an EMH. People go to EMH for the rides, as there really isn't anything else to do (no fireworks, parades or characters). Main Street remains fairly empty during EMH.

Most people pay the extra money for a party for things other than rides. For that reason, ride lines tend to be fairly short, even on a sold out night. But Main Street and character lines are packed and long.

That said, EMH sometimes has short ride lines, so the if you're going to the party for the rides (and not hanging out on Main Street), the experience might feel similar.

 

[Dakota731]

. For that reason, ride lines tend to be fairly short, even on a sold out night.

Other posts have said the opposite -that last years wait times for rides was very long and same for character meets.

Universals policy sounds great! It prevents CMs from having to police guests and people who have paid for tix don’t have to tattle on others. I imagine it’s hard to see who has a bracelet on if weather is cool and long sleeves are worn.

 

[adelaster]

Other posts have said the opposite -that last years wait times for rides was very long and same for character meets.

Universals policy sounds great! It prevents CMs from having to police guests and people who have paid for tix don’t have to tattle on others. I imagine it’s hard to see who has a bracelet on if weather is cool and long sleeves are worn.

I'll be interested to see for myself. It's not hard to make ppl show the bracelet-but from things I've seen around the boards & knowing how some ppl are I bet there's resistance & indignance for the "inconvenience." That's so uncool of ppl to try and get away with that. Equally uncool if Disney doesn't take proper steps to stop them. We'll be paying almost $240 with tax- that should mean something. I hope I don't get all justice angry at Christmas! Let's hope for better measures this year.

 

[monique5]

Other posts have said the opposite -that last years wait times for rides was very long and same for character meets.

Universals policy sounds great! It prevents CMs from having to police guests and people who have paid for tix don’t have to tattle on others. I imagine it’s hard to see who has a bracelet on if weather is cool and long sleeves are worn.

Not true, rides are shorter except for 7DMT & PP which are still typically no more than 30 minutes, less depending on time during party. This has been reported on the MNSSHP thread too, even on the "crowded" nights and 2 sold out parties. Wait times are not posted for character meets, and the ones that are long (Sandy Claws, 7D), are noted and times meets start are posted on Post #1. Also, you can sometimes meet these @ the end for under 30 minutes. Lastly, we always post quotes, links or threads as reference.

Personally, last year we rode Barnstormer, 11X, Dumbo 2X, 7DMT, SM, HM, UtS-JotLM, meet Jack & Sally, Cruella, Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, Donald, Mickey, QoH w/Tweedles, Alice w/MH, princesses in PFH, ToT, parade, HP, and fireworks on Halloween @ MNSSHP. Same experience with MVMCP years before, 7D, Sandy Claws, Daisy, Pluto, Scrooge McDuck, Minnie in Peppermint dress, Santa Goofy, Princesses with Princes, outside & inside PFH, parade, fireworks, Frozen Holiday Wish and treats and RIDES. You will see many reports like this. You just need a plan, and know that things might not go as expected. AND ALL MagicShots @ both events!!!!!

 

[keepswimming76]

Personal preference. Once reported Post #1 will be updated with wristband locations for those already in park.

Reports state wristband locations don't start distributing until exactly 4pm. Sometimes main entry starts allowing guests to enter @ 3:45pm.

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We attended 12/4 last year and were in line outside MK at 3:30. They let party goers in right at 4 p.m.
Between 4-7 the ride times seemed long to us. During the party there was hardly any wait for most rides, except 7DMT. Mainstreet was super crowded most of the evening.