We had an amazing time at the Christmas party tonight (the 15th)! Today was my birthday which made it all the more special. While waiting for the bus to Magic Kingdom, a kind lady gave us three paper fast passes for MK (!!!! THANK YOU KIND LADY)
- Got to MK at 1pm, grabbed food from Pecos Bill and watched the 2pm Fantasy Parade front row
- Used 1st paper fast pass for Big Thunder Mountain (posted 55 min wait)
- Took the train to fantasyland in order to make our first actual fast pass for Buzz Lightyear
- Used 2nd paper fast pass to ride Space Mountain (posted 90 min wait)
- Rode Astro Orbitor, posted 25 min wait but was actually only 10 min
- Went back to fantasyland, used 3rd paper fast pass for Seven Drawfs Mine Train (posted 100 min wait)
- Used actual 2nd fast pass to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train again (!!! amazing)
- Re-scheduled 3rd fast pass for It's A Small World
- Had 5pm birthday dinner at Be Our Guest, got my request of the West Wing granted. Dinner was AMAZING. We had the grey stuff.
- Finished dinner right as party was starting at 7pm. Went to Big Top Souvenirs to get the party exclusive shirts.
- Porcelain ornament is officially sold out.
- We managed to hit every single treat station on our way over to Liberty Square.
- Watched the Frozen castle lighting from the hub.
- Stopped to watch the first parade in Frontierland, had no problem grabbing a front spot.
- Continued on for the last treat, the pretzel at Tortuga. Mom met Jack Sparrow which is all she has talked about for the last 10 days.
- Went to the grassy area in the hub right in front of Casey's to watch Holiday Wishes. Everyone stayed seated and had a great view.
- Rode Pirates of the Caribbean after the fireworks, walk on.
- Did some shopping on main street.
- Rode the Speedway cars in Tomorrowland, walk on.
- Went back to the hub to watch the final showing of Merriest Christmas show at the castle, hardly anyone left at that point. Only downside was a kid up front wouldn't put down his balloon so it blocked the view of many, including us. Boo. Still a great finale for the night, though.
Ending notes: For a sold out party, it never felt over crowded. This was our first party ever, so we had nothing to compare it to. Got every single treat and saw every single show. We are not huge fans of characters (other than Mom's obsession with Jack Sparrow, which was accomplished easily). Going to the Magic Kingdom early let us get all the rides done before the party started so the night never felt rushed. We had an amazing time!