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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 (MVMCP)
Welcome to the "Official" 2024 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Thread, where you will get THE most updated information for all of your Christmas needs! Most of this information (posts #1-7) is from the 2023 party. However, I will make updates as new information is released.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the "Official" 2024 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Thread, where you will get THE most updated information for all of your Christmas needs! Most of this information (posts #1-7) is from the 2023 party. However, I will make updates as new information is released.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates for the 2024 MVMCP?
November: X
December: X
Sold Out Dates:
When do MVMCP Tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and may be purchased online beginning July 6, 2023. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29, 2023.
Tickets went on sale at 7am EST
2022 - Tickets were available to purchase at midnight.
Please note that MVMCP is a "hard-ticket" event. A "hard-ticket" event means you must buy a separate ticket for admission to the party, you cannot use a day of your regular Magic Your Way ticket to attend MVMCP.
How much do tickets cost?
Ticket prices vary depending on the date of the party. Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person.
Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Discounts
On select nights, guests that are Annual Passholders or DVC owners can save $10 dollars on their tickets.
*Tickets are non‐refundable and non‐ transferrable and sold on a first‐come, first‐serve basis. We will process your request in the order they are received. Please order through Walt Disney World’s website if you feel your date may sell out. A military discount is not available through Walt Disney World.
*Active and Retired U.S. Military, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard and participating members of the National Guard and Reserve, may purchase discounted Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets for special military priced event nights.
Where Can You Purchase These Specially Priced Tickets?
From Shades of Green -
You may also purchase these special tickets in person at Shades of Green's Ticket Office. Call 407-824-6191 for details. Pricing is now available online athttps://www.shadesofgreen.org/ticket-prices#disneytickets.
Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels including Shades of Green can purchase June 29 –July 05, 2023. If you are ordering tickets during this time, please write your resort confirmation number on your order form and send a screen shot of your confirmation. The general public sale starts July 06, 2023. Please note that the number of Tickets available is limited. Events may sell out. In addition, all Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are only valid for admission during the special event date and hours.
Where can I buy the tickets? When should I buy tickets?
Tickets can be ordered by calling 407-W-DISNEY or purchase online, https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tickets/events/. Once you purchase tickets, they will be linked to yourMy Disney Experience account.
Definitely purchase in advance of the party, especially if you plan to attend one of the last parties, or if there is a specific day you prefer to go.
What time does MVMCP start? What time can I enter the park?
MVMCP officially starts at 7pm. Guests may enter Magic Kingdom using their party tickets starting at 4pm. This practice is not officially advertised by Disney, but it has been exercised for many years and Cast Members will readily confirm this information. None of the party-specific M&Gs or treats will begin until 7pm, with a few M&G exceptions.
Do I need a wristband? What if I want to stay without one?
Yes, a wristband is included in the cost of admission. All ticket holders for this event will be required to wear a wristband. You may pick-up your wristband and map of the party at designated locations in the MK.
Once the party begins at 7pm, Cast Members begin looking for those who do not have wristbands to exit the park.
MVMCP Ticket Holders have purchased tickets with "their money" for the party; if you do not have a ticket/wristband make your way to exit the gates by 7pm.
As discussed on another thread, there are different color wristbands, so NO Double Dipping to attend another party. Oh, my! I'm already in the park. Do I have to exit and re-enter for MVMCP? No, there are checkpoints within the park to check-in and receive wristbands for MVMCP!
The old plastic wristbands have been replaced with ribbon wristbands. They have the event logo and a slider to adjust it to your wrist size. The wristbands cannot be loosened once it’s been tightened to help prevent wristband sharing.
Locations
Fantasy Faire (Fantasyland)
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor (Tomorrowland) - Near the Exit
Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
Do you have a map of the party?
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Map gives you an idea of special foods available, as well as show times for the major entertainment.
A complimentary toy soldier ornament is available on Market Street before 8:00 p.m.
A DJ entertains guests from a Christmassy stage on Market Street.
- Holiday overlays - noted with “Holiday Twist!”
- Parade route - the map also shows the parade route with a white dotted line
- Treat locations - marked with a candy cane-striped rectangle.
- Character greetings - marked with Santa Mickey heads.
- Green camera means PhotoPass locations
- Red frame is step-in photo frames
What Complimentary Holiday Treats are offered?
Locations are indicated on the map. There is no limit to how many times you can go back to the same location for more. Several holiday treat locations will be open until midnight during MVMCP.
Cookies and Cocoa
Satisfy your sweet tooth with holiday treats offered throughout the park. Cookies and cocoa are available to Guests at designated locations for no additional charge.
Locations
- Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square) - Chocolate Chip Cookie & Hot Cocoa
- Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café (Tomorrowland) - Snickerdoodle Cookie & Hot Cocoa
- Pinocchhio Village Haus (Fantasyland) - Frosted gingerbread Cookie & Hot Cocoa; Allergy friendly & alternative options available upon request --- it's been mentioned that all 4 cookie flavors are avaible here
- The Launching Pad (Tomorrowland) - Buttercream Frosted Red Sprinkle Cut-Out Cookie & Apple Cider
- Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland) - Buttercream Frosted Green Sprinkle Cut-Out Cookie & Eggnog
What characters can I meet at MVMCP?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Santa Claus at Town Square (Meets During the Day)*
Mickey Mouse (Christmas Outfit) - Town Square Theater
Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws with Sally at Town Square Theater (Starts Meeting @ 4pm & Wristbands Required to enter queue @ 4pm)
Mary Poppins - on the Town Square Theater Porch (new for 2023)
Toy Soldiers – on the Market Street bypass from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (new for 2023)
Adventureland
Aladdin (Prince Ali) with Abu (Scarf) - Agrabah
Princess Jasmine with Genie - Agrabah
Captain Jack Sparrow - at the stage outside of Pirates of the Caribbean (you can meet during the day)
Peter Pan - roaming around Adventureland (returning for 2023)
Stitch - inside the Enchanted Tiki Room (new for 2023)
Liberty Square
Santa (near Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe) - Doesn’t meet during the parades
Princess Tiana w/Naveen - the Liberty Square Riverboat covered area (new location for 2023)
Storybook Circus
Seven Dwarfs - returning for 2023 inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow (Starts Meeting @ 6:15pm, line up by 5pm)
Daisy Duck (Holiday Dress w/Snowflakes) & Minnie Mouse (Peppermint Dress) - inside Dumbo
Santa Goofy - inside Storybook Circus Calliope Tent
Fantasyland
Belle - inside Maurice’s Cottage (which is where Enchanted Tales with Belle is held)
Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet (Scarves) - Near Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Starts Meeting @ 6:20pm, line up by 5:30pm)
Ariel w/Prince Eric (Prince Eric's Market) - across from the Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Rapunzel w/Flynn Ryder - along the New Fantasyland wall near the Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms
Cinderella w/Prince Charming - along the New Fantasyland wall near the Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms
Aurora w/Prince Phillip and Snow White w/Prince (along the New Fantasyland wall near the Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms) --- Line up at 6:30pm
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (Next to the Mad Tea Party)
Alice & The White Rabbit
Merida
Donald Duck & Scrooge McDuck (Lumberjack/Holiday Plaid Hat & Coat) - inside Dumbo
Mirabel – Fairytale Garden (new for 2023)
Frontierland
The Country Bears (Big Al, Liverlips, Shaker and Wendell) - Roaming near Country Bear Jamboree
Tomorrowland
Reindeer and Polar Bears (inside Cosmic Ray’s)
Nick Wilde, Judy Hops, Chip ‘n’ Dale – Club Tinsel at RocketTower Plaza Stage
Vampirina, Doc Mcstuffins, Fancy Nancy, & Timon – Disney Junior Jingle Jam in Cosmic Ray’s
Sandy Claws and the Princes with their Princesses (Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Flynn Ryder, Prince Phillip & Prince) are exclusive to MVMCP.
Aladdin as Prince Ali, and Peter Pan with scarf are also unique to MVMCP.
Abu, Genie, Bert & Piglet are other hard to find characters.
Characters that you can normally find at the park, such as Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, and the Tigger & Friends, are dressed up in Christmas costumes ONLY for MVMCP.
Santa will start meeting daily at Town Square starting Nov 28th through Dec 24th from 10am to 5pm in addition to MVMCP.
Aladdin as Prince Ali, and Peter Pan with scarf are also unique to MVMCP.
Abu, Genie, Bert & Piglet are other hard to find characters.
Characters that you can normally find at the park, such as Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, and the Tigger & Friends, are dressed up in Christmas costumes ONLY for MVMCP.
Santa will start meeting daily at Town Square starting Nov 28th through Dec 24th from 10am to 5pm in addition to MVMCP.
Starting at 7:00pm you can click on each character and it will show what time they are meeting. Here's how to see the list:
Open MDE app
Click upside down teardrop at bottom of screen
Change LH drop down option to MK
Change centre drop down to ‘Characters’
Change right option to ‘Show List’
Additional Info - https://wdwprepschool.com/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-characters/
How long are the Character Meet & Greet lines?
It depends. There are a few of the popular characters that will have lines that begin long before the party starts. If you want to see the 7 Dwarfs you will want to line up around 5:00pm. The other M&G wait times will range from 30-45 minutes.
Are the attractions open during MVMCP?
Yes, and the lines for most attractions (except Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) will have much shorter wait times than a regular park day.
List of Open Attractions
Main Street U.S.A.
Characters at Town Square Theater
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Swiss Family Treehouse
Jingle Cruise
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Liberty Square
The Haunted Mansion
Fantasyland
Princess Fairytale Hall
Peter Pan's Flight
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
"it's a small world"
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mad Tea Party
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid
Storybook Circus
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Barnstormer
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Space Mountain
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Tomorrowland Speedway
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
TRON Lightcycle / Run (will use a virtual queue* during the event) - The virtual queue will open to Party ticket holders at the beginning of the event, allowing them to join a boarding group through the official My Disney Experience app or at select kiosks within the park. Guests will only be able to enter the virtual queue once. The queue will open at 6pm, and no standby queue will be available. Guests must ensure their party tickets are linked to their MyDisneyExperience account to utilize the virtual queue.
Decked Out Attractions
Check out holiday-themed makeovers of fan-favorite attractions.
In Tomorrowland, you can cruise a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights, stylized décor and a fun, futuristic holiday soundtrack as you get behind the wheel on the "Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays.”
The crew at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor is filling their laugh canisters with some holiday cheer at their “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show” for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Space Mountain - Holiday Run!! launches you on an adventure through the cosmos, filled with interstellar lighting and high-energy holiday tunes.
Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland becomes a wild and wacky Christmas party––where you can spin your teacup to one of 4 holiday combos of lights and music.
Get ready to laugh on a Jingle Cruise packed with holiday-themed puns.
Check out holiday-themed makeovers of fan-favorite attractions.
In Tomorrowland, you can cruise a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights, stylized décor and a fun, futuristic holiday soundtrack as you get behind the wheel on the "Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays.”
The crew at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor is filling their laugh canisters with some holiday cheer at their “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show” for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Space Mountain - Holiday Run!! launches you on an adventure through the cosmos, filled with interstellar lighting and high-energy holiday tunes.
Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland becomes a wild and wacky Christmas party––where you can spin your teacup to one of 4 holiday combos of lights and music.
Get ready to laugh on a Jingle Cruise packed with holiday-themed puns.
Are Genie+ Reservations available during the party?
Genie+ is not available during party hours (7pm to 12am). In the past, guests visiting from 4-6pm on a party ticket could book FastPass+ reservations. Genie+ and ILL (Individual Lightning Lane) are only available for guests that have park reservations for the Magic Kingdom or park hopper ticket option on a MNSSHP date.
People reported that you are able to add Genie+ with a party ticket. Guests only had from 4pm-6pm to utilize Genie+.
Should I attend?
Is MVMCP worth it? IMO it is most definitely worth the price at least once. I thoroughly enjoyed MVMCP, and we plan to attend 2 parties this year (fingers crossed for dates). It’s definitely worth it if your budget allows.
There’s plenty of special entertainment, special decorations and lighting, and lots of unique character meet and greets.
If you decide to attend MVMCP, make sure to purchase your tickets in advance, and use any available discounts (i.e. DVC, AP, etc,). Tickets are more expensive on the day of the party, and several nights each year sell out completely.
Top Five Things You Must Do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Party Crowds
MVMCP is a special ticket event with a limited amount of tickets sold. It has been discussed that more tickets are being sold as of late. However, due to Party Entertainment, crowds tend to be more concentrated around the events, especially the parade and fireworks.
2019 & Prior: November party dates will almost always be less busy than December dates, and Tuesdays are usually less crowded than parties offered on other days of the week. Day of the week tends to matter as well, with Monday through Thursday evenings being less busy than the weekend events.
https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/...d-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-in-2018/
Are there any Dining Options?
Dining is available at select counter service and snack locations throughout the park, but is very limited once the party begins. It’s probably wise to eat your main evening meal prior to attending the party.
Quick Service Dining Locations Open During Party:
Main Street U.S.A.
Main Street Bakery
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Casey's Corner
Adventureland
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Aloha Isle (open until 9:00pm)
Frontierland
Golden Oak Outpost
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (open until 11pm)
Liberty Square
Sleepy Hollow
Fantasyland
The Friar’s Nook
Storybook Treats
Be Our Guest Restaurant (to 9pm) - Table Service
Cinderella's Royal Table (to 9pm) - Table Service
Tomorrowland
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Cool Ship
Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies
Holiday-themed specialty treats are available at the following locations:
These treats will only be available within the Magic Kingdom during MVMCP.
These treats will only be available within the Magic Kingdom during MVMCP.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Main Street Bakery - Letter To Santa: Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallows topped with chocolate pieces (New); Minnie-shaped Cinnamon Roll: Cinnamon roll topped with red icing, holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate bow (MVMCP & regular park hours)
Casey’s Corner - Candy Cane Tart: Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache and topped with festive meringue (New)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor - Peppermint Brownie Sundae: Peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and candy cane sprinkles served on a brownie (MVMCP & regular park hours)
Outdoor Vending Locations Near Cinderella Castle - Red Velvet Wreathoughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (MVMCP & regular park hours); Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in hot cocoa powder and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (MVMCP & and regular park hours)
Adventureland
Sunshine Tree Terrace - Santa’s Belt Buckle: Pistachio mousse with a dark chocolate truffle center and a chocolate buckle (New); Cranberry Citrus Float with Orange-Vanilla Soft-serve Twist: Orange-vanilla soft-serve twist with Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and fruity boba pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) (MVMCP & regular park hours)
Fantasyland
The Friar's Nook - Holiday Ham Fried Pie: Flaky pastry filled with baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, and spiced pecans served with pineapple glaze (New); Italian Beef Tots: Tots covered in slow-cooked beef, cheese curds, zesty giardiniera, and pot roast gravy (New); Peppermint Snowman: Chocolate brownie topped with cookies ‘n cream peppermint mousse (New); Winter Milk Shake: Creamy coconut milk shake topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, cinnamon, and crisp pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Storybook Treats - Sugar Plum Sundae: Sugar plum soft-serve atop sugar cookie crumbs and topped with whipped cream, crisp pearls, and cotton candy (New)
Frontierland
Golden Oak Outpost - Orange Gingerbread Shake: Orange cream slushy layered with gingerbread cookie crumbles and topped with whipped cream, gingerbread spice (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New); Gingerbread Cake layered with cream cheese frosting and dulce de leche ganache topped with a gingerbread man chocolate piece (New)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe - Chicken Tamale served “Christmas-style” with mild red chile and green chile-pumpkin seed sauces, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco; Chocolate Eggnog Reindeer: Chocolate tart topped with eggnog mousse and chocolate antlers (New); Orange-Cranberry Pineapple Punch with a hint of “smoke” from the fireplace (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Liberty Square
Sleepy Hollow - Holiday Waffle Sundae: House-made red velvet waffle topped with M&M’S chocolate candies, peppermint ice cream, and hot fudge (New); Milk and Cookies for Santa: Brown sugar cookie cake topped with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse, milk mousse, and chocolate chip cookies (New)
Tomorrowland
Auntie Gravity’s - Reindeer Chow Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve, pretzels, cereal, M&M’S chocolate candies, and hot fudge (New) (MVMCP & regular park hours); Lump of Coal in your Stocking: Cookies ‘n cream milk shake topped with whipped cream, cookies ‘n cream crumbles, and a chocolate doughnut hole (New)
Cool Ship - Magic Holiday Tree: Coconut, pecans, and M&M’S chocolate candies on a graham cracker crust (New)
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café - Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar and provolone cheese and beef gravy (New); Holiday Turkey Burger: Turkey burger topped with traditional stuffing, provolone cheese, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (New); Christmas Cookie Cake: Christmas cookie cake roll with buttercream and topped with holiday sprinkles (New)
Popcorn Carts and Select Locations
Novelty Items
Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier Bucket (New)
Limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last
Launching at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 9 at popcorn carts throughout Magic Kingdom
Donald Duck Christmas Tree Sipper (New)
Limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last
Launching at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at select locations in Magic Kingdom starting November 9; Select locations at Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios starting November 11
https://www.disneytouristblog.com/f...eys-very-merry-christmas-party-magic-kingdom/
https://wdwprepschool.com/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-food/
Snow on Main Street, U.S.A.
This isn’t “real” snow, it is actually imitation snow. There is a “snowfall” on Main Street (Between Casey's Corner & the Emporium) before the parades and then at the end of the evening. There is also snow on Main Street after the fireworks. It can snow intermittently on Main Street, but there is not snow during A Frozen Holiday Wish or the Fireworks. There is also snow in Tomorrowland immediately following A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show.
What are the times for Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade?
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade runs at 8:30pm and 11:00pm.
It has been discussed that the second parade is less crowded than the first. There are advantages and disadvantages to both depending on your party size/age and party plans.
FYI: The parade route begins in Frontierland, follows the waterway until it reaches Liberty Square, crosses the Liberty Square bridge, circles Central Plaza in front of Cinderella's Castle, then heads down Main Street, U.S.A., where it ends next to Harmony Barbershop.
What time is Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks?
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks shows at 10:00pm.
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks is Exclusive to MVMCP, but will run from December 23-29 at 10pm.
Frozen Holiday Surprise
New for 2023, join Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf as they help to decorate Cinderella Castle. This show is 7 minutes and will be shown twice nightly.
Times: 6:15pm (all guests) & 8:15pm (MVMCP guests only)
Transportation
The Walt Disney World Transportation, including the boat launches, bus and monorail stations, all continue to run during and after Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
Disney Springs: One-way bus service from the 4 Disney theme parks operates daily from 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM or 2 hours after theme parks close, whichever is earlier.
Weather
Please note that the party will go on regardless of weather, so even if it's pouring down raining, it will take place.
What is the weather like in November and December?
Average high temperature: 78°F/72°F
Average low temperature: 58°F/51°F
Mean temperature: 68°F/62°F
Record high temperature: 90°F (1957)/89°F (2000)
Record low temperature: 28°F (1970)/19°F (1989)
Average Precipitation: 2.14 in./2.89in.
Does MVMCP end before Christmas?
The actual SPECIAL EVENT (MVMCP) does end on the selected date, however, they still have the Christmas Parade for FREE in the Magic Kingdom after the last scheduled MVMCP for you to enjoy in case you cannot attend MVMCP! You should try your best to attend though!
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