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

[FinnsMom7]

Ok. So non party goers can still technically make a 600 ADR but not ride the rides past this time. Still trying to sort all this out.

Yes but keep in mind that if you don't have party tickets when you are done eating a CM will escort you out of the park - according to past posts I haven't experienced that myself.

 

[Skallywag Steph]

Yes but keep in mind that if you don't have party tickets when you are done eating a CM will escort you out of the park - according to past posts I haven't experienced that myself.

Right. I understand that. I'm going to be doing both (party ticket holder and going to MK on party night with no ticket)on my trip so I'm trying to prepare. We won't be eating on the night we leave at 6. I am mainly interested in how early party ticket holders could schedule ADRs. Just wondering if ticket holders are going to be allowed in at 4 as usual.

 

[stephtron312]

So excited for this!! Just bought tickets for the Nov. 28th party! It's my dad's birthday too so should be extra magical. We've been to MNSSHP so I'm expecting it to be somewhat similar, or am I totally off base?

 

[FinnsMom7]

Right. I understand that. I'm going to be doing both (party ticket holder and going to MK on party night with no ticket)on my trip so I'm trying to prepare. We won't be eating on the night we leave at 6. I am mainly interested in how early party ticket holders could schedule ADRs. Just wondering if ticket holders are going to be allowed in at 4 as usual.

I have a feeling until people actually go to the first party it may not be 100% - unless people start making dinner reservations earlier that have both park and party ticket - but even then it blurs the line because those people won't have to "leave" between.

 

[Aurora2017]

I just read on WDWMagic that they are not allowing party only guests to get any fast passes from 4-7 this year. But I had been told in the past you could get three between 4-7. Has anyone here heard that?

 

[Skallywag Steph]

I have a feeling until people actually go to the first party it may not be 100% - unless people start making dinner reservations earlier that have both park and party ticket - but even then it blurs the line because those people won't have to "leave" between.

Would've been nice for the Halloween party to be the guinea pig

 

[NemoMomof3]

I purchased my tickets early for our trip in November. I got them in the mail and they are plastic cards. Not even Christmas themed. Is that normal? This is my first time so I have no idea what to expect.

 

[Carrie Lynn]

I am so excited!!!!! The party is on my birthday this year!

 

[Skallywag Steph]

I purchased my tickets early for our trip in November. I got them in the mail and they are plastic cards. Not even Christmas themed. Is that normal? This is my first time so I have no idea what to expect.

Mine are like that too

 

[gottalovepluto]

I am so excited!!!!! The party is on my birthday this year!

That's AWESOME! (And to the DIS!)

 

[siskaren]

I purchased my tickets early for our trip in November. I got them in the mail and they are plastic cards. Not even Christmas themed. Is that normal? This is my first time so I have no idea what to expect.

I have a ticket from '98 that isn't Christmas themed.

 

[monique5]

NEWS

2017 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL DINING PACKAGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Please note all restaurants and times have not be loaded into the system at time of this post.

 

[Mom2riley]

Right. I understand that. I'm going to be doing both (party ticket holder and going to MK on party night with no ticket)on my trip so I'm trying to prepare. We won't be eating on the night we leave at 6. I am mainly interested in how early party ticket holders could schedule ADRs. Just wondering if ticket holders are going to be allowed in at 4 as usual.

I called Disney last week and was told that ticket holders will be allowed in at 4

 

[Mom2riley]

Any thoughts on a 6:30 pm BOG reservation on a party night? Will I be ok doing a sit down at that time and not miss too much of the party?

We booked a 6:30 at BOG on our party night. I called Disney after thinking it might not be a good idea and was reassured by the CM. My girls are dying to eat there and we honestly can't get in there at any other time. We'll show up a little early as the CM recommended and shouldn't miss much ( we'll be at the party until close). My girls have no fast and firm expectations for the party itself so we'll go with the flow. If they feel they will miss out on anything, I can always book a 2nd party date.

 

[Raya]

So we've settled on a date and have committed to attending! Any suggestions for a plan?

We have reservations for 'high tea' at the GF at 12:15 that day. We'd like to see all the gingerbread houses, have tea, and go to the party. I feel like the monorail hotel gingerbread displays could be done between the end of tea (likely 2pm) and the party open (4pm). What other displays should we see and when/how?

Reading the first page it looks like our date (12/17) won't sell out until late Nov or early Dec. Does that sound correct still? Should I risk it? I'd like to wait a couple of months to buy tickets, but also don't want to miss them.

 

[monique5]

So we've settled on a date and have committed to attending! Any suggestions for a plan?

We have reservations for 'high tea' at the GF at 12:15 that day. We'd like to see all the gingerbread houses, have tea, and go to the party. I feel like the monorail hotel gingerbread displays could be done between the end of tea (likely 2pm) and the party open (4pm). What other displays should we see and when/how?

Reading the first page it looks like our date (12/17) won't sell out until late Nov or early Dec. Does that sound correct still? Should I risk it? I'd like to wait a couple of months to buy tickets, but also don't want to miss them.

I subscribe to KtP's Character Locator & use it for parties. PP will post on here what they did as well. See Post #1 and determine what you would like to do, list everything, thing notate or make separate list of the must do's. Then factor in having a bite to eat. We eat at 2:30 or 4pm and then snack during party.

The Sold Out dates are correct, however, you can never predict selling patterns. If that's the date you are definitely going, then go ahead and purchase. Waiting until end of summer should be find. The only reason I haven't purchased tickets is because SW had great rates on airfare, able to get roundtrip for 3 for $602. So will purchase MVMCP tickets next month.

 

[Babs1975]

Sorry mistake...see below...

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So excited for this!! Just bought tickets for the Nov. 28th party! It's my dad's birthday too so should be extra magical. We've been to MNSSHP so I'm expecting it to be somewhat similar, or am I totally off base?

No, it will be basically similar. It's the same idea: hard ticket party, special themed fireworks and parade and stage shows. Free food in cookies and drinks handed out at different CS places. Special characters, instead of costumes some wear scarves or other Christmas themed gear. Most rides will be a walk on besides holiday themed ones like Jingle Cruise. Instead of wearing costumes some guests dress up in Christmas themed outfits like Santa hats, ugly Christmas sweaters or green and red clothes.

I purchased my tickets early for our trip in November. I got them in the mail and they are plastic cards. Not even Christmas themed. Is that normal? This is my first time so I have no idea what to expect.

Yep, normal. Sadly they don't theme the cards, they just look like regular admission tickets.

 

[Babs1975]

Hey everyone, so I'll be going the first week in December this year. This will be our first Christmas-time visit. Realistically, what kind of wait times should we expect on rides during MVMCP? I'm sure the big attractions won't be walk on but are the wait times reduced a good amount at all?

You will be pleasantly surprised that most of the rides ARE a walk-on. As others have said, most don't ride tons of rides during the party, my family is an exception. We love the short wait times after 7. The only rides that still have a longer wait are 7DMT and Peter Pan. That has been our experience and we have gone twice right around when you are going. Most other things are a walk-on or maybe 5 minute wait. It's great and we still have time to watch the parade and fireworks and sample the sweet treats.

 

[Babs1975]

Has anyone heard the rumor that they are going to be closing headliner main attractions during the Christmas party this year? I certainly hope not!! And if anyone has heard, where did you get your info?