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

[ENJDisneyFan]

Given the choice of attending the 11/9 party or the 11/10 one, which would you choose?

I'm finding reports that the first party of the season will be chaotic, but also that Friday/Saturday parties are generally most packed. Any advice for this party newbie (whose FP day is tomorrow!) would be greatly appreciated!

I chose the Friday party only because it worked better with our plans. But honestly I think they will both be crowded.

 

[monique5]

Given the choice of attending the 11/9 party or the 11/10 one, which would you choose?

I'm finding reports that the first party of the season will be chaotic, but also that Friday/Saturday parties are generally most packed. Any advice for this party newbie (whose FP day is tomorrow!) would be greatly appreciated!

Late to the party for you! Not sure with changes this year to party about 1st night, and yest typcially Friday parties are more crowded than weekday parties. However, I have been to a sold out MNSSHP and MVMCP, been on Halloween night and one a last night sold out MVMCP during the week & have had no problems with a good touring plans. I.E. met the characters I wanted to, rode the rides I wanted to, and the treats free and purchased, saw fireworks, parades, castle shows, and shopped. Select the night that works the best for your trip and have a good plan and be flexible.

 

[jerseyjersey]

I chose the Friday party only because it worked better with our plans. But honestly I think they will both be crowded.

Thanks! Given how crowded Jersey Week appears to be, I'm guessing you're right about that! We are ok with crowded, just hoping to avoid complete and utter gridlock, but we'll make do and soak in the decorations and merry holiday vibes either way.

Late to the party for you! Not sure with changes this year to party about 1st night, and yest typcially Friday parties are more crowded than weekday parties. However, I have been to a sold out MNSSHP and MVMCP, been on Halloween night and one a last night sold out MVMCP during the week & have had no problems with a good touring plans. I.E. met the characters I wanted to, rode the rides I wanted to, and the treats free and purchased, saw fireworks, parades, castle shows, and shopped. Select the night that works the best for your trip and have a good plan and be flexible.

Late to the party for you! Not sure with changes this year to party about 1st night, and yest typcially Friday parties are more crowded than weekday parties. However, I have been to a sold out MNSSHP and MVMCP, been on Halloween night and one a last night sold out MVMCP during the week & have had no problems with a good touring plans. I.E. met the characters I wanted to, rode the rides I wanted to, and the treats free and purchased, saw fireworks, parades, castle shows, and shopped. Select the night that works the best for your trip and have a good plan and be flexible.

Thank you! We have no specific expectations for the party, just thought it would be fun to check it out and get into the holiday spirit! And the whopping $1 price difference isn't really swaying us either way. So it sounds as though we'd be ok on either night. Excited for our first MVMCP!

 

[jerseyjersey]

A follow up question-there's talk here of wanting to try attending both parties, on back to back nights. Is this an insane idea? No tiny ones in our party this time around (youngest is 8 y/o who is a trooper) and no other real limitations, other than trying not to run everyone to the point of exhaustion.

 

[monique5]

Thanks! Given how crowded Jersey Week appears to be, I'm guessing you're right about that! We are ok with crowded, just hoping to avoid complete and utter gridlock, but we'll make do and soak in the decorations and merry holiday vibes either way.




Thank you! We have no specific expectations for the party, just thought it would be fun to check it out and get into the holiday spirit! And the whopping $1 price difference isn't really swaying us either way. So it sounds as though we'd be ok on either night. Excited for our first MVMCP!

Even better if no expectations. Since your FP+ day is today, and you stated your dates, the MVMCP parade will not be in the parks as the regular parade during your trip, so I would plan around the fireworks and parade, and a Frozen Holiday Wish. And a few rides which will have short waits. Since you will be at the 1st party or one of the 1st, can't help with FP+ available or not 4pm entry or not. Rides and Characters should be available and a party map (1-2D before party) before the party & will be on Post #1. Minnie in her peppermint dress is awesome, Scrooge McDuck, Sandy Claws, 7D, Nick & Judy (last year) just to give you some ideas to start a plan. Happy Planning!

 

[monique5]

A follow up question-there's talk here of wanting to try attending both parties, on back to back nights. Is this an insane idea? No tiny ones in our party this time around (youngest is 8 y/o who is a trooper) and no other real limitations, other than trying not to run everyone to the point of exhaustion.

If doable, go for it. We are doing 2 parties this year. The last time due to dates we were only able to attend 1 party which was the last night. Last year we attended MNSSHP, 2 parties, totally worth it, and only missed like 3 characters b/t the 2 parties and by choice; and was able to participate in all party activities and rides. DD rode 7DMT 2x, Barnstormer 11X, Dumbo 2X, PP, Tea Cups 2x Speedway 3X and then I lost count.

When we did MVMCP the last time, we did the parade (not a great view/missed parts since didn't want to waste time holding a spot), Frozen Holiday Wish, Fireworks, Sandy Claws, 7D, Princesses with Princess, Minnie, Scrooge McDuck and Family, Daisy, Donald, Pluto, Santa Goofy, Mickey, Tinkerbell, Tiana & Naveen, Cinderella & Princess Charming, Rapunzel & Flynn Ryder. All on 1 night, but only rode 7DMT, BTMR, Barnstormer (3 FP+), then rode VoLM & meet Ariel in Grotto while DH waited in line for 7D, no extra rides.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

wow if you can do that in one party (Christmas one) I should be able to do half lol) we want 7d, scrooge, and family, Mary Poppins, and we will do the castle show and fw and late parade.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Thanks! Given how crowded Jersey Week appears to be, I'm guessing you're right about that! We are ok with crowded, just hoping to avoid complete and utter gridlock, but we'll make do and soak in the decorations and merry holiday vibes either way.

I survived Jersey Week 2016 with no issues LOL. The crowds weren't bad at all, IMO. I've been during many times of year and early Nov happens to be my favorite. The weather is amazing, F&W is happening, Christmas parties....it's really perfect.

 

[monique5]

100D until our Christmas 2017 vacation!

 

[jerseyjersey]

I survived Jersey Week 2016 with no issues LOL. The crowds weren't bad at all, IMO. I've been during many times of year and early Nov happens to be my favorite. The weather is amazing, F&W is happening, Christmas parties....it's really perfect.

It really is the best time, we love Jersey Week! We've been a few times, but not last year (opted for DL instead), and I'm hoping crowds (and weather) will be comparable to our trips in 2013/14, when it was busy but not overwhelmingly packed.

 

[kyomagi]

how fast do the first and second weekend december parties sell out? i am buying regular day passes first for fast pass purposes, then was going to buy party tickets later

 

[DaisyNY]

Just purchased our tickets for Tuesday, November 28th...hoping for lighter party traffic

 

[monique5]

how fast do the first and second weekend december parties sell out? i am buying regular day passes first for fast pass purposes, then was going to buy party tickets later

See Post #3 for parties that sold out last year and date parties sold out on.

 

[eric84]

Going on Dec. 5th. Can't wait!!!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I survived Jersey Week 2016 with no issues LOL. The crowds weren't bad at all, IMO. I've been during many times of year and early Nov happens to be my favorite. The weather is amazing, F&W is happening, Christmas parties....it's really perfect.

Jersey Week 2015 survivor right here! (And I totally agree with everything said here!)

 

[Wonderwomom]

What??? UT sells discounted Party tickets? I had no idea! I could have saved almost $50 if I had purchased through them

Yup me too. I hadn't realized.

 

[trill2017]

Going on Dec. 5th. Can't wait!!!

I'm going on the 7th, save me some cookies! lol

 

[ValpoMan]

Going to the last party on Dec 22nd...gonna be crazy YES....BUT Wife always wanted to go at Christmas so here we are.....

 

[IceQueen182]

Apologies in advance if this was discussed in prior pages- does anyone have a sense of when the schedule for the party is typically announced? I'm trying to put a game plan together for our party night on 11-28 but am wondering if the schedule will be totally different this year than last year. Thanks!

 

[monique5]

Going to the last party on Dec 22nd...gonna be crazy YES....BUT Wife always wanted to go at Christmas so here we are.....

Last party here too. See my previous post. I've accomplished much on last party night.