"Official" 2023 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Yuletide Joy

[spm2323]

Has anyone been to a sold out party before? What were the lines/wait times like for rides?

We did last year and found them to be ok

 

[michellej47]

I got a late lunch reservation at Steakhouse 71 for 1:55 PM the day of our party! I thought it might be nice to get us in the area ahead of time then we can just walk over to MK after eating.

I'm planning to do the same thing....now just need my window to open!!!

 

[spm2323]

I know some nights sell out completely. I'm being tempted to buy for the party night of 12/7. That is our Magic Kingdom day and I'm not sure how my kiddo will be handling things that late in the trip. Do you think that will be a night that sells out? Ideally I would just wait and see how things are going and purchase party tickets day of if it looks like we could handle the extended hours.

Every night sold out in advance last year

 

[iticer85]

Any idea when Disney will start to sell holiday themed magicband+? Also trying to purchase some other holiday themed outfits, but right now shopdisney doesn't have anything that appeals to us. I know MVMCP merch can only be purchased at the parks the day of the event (which for us is November 16th).

 

[DisneyokwSSR]

Any idea when Disney will start to sell holiday themed magicband+? Also trying to purchase some other holiday themed outfits, but right now shopdisney doesn't have anything that appeals to us. I know MVMCP merch can only be purchased at the parks the day of the event (which for us is November 16th).

I went back and looked at my past orders and it appears I ordered some new(er) holiday themed 2022 merchandise (Minnie ears, Mickey ear hat, glow knecklace, etc.) on November 11, 2022, and received it on November 16, 2022. I think the items were out for a bit before that because I went back and forth about purchasing the items for a while. Hope that helps.

 

[4 mickey]

Hi
going to Xmas party the night before our cruise
so the next day no sleeping in for us sadly
its been a long time since my last Xmas party and mine is sold out
does the evening finishes with the parade ?
if so is it better to stay on Main Street close to gate ( thinking Near Tony’s ) so we’ll get out and may be read here maybe get out on the first buses out back to resort ?
also is there like a map of what to see and not miss on the party ?
if you want special merchandise what time can you go and buy it ?
any tips are welcome
thanks

 

[TheSouthernBelle]

does the evening finishes with the parade ? There are two parades, usually 8p and 11p
if so is it better to stay on Main Street close to gate ( thinking Near Tony’s ) so we’ll get out and may be read here maybe get out on the first buses out back to resort ? Exit prob 30-45 min before the party ends to avoid the longest bus waits but don't expect it to be empty either if it's a sold out party night
also is there like a map of what to see and not miss on the party ? yes, the map will be avialable when you enter the park and online, check back here when the 2023 map is added
https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-wo...al-events/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/
if you want special merchandise what time can you go and buy it ? Merch goes on sale at 4pm when you can get your wristbands

 

[4 mickey]

does the evening finishes with the parade ? There are two parades, usually 8p and 11p
if so is it better to stay on Main Street close to gate ( thinking Near Tony’s ) so we’ll get out and may be read here maybe get out on the first buses out back to resort ? Exit prob 30-45 min before the party ends to avoid the longest bus waits but don't expect it to be empty either if it's a sold out party night
also is there like a map of what to see and not miss on the party ? yes, the map will be avialable when you enter the park and online, check back here when the 2023 map is added
https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-wo...al-events/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/
if you want special merchandise what time can you go and buy it ? Merch goes on sale at 4pm when you can get your wristbands

Thanks a lot very kind of you

 

[monique5]

MVMCP for November 10 is now sold out! Sold out on September 20.

 

[scrappinginontario]

PLEASE READ:

A sold out party means that no additional tickets are available by calling Disney, on the Disney website or from reputable resellers.

Please DO NOT ask here where you can find tickets for ‘x date’s party’. Such posts will be removed.

Disney tickets are non-transferrable. DO NOT advertise here looking to buy/sell tickets to a sold out party.

You may ask at Guest Services once you arrive to see if they have tickets available for a sold out party. Guests have occasionally reported success with this but more often, tickets are not available to new guests.

The one exception we do hear of more regularly is being able to add an additional ticket to an existing group if your travel party has grown since you purchased your party tickets. You may contact Disney now or once you arrive to ask if you might be able to add one or 2 family members to your group. It is not guaranteed but people have reported success with this as it’s understood travel groups change.

Thank you for following these guidelines.

 

[lizaisabel]

FYI- December 14 appear as Sold Out. Just verified today 9/30.

 

[Haley R]

FYI- December 14 appear as Sold Out. Just verified today 9/30.

Looks like we need to go ahead and buy our December 1 ticket

 

[shh]

FYI- December 14 appear as Sold Out. Just verified today 9/30.

wow...considering that's a thursday, feels like it sold faster than last year. Thought the weekends would go first. Glad we got our dec tics.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

FYI- December 14 appear as Sold Out. Just verified today 9/30.

We finally bought our Dec 12 tickets, glad we did as I wouldn’t have thought Dec14 will be next!

 

[rxbeth]

We finally bought our Dec 12 tickets, glad we did as I wouldn’t have thought Dec14 will be next!

Me, too! I just bought December 12th yesterday. Considering the sole purpose of our trip is the party, I'm glad we did.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

Me, too! I just bought December 12th yesterday. Considering the sole purpose of our trip is the party, I'm glad we did.

Same! Well, that & Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Can’t wait!

 

[CocoHeart]

Such great info!! Thanks so much!! We’ll be there 11/28 and I am ECSTATIC. I worked several OT shifts to make this happen and I’m making it a surprise “invite from Mickey” for my kids (we’ve had a rough year)

Etsy has the cutest printable invites I plan on buying and seeing if I’d be able to have them waiting in our room when we get there to surprise them.

Is anyone else wearing pajamas? I’m hesitant to buy as I don’t know what the weather will be like.

Cant wait to see everyone!!

 

[DJFan88]

Same! Well, that & Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Can’t wait!

Same! In fact only a quick trip to do Party night then next day Epcot. Staying on the boardwalk to maximize Epcot day, as our party is a Sunday with our Epcot day being a Monday with extra hours.

 

[IDSkinner]

A great thread with a lot of awesome advice, so thanks to everyone for your input. I've never been to a paid after hours event before and am considering the MVMCP this year. Trip is 12/17-12/23. I'm evaluating purchasing the 12/21 date. I read all of the posts and didn't see the question asked or discussed which is, if I am already in MK for the day and have the event pass, do I need to go back out of the park to activate the event pass prior to event start or am I ok staying in since it would already be on my MB or phone? Thanks

 

[Doug7856]

A great thread with a lot of awesome advice, so thanks to everyone for your input. I've never been to a paid after hours event before and am considering the MVMCP this year. Trip is 12/17-12/23. I'm evaluating purchasing the 12/21 date. I read all of the posts and didn't see the question asked or discussed which is, if I am already in MK for the day and have the event pass, do I need to go back out of the park to activate the event pass prior to event start or am I ok staying in since it would already be on my MB or phone? Thanks

No, there will be a check in point inside the park and that's preferable and a lot shorter line.

Edited to add, this review of MNSSHP will give a good idea of how entry from within the park works.