I'd be nervous doing a party on arrival day, especially in the winter when weather delays could affect flights across the country. That being said, once the last few parties sell out, I wouldn't wait any longer to purchase your tickets.
What has been your observation on which is lower crowds?
I ordered our tickets over the phone with a cast member. He gave me a confirmation number and told me I could link it on our MDE page - which I did. I didn't even realize there was a paper ticket for the party at that time. When I ordered the party tickets, we had already booked our Package and we're staying at Port Orleans French Quarter. However, we changed our resort to the Swan last week and consequently, won't have magic bands for this trip. When I called to make the change, and asked about the Christmas party tickets we had already paid for, the cast member said we would get tickets in the mail. Perhaps I should call Disney again and double check.
Thanks! I'm going to call tomorrow-I remember thinking at the time that there must not be a printed ticket - and it would just be stored on the magic band. I have the confirmation number and the tickets are linked to my MDE page; so I'm hopeful they'll be able to mail out my tickets. We're going to the last party, 12/22, so we have plenty of time.
Those were my options as well. I choose the 10th because it works better for our plans, but I'm thinking they will be relatively similar in terms of crowds. The first party is usually busy due to bloggers, etc. But the Friday party will likely be busy too since, well, it's a Friday and also Veteran's Day. For what it's worth, Touring Plans ranks those 2 parties as #15 and 16 busiest of the year (out of 21).
Excited to see a few others going to the party on November 28. It will be our first party!! If anyone has tips for doing MVMCP with a toddler, I'm all ears!
