[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hello, I was looking through my Disney info from last year and found the MVMCP Guidemap Information that I received last year. Even though it may be a little different this year, maybe this will help you plan for your MVMCP for this December. I'll write what is inside the MVMCP Guidemap below. Happy planning.

MICKEY'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY IN MAGIC KINGDOM

ºoº Very Merry Things To Do: ºoº

ºoº Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade at 8:15 & 10:45pm

ºoº "Wishes" - An Enchanted Fireworks Spectacular at 9:15pm

ºoº Mickey's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9:30, & 10:30pm

ºoº Celebrate the Season Show at the Castle Forecourt Stage at 7:00, 9:30pm, & 12:00am

ºoº Goofy's Country Dancin' Jamboree Celebrates the Holidays Show at the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon in Libert Square at 7:30, 8:45 & 10:00pm

ºoº "Belle's Enchanted Christmas" Storytelling at Fantasyland Pavilion at 7:30, 8:40, 9:30, 10:20 & 11:10pm

ºoº Snowflake Special Storytelling at Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland at 7:25, 8:05, 8:55, 10:15 & 11:30pm

ºoº Lake Howell Holiday Brass at Tomorrowland Stage at 6:45, 7:45 & 8:45pm


ºoº HOLIDAY HINTS: ºoº

ºoº Complimentary Holiday Treats available in Liberty Square, Adventureland, & Tomorrowland.

ºoº Fireworks Tip: Tonight's special presentation of Wishes, an enchanted fireworks spectacular, can be viewed from anywhere within the Magic Kingdom.

ºoº Don't miss the chance to meet Santa Claus next to City Hall in Town Square.

ºoº Parade Tip: The second performance of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is typically less crowded.

ºoº Complimentary Photos are available in Liberty Square, Adventureland, Fantasyland, & Tomorrowland.

ºoº Come visit some of your favorite Disney Character Friends in Toontown Fair.

ºoº Best dining opportunities are at Pecos Bill's Cafe, Frontierland, and Cosmic Ray's Starlght Cafe in Tomorrowland.

(Inside the MVMCP Guidemap is a Magic Kingdom map, of course.)

It shows the parade route, and symbols of gingerbread men that shows three locations to get your Cookies and Chocolate Milk. Symbols of Mickey's ponting hand showing ten places to visit Disney Characters. Symbols of a flashing camera showing three locations to have your Family Photo and to pick up your MVMCP Button. Symbol of a Santa hat to see Santa Claus.

To the left of the map is a list of Attractions, Shops, Food, & Beverages. Here is the List:

ºoº MAIN STREET, U.S.A. ºoº

Food and Beverages:
Casey's Corner - Hot Dogs & Fries.
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor - Ice Cream.
Main Street Bakery - Fresh Baked Goodies
Tony's Town Square Restaurant - Full Service Italian Entrees and Salads.

Shopping:
Emporium
The Chapeau
Main Street Confectionery
Main Street Cinema
Uptown Jewelers
Exposition Hall

ºoº ADVENTURELAND ºoº

Attractions:
1. Pirates of the Caribbean
2. Jungle Cruise
3. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Shopping:
Agrbah Bazaar
Pirates Bazaar

ºoº FRONTIERLAND ºoº

Attractions:
4. Splash Mountain
5. Country Bear Jamboree
6. Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
7. Big Thunder Mountain

Food & Beverages:
Pecos Bill's Cafe - Cheeseburgers & Hot Dogs
Westward Ho - Quick Bites
Frontierland Turkey Leg

Shopping:
Big Al's
Splashdown Photo

ºoº LIBERTY SQUARE ºoº

Attractions:
8. Liberty Square Riverboat - Operating until 11:00pm
9. The Haunted Mansion
10. Goofy's Country Dancin' Jamboree Celebrates the Holidays.

Food & Beverage:
Liberty Tavern - Family Style Character Dining
Sleep Hollow - Quick Bites

Shopping:
Ye Old Christmas Shop

ºoº FANTASYLAND ºoº

Attractions:
11. Peter Pan's Flight
12. "it's a small world"
13. Cinderella's Golden Carousel
14. Dumbo the Flying Elephant
15. Mickey's PhilarMagic
16. Snow White's Scary Adventure
17. The Many Adventure's of Winnie the Pooh
18. Mad Tea Party

Food & Beverage:
Scuttle's Landing - Frozen Treats
Mrs. Pott's Cupboard - Ice Cream

Shopping:
Pooh's Thotful Shop
Sir Mickey's
Seven Dwarf's Mine
Fantasy Faire

ºoº TOMORROWLAND ºoº

Attractions:
19. Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
20. Space Mountain
21. Astro Orbiter
22. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
23. Carousel of Progress
24. Tomorrowland Transit Authority
25. The Timekeeper
26. Tomorrowland Arcade

Food & Beverage:
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe - Cheeseburgers & Chicken
The Lunching Pad - Quick Bites

Shopping:
Mickey's Star Traders
Space Mountain Shop
Merchant of Venus
Buzz Imaging

ºoº MICKEY'S TOONTOWN FAIR ºoº

27. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm
28. Minnie's Country House
29. Mickey's Country House
30. Donald's Boat

Shopping:

County Bounty
Farmer's Market

Well...that's all. I know there will always be some changes from last year to this year. I noticed that they left out the Crystal Palace in 2003, but it should be open. And "it's a small world" will probably still be closed this year. and I the Goofy's Country Dancin' Jamboree will be different this year.

But this should give some newbies an idea of what to expect and what to plan for.

ºoº Have fun planning.

ºoº Sincerely, Ray


I was looking at the map again and I will try to describe "Where TO Find..." from last year 2003. Of course these may change a little bit this year, but most of locations are about the same. Maybe this can help you plan, too.

1. Where is Santa Claus to take pictures with the kids of all ages sitting on his lap?"

ºoº Besides seeing Santa high on his chair in the parade, he was located in only one spot. As you enter the MK, and walk under the railroa station, go to your LEFT side. Santa is located outside on the left side of the City Hall. Usually you will see the Popcorn vendor on the curb. Look to your left. He'll be waving to you...ho...ho...ho.

2. Where do you go to get your free holiday pictures taken and free MVMCP Button? (Note: Fill out a card for every member in your family to get a picture for each ticket that you bought. Except for the pictures that you want, and you take a family picture, make out the other cards to the grandparents address or some other friend.) Last year there were only three places. My favorite is in Adventureland where the cookies and hot cocoa were near by.

ºoº Last year, in Advertureland as you cross the bridge on your right near the Alola Isle dole whip place The Magic Carpets of Alladin. Although a couple of years ago they set them up in the Adventureland Pirates of the Caribbean on your left.

ºoº Last year in the Liberty Square to the right of The Hall of Presidents. A couple of years ago they set up across the street in the Liberty Tree Riverboat entrance. This can be a busy intersection.

ºoº Last year in the Fantasyland "it's a small world" attraction. But I think that this attraction is closed this December. They could still hold it here though. Also a very busy place sometimes.

ºoº Last year in the Tomorrowland near the Timekeeper before you reach Buzz. I don't remember this place before.

3. There were only three places to find cookies and cocoa:

ºoº In Adventureland right next to the photo taking place on your right as you cross the bridge between the Aloha Isle Dole Whip place and the attraction, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. This is my favorite place to go.

ºoº In Liberty Square right next the photo taking place on your right between the Hall of Presidents and sometimes the Riverboat. This is a busy intersection.

ºoº At the counter service of the Plaza Pavilion. If you were walking up Mainstreet, you could hang a right before the bridge next to the Plaza Ice Cream Shop and walk straight to the Plaza Pavilion counter. To get a picture, just continue around to your left to the Tomorrowland Timekeeper area.

4. There were ten Favorite Character locations on the map. I don't remember who they were.

ºoº In the center circle of Mainstreet between the flag pole and the huge christmas tree.

ºoº Off Mainstreet on a side street on the right, just past the jewlery store and before the bakery. This is easy to miss because you will probably looking at the castle.

ºoº In Adventureland between the Swiss Family Treehouse and the Jungle Cruise on the left.

ºoº In Adventureland in front of the Carabbean Cruise.

ºoº In Frontierland, hidden behind the Christmas Shoppe on your left as you cross the bridge. Most people don't venture this way. But if you were in front of the Crystal Palace, and take the road over the bridge it will also lead you to the place behind the Christmas Shop.

ºoº In Frontierland, between the Shootin' Arcade and the Country Bear Jamboree.

ºoº In Fantasyland in the Character Festival, just northeast of Dumbo attraction.

ºoº In Toontown Hall of Fame Tent where the characters usually are located.

ºoº In Toontown between Donald's Boat and Goofy's Brainstormer.

ºoº Between the Fantasyland Mad Tea Party attraction and the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway.

Sometimes, near the end of MVMCP, as everyone is leaving, several Disney Characters appear in front of the Town Square Exposition Hall.

Start the planning. And remember this is from last year's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Guidemap that is only handed out as you enter that night.

I'll tell you what I'll do, I'll be arriving November 28th and eating at the California Grille. I'll try and walk over to the MK and ask for a 2004 MVMCP Guidemap and update it early November 29th on my WebTV.

Sincerely, Ray



Guess what Dave Card did for me. He scanned the 2003 MVMCP Guidemap and said that I could share these pictures with everyone. Thank you, Dave.

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[MerlinMatt]

Ray! That's excellent! Thank you!

Do you remember when you got it? We're going on December 17th and I'd love to look forward to getting that in the mail.

[RaySharpton]

I picked it up at Magic Kingdom under the railroad pass through, the night that I went to MVMCP.

If you would like my 2003 MVMCP Gidemap, I would be happy to mail it to you.

Ray

[MerlinMatt]

Originally Posted by RaySharpton

I picked it up at Magic Kingdom under the railroad pass through, the night that I went to MVMCP.

If you would like my 2003 MVMCP Gidemap, I would be happy to mail it to you.

Ray

Ray:

That's quite a generous offer, but the work you put into last night's post is more than enough.

Thanks so much!

[mickaholic4077]

Another tip that I learned when I went to NOJ is if it rains,enquire if they are giving out ponchos free. They did at NOJ,although they didn't advertise it.

[RaySharpton]

I added some more stuff from the 2003 MVMCP Guidemap. Like the places to meet characters, get cookies and cocoa, family photos, and see Santa Claus.

[MrDisneyfan1]

Thanks for all the info. Just printed it out and ready to plan our attack!
Den

[MerlinMatt]

Originally Posted by RaySharpton

I'll tell you what I'll do, I'll be arriving November 28th and eating at the California Grille. I'll try and walk over to the MK and ask for a 2004 MVMCP Guidemap and update it early November 29th on my WebTV.

I added some more stuff from the 2003 MVMCP Guidemap. Like the places to meet characters, get cookies and cocoa, family photos, and see Santa Claus.

Ray:

You are the coolest. We really appreciate the work that you're doing posting this here.

I haven't had a chance to respond to your generous e-mail. Honestly, this post is more than enough. I'm sure there are others that haven't been to WDW as often as I have that might appeciate having a color pamphlet.

Thanks again.

[RaySharpton]

:wave: You are all very welcome. I'mmmmmmmmmmmmm ready to go to MVMCP right now!

[bumble]

All I can say is WOW. Thats realy nice of you to put al that on here for us. I'm printing it and sending it to my mom. Thanks :o)

[Cavey]

Thanks for the help. We are arriving on Sunday afternoon, taking a quick nap with the kids, and then heading to MVMCP as the start to our vacation week!

Any advice on how long the lines will be for attractions? Some who went prior to 2003 have told me they won't go back to MVMCP because of the long lines, but others have said there was almost no wait in 2003 due to Disney limiting ticket sales.

I guess what I'm wondering is, parades & shows aside, how much of the MK are we going to be able to tour during the evening?


If lines are long, I was considering focusing our attention just on Tomorrowland & Toon Town. This would allow us to use the Extra Magic Hour on Thursday to focus on Fantasyland (and the other lands later in the day).

Thanks again for helping me plan my trip.

[lovemysons]

That was a great amount of information! Our family will be attending out first MVMCP this December and we are just bursting at the seams until we get there!This is such a great site! Thank you!

[RaySharpton]

You are all very welcome. I can't wait.

I'll see if I can answer some of your questions. But this is just my personal experience. I certainly am not an expert on the subject.

1. For most of WDW parks and events, I seem to notice that most of the local residents visit on their days off work on the weekends. This seems to be the more crowded days in December.

2. I also notice that the the first Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after Thanksgiving weekend seem to be the least crowded days in the first two weeks of December.

3. For MVMCP night it seems that everyone walks down Mainstreet and stops in front of the castle to watch the first stage show. Boy is it crowded their.

4. Then everyone stays near the castle or back up Mainstreet to save a place for the first MVMCP Holiday Parade.

5. The last couple of years the MVMCP may officially start at 1900, but many people can enter the MK at 1600 and use their MVMCP ticket to get their MVMCP wrist band. This will allow you to write some extra rides three hours before the official opening.

6. There is a great Holiday show in the Tomorrowland auditorium that actually starts before 1900 and is a great way to see one of the first MVMCP shows.

7. And you can also plan a dinner before MVMCP at Crystal Palace and head out to the Adventureland and get your family photos, and see some characters and ride Pirates of the Carribean.

8. If you skip the first parade, you can take advantage of the Fantasyland rides being slightly slower lines.

9. Toontown is always a great place to visit.

10. But don't forget to watch the very special MVMCP Wishes fireworks.

11. Most people seem to leave down Mainstreet after the second parade because the kids are so tired. Especially if they have been up all day. So the later that you can stay the shorter the lines can be.

Have a great time.

Ray

[RaySharpton]

[chris5568]

Sounds great I can't wait to go!!!!