Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

karliebug · 02-15-2007

Should we do this?

I understand there is a photo, hot chocolate, and cookies.

There is a parade, I think. What rides are open? Is it worth the extra money and are there limited lines for rides? I really don't know if it is worth the extra dollars.

Convince me,please.

iluvwdw · 02-15-2007

If you have never done it, I HIGHLY recommend going!!! We've gone 3 times and had a blast!!! NOTHING is more spectacular than MK at Christmas. At the party, they have special parades twice a night complete with SNOW on Main Street!!! You get unlimited cookies and hot chocolate all night long. As for the FREE photo, I don't think it's free any longer. I think you have to pay for it, but you get a discount. I am not sure, but I think that is what I heard. You can also include the photo on your PhotoPass Card so if you buy the CD the Christmas Party pics will be on there!

Most rides were open the 3 times we went. We were PLEASANTLY surprised that there were little to NO wait times!

There were shows going on all throughout the park. You get a MVMCP MAP when you enter!

Another GREAT tip...don't waste a park day! You can enter MK as early as 4pm on the night of the party! So you will be able to enjoy MK from 4p-12midnight! No need to waste a park day...especially since it will be a REALLY late night for everyone!

Another tip...eat dinner BEFORE the party starts! You don't want to waste your valuable party time eating! Book an ADR as soon as you know which date you want to go (as soon as the party dates are released). We have eaten at CP and LTT before the party.

**ddoll** · 02-15-2007

I agree with all that Kim said: you should give it a try. There's snow on Main St, special parades and fireworks, and low park attendance.

But be sure to eat first, like she said. We made the mistake of trying to eat when we got there (we missed our ADR for LTT) and the only places open were all booked. We ended up with a hot dog from Casey's as our dinner.

quartz7 · 02-15-2007

Also,
We noticed that they have "special" characters out and about. We saw Belle and the Beast in their chirstmas finest. They also had Donald and Daisy, all dressed up for christmas. My daughter just loved this. Plus, there wasn't a lot of kids in the autograph lines.

Another thing we noticed was around 9:00 pm or after the last parade, the park really started to clear out, it was amazing. You would think if you spent extra money you would stay the whole time, but they didn't. It is really cool to walk around the lands and really feel like you are the only one there.

I would definitly give it a try!!

Janelle

timsha · 02-15-2007

Well worth the expense!! The making of snow on Main St. the special parades and shows that they have throughout the MK, make it worth it. Most of the major rides / attractions are open the whole time, and as others have said, after the 9:00 PM parade, the park empties out. It has a special feeling of the holidays.

timkelmom · 02-15-2007

I agree with everyone here. It is well worth it. They do not offer the gree photo anymore however. The rides that were open in 2006 were:

Pirates
Magic Carpets
Splash Mtn.
CB Jamboree
Big Thunder Mtn. RR
Haunted Mansion
Peter Pan
Carrousel
Dumbo
Philharmagic
Snow White
Winnie the Pooh
Tea cups
It's a small world
Indy speedway
Space Mtn.
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear
Stitch
TTA
Barnstormer

I think that was it. It was a really great time and a special party for a special time of year.

Elmo · 02-15-2007

Just the Christmas parade and fireworks are with the price of admission.

We've always gone in early December and the crowds are generally small.

royorb1 · 02-15-2007

Holiday Wishes is unforgettable and all the special events are awesome. We went twice in 2005.

Allyson · 02-15-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo

Just the Christmas parade and fireworks are with the price of admission.

I agree!! We went for a weekend, spur of the moment, in December and attended our very first MVMCP. We'd been to the Halloween party three times, but never the Christmas one. We had a BLAST. DS LOVED the snow on Main Street and we even got a train station viewing spot for the parade and fireworks. It was a wonderful evening!

diisneygeek · 02-15-2007

Kim read my mind.

lovemysons · 02-15-2007

Yes, it is worth it. You should do it!!

palmickey · 02-15-2007

I am so excited as it looks like we will be able to get away for a long weekend to go see WDW at Christmas! I am so excited! I just don't know when the party will be so I hope there will be one while we are there.

**ddoll** · 02-15-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by palmickey

I am so excited as it looks like we will be able to get away for a long weekend to go see WDW at Christmas! I am so excited! I just don't know when the party will be so I hope there will be one while we are there.

If you're there for a weekend then you'll see it.

quakercub · 02-15-2007

I think it's worth it, for sure!!! We had a great time in December of 2004. Looking forward to making it an annual part of Christmas once we move!!

palmickey · 02-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddoll

If you're there for a weekend then you'll see it.

That will work, it will be a weekend trip.

02-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Should we do this? I understand there is a photo, hot chocolate, and cookies. There is a parade, I think. What rides are open? Is it worth the extra money and are there limited lines for rides? I really don't know if it is worth the extra dollars. Convince me,please.

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party If you have never done it, I HIGHLY recommend going!!! We've gone 3 times and had a blast!!! NOTHING is more spectacular than MK at Christmas. At the party, they have special parades twice a night complete with SNOW on Main Street!!! You get unlimited cookies and hot chocolate all night long. As for the FREE photo, I don't think it's free any longer. I think you have to pay for it, but you get a discount. I am not sure, but I think that is what I heard. You can also include the photo on your PhotoPass Card so if you buy the CD the Christmas Party pics will be on there! Most rides were open the 3 times we went. We were PLEASANTLY surprised that there were little to NO wait times! There were shows going on all throughout the park. You get a MVMCP MAP when you enter! Another GREAT tip...don't waste a park day! You can enter MK as early as 4pm on the night of the party! So you will be able to enjoy MK from 4p-12midnight! No need to waste a park day...especially since it will be a REALLY late night for everyone! Another tip...eat dinner BEFORE the party starts! You don't want to waste your valuable party time eating! Book an ADR as soon as you know which date you want to go (as soon as the party dates are released). We have eaten at CP and LTT before the party. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 81 days 20 hours 10 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party I agree with all that Kim said: you should give it a try. There's snow on Main St, special parades and fireworks, and low park attendance. But be sure to eat first, like she said. We made the mistake of trying to eat when we got there (we missed our ADR for LTT) and the only places open were all booked. We ended up with a hot dog from Casey's as our dinner. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 3 hours 40 minutes

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Also, We noticed that they have "special" characters out and about. We saw Belle and the Beast in their chirstmas finest. They also had Donald and Daisy, all dressed up for christmas. My daughter just loved this. Plus, there wasn't a lot of kids in the autograph lines. Another thing we noticed was around 9:00 pm or after the last parade, the park really started to clear out, it was amazing. You would think if you spent extra money you would stay the whole time, but they didn't. It is really cool to walk around the lands and really feel like you are the only one there. I would definitly give it a try!! Janelle __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Well worth the expense!! The making of snow on Main St. the special parades and shows that they have throughout the MK, make it worth it. Most of the major rides / attractions are open the whole time, and as others have said, after the 9:00 PM parade, the park empties out. It has a special feeling of the holidays. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party I agree with everyone here. It is well worth it. They do not offer the gree photo anymore however. The rides that were open in 2006 were: Pirates Magic Carpets Splash Mtn. CB Jamboree Big Thunder Mtn. RR Haunted Mansion Peter Pan Carrousel Dumbo Philharmagic Snow White Winnie the Pooh Tea cups It's a small world Indy speedway Space Mtn. Astro Orbiter Buzz Lightyear Stitch TTA Barnstormer I think that was it. It was a really great time and a special party for a special time of year. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Just the Christmas parade and fireworks are with the price of admission. We've always gone in early December and the crowds are generally small. __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW

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palmickey MB's Pal Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My heart is at WDW! Posts: 2,776	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party I am so excited as it looks like we will be able to get away for a long weekend to go see WDW at Christmas! I am so excited! I just don't know when the party will be so I hope there will be one while we are there. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpalmickey ´¨) Boardwalk Villas May 2009* Saratoga Springs October 2008 Beach Club Villas May 2008 Old Key West December 2007 Old Key West February 2007 Saratoga Springs October 2006 Saratoga Springs May 2006 All Star Movies February 2006 All Star Movies October 2005 All Star Movies October 2004 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: ???????? 105 days 6 hours 10 minutes

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party I think it's worth it, for sure!!! We had a great time in December of 2004. Looking forward to making it an annual part of Christmas once we move!! __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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