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

[apdebord]

I'm sure someone knows this but I've never read it anywhere. Is the garden area in front of the Plaza (the one used for the fireworks dessert party) closed off the entire day/evening or just beginning when the dessert party starts do they ask anyone in that fenced in area to leave? Was wondering if we could watch the 6:15 or 8:15 Frozen Castle lighting from in there?

It was roped off with CMs standing by when we watched the 8:15 castle lighting. No one was in there, so we stood behind it and had a great view of the castle, not the stage.

 

[monique5]

No, this is not ok for day guests to get access to exclusive party characters without paying for a party ticket. I’ve never been in a line prior to the start of the party where the handlers weren’t checking wristbands, so hopefully this was just a fluke or isolated incident.

I agree. Even in past with 7 pm closing & lining up early with characters that met early only party guests (wristbands) could stand in line & meet characters. Yes, party exclusive event, so not okay for day guests. Hoping it was an isolated event and/or was rectified immediately.

 

[4vrdreamin]

We'll be going to the 11/28 party but also in the park all day. How warm/cool do you think we should dress? I can rent a locker but with 5 in our group didn't want to lug around a day bag with change of clothes or have to drive to the park just to have a change of clothes (hopping monorail to car, etc).

 

[DebbieB]

No, this is not ok for day guests to get access to exclusive party characters without paying for a party ticket. I’ve never been in a line prior to the start of the party where the handlers weren’t checking wristbands, so hopefully this was just a fluke or isolated incident.

Well then party guests should not have access to fastpass before the party start time. That should be the exclusive right of day guests from 4:00 to 6:00. Party starts at 7:00, not 4:00. Works both ways.

 

[David in Manassas]

I bought 4 sets of those Christmas bulb light up necklaces for the 4 of us. Planning on putting in checked luggage. Wondering if TSA will be upset. Perhaps I should bring in my carry-on instead and pull them out at security? Thoughts?

 

[siskaren]

I bought 4 sets of those Christmas bulb light up necklaces for the 4 of us. Planning on putting in checked luggage. Wondering if TSA will be upset. Perhaps I should bring in my carry-on instead and pull them out at security? Thoughts?

Why would TSA care about light up necklaces in checked luggage?

 

[Mini girls]

Mistletoe: View attachment 282943

Christmas tree (I thought it was a border but it’s just a MVMCP stamp. The video has the pre-parade Main St dancers and snow):View attachment 282944

Park Entrance:View attachment 282945

Where Zero should be (I submitted it to PhotoPass last night):View attachment 282946

I see you are wearing shorts and t shirts at night. Do you think it will still be that warm in Dec? We arrive the 6th? I had planned on a heavy ugly Christmas sweater for the party and I bought a couple of long sleeve tees at Disney store for the evenings.

 

[siskaren]

I see you are wearing shorts and t shirts at night. Do you think it will still be that warm in Dec? We arrive the 6th? I had planned on a heavy ugly Christmas sweater for the party and I bought a couple of long sleeve tees at Disney store for the evenings.

I think you'll most likely be too warm in a heavy sweater. I think you'd be better off wearing a hoodie over a long-sleeved tee so that if you decide you're too warm you can take the hoodie off. One year I wore a long-sleeved tee with shorts just because the tee had a Disney Christmas design on it (since I planned on getting PhotoPass pictures taken), but I definitely would have been more comfortable with a short-sleeved tee. On the other hand, the previous year, I wore a sweatshirt over a turtleneck with jeans and was not uncomfortable at all.

 

[CarolynFH]

We'll be going to the 11/28 party but also in the park all day. How warm/cool do you think we should dress? I can rent a locker but with 5 in our group didn't want to lug around a day bag with change of clothes or have to drive to the park just to have a change of clothes (hopping monorail to car, etc).

I see you are wearing shorts and t shirts at night. Do you think it will still be that warm in Dec? We arrive the 6th? I had planned on a heavy ugly Christmas sweater for the party and I bought a couple of long sleeve tees at Disney store for the evenings.

I think you'll most likely be too warm in a heavy sweater. I think you'd be better off wearing a hoodie over a long-sleeved tee so that if you decide you're too warm you can take the hoodie off. One year I wore a long-sleeved tee with shorts just because the tee had a Disney Christmas design on it (since I planned on getting PhotoPass pictures taken), but I definitely would have been more comfortable with a short-sleeved tee. On the other hand, the previous year, I wore a sweatshirt over a turtleneck with jeans and was not uncomfortable at all.

Unfortunately Orlando weather can’t be predicted this far in advance! We check the forecast when we get ready to pack, but we bring clothes that can be layered or not - because you won’t know until the day of the party whether you’ll need shorts or that heavy sweater. The weather can change like that.

 

[FoxC63]

Mistletoe: View attachment 282943

Christmas tree (I thought it was a border but it’s just a MVMCP stamp. The video has the pre-parade Main St dancers and snow):View attachment 282944

Park Entrance:View attachment 282945

Where Zero should be (I submitted it to PhotoPass last night):View attachment 282946

THANK YOU so much! I'll update the Magic Shot thread!

 

[apdebord]

I see you are wearing shorts and t shirts at night. Do you think it will still be that warm in Dec? We arrive the 6th? I had planned on a heavy ugly Christmas sweater for the party and I bought a couple of long sleeve tees at Disney store for the evenings.

As others have said, you really can’t predict the weather! We arrived on Halloween and I wore long leggings and a tee during the day, but had to put on a running pullover as soon as the sun went down. Then stole my husband’s windbreaker. Our Christmas party night was probably starting out in the high 70s, maybe low 80s. The sun was extremely warm. I was a little chilly at the end, but I did pack a sweatshirt. What I like to do in the winter months is to pack leggings or jeans and a sweater in our park bag and change when the sun goes down as needed. For this trip, I never needed to change into pants after that first night. I waited to buy my Christmas party shirt until the week of the party at world of Disney so we knew for sure what the weather might be.

 

[FoxC63]

Mistletoe: View attachment 282943

Christmas tree (I thought it was a border but it’s just a MVMCP stamp. The video has the pre-parade Main St dancers and snow):View attachment 282944

Park Entrance:View attachment 282945

Where Zero should be (I submitted it to PhotoPass last night):View attachment 282946

THANK YOU so much! I'll update the Magic Shot thread!

 

[FoxC63]

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I looked at the link quickly

The mistletoe shot can be found many places. We were offered it multiple times in the Hub and Main Street area as well as at Hollywood Studios tonight.

Also the picture with the toy soldiers you posted appears to me to be an old shot of mainstreet from the flag pole area.
This is our first time at MK when it has been decorated for Christmas but in that spot currently there is an enormous tree sitting on top of “wrapped presents”. The toy soldier picture I mentioned is a magic shot taken while standing on Main Street (between the buildings) not in this location. This area is where the Kringle crew shot is.
This is what it looks like now (this is not my pic so I apologize for the quality but I cropped someone out of it)

THANK YOU!!! @apdebord posted this photo under the tree with a stamp on it, so are they offering more options at this location like the Kringle Crew?

 

[Travelstovegas]

Hi, everyone! Just caught up on about 35 pages in this thread since I last got a chance to read, and thanks to everyone who has been posting updates & advice!

Quick question - when you go to get cookies/goodies and drinks at the free snack stops, do you have to have everyone present or can one adult get in line but get cookies for their entire party or up to a certain number? I have an overall group of 10 but 4 in my own family, and am hoping one of us can wait at a parade spot or ride with the kids while the other adult goes for snacks. Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

Mistletoe: View attachment 282943

Christmas tree (I thought it was a border but it’s just a MVMCP stamp. The video has the pre-parade Main St dancers and snow):View attachment 282944

Park Entrance:View attachment 282945

Where Zero should be (I submitted it to PhotoPass last night):View attachment 282946

Lovers, kissing


What a great photo and a wonderful treasure!

 

[FoxC63]

Love all the happenings at the Christmas party!

 

[FoxC63]

Well then party guests should not have access to fastpass before the party start time. That should be the exclusive right of day guests from 4:00 to 6:00. Party starts at 7:00, not 4:00. Works both ways.

Your right it does work both ways, on party nights Day Guests have 8 hours at MK and Party Goers have 8 hours.

 

[CMNJ]

THANK YOU!!! @apdebord posted this photo under the tree with a stamp on it, so are they offering more options at this location like the Kringle Crew?
View attachment 282994

They do the regular pics with the stamp as shown and then the magic shot with the Kringle crew (which is an animated one)

 

[tinkerbell1991]

Where abouts in adventureland does Moana meet, does anyone know?

 

[tinkerbell1991]

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