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

[monique5]

I heard they don’t sell out till the last minute any more because they are allowing many more people into the parties now and the crowds are getting horrific. Is this true?

I can't say of 1st statement, since this is 1st year that has been different than past regarding sell out dates. In reference to MNSSHP and Halloween Party in DL, all parties in DL sold out in a matter of days/weeks of announcing which was 2-3 months after MNSSHP dates were released. So problem in WDW not DL.


Typically the last week of parties sell out. See Post #3. Horrific is a matter of opinion really, unless referring to HUB and Main St which can still be bearable to some. I attended MNSSHP last year on Halloween (SOLD OUT) and was able to do everything I wanted. The HUB and Main St. were jammed packed (I did the dessert party). I've attended a SOLD OUT MVMCP on last night and accomplished everything too, but I expect the crowds and I'm prepared for them. So I avoid the crowded areas.

My post in MNSSHP Thread (BOLD applies to MVMCP too), same applies here. MK will close @ 6pm to day guest for MVMCP this year.

Number of tickets sold probably increases, but probably not enough to notice, and probably not as much as PP think. Who knows.. Also, HUB & Main St. have always been "overcrowded" on SOLD Out parties and not sold out parties for parade viewing and fireworks.

Amount of tickets sold probably increased (IMO not as much as PP think, could be wrong), but numerous PP posted that after over 30% price increase last year (slight increase this year too), reduction of characters, complaints of not clearing our day guests, that they would not attend. It shows with the amount of parties that sold out in 2015 vs 2016, and then only 2 this year and NOT Halloween yet. I know several do not like the parties within the parties, but a lot of PP do, and numerous complaints about Villains Soiree not being continued, then parade viewing removed from dessert party, no Club Villain --- this reduced sales and caused others just not to go.

I agree. I think that 30% increase was a tipping point for many people last year. And I think the maximum number of tickets per party they can sell before it is deemed "sold out" creeps up ever so slowly each year.

 

[Imbetterwithbacon]

Just curious. For those who have booked FP+ using party tickets, how has availability been? I know that it depends the party date and demand, but just curious about experiences.

We are attending Nov. 28 and able to book 2 fastpasses... not much to pick from within that 2 hour window of 4pm to 6pm

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM & Peter Pan's Flight 4:50 PM - 5:50 PM

 

[monique5]

Any news on any changes this year? When do we usually start hearing something?

Sometimes there are rumors reported earlier, none as of now. Sometimes about 1-2 weeks before. A party map usually surfaces 1-2D before 1st party.

 

[monique5]

We are attending Nov. 28 and able to book 2 fastpasses... not much to pick from within that 2 hour window of 4pm to 6pm

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM & Peter Pan's Flight 4:50 PM - 5:50 PM

7DMT is typically hard after 60D, so for the times you need I would consider it a good pick (availability)!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Sometimes there are rumors reported earlier, none as of now. Sometimes about 1-2 weeks before. A party map usually surfaces 1-2D before 1st party.

Isn't the stage show pretty new? So I can't see that changing. Fireworks were confirmed to be the same.

I'm just trying to think of things that might change.

Hopefully they continue with the different drinks and cookies at each station.

I'd say usually a character or 2 might shuffle around.

 

[monique5]

Isn't the stage show pretty new? So I can't see that changing. Fireworks were confirmed to be the same.

I'm just trying to think of things that might change.

Hopefully they continue with the different drinks and cookies at each station.

I'd say usually a character or 2 might shuffle around.

Same here. Yes, stage show pretty new. Yes, Fireworks confirmed (Holiday Wishes). Yes, hoping they continue with different drinks and cookies @ each station too. Yes, possible with characters. Hoping Nick & Judy are back. Hoping MVMCP gets Moana.

Such a board question. I think MNSSHP has more changes than MVMCP, and more rumors (parade changes). Times may change for some things with MK closing @ 6pm (i.e. Frozen Castle Show). Parade time may or may not change.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Same here. Yes, stage show pretty new. Yes, Fireworks confirmed (Holiday Wishes). Yes, hoping they continue with different drinks and cookies @ each station too. Yes, possible with characters. Hoping Nick & Judy are back. Hoping MVMCP gets Moana.

Such a board question. I think MNSSHP has more changes than MVMCP, and more rumors (parade changes). Times may change for some things with MK closing @ 6pm (i.e. Frozen Castle Show). Parade time may or may not change.

I'm actually very curious about the 6 pm close. Are we even 100% sure that we'll be able to enter the park with our party ticket at 4?

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I'm actually very curious about the 6 pm close. Are we even 100% sure that we'll be able to enter the park with our party ticket at 4?

100%? No. But 99.99....or at least I am. Disney would have a PR nightmare on their hands if they didn't allow 4pm entry and didn't announce it in advance.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

100%? No. But 99.99....or at least I am. Disney would have a PR nightmare on their hands if they didn't allow 4pm entry and didn't announce it in advance.

Disney isn't always the best at letting guests know important information before hand though.

 

[adelaster]

Passholder shirts went up on the app today:

 

[Dakota731]

e. I think that 30% increase was a tipping point for many people last year. And I think the maximum number of tickets per party they can sell before it is deemed "sold out" creeps up ever so slowly each year.

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30% increase can mean quite a lot of additional people when you are talking crowds in the tens of thousands. I’m still debating buying a ticket, but it doesn’t seem like it would be very exclusive any more if everyone gets to come even if they book a few hours beforehand. The point of getting to ride without lines is gone by the wayside sad to say.

 

[monique5]

I'm actually very curious about the 6 pm close. Are we even 100% sure that we'll be able to enter the park with our party ticket at 4?

I have been very curious about this as well with the 6pm closing. Especially with characters that typically meet early during MVMCP like 7D and Sandy Claws, you would need to enter early. If not until 6pm, then a disaster as far as plans to meet characters, parade, fireworks, etc. A whole other scenario too if no early M&G. Ugh! That's another reason I started the MVMCP & FP+ Thread to see how Disney was going to handle that after the fiasco with MNSSHP & FP+. Although, per Disney everything is subject to change.

 

[monique5]

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30% increase can mean quite a lot of additional people when you are talking crowds in the tens of thousands. I’m still debating buying a ticket, but it doesn’t seem like it would be very exclusive any more if everyone gets to come even if they book a few hours beforehand. The point of getting to ride without lines is gone by the wayside sad to say.

Need to post the entire quote. 30% price increase (cost of tickets) not number of tickets sold.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Disney isn't always the best at letting guests know important information before hand though.

True! But, it would make zero sense to have a mass exodus at 6pm, at the same time as party goers trying to enter.

 

[monique5]

True! But, it would make zero sense to have a mass exodus at 6pm, at the same time as party goers trying to enter.

Yes, a complete disaster and no sense.

 

[monique5]

Passholder shirts went up on the app today:

Thanks!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I agree that it would be a mistake to not let party goers in until later.

I'm just very curious about the whole thing. If you are a seasoned Disney goer during party season, you are probably going to be very confused about the parks closing to you at 6. How are they going to get people out at 6? I feel like that is going to be dicey. Will there be a lot of announcements over the loud speakers? Or will people just start to get turned away at attractions.

 

[Dakota731]

Will there be a lot of announcements over the loud speakers? Or will people just start to get turned away at attractions.

People were quoted on other message boards that they never bought tickets last year and stayed all night without being chased out. I imagine that would anger families who spent hundreds on tickets!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm actually very curious about the 6 pm close. Are we even 100% sure that we'll be able to enter the park with our party ticket at 4?

No but considering they allowed dining reservations to be booked starting at 6pm for MVMCP guests they'll have an unnecessary mess on their hands if they don't at min allow people into the parks at 6pm...

 

[monique5]

People were quoted on other message boards that they never bought tickets last year and stayed all night without being chased out. I imagine that would anger families who spent hundreds on tickets!

Improvements reported last year on official threads. This is why HUB & Main St. is so crowded. That's also why ADRs guidelines changed last year & again this year with different booking page & times. Rides & character lines are checked pretty regularly. Show wristband to purchase now too since day guests were staying & buying party exclusive merchandise. Most in line will call you out, hard to do on Main St & HUB.

Last year, on Main St, a group of about 8-12 PP sitting holding spot but no bands. We had CMs come check on them, then the whole no English thing, so Spanish speaking CM came over, they "acted confused" but all escorted to gate before parade started. Then lady started going around checking herself, then 4-6 extra CMs came over, then entire front available for a good distance on street.

Some PP aren't a fan of Universal's party procedures, but I do believe Day guests are gone when HHN starts.