Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, MVMCP, is an absolute blast!!! I love these hard ticket events at the Magic Kingdom, but I always feel like there is almost too much to do and take in for just a few hours!
What I am going to try to do is give you a rundown of the things that I consider MUSTS and tips to make sure that you get it all done without going wacky nu-nu! 🙂
PARTY TIME!
The party officially kicks off at 7:00 pm, but you can get your party wristbands at 4:30 from the special event labeled turnstiles at the main entrance or if you are in the parks you can get them in Tomorrowland at Stitch’s Great Escape.
I would suggest getting to the Magic Kingdom on the earlier side, as you will be able to go to rides that are not open during the party. Our favorite ride to catch before the party is the Jungle Cruise, because the experience of cruising along is definitely different and wonderful after dark! Also you will get a chance to take pictures of the holiday decorations, because as the party gets underway there will be special decorations added just for the party!
But the most important thing to do once you arrive is to look at the party map and get a lay of the land. You’ll definitely want to go in with your priorities (Entertainment, Characters, Merchandise, or Attractions), and this is the perfect time to take a moment to make a game plan everyone can agree on and follow.
ENTERTAINMENT, PARADES, AND FIREWORKS…OH MY!!!
I’ve got to be honest; this is my favorite part and major reason to attend MVMCP!!!
Zoe loves the special dance parties that are held in Liberty Square and Fantasyland!  They are full of fun music and characters in their holiday finest shaking it on the dance floor with the kids (and adults)! At Woody’s Hootin’ holiday Open House at The Diamond Horseshoe, kids can dance with Woody, Jessie, and their Toy Story friends. Then at Cosmic Ray’s Jingle, Dance, and Play in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe you might get to meet some Citizens of Tomorrowland! You definitely should drop in for a few minutes to experience this fun!!!
Also on the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland is “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas” Show (7:45, 8:45, 9:55, 10:50, & 11:45) featuring song and dance numbers from Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski, and Stitch. It is definitely a cute show to catch a peek at as you are walking through.
On the Castle Forecourt Stage “Celebrate the Seasons” show (7:45, 10:05, & 11:20) features the Princesses and your favorite Disney characters.
The two biggies, at least for me, are the parade and fireworks!!!
“Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade” that steps off in Frontierland at 8:15 & 10:30 is full of festive fun! I absolutely love this parade, because the characters are decked out in their holiday finest and the music is super memorable and fun. If you aren’t bouncing around and smiling by the end of it, you might want to see if Scrooge McDuck has any positions available! 🙂 The second parade at 10:30 is a lot less crowded, but I would still suggest getting a spot for the parade at the same time as you do for the fireworks.
Speaking of which…”Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” is a fireworks SPECTACULAR that starts at 9:30. My biggest piece of advice for watching this show is to look up to make sure that you aren’t obstructed by trees and buildings!!! I love “Wishes”…but I bring 2 hankies for “Holiday Wishes”!!!
SPECIAL CHARACTERS TO VISIT
During the MVMCP there are four areas to meet special characters that are out JUST for the party.
The first area is located in front of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland. At this location you’ll find Tigger, Piglet, and Winnie the Pooh in their holiday finest in front of some greenery.
The others two areas are located in Toontown. Mickey and Minnie are in the Judges Tent, and Mickey is in a green holiday suit and Minnie is in a festive red dress. You will find the Princes have joined their Princesses in their usual Toontown Meet and Greet home.
The last Meet and Greet is located in the stroller parking area in Fantasyland (just to the left of its A Small World), and here you will find the Seven Dwarves decked out for the holidays!!!!
I would STRONGLY suggest visiting these guys during the first parade, before you scope out a spot for the fireworks and second parade.
EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE & PARTY PERKS
Spread around the Magic Kingdom, you will find five stores/kiosks selling MVMCP exclusive merchandise. The merchandise is what you would expect; pins, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.
At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there are seven areas where you can pick up free hot chocolate and cookies. The hot chocolate is actually really good, and the sugar cookies were moist and delicious!!! Our favorite spot to stop was in Adventureland, in the Adventureland Veranda, where you could meet Lilo with a Hawaiian Christmas backdrop (complete with a sandman).
WHAT CAN I RIDE?
Below you’ll find a list of the rides that are operating by land!
Adventureland:
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Swiss Family Treehouse
Frontierland:
Splash Mountain
Country Bear Jamboree
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Liberty Square:
The Haunted Mansion
Hall of Presidents
Fantasyland:
Peter Pan’s Flight
Prince Charming Regal Carousel
It’s a Small World
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Mad Tea Party
Snow White’s Scary Adventure
Mickey’s Toontown Fair:
The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm
Tomorrowland:
Tomorrowland Speedway
Space Mountain
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Monsters Inc. Laughing Floor – Last Showing is at 10 pm
Astro Orbiter
Stitch’s Great Escape
Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover
While most of the rides are open, the ones that aren’t operating are: Jungle Cruise and Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland; Walt Disneyworld Railroad, Country Bear Jamboree, and Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland; Liberty Square Riverboat in Liberty Square; Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.
GETTING A BITE TO EAT!
Main Street USA:
Casey’s Corner – Hot Dogs, Cracker Jacks
Main Street Sweets – Candy
Frontierland:
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn – Burgers, Salads, Wraps, etc. (closes at 10:00 pm)
Turkey Leg Cart – Turkey Legs
Westward Ho – Quick Bites
Frontierland Churros & Pretzels
Liberty Square:
Sleepy Hollow – Mickey Waffles, Funnel Cakes, Treats, Drinks
Fantasyland:
Storybook Treats – Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Drinks
Tomorrowland:
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café – Cheeseburgers & Chicken
The Lunching Pad – Hot Dogs, Pretzels, Chips, Drinks (Frozen Coke here is AWESOME)
BEFORE I FORGET…
First off, this is a party for EVERYONE!!! If you are traveling solo, don’t have kids, have as many kids as the Duggars, or if you don’t celebrate Christmas you should totally feel comfortable at the party! While it is super Christmassy, it is more of a “familiar” Christmas that kind of wraps around you like a warm blanket.
Since the party starts on the earlier side and there aren’t too many places that will be open to eat (and you really don’t want to take too much time away from the party happenings), I strongly suggest eating an early lunch and then when you get there you should grab a quick bite to eat and calm any munchies with the hot chocolate & cookies. This has proven to be the most time effective way for us to move along.
TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES!!!!! Don’t forget that a lot of what you will see at the party you won’t see tomorrow at the Magic Kingdom so don’t rely on coming back for a picture of that later!!! I have done this too many times and it breaks my heart just thinking about everything that I have missed!!!!
NOW THAT YOU’VE GOT ME INTERESTED, WHEN CAN I GO TO MVMCP & HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Dates*
| November 2010 |
December 2010 |
| Tuesday, November 16, 2010 |
Thursday, December 2, 2010 |
| Thursday, November 18, 2010 |
Friday, December 3, 2010 |
| Friday, November 19, 2010 |
Sunday, December 5, 2010 |
| Sunday, November 28, 2010 |
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2010 |
Thursday, December 9, 2010 |
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Friday, December 10, 2010 |
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Sunday, December 12, 2010 |
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Tuesday, December 14, 201 |
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Thursday, December 16, 2010 |
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Friday, December 17, 2010 |
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Sunday, December 19, 2010 |
*Advance Purchase Price not available on 12/7, 12/10, 12/12, 12/17, 12/19. All other select nights, when purchased prior to the day of the event: $53.95 + tax (Ages 10+) $47.95 + tax (Ages 3 – 9); Day-Of Event Prices: $59.95 + tax (Ages 10+) $53.95 + tax (Ages 3 – 9);
I hope that this super crazy post helps you plan your time at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!!! I’ll be posting my pictures later on this weekend, and I hope that when you go that you share your pictures with me, too!!!
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