We have been to both of these events. They were fun, but extremely crowded, the lines were very long. It seemed like there were people there who did not pay for tickets but just never left the park at the special closing time.
It was expensive then which was 4 years ago, but now it is way overpriced for what you are getting for the evening. We will definitely not be going this year for sure. We arrive Christmas Eve. Is there something special already happening on Christmas Day? I feel like I made a bad decision waiting for the school to go on break.
Hi, Rodney. That seems to mean they can cancel and not refund if they choose! It seems risky to me to put that much money into jeopardy right now. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Even though I'm preparing myself for it to be packed I gave in and got tickets we are never usually in Disney this time of year. We really want to get the Santa picture done.
Do you know what time he's typically there so we can check this off our list? Yes, it's safe to say that Tuesday will be less crowded than Monday. Santa will be available for photos all evening! Laugh Floor. Our personal favorite is the Jingle Cruise : Have fun! The fireworks tend to take place around the same time each year, so we think planning for 10 p. Have fun! Will they literally kick us out of the park at 6pm?
Knowing that there are activities that we won't be able to do, could we just hang out at the park during the Christmas party stuff? Guests without Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets won't be permitted to stay in the park, unfortunately. Party guests will have wristbands, and cast members will slowly start funneling those without wristbands towards the exit as party time approaches. We are planning on doing rides from before the party and will likely be in Fantasyland at 6.
Generally, the castle is closed off close to show time about 30 minutes before and after , so the tunnel won't be available at that time. We have tickets for the Nov 8 Christmas party. We would like to tour the resorts to see the gingerbread houses before the party. The Grand Floridian gingerbread house is set to open on Nov. We'll update you if we hear anything more!
This largely depends on the time. Crowds pick up as the month moves on, regardless of whether or not it's a party day. Some people with park hoppers will head to the park before party times, while others will hop to the park for the party, so there can be a steady flow of people throughout the day when it's a busier time in Orlando. You can see details about specific dates on our Crowd Calendar here. We are DVC Members but those tickets were gone already so we got the regularly priced ones.
Thank you, Hoping to make reservations at Liberty Tree or Tony's for pm :. Have a great time! You are correct! That was a flub on our end - thank you for letting us know!
We've corrected the post. Hi, thank you so much for all of this helpful information! Hope my question makes sense! Thank you! Generally if you are entering before 4, guests head around the back right side of Main Street and are dumped out by the Plaza restaurant. However, you'll walk right past Town Square Theater, so we'd expect that you'd toadally be able to hop in there first to meet the Main Mouse before following the trail to get your swag :.
This really depends on which you'd prefer to do! Since it's a later reservation, our advice is a little different than it would be for other commenters.
At that time, you'll be past the fireworks and will have had about 7 hours in the park full of holiday festivities. If you think you will have done and seen most of what you'd like to, and dining in the castle is a top priority, then we'd say keep it! If dining in the castle is less of a priority than maybe taking in more rides, we'd cancel and try for another night - toadally up to you and your fam's preferences!
Thanks for such a comprehensive guide! You are so welcome - we're glad you hopped by! We do ship to Canada hooray! You can check out our shipping times here. I'm thinking of going to the Party on Sunday Dec 15th , is this date likely to sell out.
Might not know for sure till end of November. If I ordered tickets around Nov 22 what is the likelihood of them still being available for Dec. Since it's a Sunday, and you have a large party, we'd recommend buying as soon as you're able since they can go quickly! It is stated that you can enter the park around 4 pm. My friends have been to the party before, so I just wanted to double check the time to enter.
Party tickets get you into Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p. Planning our trip! We have BOG lunch reservations 2pm. So late enough we likely don't need dinner.
Do you know if the usual carts selling snack items, popcorn, soft pretzels, etc will be open during the party? They sure will - there will be some quick-service options available with special party snacks, as well. I have a 4 day park hopper linked to my account. I am coming in November would like to go to the Christmas party. If I make 4pm fast passes on my account than decide to buy the Christmas ticket will these fast passes be honored without using my park hopper.
That's correct. Be sure to enter through the Special Event entrance and only your event ticket will be used. Excellent article full of tips. How would I go about booking fast passes from 4pm? Thanks so much for the kind words, Sharon! Be sure to hop back as we get a little closer, as we'll continue to update this article as new details are released. Your party ticket can be connected to My Disney Experience much like a normal park ticket, where you can then book FastPass reservations in the app.
Are you sure that is the case? I read elsewhere that you can only use FastPasses from no FastPasses during the actual party and that if you use a FastPass from it will use one of your regular park tickets. We are sure - we called Disney to confirm : You are able to book FastPasses between , but no FastPasses are available during the party, as you mentioned. Your park tickets will not be used, and if you find an error in My Disney Experience, Guest Services will be happy to help you sort it out.
Be sure to hop into the special event entrance line when you enter so that only your party ticket is scanned! The ride overlays will only be available during the party. They'll begin at 6 some just after, depending on set up time! Rookie mistake I booked CRT for dinner at pm, which is during the Christmas party. Will we miss most everything? I've looked and looked, but CRT is not available on any other day we are visiting. So my options are to keep it or drop it.
What would you do? How long will you be at Walt Disney World? If you can, we would try to schedule a visit to Akershus instead and keep checking back for CRT, as cancellations do happen!
That said, if your love for the Christmas activities exceeds your tadpoles' love for meeting the princesses in the castle, we'd ditch the reservation in favor of hopping around the party festivities, as it can be a long experience. We know you'll have a wonderful time either way! Do people dress up in costumes for this Christmas event? Some do, certainly! In fact, someone just asked today about dressing up like a nutcracker!
As long as you follow Disney's costume guidelines nothing obstructive or offensive, no weapons and nothing covering the face , dressing up is toadally okay. Frog pond, how many of you wear costumes to Mickey's Very Merry? What parts of the party will continue when the party finishes Christmas week? In particular the ride overlays, as we are attending the party but are concerned about not getting parts done.
We are there Christmas week so can get some bits done then. The ride overlays will be exclusive to the party, so if any of those are must-dos, be sure to make those a priority on your party night, as those may not stick around! Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be available during Christmas week, and the fireworks generally are as well, though those aren't yet listed on the Schedule of Events.
We'll keep our eyes and ears open, too! I read from another blog that if you don't have a regular pass for the day, and just the MVMCP ticket, and book fast passes between pm, they could be cancelled? Any additional data points on this? As long as your FastPasses begin at that 4 p.
If you have any questions, or run into any trouble, there is a direct Disney FastPass helpline at So can I book my first fastpass for pm? Or does it literally have to be earliest pm? Thanks so much for clarifying!
You'll just want to take into account the time it takes to enter the park and walk to the attraction so you don't miss your window :. Would it be worth it to do the Christmas party from 4pm entrance until 9pm? Travelling with a toddler. This is the most difficult question when you've got tadpoles - we know how important that bedtime is!
This really depends on what you'd like to do and whether or not you have another Magic Kingdom day! If you won't have another Magic Kingdom day and are really looking to maximize your time with fewer lines and more holiday festivities, we say go for it! If you're a big holiday fan, this event is also toadally worth it. Others in the Frog Pond may weigh in with their experiences at the party with tadpoles to help you make the right decision for your family, as well :.
We don't think it's necessary to get the dessert party; we'd recommend staking out a spot about half an hour beforehand, where you can stay put to catch both, and enjoying the all-you-care-to-enjoy cookies and maybe a special treat or two instead :. All rights reserved. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Destination optional. You should be receiving your first email soon! Thanks for being a part of the family. In order to save your favorite items, you'll need to create an account. Already have one?
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The pick-up time is later than your return time, please update your pick-up or return time. Visit Blog Home. A Frozen Holiday Wish - p. Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration - p. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade - p. Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks - 10 p. The thing I want to highlight is that there are actually two versions of the dessert party and both offer a reserved view of fireworks from different locations. No matter what version you book the dessert party starts at Tomorrowland Terrace at p.
From there, things can move into two different directions. If you want to enjoy Christmastime at the Magic Kingdom, this is probably the best way to do it. Even on sold-out nights, this party has a significantly lower number of people in comparison to a normal day at the Magic Kingdom. The real treat at this event is all of the fantastic entertainment.
The Christmas party has a slight edge over Halloween when it comes to entertainment because there are a couple of added offerings on top of the popular things, like the parade fireworks and stage show. Last year this took place twice on party nights at p.
Like I mentioned earlier the first show allows daytime guests not staying for the party to watch, and of course, the showing is exclusively for party guests. Keep in mind that this special show usually takes place on non-party nights at the Magic Kingdom as well.
This musical stage show features a truckload of characters and it debuted in This is now a minute musical extravaganza that will certainly put you in the holiday spirit. What I love most about this show is that there is music for everyone. Woody and Jessie join in on a fun holiday hoedown, Panchito and Jose sing a great rendition of Feliz Navidad, and Clarabelle cow comes out and performs her own rendition of the hit song all I want for Christmas is you. This stage show had four performances at p.
Take my advice and watch the last showing if you can. It is much less crowded. This new show will use state of the art projection technology, lasers, and of course, shoot off hundreds of sparkling fireworks. This is all accompanied by festive tunes and hosted by none other than Minnie Mouse herself! This show only takes place once at the party at 10 p. Now that Disney is adding projections on the castle I would suggest lining up a good 30 minutes prior to the show and get as close to the center of the hub as possible if a great viewing spot is a priority for you.
However, if scoring a prime spot is not a big deal to you I can also suggest viewing the show from the Tomorrowland Bridge. Sitting on Main Street as the snow falls and watching all the characters pass by is truly magical. The parade starts with Mickey and Minnie introducing all of their friends. Of course have a frozen section of the parade where Anna and Elsa make their way down Main Street on their own carriage followed by Olaf and Kristoff. Princess fans will get to see all of the classic characters here like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves but the best is when the toy soldiers march down Main Street.
Of course, the parade ends with the arrival of Santa Claus himself. The parade starts in Frontierland by Splash Mountain and makes its way to the hub before coming down Main Street. Tomorrowland offers a great lineup of many entertainment offerings as well. This section of the Magic Kingdom sees a lot of action at the Christmas party. From p. This is great for the younger guests or those of you who get a little overwhelmed with the big crowds at the hub area near the castle.
Characters such as Buzz Lightyear, Stitch and Mike Wazowski all come out and sing some holiday tunes with along with singers and dancers. Tickets purchased during the beginning of the season will cost less than tickets purchased closer to Christmas.
A : Yes. You can make FastPass selections between 4pm and 6pm. After 6pm, FastPass becomes unavailable. The reason for this is because there are much shorter wait times during the event vs. Our best guess is mid April or early May, so definitely check back here every so often throughout that time period. Our Disney Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks.
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