MVMCP?????

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10-06-2007, 10:57 PM
disneynut

MVMCP?????

Has anyone been???? Tell me about it. All about it. Convince me it is worth $200.00 to take my family of four. We will arrive on Nov. 16th and that is the only day it is offered for our stay. I am kind of iffy about it, but would love to go. KWIM?? Our plane lands about 12:30, so that would give us plenty of time to get in rooms, maybe kick back for a bit and then get something to eat and then head to the Magic Kingdom. I was thinking no, because I would not want to try on the first day of arriving, but it is very doable. Is it worth the money. I so love Christmas time and loved the Osborne Lights last year along with the snow they blow. And of course the Magic Kingdom, just makes me weak in the knees at night with all the lights and fireworks and the castle lit up. Can you tell I dont need much convincing? DH might need some though. But I have reward cards from SR to pay for it. :angel: TIA:sunshine:
10-06-2007, 11:38 PM
bs4free

Well If you were not getting park tickets for that day with the MVMCP you would be allowed in at 4:00PM and I belive the party goes untill 12:00AM so thats a good 8Hrs of park time. And its Christmas! I have never been but would love to try! I am sure they have a great parade and fireworks, and would put you and your family right in the christmas mood! BTW good idea to use SR Disney GC's to pay for it! The only think would be would you be too tired to enjoy and make full use of the tickets, do you have plans to do an early morning the next day! Its going to be a long late night so plan accordingly for the next day!

HTH
10-07-2007, 07:17 AM
spring

I went to this 2 years ago. The parade and fireworks were wonderful, as is everything Disney does. We had a very nice group shot done for free as part of the package. That's the good side.

The down side is that the park was so crowded that we could barely move! We were there the second week of December, so that might make a difference. Supposedly, there is free hot chocolate and cookies, but it was too crowded to get any. If you want to get a good viewing place for the parade, you need to stake your claim hours earlier - and not move!

Any ticketed person was given a wristband so you could go on the rides, etc. There are only so many tickets sold. However, we had a lot of people bragging how they got in without paying. I think they make dinner reservations within the park so they don't have to go through the main gate and show their tickets. Of course they couldn't go on the rides, but they were at the parade and fireworks. I feel like we subsidized them. Unfortunately, when I looked around, it seemed like the people with the wristbands were in the minority!

As I said, it's been two years, and perhaps WDW has changed how they do things. If you don't mind the crowds, the parade and fireworks are awesome. Otherwise, save your money.
10-07-2007, 09:13 AM
shades99

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Originally Posted by spring

I went to this 2 years ago. The parade and fireworks were wonderful, as is everything Disney does. We had a very nice group shot done for free as part of the package. That's the good side.

The down side is that the park was so crowded that we could barely move! We were there the second week of December, so that might make a difference. Supposedly, there is free hot chocolate and cookies, but it was too crowded to get any. If you want to get a good viewing place for the parade, you need to stake your claim hours earlier - and not move!

Any ticketed person was given a wristband so you could go on the rides, etc. There are only so many tickets sold. However, we had a lot of people bragging how they got in without paying. I think they make dinner reservations within the park so they don't have to go through the main gate and show their tickets. Of course they couldn't go on the rides, but they were at the parade and fireworks. I feel like we subsidized them. Unfortunately, when I looked around, it seemed like the people with the wristbands were in the minority!

As I said, it's been two years, and perhaps WDW has changed how they do things. If you don't mind the crowds, the parade and fireworks are awesome. Otherwise, save your money.

I think Disney may have changed how they handle clearing the parks a bit in dealing with clearing out guests without tickets - and wristbands. Kind of like they clear paths for parades, they start at the back of the park with CM's holding up ropes and they watch for wristbands and if you don't have one, they do not allow you to pass. They kind of corral people out of the park. Of course, they would not rush guests through the stores so I'm sure there are plenty of them hanging around for the parade. We went last year to the Christmas party in December and while Main Street area seemed crowded, it didn't seem as crowded as it is on regular nights. The rest of the park had very light crowds and rides were walk on. Free apple cider & hot chocolate - and cookies - were handed out in the Crystal Palace restaurant. Overall, we thought the Christmas party was just "ok" and good for people who want to "walk-on" rides. It does "snow" on mainstreet during the parade - but, you can also see snow in the Studios park in Osborne Family Lights everynight.

We have decided that the Halloween Party & Pirate & Princess parties are worth the extra $$ -but, the Christmas party was not. Mainly because the parades are so unique for Halloween & Pirate parties. And - maintstreet during the Halloween parties is awsome. But, a little fake snow on Christmas didn't quite make the party worth the $45/ticket - for us.
10-07-2007, 07:29 PM
cglaura

We love MVMCP. Been 3 times and going again this trip. We've been more fortunate I guess than the poster who said it was too crowded. We always go the 2nd week in December also, but never crowded. Not walk right on, but no more than 10-15 minute wait. Towards the end of the night you could just go round and round and ride multiple times. The shows an atmosphere are wonderful. And contrary to popular opinion, I like the free cookies :p

The only problem I might see is that you are going on Friday night. That may bring out more locals, therefore more crowds. We always went mid-week. But if it is your only night you can go, I'd still do it.
10-07-2007, 07:44 PM
disneynut

Thanks for the replies. Decisions, Decisions.:heart: :mickey: It is the only day available for our trip. Since it is so early, I think it is the second night they have it, I am wondering if it will be busy with the locals. Since it is Mid Nov???? We have no early plans for the next morning, so that should not be a problem. It sounds so Magical. After this trip, my DH said we need to chill for a while. Last year was only our first. But this will be 3 trips to Florida within one years time. :love: LOL> It just happened that way. We went to WDW last year in Nov and then in May, my sister and I conjured up a trip to Universal Studios and I already had this trip planned. I dont see what the problem is with that, but he said the money we spent, could have bought a new car. :confused:
10-08-2007, 12:15 PM
shades99

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Originally Posted by disneynut

Thanks for the replies. Decisions, Decisions.:heart: :mickey: It is the only day available for our trip. Since it is so early, I think it is the second night they have it, I am wondering if it will be busy with the locals. Since it is Mid Nov???? We have no early plans for the next morning, so that should not be a problem. It sounds so Magical. After this trip, my DH said we need to chill for a while. Last year was only our first. But this will be 3 trips to Florida within one years time. :love: LOL> It just happened that way. We went to WDW last year in Nov and then in May, my sister and I conjured up a trip to Universal Studios and I already had this trip planned. I dont see what the problem is with that, but he said the money we spent, could have bought a new car. :confused:

If you are referring to 15 Nov, it is after the Food & Wine Festival ends and far enough before the Thanksgiving vacation crowds - so I am guessing the crowds will mainly consist of locals & families with very small children. When we went to MK two weekends ago, there were lots of babies-pre-k children type families. This past weekend, on Sat night - MK was almost as crowded as it during the holiday season. Probably because the Food & Wine Festival began on 28 Sept. Even if they sell out the 15 Nov event, crowds will still be way lower than they will be on regular nights. So, if you look at it that way - it's totally worth buying the tickets!
10-09-2007, 08:57 AM
pbhall13

We are going for the first time Thursday night (11/15). This will be the tailend of our vacation. We go home friday night :( . I am really looking forward to this and I opted to buy a lesser amount of days park ticket and figured this into the cost of what I would have spent on an extra day. In essence I am spending what I normally spend on tickets, but it forces me to take a day (thursday) to putter around our resort and relax until we head over to the MK for the MVMCP.

I am not too concerned about the crowds. (now that being said I probably jinxed us!) We will have already have gone on all of the rides my girls wanted and this is a bonus for the atmosphere and to try something that we have never tried before (I always try one new thing on our disney trips....and I am thrilled I could finally work this in)

Not sure if all my blabbering helps with your decision, but I think that would be a great way to start your trip!

Pamela
10-14-2007, 04:54 PM
kxmeeh

i just purchased our mvmcp tickets for 12.20. we are doing BBB adn dinner at the castle before heading to the party. The youngest of our party of 6 people is 6, the oldest is me, 31. we are looking to be able to get on rides quicker, not really interested in the parade. the girls want to do some of the special shows, and probably the fireworks. i saw they are selling 20,000 hard tickets for each night. how many people are usually in the parks during christmas week? does anyone happen to know an estimated number for a normal day?
10-14-2007, 05:00 PM
cglaura

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Originally Posted by kxmeeh

i just purchased our mvmcp tickets for 12.20. we are doing BBB adn dinner at the castle before heading to the party. The youngest of our party of 6 people is 6, the oldest is me, 31. we are looking to be able to get on rides quicker, not really interested in the parade. the girls want to do some of the special shows, and probably the fireworks. i saw they are selling 20,000 hard tickets for each night. how many people are usually in the parks during christmas week? does anyone happen to know an estimated number for a normal day?

Are you just not parade people or just not going b/c of easier ride access? It really is a nice parade, and I think it may be offered twice in the evening? I can't remember for the life of me now. But if you aren't really parade people then hit the rides! I did that one year. We started to watch the parade and dd was terrified to the point of tears of the giant dancing reindeer, so off to the rides we went! She was 5 at the time though :)

As for the crowds Christmas week, I don't know the numbers, but I've read they've had to close the parks due to max capacity issues. I think that is mostly for maybe Dec 23rd thrugh New Years though...when schools are on break.
10-14-2007, 09:33 PM
askomsky

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Originally Posted by pbhall13

We are going for the first time Thursday night (11/15). This will be the tailend of our vacation. We go home friday night :( . I am really looking forward to this and I opted to buy a lesser amount of days park ticket and figured this into the cost of what I would have spent on an extra day. In essence I am spending what I normally spend on tickets, but it forces me to take a day (thursday) to putter around our resort and relax until we head over to the MK for the MVMCP.

I am not too concerned about the crowds. (now that being said I probably jinxed us!) We will have already have gone on all of the rides my girls wanted and this is a bonus for the atmosphere and to try something that we have never tried before (I always try one new thing on our disney trips....and I am thrilled I could finally work this in)

Not sure if all my blabbering helps with your decision, but I think that would be a great way to start your trip!

Pamela

So are we!!!!!!!!! I was so bummed about not getting a princess breakfast I ordered tickets for the VMMCP for the 15th, that's the day we arrive, so I was a little skeptical at first. Our flight lands at 130 so I think that'll give us neough time to get setteled in etc and make our way over. I paid $200 for 5 of us, I think the 15th was a "special discounted night" which is the only reason why I went for it. It would have been at least $50 more to go on another night. We're excited, but then again this is our first trip. Most i've heard loved it. We'll be staying until Thanksgiving day when we fly back.

April
10-14-2007, 09:53 PM
disneynut

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Originally Posted by askomsky

So are we!!!!!!!!! I was so bummed about not getting a princess breakfast I ordered tickets for the VMMCP for the 15th, that's the day we arrive, so I was a little skeptical at first. Our flight lands at 130 so I think that'll give us neough time to get setteled in etc and make our way over. I paid $200 for 5 of us, I think the 15th was a "special discounted night" which is the only reason why I went for it. It would have been at least $50 more to go on another night. We're excited, but then again this is our first trip. Most i've heard loved it. We'll be staying until Thanksgiving day when we fly back.

April

Cool. Where are you staying. I will be there from 11/16 to 11/24. We are staying at POR. I still have not definately decided. I am trying to rearrange dining reservations to accomodate the party but that is not easy to do at this time.
10-15-2007, 12:01 AM
pbhall13

April

I think we are going to have a blast. Like I said, this our first time doing the MVMCP so it have that fun factor................I think it is great that you are doing it your first night. What a great way to get into the spirit of the trip and season!!!! We'll have to look out for each other! The time is fast approaching and I am over the top.....I really need this vacation and it is finally getting a little chilly up here in New England so the warm weather will be nice in November (for our past trips it has always been in the 80's, although we usually go the first week in Nov., but I cannot imagine a big change in weather since this week will be a week later than normal)

I am just so excited!!!!!! Looking forward to the disney cashout as well. That is our dining plan and spending money!

take care (we will be staying at Old Key West)
10-15-2007, 10:28 AM
askomsky

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Originally Posted by pbhall13

April

I think we are going to have a blast. Like I said, this our first time doing the MVMCP so it have that fun factor................I think it is great that you are doing it your first night. What a great way to get into the spirit of the trip and season!!!! We'll have to look out for each other! The time is fast approaching and I am over the top.....I really need this vacation and it is finally getting a little chilly up here in New England so the warm weather will be nice in November (for our past trips it has always been in the 80's, although we usually go the first week in Nov., but I cannot imagine a big change in weather since this week will be a week later than normal)

I am just so excited!!!!!! Looking forward to the disney cashout as well. That is our dining plan and spending money!

take care (we will be staying at Old Key West)

I think so too! I think this will really help get the kids into the spirit, but then again they are already! I've been taping Disney shows from the travel channel and they are just so excited! Again we're the 15th to the 22nd, we're staying off site, DH wanted to save some money and we found a house for $700 for the whole week included heated pool. The SR money I've earned and cash out will provide Chef Mickey and any other snacks and food in the park! We'll have to email pics of eachother or exchange cell phones so we can try and "meet" in person that night!
I'm defintely excited, none of us have ever been so this will be awesome for all of us!

April
10-15-2007, 08:19 PM
disneynut

:cooldance: :cooldance: I bought the tickets today with my giftcards from SR. :cooldance: :cooldance: Thanks for all of the replies and experiences. I am so excited. Disney and Christmas at the same time. I may not come home. I will work a pretzel stand at the Magic Kingdom for room and board. LOL..
10-16-2007, 06:11 PM
linanglab

I have never gone. But if I had the chance I would jump on it. I would like to go just once! I love the Christmas season AND WDW. What a combination that would be! And to see that parade would be beautiful.

Have fun!
10-16-2007, 08:19 PM
disneynut

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Originally Posted by linanglab

I have never gone. But if I had the chance I would jump on it. I would like to go just once! I love the Christmas season AND WDW. What a combination that would be! And to see that parade would be beautiful.

Have fun!

I am soooo excited. I too LOVE Disney and Christmas. Both together is great. When we went last year at around the same time, we got to see the Osborne Lights. I stood in the street for 4 showings of it, till finally DH said can we go now. Well Bah Hum Bug!!! I also got me some Minnie Christmas ears. :p
10-17-2007, 06:39 AM
linanglab

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Originally Posted by disneynut

I am soooo excited. I too LOVE Disney and Christmas. Both together is great. When we went last year at around the same time, we got to see the Osborne Lights. I stood in the street for 4 showings of it, till finally DH said can we go now. Well Bah Hum Bug!!! I also got me some Minnie Christmas ears. :p

Awww.... Minnie Christmas ears? I love my regular Minnie ears, but Christmas ones would be fun!
10-23-2007, 09:59 PM
pbhall13

April...........

we should definately try to meet up that night..........I will try to post or pm you some pictures of us.......not sure what we are wearing that night. I might make us all a shirt to wear (I am sure my family may boycott me on this, but I will try anyway!!!!

Send me a pic of your family too!! Pamela

(I am getting back into the spirit of this trip after having a not great week last week........mom was in hospital...had a heart attack....but is now home and doing great!!!!.....she told me to stop concentrating on her and to finish the plans for my trip!!!! )
11-03-2007, 10:31 PM
kxmeeh

i wanted to buy the christmas party tickets with my SR earnings, but there was only a place to enter credit card info.
11-04-2007, 09:21 AM
disneynut

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Originally Posted by kxmeeh

i wanted to buy the christmas party tickets with my SR earnings, but there was only a place to enter credit card info.

I bought mine with Gift Cards, but I called instead of buying online. Did You get some anyway??
11-11-2007, 01:59 AM
Mom2aPrincess

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxmeeh

i just purchased our mvmcp tickets for 12.20. we are doing BBB adn dinner at the castle before heading to the party. The youngest of our party of 6 people is 6, the oldest is me, 31. we are looking to be able to get on rides quicker, not really interested in the parade. the girls want to do some of the special shows, and probably the fireworks. i saw they are selling 20,000 hard tickets for each night. how many people are usually in the parks during christmas week? does anyone happen to know an estimated number for a normal day?

I'll be there on the 20th too. It'll be me (27) and my 2 girls (16 and 7)!!