We were there December 3 and it was a little rainy and in the low 60's. I wore jeans, long sleeves, a lightweight hoodie, and a hooded sweater and was comfortable. I had a hat and gloves with, just in case, but didn't need them. During the day, I was comfortable in a skirt and tshirt. I was too hot in jeans.
You were in line right behind us for Sandy Claws! I ended up buying a lightweight hoodie to add an extra layer - the rain definitely made it feel extra chilly.We were also at the 12/3 party. Worst weather night of our trip and felt downright cold by the end of the night (we were wearing pants and 3/4 length shirts). But we still had a great time!! Here's what what we accomplished:
In the park a little after 4, went right to Sandy Claws. Lined up about 4:20, were 6-8 families back, met him around 5:15.
Grabbed dinner at Pinocchio Village Haus then lined up for Flynn/Rapunzel. About a dozen groups in front of us at 6:15, were done by 7:30. Flynn is awesome. Ask him what's in his satchel.
Walked onto BTMRR twice then rode SDMT (1/2 hour wait) before checking in for the dessert party. It's not my favorite view of the fireworks, but that night we were thankful to have a (dry!!!) place to sit and wait!!
After the fireworks met Tink (10 minute wait) and Santa (10 minute wait) before grabbing a curbside seat at the end of Main Street for the 2nd parade. Got tons of character interaction from that spot!!
It was almost 11:30 by the time the parade passed us, so we left after a ride on iasw to end the night.
Nothing I would have done differently except meeting Scrooge McDuck instead of riding rides before the fireworks....but the kids had done so well waiting for Jack and the princes, we rewarded them with some coasters!!
Hope everyone yet to go has a magical time!!!
?It sounds like you'll be in the park for the daytime prior to party. If that's correct, you should move space mountain and Peter Pan meets to the daytime. Those will take away from party time when you could be doing something exclusive for the $ you're paying. I'm not sure how old your son is but my kids really loved seeing the Tomorrowland show with Mike Wazowski in a Santa hat. Although it was CRAZY loud so if your kid hates loud noises be warned. We put the kids on our shoulders and stayed back a ways so they could see but not feel overwhelmed. My kids tend to crash around fireworks time but they are AMAZING and so much better than normal ones so we just get the kids asleep in the stroller or the baby carrier (ergo) and watch them while they doze. If the kids stay asleep we take our time leaving to avoid the mad bus rush after fireworks. I'd rather be in the park enjoying the atmosphere than standing waiting for a bus.Ok, I think I have a strategic plan hatching here for the kiddo's must-sees and dos. Can anyone critique this plan for me? This is our first Mvmcp.
-around 4:00, go to a wristband station and get banded
-around 4:30, get in line for Sandy Claws
-hopefully finish there around 5:15, then head to grab a quick bite
-get hubby in line for the Dwarves around 6, take kiddo on a low wait time ride
-hopefully meet dwarves by 7:15
-Jack Sparrow?
-Peter Pan? (I am really stuck on when to try for those two. Any advice is appreciated)
-Space Mountain
-8:15 parade from somewhere not too crowded. We are fine missing the character interactions, we just want to be able to see.
-Maybe a few more rides and call it a night. To be honest, I'm not sure the little guy can stay up for the fireworks, though it would be awesome. I'm expecting to need to leave by around 9:00 to be realistic, and yes, I realize that we are likely spending $300 for essentially two hours of party time but it is what it is. It's my mom's only Christmas trip ever and she really, really wanted to try the party.
Any suggestions or changes
That is a great point about Peter, thank you- we just never seem to be able to find him! Kiddo is determined to wear his pyjamas to the party and ride Space at least twice, so we will give him that
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Ok, I think I have a strategic plan hatching here for the kiddo's must-sees and dos. Can anyone critique this plan for me? This is our first Mvmcp.
-around 4:00, go to a wristband station and get banded
-around 4:30, get in line for Sandy Claws
-hopefully finish there around 5:15, then head to grab a quick bite
-get hubby in line for the Dwarves around 6, take kiddo on a low wait time ride
-hopefully meet dwarves by 7:15
-Jack Sparrow?
-Peter Pan? (I am really stuck on when to try for those two. Any advice is appreciated)
-Space Mountain
-8:15 parade from somewhere not too crowded. We are fine missing the character interactions, we just want to be able to see.
-Maybe a few more rides and call it a night. To be honest, I'm not sure the little guy can stay up for the fireworks, though it would be awesome. I'm expecting to need to leave by around 9:00 to be realistic, and yes, I realize that we are likely spending $300 for essentially two hours of party time but it is what it is. It's my mom's only Christmas trip ever and she really, really wanted to try the party.
Any suggestions or changes
Thank you!
