Originally Posted By bayrr326 Monday Mouse Watch : Disney puts the Scrooge to guests attending "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" <a href="http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2007/07/23/monday-mouse-watch-disney-puts-the-scrooge-to-guests-attending-this-year-s-very-merry-christmas-parade.aspx" target="_blank">http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/ jim_hill/archive/2007/07/23/monday-mouse-watch-disney-puts-the-scrooge-to-guests-attending-this-year-s-very-merry-christmas-parade.aspx</a> Jim Hill talks about the plans WDW managers already have in place for dealing with guests who complain about the "take aways" that are now associated with this after-hours seasonal event at the Magic Kingdom.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I just read that. I usually skip Hill's rants, but that was an entertaining read. I would suggest unhappy guests contact Phil Holmes and Erin Wallace. Some may want to also complain about Disney's decision to extort money from guests who want to see the Christmas Parade prior to 12/23 without paying an extra $50 per person.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Disney/ABC mgmt sure wasn't making fun of Regis when he was their cash cow in Millionaire's hey dey -- they should be as good at their jobs as Regis has been at his also Regis in better shape at 75 then MK is at 36 -- da dum dum
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA It's good to see that WDW has a percentage of guests who feel a sense of entitlement. Here I thought that was specific just to the Anaheim property.
Originally Posted By DLFAN1979 Lets not even GET into the "will Xmas Bears come back" and the rumor of closing TWAS THE NIGHT... Soon theyll be nothing left for that party.
Originally Posted By bayrr326 My problem with the MVMCP is that they just don't only keep raising the prices and taking stuff away is that they keep jacking up the attendance cap and allowing more people in these parties. There is that and the fact that the parties used to be an extra way to experience Christmas at the Magic Kingdom now it is the only way to experience Christmas at MK before December 22. So whereas the other parks have all this holiday stuff going on MK has nothing that you don't have to pay extra for. If it wasn't for Epcot, WDW would be totally joyless during the holidays. I love the way DL does Christmas. You get snow, Holiday fireworks, HMH and IASW Holiday, better decorations and guess what you don't have to pay extra for it. What a concept.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I remember when that use to be a "special" event. Now it is the "Mickey's-Not-So-Merry Christmas Party." For all the good Disney can do in a variety of ways...they sure can butcher the heck out of things too.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo MVMCP is a total rip off and destroys the place. In the 12 days we were there last December, there were 2 days where we could see Spectro and Wishes without paying extra! Then the evenings we were there before the party. there were throngs of people wearing wrist bands and staking out parade spots 2 hours before the Xmas Parade Nope, I do not think it is good for the guests at all. Instead of encouraging us to go to the party,it disuaded us and we are unlikely to return during the Christmas season again (unless there is a do not miss narrator for the CP at Epcot - we loved Marie Osmond!!!!) But this is old news as they stopped giving away the photos last year.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Honestly, this might not be about keeping people out of the Magic Kingdom as much as it is driving people into Epcot and the Studios. Frankly, I GREATLY prefer EPCOT to the MK at Christmas time anyway.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Good point WS. Epcot and Osborne at the Studios are both awesome. But I am greedy and want it all!!! If MVMCP were once a week, that would be fine, but it was on virtually every night the 1st two weeks of December.
Originally Posted By jmuboy I agree 100% - MVMCP is a total rip off and an unfair marketing ploy to get more $$$ out of guests. Save your $50. it's not worth it. The MK's tacky old 1970's decorations are not worth $50. Go to DL where the decorations and parades are 1000 times BETTER and FREE to EVERYONE. Just more Wal-Marting at WDW and another reason why the Florida MK just continues to disappoint me.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I happen to like MVMCP. I for one would pay $100 to attend as long I got the parades and got to walk on rides that otherwise have hours long waits. That being said, you are completely correct that there are far more Christmas themed areas to WDW. In fact I would say that the MK is the least Christmas themed area in the world. You can use a park admission and enjoy the festivities at EPCOT or MGM. Or, for free you can visit any of the numerous resorts and DTD. I would have to say that DTD has by far the greatest amount of decorations and its all FREE!!!! Not to mention that the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate shop is right there too ( and they give free samples ).
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Tom, I completely overlookd DTD and unfairly so. That is probably the most Christmas spirit filled place of all. (I'm sure there are studies that link "feeling good about Christmas" to spending lots of money.)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Good point WS. Epcot and Osborne at the Studios are both awesome. But I am greedy and want it all!!! If MVMCP were once a week, that would be fine, but it was on virtually every night the 1st two weeks of December< how long before there is a hard ticket -- EPCOT's Christmas Around the World Celebration ?
Originally Posted By u k fan I agree with KT. I attended last year and really enjoyed myself. People who waited 2 hours for the parade really did waste their money, but for the rest of us it was a chance to ride attractions with no lines and see lots of characters. The parade and fireworks are excellent also. I'd probably pay if it was just those on offer!!!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Having been to the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party twice, my sisters and I found it totally worthless in terms of the price and what you get in exchange. If you're willing to wait until the party is over, you'll see all of the same things--minus the free refeshments or free photo they usually give out.
Originally Posted By BeautysBeast Speaking of DTD.WE get all goosebumpy when going to the Virgin Megastore.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Only Disney could take Christmas away, charge an extra $50 for it, and make guests feel special for it ... marketing trumps magic yet again. But I guess since they never have changed or updated the parade or the decorations, I'm really not missing anything.
