Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tips?

[simtanic8]

I am thinking of surprising my sister by taking her to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and was wondering if anyone could let me know what to expect as far as crowds go and wait times, also any tips for the visit. I've only been the the Magic Kingdom once and that was during the summer two years ago. So far the plan is to go on a Sunday night but if there is a better day to go please let me know. I want us to enjoy everything that we can, and I do know to expect some crowds due to the New Fantasy Land opening in less than a week.

 

Thank you!

[nay]

I haven't been to this event in a few years but I've always found it to be more crowded than Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party. If you don't have a regular park ticket, they still let you into the park with your MVMCP ticket starting at around 4pm, so I'd recommend doing that to get some rides in before the party starts. The ride lines during the actual party aren't too bad either. The viewing for the parade and fireworks will get extremely crowded, but there are plenty of places to see those from, such as Frontierland for the parade - and go to the second showing of that one instead of the first. Have fun!