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MVMCP sold out - any hopes?
Hey there. I am rather new to the board; I think I have posted one other time which was quite a while ago. Anyway, my daughter and I are going to WDW in 1 week. I decided last second that I'd like to do the first MVMCP. However, when I went online just now to order tickets, they are sold out Is there any chance that I will be able to get 2 tickets when we get there? We are staying at the Poly, and I wasn't sure if I could ask the concierge to see what he/she could do. We check in on Thursday afternoon, and the party is Friday.
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It can never hurt to ask, but I wouldn't count on it. Sold out usually means completely sold out. Sorry! (But also, thanks for posting this. I had no idea some of the Nov parties were already sold out and I still need to get DH's ticket for one at the end of this month! )
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I would think you're probably out of luck as well. However, we've been on sold out nights before and we found it to be Ok - although admittedly, we were there for the parades, fireworks and character meet and greets, rather than the rides.
I see that they are selling them just a few nights at a time online. They used to just open up the sales and you could buy well in advance. Have you tried calling? Even though it is unlikely that there will be tickets available when you get there, I would still ask the concierge, just in case a magical miracle occurs.
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Thanks everybody. I will call just to make sure. And while I hate crowds, I would love to go to the party I'm sure part of the reason is that we are there over Veteran's weekend (Monday), so the crowds will naturally be greater for a 3 day weekend.
I see that they are selling them just a few nights at a time online. They used to just open up the sales and you could buy well in advance. Have you tried calling? Even though it is unlikely that there will be tickets available when you get there, I would still ask the concierge, just in case a magical miracle occurs.
All of the nights are open for advance sale. It's the non-discounted "day of" tickets that are not on sale yet.
Re: sold out nights... our MNSSHP was sold out this year and it was the first time I'd ever been to a sold out event. We had no problems at all. It wasn't remotely as crowded as a busy normal park day. The longest ride wait we had was probably 10 minutes. I wouldn't hesitate to go on a sold out night again.
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We were also hoping to attend next week but didn't get tickets before they sold out. My husband read that you can try and walk-up because they sometimes have people not show to pick up their tickets. But you have to go very close to the party and of course there's no guarantee.
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Thanks for the info, Mel. I just hate to show up right at 7:00; I'd much rather go around 4 when you can get in. That's what I get for being so wishy washy!
Thanks for the info, Mel. I just hate to show up right at 7:00; I'd much rather go around 4 when you can get in. That's what I get for being so wishy washy!
I totally agree! I'm not sure how close to 7 they even release unclaimed tickets but it definitely eats up your afternoon unless you have normal park tickets and can spend the afternoon at MK and then try to purchase unclaimed tickets?
We are hoping to go Monday night the 12th. Was going to wait until we arrive Friday and purchase them from our resort, but wondering if I need to go ahead and purchase them now!
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Chrystal, based on my experience, I'd say go ahead and buy them! Of course, I believe the reason the 9th sold out is because of the long weekend ahead. Since Monday the 12th is Veteran's Day, people may still be there.
I was talking to my friend yesterday about it, and she said to look on ebay. Found none there, nor or Stub Hub or Maple Leaf tickets. Wish I'd thought of that last week! They did have tickets for the 12th, though. The last 2 are reputable, and I would definitely have bought through them.
We are having the same issue. Two people in our group have tickets and the person who was buying the other two tickets procrastinated and are now left out. Unfortunately for me, I was one who did not get the ticket. My friend was buying mine as payment for babysitting for her. Super bummed but we are going to try to find some the day of
All of the nights are open for advance sale. It's the non-discounted "day of" tickets that are not on sale yet
You know, I thought that was funny since we always bought ours in advance online. I was only able to view two weeks worth of dates when I looked. After reading your post, I went back just now and saw the whole list of dates. Must have been one of those computer glitches we are always hearing about!
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Is there any chance that I will be able to get 2 tickets when we get there? We are staying at the Poly, and I wasn't sure if I could ask the concierge to see what he/she could do. We check in on Thursday afternoon, and the party is Friday.
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I'm sure part of the reason is that we are there over Veteran's weekend (Monday), so the crowds will naturally be greater for a 3 day weekend.
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