I'm attending the very last MVMCP so unlikely that much of the party-exclusive merchandise will still be available. BUT, in an effort to increase any chances, I have a couple questions, if anyone knows:
- does party-exclusive merchandise stay off the shelves and not available to purchase until the party officially starts at 7pm? I'm guessing this is the case but wanted to check in case they would sell earlier if you ask & show party wristband. I can get in at 2pm as DVC member (what time are wristbands available within the park? Sorry this is probably discussed somewhere but I missed it). If I have my wristband, would they sell me party-merch earlier in the day? Or maybe between 6-7 when day-guests are supposed to be leaving? Or do they hold to the 7pm party start time?
- would the CMs at the shops selling the party-exclusive merchandise be able to tell guests what items (if any) remain in stock? Assuming I can't purchase until 7, if I stopped by earlier in the day to see whether it was worth coming back right at 7, would they tell me what was still available?
- for the items that are party-exclusive and only for Passholders -- are those for sale at the same locations (Emporium, Star Traders and Big Top Souvenirs; pins at Frontier Trading Post) or others?
Thanks in advance for any advice!