My take is that many of the things that occur for MVMCP occur regularly without paying additional money. MVMCParade is run once and sometimes twice daily during the season, we have enjoyed the snow on Main St. on a non-MVMCP night and Holiday Wishes is shown each night which is non-MVMCP also. Honestly, I don't understand what of a draw the MVMCP has over any normal holiday night in the MK?:veryconfu Don't get me wrong, I love the MK during the holiday season, but I don't see the need to go to the Party.
Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba on the other hand:
a) is NOT the same on TV, as aformentioned
b) cannot be compared with other Cirque shows (each has very unique music, emotion, and theme)
c) is not along the lines of Disney Season theming, but it is an incredible show that words cannot describe.
Ultimately, it all comes down to a matter of yours and your group's personal preference, but in m opinion, see Cirque while you're there and enjoy all of the things going on at MK without going to a special event.
Regardless, enjoy your holiday in WDW - it is such a great time of year to visit! :xmas: