monique5
DVC - BLT & VGF
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2012
Thank you. Have you ever attended one of these dessert parties? Do you still have to be to the parade early to get a decent spot within the reserved parade area? And then when you go to the fireworks viewing area - if you are one of the last ones getting there can you still see the fireworks nicely? We are attending the Christmas Party on the 9th and the 10th (our last two nights of our holiday) and was thinking that if it's going to be crazy busy on the 10th it might be good to do the dessert party. On the other hand, if it takes just as much time as staking out a spot for the parade and finding a spot for fireworks ourselves then not sure it's a good idea. This will be our first time so super excited to get to attend!
I think the worth/value is in the parade more so than the fireworks. When we attended MVMCP 2014, DD was 5 & wasn't sure how she would hold up until midnight. We were staying unless there was a true melt down, since no stroller (our choice). In 2014 (MVMCP) only fireworks viewing as offered & it was worth it for her age & not having to campout holding spots & there was no expanded HUB then. 2016 - attended MNSSHP on October 30th & 31st. We did the Dessert Party on Halloween. It was so worth it!!! We arrived at the Flag Pole for parade viewing around 8:10 for the 8:30 parade, awesome view (best view ever!!). Fireworks seating is 1st come, 1st serve, but everyone has different views on where to sit. We were the last to check-in, by choice, made a few stops along the way, and still had a table on the rails (sitting). We enjoyed the view, but had seen it from Frontierland (sat on ground in front) the night before, it was good there too. Also, the HUB is expanded now. I did the DVC Moonlight Event this past March & watched the fireworks from the walkway leading from Tommorowland to the curve in the HUB (standing)--- feet were killing me after being in the parks since 8am, and enjoyed the view. IMO, when PP post this spot is better over this spot, I think it's more personal preference. So to summarize, I don't prefer any of the 3 over the other, benefits to all.
And most importantly, we will reserve the Dessert Party for MVMCP this year if offered. We plan to attend 2 parties, will reserve for the 2nd party.
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