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Ok, I'll give you a pass..................this time.OH NO!! I was there for a conference and decided to try this party. I love Illuminations and wanted to try it.
Ok, I'll give you a pass..................this time.OH NO!! I was there for a conference and decided to try this party. I love Illuminations and wanted to try it.
Every time someone posts on this thread I panic and think they opened up more dates for this event!!!
Not quite understanding what you're asking. The FEA party is a smaller party, and the many, many times I've been there, it has been sold out. If I were to do a dessert party, and I'm not, it would be the FEA party.Is there much of a difference if a party is sold out over one that is not? Any advantage of a smaller group over the maximum number allowed? Thanks.
The normal setup is 30 tables with the target attendance number being 130 guests. They do tweak the setup a little if needed.
I arrived about 20min prior to my reservation and did not wait in line very long. I would not waste my time waiting in line, as other posters stated, your seats are assigned prior.
I really enjoyed myself, I went solo and was seated with a fantastic family.
I am not really a dessert girl, I like savory items better. The Cheese Fondue was fantastic! I had a great table by the bar, super happy about my location.
After the show, we got a few minutes to gather our belonging and we were off to FEA. We were led through the FP+ line.
Yes, but it depends on the size of the parties that night. Some parties of two may get their own table and some may not.If we are a party of 2, should I expect we will be seated with other people as the norm?
That's been the gripe, dates can be released as little as 60 days out. I suggest checking sooner if your dates are not flexible. It's smaller in number of guests than some other parties so it can sell out fairly quickly.should I be looking sooner than 60 days out?
I think so. The normal weather back up location is in Norway which is not too far away. The sequence if the party is moved, is to walk to the Illuminations viewing area which is where the party would have been held, then back to Norway for the ride, so it's a round trip.Also, I’m not super familiar with EPCOT’s layout, if there is bad weather and the party is moved, will it be on the other side of the park? If so, think a 4 year old could hoof it over?
Yes, but it depends on the size of the parties that night. Some parties of two may get their own table and some may not.
There have been situations when guests would rather not share a table. The Leader on Duty will make every attempt to move things around to accommodate those guests. If it's not possible, they may be offered a high boy table without chairs that are setup for such situations.
If we are a party of 2, should I expect we will be seated with other people as the norm?
It's very rare that the party is not sold out or in some cases over sold, but it does happen. There are also last minute cancellations, and believe it or not, no shows. If the empty tables were at the far end of the area, those are always setup in reserve just in case there's an issue.I did not check out the entire area, but the tables around us had at least 3 people. There were some empty tables, as the party was not sold out.
If DS1 is a SW fan there's always the SW dessert party.I was thinking of booking it for a trip with just DS1 and I, but I'll look at doing something else special for him.
Agree! How old is DS1?If DS1 is a SW fan there's always the SW dessert party.
I'm going solo. Does this mean I could end up standing by myself at a high boy table? I booked partly with the expectation I would be able to sit (at least for the party portion) and I would prefer to be added in with another group rather than stand by myself.Yes, but it depends on the size of the parties that night. Some parties of two may get their own table and some may not.
There have been situations when guests would rather not share a table. The Leader on Duty will make every attempt to move things around to accommodate those guests. If it's not possible, they may be offered a high boy table without chairs that are setup for such situations.
Absolutely not, not sure why you would think that. You'll probably be seated with a great couple who will have lots of great WDW stories.I'm going solo. Does this mean I could end up standing by myself at a high boy table? I booked partly with the expectation I would be able to sit (at least for the party portion) and I would prefer to be added in with another group rather than stand by myself.
If DS1 is a SW fan there's always the SW dessert party.
Agree! How old is DS1?
I'm going solo. Does this mean I could end up standing by myself at a high boy table? I booked partly with the expectation I would be able to sit (at least for the party portion) and I would prefer to be added in with another group rather than stand by myself.
Absolutely not, not sure why you would think that. You'll probably be seated with a great couple who will have lots of great WDW stories.
ETA, I can say that because that's usually what I witness.
Great - I must have misinterpreted your response about couples potentially at high boy tables?Absolutely not, not sure why you would think that. You'll probably be seated with a great couple who will have lots of great WDW stories.
ETA, I can say that because that's usually what I witness.
I agree, I was at those parties as well and I liked that location more than the current location, but it does get pretty good reviews.Our first dessert parties were the SWW ones and they were awesome! You got a couple extra perks during the day plus the party in a great spot. The new ones don't sound quite as nice but it's a thought.
I see, that's only if they're unhappy with the table that they've been assigned to for whatever reason, which rarely happens.Great - I must have misinterpreted your response about couples potentially at high boy tables?
I agree, I was at those parties as well and I liked that location more than the current location, but it does get pretty good reviews.
Just throwing this out there, but you can have a private Illuminations dessert party for two? It's at a great location behind the R&C and you can have anything you want for desserts.