Any information on dessert parties returning?

[maryj11]

I’m hoping they will start dessert parties again?

 

[soniam]

Nope

 

[tseitel]

I’m waiting for news on this as well

 

[goofy4prez]

I'm not sure when they will return, but if and when they do, I'm willing to bet they are going to cost even more than they did before covid and with less options.

 

[maryj11]

I'm not sure when they will return, but if and when they do, I'm willing to bet they are going to cost even more than they did before covid and with less options.

Yes probably

 

[cakebaker]

I'm not sure when they will return, but if and when they do, I'm willing to bet they are going to cost even more than they did before covid and with less options.

I desperately want them to return, but I don’t think there’s a chance to see them as they were. I’m guessing prepackaged desserts like they did with the Fantasmic dessert pkg. Honestly we did it for the viewing area- they could just sell me that and I’d buy. And yes, price will go up and they’ll offer less. It’s been that way since they first reopened.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I have the dessert party page opened in a tab and I am constantly refreshing hoping for something to change.
I have never done HEA without a dessert party, and wont start now.
I did snag a TPV at BLT a couple weeks ago before the fireworks announcement, so we may just watch from there, but not the same. I'd prefer to be in the garden.
I did switch my park reservations around so we can do MK Sept 30th, so there's atleast hope for then.

ETA: I have no shame in paying more for less fro HEA.

 

[OhThePain]

If they do come back, and seeing as they are a big money maker for Disney I don't see why they wouldn't, I'd be surprised if they start before October 1 in MK. With the new nighttime show debuting and utilizing projections on MSUSA, the pre-Covid viewing area won't be as optimal to take everything in. I don't see Disney starting it up, training and re-training for it to be like it was pre-Covid and then have to invest the time and money to change it all a couple of months later. I'm sure once they figure out where the premium viewing area will be for Disney Enchantment, how they can close it off to non-DP guests and can figure out the logistics of getting the party guests their desserts, they will announce something.

EPCOT may have dessert parties quicker because there shouldn't be much change in prime viewing locations from IllumiNations sad1 to EPCOT Forever to Harmonious. If they bring back SW:GS at DHS I'm sure they will also bring back dessert parties there.

 

[cakebaker]

ETA: I have no shame in paying more for less fro HEA.

In the case of seeing HEA, I don't either. Just my opinion, but I think this is the end for HEA. I won't say what I spent to attend a private party for viewing illuminations for it's last night and I look at seeing HEA much the same way. Please Disney, find a way to let me give you my money so I can see that show one last time! I just won't fight the crowds nor will I put grandson in the middle of it.

 

[cakebaker]

If they do come back, and seeing as they are a big money maker for Disney I don't see why they wouldn't, I'd be surprised if they start before October 1 in MK. With the new nighttime show debuting and utilizing projections on MSUSA, the pre-Covid viewing area won't be as optimal to take everything in. I don't see Disney starting it up, training and re-training for it to be like it was pre-Covid and then have to invest the time and money to change it all a couple of months later.

They don't need to bring it back as it was, a pre-packaged dessert party or what the heck, just sell off the garden area as an add on. Neither require much training or a lot of staff.

 

[OhThePain]

They don't need to bring it back as it was, a pre-packaged dessert party or what the heck, just sell off the garden area as an add on. Neither require much training or a lot of staff.

They could do that for the remaining days of HEA and that makes sense. But if Disney Enchantment is going to utilize MSUSA, they are probably going to want to figure out how a permanent dessert party will work with that before announcing a dessert party for the 3 months HEA will run. The fact that so many are willing to accept the pre-packaged stuff and pay a premium for location makes it seem like the location for a DE party could be what is holding things up. Needing to find a spot where partygoers can appreciate the projections on MSUSA and the castle, the fireworks and do it safely while still convincing us to pay what they want us to. I just wouldn't expect to see a HEA dessert party until after they have already at least figured out how a DE dessert party will work. Disney would love nothing more than to open up dessert parties, so something must be holding it up. All I am saying is I think a future DE dessert party is the culprit.

 

[cakebaker]

I have no clue what they'll do with the new show, but as I said, it really doesn't affect the next couple of months. New show or not, I wouldn't expect a full dessert buffet to return anytime soon.

 

[BrianL]

I have no clue what they'll do with the new show, but as I said, it really doesn't affect the next couple of months. New show or not, I wouldn't expect a full dessert buffet to return anytime soon.

They could do it like the World of Color Desert Party was at DCA - each party was given a table and a platter of the deserts was brought to them, I think in a few "courses" before the show. It wouldn't be a buffet, but it would limit contact. Then again, we seem to be moving away from those concerns anyway. The WOC parties were also NOT all-you-can eat - they brought the servings and that was all.

 

[cakebaker]

They could do it like the World of Color Desert Party was at DCA - each party was given a table and a platter of the deserts was brought to them, I think in a few "courses" before the show. It wouldn't be a buffet, but it would limit contact. Then again, we seem to be moving away from those concerns anyway. The WOC parties were also NOT all-you-can eat - they brought the servings and that was all.

At the Fantasmic dessert pkg, you simply checked in, walked by a table manned by 2 CM’s, picked up your dessert packages and beverages,then went to the assigned seating area. It couldn’t have been easier and required 3 cast members to operate. We’ve done it a couple of times and really enjoyed it. In the case of the MK, pickup stations could be right at the entrance to the garden areas. Personally, I have no problem with losing the buffet style and the hassle of getting from the eating area to the garden.

 

[OhThePain]

I have no clue what they'll do with the new show, but as I said, it really doesn't affect the next couple of months. New show or not, I wouldn't expect a full dessert buffet to return anytime soon.

October 1st will affect the next couple of months, whether guests like it or not. Disney isn't going to put out something now, at a fraction of what it used to be (and probably charge more for it), only to take it away and not have something to replace it October 1st. The next 3+ months is spring training, it's pre-season. They are working out the bugs and training new people for countless jobs. Right now you care a whole lot more about your trip than they do. They don't care as much about what guests think or say right now because they have their excuse of still trying to get things back to normal (it's a sad, honest truth). Come October 1st, that excuse expires because all they have wanted is for people to focus on that date. I don't see them doing anything now that they don't have a plan in place to do 10/1. That is why a new show does affect a dessert party for HEA.

 

[cakebaker]

October 1st will affect the next couple of months, whether guests like it or not. Disney isn't going to put out something now, at a fraction of what it used to be (and probably charge more for it), only to take it away and not have something to replace it October 1st. The next 3+ months is spring training, it's pre-season. They are working out the bugs and training new people for countless jobs. Right now you care a whole lot more about your trip than they do. They don't care as much about what guests think or say right now because they have their excuse of still trying to get things back to normal (it's a sad, honest truth). Come October 1st, that excuse expires because all they have wanted is for people to focus on that date. I don't see them doing anything now that they don't have a plan in place to do 10/1. That is why a new show does affect a dessert party for HEA.

And I don’t see them passing by the opportunity to offer an easy, low overhead option that they can charge a lot of money for. It doesn’t take a team of engineers to figure it out. I don’t think they’d offer it because they care, they’d offer it because it would reduce congestion and most importantly, make them money.

Of course I care more about my trip than they do. That’s true of every guest who visits regardless of when they visit.
They were willing to bring HEA back for just a couple of months before replacing it- a much more costly offering.
Btw, pretty sure they know exactly what they’re doing regarding any viewing for the new show. It’s not like they only found out a few days ago what it was and what it requires. Just because we don’t know doesn’t mean they don’t. Time will tell who’s right.

 

[FastPasser.]

Park Events Operations, the department that in addition to many other private and special events, put on all the dessert parties at Epcot and DHs has and continues to hire staff. Talking with the CMs, I was told that they fully expect the parties to resume once the reorganization and staffing is completed. It's going slowly because many of the former PEO CMs have either transferred to another department or left the company. They suggested I come out of retirement.

 

[cakebaker]

Park Events Operations, the department that in addition to many other private and special events, put on all the dessert parties at Epcot and DHs has and continues to hire staff. Talking with the CMs, I was told that they fully expect the parties to resume once the reorganization and staffing is completed. It's going slowly because many of the former PEO CMs have either transferred to another department or left the company. They suggested I come out of retirement.

You absolutely should!

 

[soniam]

Park Events Operations, the department that in addition to many other private and special events, put on all the dessert parties at Epcot and DHs has and continues to hire staff. Talking with the CMs, I was told that they fully expect the parties to resume once the reorganization and staffing is completed. It's going slowly because many of the former PEO CMs have either transferred to another department or left the company. They suggested I come out of retirement.

Yes please! I will let them know you are coming back

 

[tinkerhon]

I have the dessert party page opened in a tab and I am constantly refreshing hoping for something to change.
I have never done HEA without a dessert party, and wont start now.
I did snag a TPV at BLT a couple weeks ago before the fireworks announcement, so we may just watch from there, but not the same. I'd prefer to be in the garden.
I did switch my park reservations around so we can do MK Sept 30th, so there's atleast hope for then.

ETA: I have no shame in paying more for less fro HEA.

Same !! We always do the Plaza Garden dessert party--- Stalked 'Ohana for days refreshing, and managed to land an 8:15 PM dinner--- hoping they still have the music piped in !!!