DDP and Grand Gatherings?

[DisneyMomx7]

We are thinking of doing a Grand Gathering and I was wondering if anyone knew which Grand Gatherings Special Events are included in DDP? Is the Illuminations Dinner, the Lady and the Tramp Character Breakfast, or the Magical Fireworks?

THanks to anyone in the know!

 

[mamazaz]

We're having a Grand Gathering in December and we're attending the International Dinner & Illuminations. They will take the DDP, but it will use up 2 of our sit down meals. I'm sure the other Grand Gathering events are the same. You can use the DDP, but be prepared to spend 2 of your sit down meals for the experience. I for one have seen Illumiations and it's fantastic. I'm hoping that the "special VIP" seating for the show will be fabulous and we'll enjoy it even more this year. Last year we were up against a rail, crowded in with people all around and trying to lean over a bench and look over heads. I could see pretty well, but my young children were forced to climb on top of the bench and hang onto me, the rail and each other to see.

So, I think the dinner will be fun, but the real advantage for me will be the seating for Illumiations.

We didn't do any Grand Gathering experiences last year although I wish we would have. I think they all sound like fun!

Good luck with your decision and have a Magical Trip!!!!

 

[lynninpa]

We were told that all of the GG "events" were available on the DDP-they would just count as 2 TS credits per person. Click here for a list http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...roducts?id=GrandGatheringsSpecialProductsPage

 

[Luv2Roam]

I'm hoping that the "special VIP" seating...

Is there really an Illuminations special VIP seating? Seems many get a seating and viewing confused. Just wanted to make sure what you have really includes seating, rather than viewing so you will not have higher expectations than you may get.

 

[justwinnie]

DDP cannot be used for the fireworks cruise. It's not considered a meal b/c just snacks are served.

We did enjoy the cruise when we went in Feb.

And about the Illuminations VIP area-- it's not necessarily seated. I think I remember some benches, but mostly standing room.

 

[StrollPatrolMom]

yes 2TS credits as someone has mentioned...and at least for us (and we booked 5 months prior to our departure date) there were no GG events available for our travel dates.


We've called since on many an occasion to tinker with and add ADR's and checked every time, and we've either been unluvky with timing or those suckers book out really far in advance because we've never gotten any availability.

 

[LisaNJ25]

We did the illuminations dinner 8/27.

There is a special blocked off viewing section. At dinner each diner is given a disney pin. This pin is you "pass" to get into the viewing section. It is blocked off and only those with the pin can get in. It is standing only.. .there are no chairs. In that section that had desserts and drinks. It was 2 dinning credits. I found it to be worth it.. especially with my 4 kids.. the dinner was very good and so was the entertainment

 

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

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