Fantasmic dessert party

[mla1977]

Has anyone had a Fantasmic dessert party? I know that everyone loves the Illuminations parties, but I enjoyed Fantasmic more and I would likely want to have that for my guests than Illuminations. I believe Mary626 had one, but I thought that her desserts were indoors for some reason.

 

[orangetiggs]

I thikn hers were indoors if I remember her trip report right.

We were going to do one but then decided against it cos if it gets rained off then you are indoors at least if its raining at epcot it still goes ahead(i think)

 

[4luvofthemouse]

Were having one. The only reason they would move you to have your desserts inside is if the weather was bad. It's still private and you still get the same amount of time. I wasn't worried about it because it's not everyday you get to have a private party inside a normally busy area.
Plus,there is always a chance of the weather clearing up while your eating so you can still see the show.

 

[mhcueball2]

The fantasmic DP is on the upper deck but itself (wheel chair overflow). The only reason you would go indoors is because of bad weather (this goes for any location).

 

[Kristen14]

Were having one. The only reason they would move you to have your desserts inside is if the weather was bad. It's still private and you still get the same amount of time. I wasn't worried about it because it's not everyday you get to have a private party inside a normally busy area.
Plus,there is always a chance of the weather clearing up while your eating so you can still see the show.

How long before fantasmic starts does the party start? How long does it last? Are prices/minimums the same as desert parties at EPCOT? Do you need park tickets to attend? My EM didnt give me any info on this!

 

[4luvofthemouse]

The DP is scheduled for 1& 1/2 hrs. The dessert buffet is from 9- 10pm then the show starts after that.
You can chosose from the large or small patio it all depends on the amount of guests. The venue fee is the same for lrg or sm $200, if you have alot of guests you can rent both. I believe the food min is the same for both as well, $825.00. If you rent both patios then the min is about $1000.00.
We are renting the small patio (50pl max.), so it basically breaks down like this:

Venue rental - $200
Viewing fee - $12.50 ea ( you don not need park tickets)
soda & water bar - $9.50 ea
desserts - $20.25ea
outdoor set up fee - $75

You have to rent one of the motor coachs in order for all of your guests to be there. You are picked at all the hotels and the escorted to the party, then you a returned back to your hotels.

1 motorcoach - $ 442

Total: $2018.21 (this is from our original BEO where we had 25 pl, our numbers have since gone up and I haven't recieved my new BEO yet.)

Of course you still have to add in floral for centerpieces, and you get really go all out with desserts and have way more than we are having.
I believe I still have the menus available, if you would like PM me and I can email them to you!

 

[BayouPrincess]

I feel silly for asking this, as I feel like I should know, but can you wear your wedding attire for a Fantasmic Dessert Party? I DO love Fantasmic...it's my favorite closing show. I'm tentatively scheduled for an Illuminations party, but I need more info on the Fantasmic Party.

 

[4luvofthemouse]

yep you can wear your dress!
you don't go through the park, you are escorted through the back, it's like being a VIP...

 

[BayouPrincess]

One more question, when there are 2 showings of Fantasmic, do you get to choose the time for the Party? or are you scheduled? Based on this year's schedule, All of thanksgiving week, Fantasmic is at 6:30 and 8pm. I am planning a 5:00 ceremony at SBP, so of course 6:30 is out of the question I would think. I would rather have 8:00 since we are planning a buffet snack/dinner before the party.

Thanks girls, and guys (we have those too! )