Highway in the Sky Dine Around with Wishes viewing area

[seashell7290]

Of course I got my call at work and they were gone when I called back. Ill try again tomorrow!

 

[china mom]

All they wanted was to confirm any dietary needs or special accommodations and to remind me when and where to check in

 

[3MFamily]

Doing this in a few weeks with DD19. Will they make her a Shirley Temple or a virgin drink in lieu of the alcohol? Or is it just carbonated soft drinks as an option?

Do people dress up for this? No shorts? Or is it casual? TIA for answering my questions.

 

[china mom]

Doing this in a few weeks with DD19. Will they make her a Shirley Temple or a virgin drink in lieu of the alcohol? Or is it just carbonated soft drinks as an option?

Do people dress up for this? No shorts? Or is it casual? TIA for answering my questions.

The early pictures I saw showed people wearing a mix of clothing. I saw some in jeans, some in nice shorts and tops and some were dressed up. I am dressing up a) to add to the specialness of it and b) because my companion is a family friend who is one helluva classy lady and I don't want to feel like a bum next to her.

I will be in either dressy slacks and nice top or a full length dress with jacket.

 

[NuJoy]

Doing this in a few weeks with DD19. Will they make her a Shirley Temple or a virgin drink in lieu of the alcohol? Or is it just carbonated soft drinks as an option?

Do people dress up for this? No shorts? Or is it casual? TIA for answering my questions.

I'm uncertain if they will make your daughter a virgin drink or just offer soda/tea/coffee. We were there for the cocktails and wine as were the guests we mingled with. However, the staff is friendly and seems accommodating so I would just politely ask.

I wore a casual dress with cropped sweater and designer casual sandals as I would at most restaurants or special events at Disney. I did see people dressed a little more casual; but I did not see anyone dress more formally. DH and I made plans to monorail to Epcot for EMH after the dinner before heading back to our room at BWV so that prevented me from wearing heels.

 

[VAtink]

Doing this in a few weeks with DD19. Will they make her a Shirley Temple or a virgin drink in lieu of the alcohol? Or is it just carbonated soft drinks as an option?

Do people dress up for this? No shorts? Or is it casual? TIA for answering my questions.

I'm not sure about the drink, they did tell us when we checked in that if we didn't want the alcohol, we could get other soft drinks as an option.

About the attire, when we went a few weeks ago some people were very dressed up, but that was not the norm. Most people were in nice shorts/pants and tops, but nothing super fancy.

 

[china mom]

Long overdue report but here is goes:

I did the Highway I the sky on June 3 and absolutely LOVED it. I am keeping an eye out for new dates to be released and will try to do it again.

We were up at 3:00AM to get ready to head to the airport for the 6:55 flight (I live an hour from the Airport). I fly standby but, no worries, there were plenty of empty seats on the 6:55... or were there? It turns out that the 8:10 was going to be delayed for four hours so everybody from that flight jumped on all of the morning flights. The 8:10 took off at 1:00 with us on it.

Between Magic Express, us rushing to our rooms to change, bussing it to WDW, Monorail to the Contemporary, we arrived at 5:40 with 5 minutes to spare before check in.

We enjoyed the Bay Lake Sunset cocktail at the Wave and then a shot glass sized serving of split pea soup came out. It was the most amazing pea soup I have had in my life and ranks up there for all time best soups (and I am from Maryland and live on crab soup so I know good soup). My friend asked Michael(?) for the recipe and he said he would email it but I never received it. If anyone has the recipe, please, please, please pass it on. I would love to try to make it.

The chef came out and explained the soup and gave the recipe. Here is my first criticism of the evening.... It was hard to hear him and also, later the other speakers. I would love to see Disney give them a headset and small speaker so that everyone in the group can hear.

We headed over to the Polynesian for a MaiTai and three one bite plates of Pickled Beet, Spicy Tuna Roll and Pork Belly. Delicious. I was really hoping that my friend would not like hers so I could have a second serving. Second critique... I had been traveling all day and had not eaten. The drinks went straight to my head. Although you could ask for water, it took a few minutes for them to bring it out. It would have been nice to have already had water on the table. Also, they was tall cocktail tables which seemed to encourage conversation but these 52 year old legs would not have minded sitting one bit. They did have two sit down tables but those were for the EVC person and his party.

At the Grand Floridian, we were taken to the tea room which had ben reserved for us. We enjoyed sparkling white wine and a crudité plate. Again, wonderful food.

We were then taken to Cirtos and scattered around the busy restaurant at tables of six. We were offered white or red wine (I chose white) and served a plate of broiled fish and short rib. The fish was good but now more than that but the short rib was to die for. There was bread and house made salted butter. I am glad that my companion did not want the butter because I ate the whole slab myself.

We headed back to the contemporary for the desert and fireworks viewing. It was self serve Blood Orange Cake and Flourless Chocolate cake. The Orange cake was good but the chocolate cake....well, I could have stripped and taken a bath in in right then and there. When we approached the Barista, I said that I didn't like coffee and asked if I could have Khalua and or Bailey in cream. He hesitated and told me that he is not supposed to do that but then made me an iced drink with Khalua, Bailey and Crème. Of course, the person behind me overheard and then next five guests asked for the same thing. Poor guy. I hope I didn't get him in trouble.

It had been pouring throughout the evening but had slowed to a light rain/drizzle. The CMs had towels and offered to dry seats off for anyone who wanted to sit. They also whipped out umbrellas for everyone. Poor Michael(?) held an umbrella for a lady through the entire fireworks show without complaint.

On the way out, we were given a box with two chocolates. I commented that we should have brought our own umbrellas since we still had to get back to our hotel and we were quickly told to keep the ones they had given us. Nice touch, Disney.

The staff was amazing - very attentive, obviously wanted to give us the best experience possible. The food was very good and the other guests were a lot of fun.

And a highlight: I got to meet Seashell7290 from right here on Disboards. A very nice person whom I whish I had sought out earlier in the evening.

 

[Regan117]

Dates are now showing for July-September but don't yet seem to be bookable. That usually means they will pop up tomorrow, so be on the lookout. Also, July 3rd and 4th are blacked out.

 

[Disney & ME]

I'm so glad I found this thread both early and late. I kept trying to book the 5/27 date since we too were coming in late on 5/26 but I never could get a reservation. Now I know why since it was cancelled. I'm sorry for those who did have it booked.

Now, I just saw that they have posted some dates into the fall. If they will just now extend into October......

 

[BrittyRo]

Dates are now showing for July-September but don't yet seem to be bookable. That usually means they will pop up tomorrow, so be on the lookout. Also, July 3rd and 4th are blacked out.

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I LITERALLY just went to check and saw this and FREAKED. I am going to be watching like a hawk! YES CAN'T WAIT!!

 

[MommaBerd]

Dates are now showing for July-September but don't yet seem to be bookable. That usually means they will pop up tomorrow, so be on the lookout. Also, July 3rd and 4th are blacked out.

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SQUEEEEEEEEAL!!!!

 

[NuJoy]

Dates are now showing for July-September but don't yet seem to be bookable. That usually means they will pop up tomorrow, so be on the lookout. Also, July 3rd and 4th are blacked out.

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Thank you for posting this. Hope to get my date in September.

 

[Regan117]

Thank you for posting this. Hope to get my date in September.

You're welcome! Good luck

 

[BrittyRo]

Hoping for September 9th or September 16!!!

 

[loves to dive]

Doing this in a few weeks with DD19. Will they make her a Shirley Temple or a virgin drink in lieu of the alcohol? Or is it just carbonated soft drinks as an option?

Do people dress up for this? No shorts? Or is it casual? TIA for answering my questions.

We did this way back in March, we walked to the CR from MK so we were in park clothes. For me that was capris and a sort of tshirt (not graphic just a plain colored TShirt) and sandals. My son had on shorts and a collar shirt (that is all he wears) and tennis shoes.

 

[MommaBerd]

so I guess if we book a party night we get to enjoy the special fireworks?

 

[Regan117]

so I guess if we book a party night we get to enjoy the special fireworks?

Yep, I'd assume that to be so!

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

Has anyone been able to book this for July, August, or September?

I just clicked on the site for Highway in the Sky Dine Around and there are dates listed in blue for July, August, and September as if they are available, but no dates I have clicked on have listed anything as available. Dates are Tuesday through Saturday, with a couple of blacked out August Saturdays and no 4th of July date.

 

[MommaBerd]

Has anyone been able to book this for July, August, or September?

I just clicked on the site for Highway in the Sky Dine Around and there are dates listed in blue for July, August, and September as if they are available, but no dates I have clicked on have listed anything as available. Dates are Tuesday through Saturday, with a couple of blacked out August Saturdays and no 4th of July date.

Even though the dates are blue, I don't think it's bookable yet - probably tomorrow. I had this happen with Jingle Bam! last year.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

Even though the dates are blue, I don't think it's bookable yet - probably tomorrow. I had this happen with Jingle Bam! last year.

Awesome! So at least we know it's coming. There was a lot of rumor that this event would not be continued.

Probably skip it for July since I already have a dessert party booked for HEA. Does not look like it will be offered on the 3rd or 4th, which is a bummer, given that seeing the July 4th fireworks during this event would have been spectacular.
Planning on September when DH will be me. Will be more fun on a date night than a solo night anyway.