Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party

[Gette88]

Me too, same day. See you there.

It will be me and DH. We are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary.

 

[JeanetteK]

Quote:
Italy – Tiramisú
France – Vanilla Pot de Crème
United Kingdom – Shortbread Cookies
Morocco – Traditional Baklava
America – Little Cronis (Croissant Doughnuts)
Disney Parks – Ice Cream Novelties
International Sparkling Wines
The Need To Know…
Price: Adults (10 & up) $ 49.99 – Children (3-9) $ 29.00
Price includes tax and 18% gratuity
Event dates: 2014 Time: 8:00pm – 9:20pm
Event days will be -Wednesday’s, Fridays, and Saturday’s
Starting Saturday, March 15th 2014
7:45pm - Guest arrive to viewing location
7:45 – 9:20pm - Dessert Party begins
9:00pm - IllumiNations: reflections of earth is presented
No Seating
Discounts are not applicable for this special event.
The No Seating is a bummer.


Okay, so out of 11 countries, only 5 are represented. Not a great value.

Standing from 7:45 to 9:20 while trying to hold a drink in one hand, a dessert in the other, and trying to eat? Not a good value at any price. Where are you supposed to set your drink? On the ground? Are you supposed to just put your plate up by your mouth to try to eat while holding said drink in the other hand? It's sure going to be hard to try to use a fork with only 2 hands -- both of which will be holding stuff.

Doesn't seem like this is well thought out on Disney's part. I wouldn't waste $50 to do this. Just the standing alone is enough to keep me away. I can walk the parks all day long, but standing for that period of time, my heels and back would be killing me.

 

[Disneygirl NY]

Just booked for Aug. 20th as well! So excited. CM had to keep reviewing her email to see how to reserve, but it's in and linked to MDE. Just wanted to do something a little special for DS's 9th bday and he did want to be in EP that day. Going to be a surprise for both DS's. Yay!

 

[pixarmom]

I love this idea, and would definitely be interested with a different pricing structure and different wine. If they included more than sparkling wine, the cost per adult would be fine. And I'd tolerate a $30/child cost. But we also have two teens, and it's just silly to charge $50 each for them since they can't drink wine. Wish Disney would consider non-sparkling wine and a more reasonable cost for those in the 10-20 age range.

 

[mmtravel]

It's not outrageous compared to some experiences at Disney, so we're going to give it a shot, just once. I don't care about standing, just hate pushy crowds if I can avoid them. (Working in Times Square will do that to you.)

I just wonder where they're going to put people who booked FP+ vs. this experience. We booked this morning for 3/22 and will report back. Only risk is if the forecast calls for rain 24 hours prior - don't want to spend that much to stand in the rain!

As expected, I had to explain it to the CM - he tried to book us into the Wishes Dessert Party, then went back and checked again.

 

[mmtravel]

I love this idea, and would definitely be interested with a different pricing structure and different wine. If they included more than sparkling wine, the cost per adult would be fine. And I'd tolerate a $30/child cost. But we also have two teens, and it's just silly to charge $50 each for them since they can't drink wine. Wish Disney would consider non-sparkling wine and a more reasonable cost for those in the 10-20 age range.

They'd better not be charging me $49 for my 11 year old - now I have to go and check. That could be a deal breaker. The first report I read said adults over 21 were $49.99 and non-drinking kids $29.99.

 

[mom2cinderella]

Price: Adults (10 & up) $ 49.99 – Children (3-9) $ 29.00

Stinks, but we're going to try it once. Unless reviews are very unfavorable across the board.

 

[JeanetteK]

How big is the area that this is going to be held in? I wonder how many people they will accommodate? Is it going to be elbow to elbow?

I don't know, I just can't see paying $100 for DH and I for this. I'd just as soon have my dessert (to go) from my dinner and get a Gran Marnier slushie and find a nice comfortable seat with a table to enjoy the show.

Just my thoughts though. Maybe it's going to be totally different than what I am imagining.

 

[hedberg1661]

This price seems a bit high considering what you get and that you have to stand.

 

[catigger]

I made a reservation for our family of three for April 11th, our last night in WDW. When I made the reservation, I asked how many quests could the party accommodate and they did not know. Curious to see reviews and pictures.

 

[budafam]

Good luck finding a table to sit at anywhere around World Showcase unless you plan to spend the prior 2 hours sitting.

 

[DisneyFansInLINY]

Keep pushing. This is quite typical and you will find the same issue when looking for the Tomorrow Land one as well.

Thank you! I called again and was able to make a reservation!

 

[Lucky'sMom]

Thanks! The woman on the phone claimed they weren't taking reservations yet. I forced the issue, and sure enough. I got mine for my birthday (May 31!)

Thanks!

That's my birthday, too!!