Liberty Tree Tavern and Holiday Wishes??

[TinLizzy90]

So, I was able to snag a reservation at 8:25p for dinner at LTT on the night we are going to MVMCP. Holiday Wishes starts at 9:30p, I think. Am I crazy for hoping to see the fireworks with a dinner reservation at this time? If it matters, it will just be us two adults dining.

 

[Doctor P]

I don't think it is impossible that you will be out of dinner in time to see Holiday Wishes. The tip that I would give to you, however, is to not try to watch Wishes from that side of Cinderella's Castle. To fully appreciate either Holiday Wishes or the regular Wishes fireworks show, you really need to be on the "front" side of the castle with a view of the castle itself. Part of the show involves them projecting things onto the castle itself. In addition, when you are on the Liberty Tree Tavern side of the castle, the fireworks tend to be harder to see and are definitely "off kilter" to the point of being somewhat disappointing (I watched the regular Wishes from that general area about two weeks ago, and have watched it from outside LTT a couple times, and was disappointed--because I had seen Wishes before and Holiday Wishes many times, it was not that big a deal for me but it might be for someone who has not seen the show or seen it many times).

 

[Amy&Dan]

If you get seated right away you can maybe make it. They bring the food out to you family style, there's no ordering process except for drinks. If you tell your server right off the bat you are in a hurry that will also help. Also ask for the check as soon as they bring you your main meal. That always seems to be what I wait for the most at WDW, getting the check.

However, if they are running late, and its quite likely since your reservation is later and you will be a victim of all the late shows and snafu's of the night, you may be seated late. So get there early, like a half hour early and get your name in for sure!

If dinner runs over or near to the time of Wishes, you can have a decent view of the fireworks right outside the restaurant. You miss a lot but you see quite a bit and the music is piped in back there. So if its already started or is about to, I wouldn't waste time trying to squeeze in over by the castle, just see it right outside the restaurant. I agree that its always better to see them (esp Holiday Wishes) in front of the castle. However, I think you'll miss more trying to get over there if you exit the restaurant close to or after they have started. Party nights are always packed for fireworks.

All that said, I must add, I would really advise you against doing this meal at this time on a party night. Because frankly, I'd rather eat someplace else and get a good spot for the holiday fireworks. Again, I love LTT, but for me, I love Wishes more! And also, I have to say, there is so much to do at MVMCP, I would never waste what could potentially be two hours total (wait time to be seated, time to eat, pay etc) eating. We always eat before 6:00 p.m., preferablly before 5:00 even on party nights. I really would rethink this one. And again, I like LTT very much but I just think with what the tickets cost, and how much there is to do, its a shame to spend one minute past 7:00 p.m eating anythiing but the free cookies and hot chocolate! We ate at 4:00 during the Christmas party two years ago and still missed some things that night.

 

[TinLizzy90]

Thanks for your input! I have similar thoughts about wasting valuable party time, however we are actually flying in hours before the party, checking in, then running to MK, and I don't want my BF to starve. I hope to do this trip "Nemo-style" (go with the flow, in other words), but we will likely really be in need of a hearty table service dinner that night. I'll do a bit more planning for future trips, but our attendance at MVMCP was a last minute decision, so I'm trying not to stress too much about "maximizing" our time. If I go, see the sights specific to the event, and enjoy a good meal with my SO, then I'll count it as a win. Looks like there are still tickets available for tomorrow night's party, hopefully that means that attendance won't be "maxxed out."

Thanks again for the feedback!