MK "Happily Ever After" Dessert Party (Parties) Discussion

[HopperFan]

Did you notice if they had the small bottles of water at the After Party?

Totally forgot that, yes they did and we each took some with us when we left! I wish I took more pictures but it had been a long day and by that point I only took a few.

I also had some new Mickey Ziploc bags in my pack so we took cookies and rice crispys to room.

 

[Cluelyss]

I booked Plaza viewing for Christmas night! I’m surprised it was available- what am I missing? Also, it reads 8:30pm. Is that fireworks time or entry time or TBD? Thanks for any insight or what to expect on Christmas.

Your reservation time is your entry time. And actually, you can usually check in 15 minutes prior to that time.

 

[Clare Voince]

We were told over and over that everyone had to stay seated for the show ... then the people closest to the center of the hub began to stand and about 1/4 of the folks were all standing. There seemed to be some confusion and folks sitting over there that had been told no one would be allowed to stand (I was originally over there and moved to the middle) were getting upset. With only one CM in the garden, it was difficult for him to manage all. 3/4 of the garden stayed seated.

Man, I hope this isn't true.. I booked the garden, and I cannot sit on the ground.

 

[GirlDreamer]

Man, I hope this isn't true.. I booked the garden, and I cannot sit on the ground.

The website advertises it as a standing area, so I wouldn't think they would force everyone to sit. I imagine there's several people that wouldn't be able to sit on the ground. In any case, perhaps secure a spot in the back so you can stand without blocking anyone's view? It seems the back spot is quite good from people's reports on this thread anyway.

 

[HopperFan]

Man, I hope this isn't true.. I booked the garden, and I cannot sit on the ground.

That is what happened to us last week. 75% of us did as told, those to one end stood and folks along back fence stood. And they would not allow anyone on the concrete border closest to the castle, you had to stay on grass. I was originally there, they were making folks move. I asked and was told because DS was handicapped he could stay. We eventually moved to middle because folks kept standing in walkway in front the garden. CM made them move but it was ongoing and my fear was after show started they wouldn’t be.

 

[marikujawa]

Man, I hope this isn't true.. I booked the garden, and I cannot sit on the ground.

Please don't worry about this. No one will make you sit on the grass.

 

[jaysmom4285]

Just to add to the sitting vs. standing - we've done three before parties in the last year or so. Nothing was ever said by a CM about whether people should sit or stand. Many people were sitting and relaxing before the show started, and most stood when it did start. People like to stand along the front rail, but it's still possible to see over them, since the castle projections are a little higher anyway. Some chose to stay seated, and people were pretty good about not standing directly in front of them so as to not block their view. CMs were good about keeping people moving along the walkway in front of the area and not letting them stand there, although, as noted, it was a constant battle, but they were made to move, as the CMs are quite insistent.

 

[Dan Murphy]

People like to stand along the front rail, but it's still possible to see over them,

Repeating often said thought here, back rail is best viewing location, in many peoples' opinion. Normal tendency, as said, is front rail, but that actually enhances the back position.

 

[cmarsh31]

7/28 - stood at the back rail. Everyone stood, no one said anything about sitting. It definitely wasn't full - we loved the reserved viewing and I will definitely book it again when I'm there with my family!

 

[marikujawa]

Went to this event in May 2018. Everyone stood. No one said anything about sitting. Great views - well worth the price!

 

[Clare Voince]

Thanks for the replies. I was planning on standing towards the back anyway, so I think I'll be ok.

 

[tookydo]

Did the before party tonight. After party guests were entering the viewing area at 7:52. We weren’t permitted to check in until 7:38. We were hoping to get in earlier and thought the after party didn’t enter the plaza until 8:15 but not the case tonight. Kind of gave me a rushed feeling. My son and his friend got a box of desserts and headed to the viewing area at 8:00. I’ve done this party before and it was more crowded but not bad. When we enter the viewing area we always go to the other end. No one seemed to do that as people were mostly gathered near the entrance. The other side had way more room.

 

[Amy11401]

Just out of curiosity, how often do they actually cancel fireworks?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Just out of curiosity, how often do they actually cancel fireworks?

Very, very rarely. Might be delayed, but almost never canceled, if ever.

 

[Amy11401]

Very, very rarely. Might be delayed, but almost never canceled, if ever.

Thanks!

 

[LilyJC]

Our After Party was not crowded (I still don't think they PR it enough - like year one DAH), we could pick our table so we picked with view of castle since they were doing Once Upon.

For you and anyone else who has done the After Dessert Party, is staying to watch Once Upon a Time a possibility before heading over for dessert? We’ve done the “regular” dessert party a couple times, but have the After Party booked for our next trip.

 

[HopperFan]

For you and anyone else who has done the After Dessert Party, is staying to watch Once Upon a Time a possibility before heading over for dessert? We’ve done the “regular” dessert party a couple times, but have the After Party booked for our next trip.

I would say no.

As soon as the fireworks were done we headed over, they checked our bands and names ... 9:45 pm.

They told us we had "about 45 minutes and it would be over at 10:30."

OUAT started at 10 pm ... 14 minutes long ... walk to Terrace .... you would have maybe 10 minutes of desserts.

 

[HopperFan]

Very, very rarely. Might be delayed, but almost never canceled, if ever.

^THIS

I have stood in POURING RAIN with ponchos and watched them. Very creepy as they are low and the clouds are full of color.

They can't leave them in the launch cannons so at some point that night they will have to shoot them. So the optimal time is with guests watching.

 

[LilyJC]

I would say no.

As soon as the fireworks were done we headed over, they checked our bands and names ... 9:45 pm.

They told us we had "about 45 minutes and it would be over at 10:30."

OUAT started at 10 pm ... 14 minutes long ... walk to Terrace .... you would have maybe 10 minutes of desserts.

Thank you for the response! That’s a bummer though as I’m sure my kids would like to watch it. Perhaps I’ll switch to the before party.

 

[HopperFan]

Thank you for the response! That’s a bummer though as I’m sure my kids would like to watch it. Perhaps I’ll switch to the before party.

I would switch if you want to enjoy it. We chose seats right by wall so we could kinda see it. We have already seen but one in our party had not. She moved her chair to try to make the best of it but trees are in the way.