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

[abarriger]

Has anyone successfully swapped a pre-party for an after-party online? I have been trying to do so but I keep getting an error message, and then when I call I get the "two hours hold time" message, and I'm in the classroom all day so I can't do that.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

When are you going?

We will be standing in line to enter the party as soon as y'all will let us in on Monday, June 11th!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Being able to sprawl and relax is part of the appeal to my booking the party.

I can’t quite tell if you’re saying this tongue in cheek or being serious, but if you’re serious, I’m not so sure I’d use the words “sprawl out and relax” to describe the Plaza Garden party even before this recent change. Adequate personal space not elbow to elbow, yes, sprawled out, I’m not sure.

Sorry to dissect your terminology there.

 

[FastPasser.]

We will be standing in line to enter the party as soon as y'all will let us in on Monday, June 11th!

I responded on the SW thread.

 

[ArwenMarie]

Has anyone successfully swapped a pre-party for an after-party online? I have been trying to do so but I keep getting an error message, and then when I call I get the "two hours hold time" message, and I'm in the classroom all day so I can't do that.

I haven't been able to switch yet either for the same reasons.

 

[Cade387]

We will be standing in line to enter the party as soon as y'all will let us in on Monday, June 11th!

We will be at SWDP on the 12th! when are you doing the HEA one?

 

[IrishNYC]

I can’t quite tell if you’re saying this tongue in cheek or being serious, but if you’re serious, I’m not so sure I’d use the words “sprawl out and relax” to describe the Plaza Garden party even before this recent change. Adequate personal space not elbow to elbow, yes, sprawled out, I’m not sure.

Sorry to dissect your terminology there.

It's ok! Yes, I'm being a bit facetious. I basically don't want to be crowded in. I want to have "arms length" space between groups so that my little shorty can see, and I can avoid a panic attack from being claustrophobic. I know no one is laying down on the ground.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It's ok! Yes, I'm being a bit facetious. I basically don't want to be crowded in. I want to have "arms length" space between groups so that my little shorty can see, and I can avoid a panic attack from being claustrophobic. I know no one is laying down on the ground.

Ahh, ok - got it.

FWIW, for my 7 and 3 year olds, I’ve 1) positioned myself on the back rail so I can pick them up and not worry about blocking people behind me (also helps to have something to lean on when carrying so much weight!) and 2) positioned myself towards the front rail and just let them stand. They still can’t see the lower castle stuff from there, but the higher stuff is fine. The open walkway on the path in front of the garden gives just enough of a space to let little ones see out/up. I’m not going to say this is the absolute perfect setup for little ones, but for me it’s better than being out in the hub smushed together with potentially much more difficult viewing situations.

 

[whirlthepearl]

FWIW, for my 7 and 3 year olds, I’ve 1) positioned myself on the back rail so I can pick them up and not worry about blocking people behind me (also helps to have something to lean on when carrying so much weight!) and 2) positioned myself towards the front rail and just let them stand. They still can’t see the lower castle stuff from there, but the higher stuff is fine. The open walkway on the path in front of the garden gives just enough of a space to let little ones see out/up. I’m not going to say this is the absolute perfect setup for little ones, but for me it’s better than being out in the hub smushed together with potentially much more difficult viewing situations.

Ooh my kids are roughly the same age and I'm sending them with my parents Sat night. I just learned about this back rail tip but am worried that won't have the stamina to hold them up for the show...would you recommend they go with option 2, the front rail? Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ooh my kids are roughly the same age and I'm sending them with my parents Sat night. I just learned about this back rail tip but am worried that won't have the stamina to hold them up for the show...would you recommend they go with option 2, the front rail? Thanks!

I can’t hold my 7 year old up the whole time. Plus in the summer it’s like holding an oven. He knows he has to come down during Moana, no whining!

To date, and different strokes for different folks, but I personally haven’t stressed too much about my actual spot - we just move over to the garden when ready and adjust based on what’s available. Hard to say just what this new setup will mean for our “routine” I guess.

My kids just seem to enjoy the music and fireworks and they don’t necessarily know what they might be missing with all of the lower castle projections, so they don’t seem to care one way or the other!

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

I think I have come to terms wit this new set up and will just enjoy my time in the garden whether I get a lot of space or I don't. At least I know I have a definite spot to be versus worrying about finding a good spot!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Just FYI, the After Party now appears to have the prices loaded and is now fully bookable online: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...owland-terrace-after-fireworks-dessert-party/

(Before it was just showing up as $0 and would give an error once you got to the final booking page)

 

[CMNJ]

were people standing or sitting? would a child be able to see?

Mainly standing that I saw. If you have a child or short adults I’d suggest hanging back to give you some distance from those in front of you or trying to snag a spot along the front railing

 

[CMNJ]

We have a reservation for the garden party for Saturday night. I will post a review when I get a chance after. As I get claustrophobic in big crowds, I hope this is still worth the heafty price tag.

Based on the “crowd” last night I would say you should be fine. It Is quite spacious compared to the rest of the Hub

I saw nothing at the viewing area last night that would make me not go or cancel.

Agreed-as long as people think the guaranteed spot and buffet quality desserts are worth the $69. I had hoped with the price increase and new menu I’d feel the cost was worth it but I still don’t.
Personally I think the dessert parties at Hollywood Studios are a much better deal as the food is much better, include alcohol, and you get a souvenir

 

[IrishNYC]

Based on the “crowd” last night I would say you should be fine. It Is quite spacious compared to the rest of the Hub

Agreed-as long as people think the guaranteed spot and buffet quality desserts are worth the $69. I had hoped with the price increase and new menu I’d feel the cost was worth it but I still don’t.
Personally I think the dessert parties at Hollywood Studios are a much better deal as the food is much better, include alcohol, and you get a souvenir

I'm trying to look at it as the positive of a guaranteed spot, too, and I booked it before the price increase. What would really resolve my dilemma is if Disney extends DHS morning EMH through September, then I can switch my days around and do EMM at MK instead of the fireworks party.

 

[anneboleyn]

I'm trying to look at it as the positive of a guaranteed spot, too, and I booked it before the price increase. What would really resolve my dilemma is if Disney extends DHS morning EMH through September, then I can switch my days around and do EMM at MK instead of the fireworks party.

I am holding out hope that DHS morning EMH gets extended in to September as well! It would make the rest of my trip a heck of a lot easier lol

 

[SouloTravlr]

Based on the “crowd” last night I would say you should be fine. It Is quite spacious compared to the rest of the Hub

Agreed-as long as people think the guaranteed spot and buffet quality desserts are worth the $69. I had hoped with the price increase and new menu I’d feel the cost was worth it but I still don’t.
Personally I think the dessert parties at Hollywood Studios are a much better deal as the food is much better, include alcohol, and you get a souvenir

I wouldn't base anything on the crowd last night, since it wasn't well advertised and not many people booked the after party.

 

[FastPasser.]

Personally I think the dessert parties at Hollywood Studios are a much better deal as the food is much better, include alcohol, and you get a souvenir

And if you're unlucky enough, you might get me.

 

[erikawolf2004]

Really not sure if we want to keep our reservation or not. I think as more people find out about the after party the Garden is going to fill up more....last night a lot of people wouldn't have known about the after party.

If we were to stand behind one of the little fenced off planters in the Garden, can we hold our kids on the railing so they can see? The whole point of paying almost $300 for our family was so our little ones can see, if the Garden is full, it is a waste of money!!! This whole thing makes me so upset!!! It is almost as much for one of the Christmas or Halloween parties to watch the fireworks in the Garden and now they are going to stuff us in there

 

[ArwenMarie]

Switched from the Before Party to the After Party for our August date. I think it will work better for us in terms of timing with dinner.

And I would rather not be thinking about getting down to the Garden in time while eating dessert.

Hopefully the Garden will stay pleasant even with the two parties