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

[TinkSassy]

2 hours out . That's even worse than I thought it could be. I haven't seen HEA yet as my last trip was 2 years ago, so that's more of a reason why I want good comfortable spots for it more than once while we're there. I did briefly consider doing one during MNSSHP, but from what I've read the crowds are a lot better for that one, so I don't mind staking out a spot then.

Now I just have to wait for FEA dessert party to open up.

I wouldn't bother for the MNSSHP - I did this last October and was squished and camped for 1.5 hours for HEA. For MNSSHP the same week, I walked up and found a spot to sit on a bench 45 minutes prior and had a great view (I had planned to camp and brought my mid party snack with me!). The hub was full but not to the level of HEA.

 

[♥ Mandi ♥]

We want to do the Terrace party but it's booked every night during our 2 week trip! 11/27-12/11.
Should I book the plaza just in case or is there a good chance the terrace seating will open up at some point?

 

[Cluelyss]

We want to do the Terrace party but it's booked every night during our 2 week trip! 11/27-12/11.
Should I book the plaza just in case or is there a good chance the terrace seating will open up at some point?

It’s possible it could open up, but if you’re set on doing the dessert party, I’d book Garden as a back up. With all the Christmas parties during those days, your opportunity to see HEA is much less, making the dessert parties at much more of a premium.

 

[♥ Mandi ♥]

It’s possible it could open up, but if you’re set on doing the dessert party, I’d book Garden as a back up. With all the Christmas parties during those days, your opportunity to see HEA is much less, making the dessert parties at much more of a premium.

Thank you! Booked for 12/8

 

[leebee]

I have booked the Plaza fireworks party... the BEFORE party... for August 22nd. Now Disney has changed park hours. MK is open until 10, with HEA scheduled for 8:55. It's an Extra Magic Hours night, so as resort guests we can stay for EMH from 10-12. Would I be better off moving my dessert party to an AFTER party? If so, how do I do this... book it and then cancel the "before" party?

 

[jerzeystar09]

I have booked the Plaza fireworks party... the BEFORE party... for August 22nd. Now Disney has changed park hours. MK is open until 10, with HEA scheduled for 8:55. It's an Extra Magic Hours night, so as resort guests we can stay for EMH from 10-12. Would I be better off moving my dessert party to an AFTER party? If so, how do I do this... book it and then cancel the "before" party?

I would stick with the before and use the EMH to ride some rides. Some rides are totally different after the sun goes down. I hate Splash Mountain (and all water rides) but it’s an amazing view at night.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I have booked the Plaza fireworks party... the BEFORE party... for August 22nd. Now Disney has changed park hours. MK is open until 10, with HEA scheduled for 8:55. It's an Extra Magic Hours night, so as resort guests we can stay for EMH from 10-12. Would I be better off moving my dessert party to an AFTER party? If so, how do I do this... book it and then cancel the "before" party?

Really depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to go do things after the party, then keep the Before version.

But yes, to “change parties” involves canceling one and making an ADR for another - two totally separate transactions.

 

[KELLY]

I just booked plaza viewing. Now thinking I should have booked terrace. Which seems to be preferable?

 

[Cluelyss]

I just booked plaza viewing. Now thinking I should have booked terrace. Which seems to be preferable?

The view is better in the garden. The main reason folks prefer the terrace is a guaranteed seat.

 

[pangyal]

We asked for a to go container at party on 6/24 and we were given a small plastic plate and to they didn't have boxes.

Maybe all the gluten-free people got them

 

[MinnieMSue]

I had forgotten to mention this but we did the Terrace party on July 3 and they gave every family (that I saw) a bag of Ghirardelli chocolates. We totally didn’t expect this but found it to be a nice gift. I think there were 24 total squares in the gift bag. We saved them until we got home. I don’t know if they do it every night or not - never saw it mentioned. Of course the price is higher for that party than the plaza garden but it was an excellent place to watch the holiday fireworks.

 

[PolyRob]

I had forgotten to mention this but we did the Terrace party on July 3 and they gave every family (that I saw) a bag of Ghirardelli chocolates. We totally didn’t expect this but found it to be a nice gift. I think there were 24 total squares in the gift bag. We saved them until we got home. I don’t know if they do it every night or not - never saw it mentioned. Of course the price is higher for that party than the plaza garden but it was an excellent place to watch the holiday fireworks.

I got this at MNSSHP last year with the terrace dessert party.

 

[danikoski]

I had forgotten to mention this but we did the Terrace party on July 3 and they gave every family (that I saw) a bag of Ghirardelli chocolates. We totally didn’t expect this but found it to be a nice gift. I think there were 24 total squares in the gift bag. We saved them until we got home. I don’t know if they do it every night or not - never saw it mentioned. Of course the price is higher for that party than the plaza garden but it was an excellent place to watch the holiday fireworks.

We got the bag of Ghirardelli chocolates in Feb 2017 for the terrace dessert party. I nursed those chocolates for a year after as a happy reminder of the trip.

 

[MinnieMSue]

We got the bag of Ghirardelli chocolates in Feb 2017 for the terrace dessert party. I nursed those chocolates for a year after as a happy reminder of the trip.

I wish they would have lasted but with a teenage daughter I was lucky to get them home from the trip!

 

[cherokeemamma]

I think I have decided to do the Dessert Party as a surprise for my hubby! We are taking our first ever vacation without kids...my son will soon be 24! So it's been at least 25 years! I mean do we deserve this or what??We are super excited!!
We will be at WDW the second week of September. I just cannot decide on whether to do the Regular (before) party or to do the After Fireworks. I am leaning toward After because they have tables and I'm assuming air conditioning.(fingers crossed) And DH has a leg issue that makes sitting on the ground uncomfortable for him so sitting at a table will be much better. I do not want to do the earlier sitting party because I/m into photography and do not want to worry about an obstructed view. This is probably silly but I worry the desserts will be the leftovers from the first party so maybe not as fresh or as plentiful and I wonder if they will rush us out because it is not an EMH night. What do you all think??

 

[Lsdolphin]

There are three different dessert parities the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party is the dessert party with the seating available to view the fire works and is a little more expensive $89. Then there are 2 Plaza Garden Parties one held before the fireworks and the other after the fireworks. The dessert portion of these parties are held in the upper portion of the Tomorrow land Terrace area. However to watch the fireworks you are escorted to the Plaza Garden Area where it is standing room or sitting on the ground. There are no tables and chairs for viewing fire works in the Plaza in the Plaza Garden area. These two Plaza Garden dessert parties are $69.

 

[cherokeemamma]

There are three different dessert parities the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party is the dessert party with the seating available to view the fire works and is a little more expensive $89. Then there are 2 Plaza Garden Parties one held before the fireworks and the other after the fireworks. The dessert portion of these parties are held in the upper portion of the Tomorrow land Terrace area. However to watch the fireworks you are escorted to the Plaza Garden Area where it is standing room or sitting on the ground. There are no tables and chairs for viewing fire works in the Plaza in the Plaza Garden area. These two Plaza Garden dessert parties are $69.

Yes, I understand all of that. I noticed there are tables for the After Fireworks Party to enjoy the food but not to view the fireworks. I understand it’s a standing view. If we do the after party I’m concerned they rush you out if it isn’t an EMH evening,llike they may want to hurry and go home. Curious if this is the case...
Thank you!

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Yes, I understand all of that. I noticed there are tables for the After Fireworks Party to enjoy the food but not to view the fireworks. I understand it’s a standing view. If we do the after party I’m concerned they rush you out if it isn’t an EMH evening,llike they may want to hurry and go home. Curious if this is the case...
Thank you!

From all the reports I've read, they certainly do not rush you out. And FYI, the before party also has tables/chairs for the dessert portion.

 

[Cluelyss]

From all the reports I've read, they certainly do not rush you out. And FYI, the before party also has tables/chairs for the dessert portion.

This. Your “standing view” of the fireworks is from the garden, then you move to the terrace to enjoy your desserts.

 

[dachsie]

Yes, I understand all of that. I noticed there are tables for the After Fireworks Party to enjoy the food but not to view the fireworks. I understand it’s a standing view. If we do the after party I’m concerned they rush you out if it isn’t an EMH evening,llike they may want to hurry and go home. Curious if this is the case...
Thank you!

I think you would feel more “rushed” if you went to the before party because of people trying to stake out their spots to watch fireworks. I think you will do fine with after party