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

[GADisneyDad14]

Do you get a refund if the fireworks are canceled for these due to weather?

MK fireworks are very, very rarely cancelled. A delay is far more likely than an all-out cancellation.

Technically, the dessert party is non refundable and the disclaimers say that fireworks are not guaranteed. That’s what you ‘should’ expect if things go bad.

That being said, if all heck breaks lose, fireworks are cancelled, and it’s a mess of an evening in the MK, it might not be a bad idea to stop by Guest Relations on your way out.

 

[LizzyS]

I know this thread is more for the Plaza Garden viewing area party, but we did the sit down, Tomorrowland Terrace version on February 26th and we absolutely loved it. This was actually the first time that we'd caught one of Disney's fireworks shows (either we couldn't make it that long at DLR or we were ready to go and they got canceled) ever and it was our 9th wedding anniversary, so this made it pretty special to us. Tinkerbell flew right over our heads! I also thought the desserts were pretty darn good, tbh.

 

[Elsaalltheway]

I know this thread is more for the Plaza Garden viewing area party, but we did the sit down, Tomorrowland Terrace version on February 26th and we absolutely loved it. This was actually the first time that we'd caught one of Disney's fireworks shows (either we couldn't make it that long at DLR or we were ready to go and they got canceled) ever and it was our 9th wedding anniversary, so this made it pretty special to us. Tinkerbell flew right over our heads! I also thought the desserts were pretty darn good, tbh.

I think this is for both actually.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I know this thread is more for the Plaza Garden viewing area party, but we did the sit down, Tomorrowland Terrace version on February 26th and we absolutely loved it. This was actually the first time that we'd caught one of Disney's fireworks shows (either we couldn't make it that long at DLR or we were ready to go and they got canceled) ever and it was our 9th wedding anniversary, so this made it pretty special to us. Tinkerbell flew right over our heads! I also thought the desserts were pretty darn good, tbh.

Cool, thanks for reporting in! We tend to see so few reports from the seated version these days.

Mind if I ask some Qs? How did they have the tables set up on your night... all along the rail? Were there some double-stacked? How was your view and/or did you have to move when it started?

Thanks!

 

[LizzyS]

Cool, thanks for reporting in! We tend to see so few reports from the seated version these days.

Mind if I ask some Qs? How did they have the tables set up on your night... all along the rail? Were there some double-stacked? How was your view and/or did you have to move when it started?

Thanks!

No problem at all!

We were pretty far to the right on the rail and it seemed to me that the tables for 2 were right on the rail and parties of 4 or 5 were seated a row back, but no one had an issue seeing the show from their position whatsoever. So, yes, they are double-stacked, but not in a cramped way or in any way that would obstruct the second row's view of the show. You just stay at your table the whole time, so there is no moving whatsoever after you are assigned your table.

They even gave every table a bag of what looked like generic red M&Ms, haha. I haven't gotten into those yet as they are still packed in my suitcase.

 

[Rschall]

Hello everyone. It seems there are two parties? Does anyone have a recommendation as to which one would be better for a party with a person using a wheelchair? We are hoping to have as stress-free a night as possible

 

[LizzyS]

Hello everyone. It seems there are two parties? Does anyone have a recommendation as to which one would be better for a party with a person using a wheelchair? We are hoping to have as stress-free a night as possible

Honestly, the Tomorrowland Terrace version I did would be pretty stress free as you don't have to move after you're seated and I think the buffet area would be easily accessible with a wheelchair. Please note that it costs $20 more per person than the Plaza Garden party, however.

 

[dboughner]

No problem at all!

We were pretty far to the right on the rail and it seemed to me that the tables for 2 were right on the rail and parties of 4 or 5 were seated a row back, but no one had an issue seeing the show from their position whatsoever. So, yes, they are double-stacked, but not in a cramped way or in any way that would obstruct the second row's view of the show. You just stay at your table the whole time, so there is no moving whatsoever after you are assigned your table.

They even gave every table a bag of what looked like generic red M&Ms, haha. I haven't gotten into those yet as they are still packed in my suitcase.

How was your view of the projections? Did you feel like you missed out at all with that?

 

[famgel]

How was your view of the projections? Did you feel like you missed out at all with that?

How was your view of the projections? Did you feel like you missed out at all with that?

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[Dan Murphy]

How was your view of the projections? Did you feel like you missed out at all with that?

We've done both over the years. Felt the plaza was significantly better viewing than the terrace.

 

[Melissa Messina]

Another day of waiting…I called and checked online. Anyone have some pixie dust or Bob Iger’s phone number?

 

[Melissy9]

Can someone please confirm timelines for me and help me figure out when I should actually head to the Garden Viewing party this Saturday? My reservation says 6:45, which I know is super early. I guess I would like to get there in time to enjoy a few deserts before being escorted to the viewing area...HEA is listed to begin at 7:55 pm, OUAT 8:45 and the Electrical Water Pageant at 10:35. I guess we could try to do an attraction or two near by beforehand? Any suggestions? We have a FP for SM earlier in the day, perhaps I can try to another one for Buzz or? Any help is greatly appreciated! P.S. This review was amazing and solidified my choice to cancel CRT close to fireworks time and change it to the viewing party!

 

[ITALIANNYC]

Another day of waiting…I called and checked online. Anyone have some pixie dust or Bob Iger’s phone number?

Bob Iger is to busy reading Marvel Comic books and thinking of more ways to include it in Disney. Sigh

 

[LizzyS]

How was your view of the projections? Did you feel like you missed out at all with that?

Honestly, no. I know folks say the trees obscure the bottom part of the castle and they do, but I didn't feel like I was missing out on too much of them.

 

[Rschall]

Honestly, the Tomorrowland Terrace version I did would be pretty stress free as you don't have to move after you're seated and I think the buffet area would be easily accessible with a wheelchair. Please note that it costs $20 more per person than the Plaza Garden party, however.

Thank you so much. It sounds like that one would be best for us then

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

Just checked this morning and still no dates in June. C'mon Disney! I just want to give you more of my money!!

 

[MonaMN]

We were at the party with plaza viewing last Sunday. While the desserts were ok (some were good, some were meh), the view and lack of stress was worth it. We got there at 6:45, had some desserts and POG (made my kid so happy), then headed out to the plaza. Other than it being chilly, it was great. We just sat and enjoyed the atmosphere while waiting for HEA (we were tuckered our so just sitting in a quiet place was great).

 

[Melissa Messina]

We were at the party with plaza viewing last Sunday. While the desserts were ok (some were good, some were meh), the view and lack of stress was worth it. We got there at 6:45, had some desserts and POG (made my kid so happy), then headed out to the plaza. Other than it being chilly, it was great. We just sat and enjoyed the atmosphere while waiting for HEA (we were tuckered our so just sitting in a quiet place was great).

I’m so glad to hear that. That’s exactly what I want for our last night before we head off to the Disney Dream now if they would just open up the dates past May I could stop obsessing over this and move on to obsessing about the best touring plans and FP+ selections. Wish me luck for my HEA.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

I was never interested in fireworks dessert parties before. Then I read a detailed report that inspired me to try it on my next (solo) trip, in July. I had already planned my park days, though, so I even called and added an extra day to make room for it.

Now I'm following like a crazy person, to get the event that inspired an extra MK day!

(I know, I haven't made FPs yet and so could easily have moved around some things and shifted some ADRs, but that would've messed with the movie in my head that is Summer Vacation 2018. And I spend so much time imagining it that it's easier to add to than to change!)

 

[MonaMN]

I’m so glad to hear that. That’s exactly what I want for our last night before we head off to the Disney Dream now if they would just open up the dates past May I could stop obsessing over this and move on to obsessing about the best touring plans and FP+ selections. Wish me luck for my HEA.

That is exactly what we did - ended at MK and headed on the cruise in the morning!