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

[whiporee]

They put the price up and charged people more but still had the lower price listed on the website so lots of people complained (myself included) and everyone that paid the higher price while the website was wrong were refunded the difference.

Also the 3rd/4th July fireworks are at 9:15pm this year instead 9:00pm like every other year so that’s probably why your check-in time is later. When I used to do the Terrace View Party on the 4th check-in time was 8:00pm for 9:00pm fireworks start.

Ah. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I’m going November 2. HEA is scheduled for 9 and my check in for the dessert party is 7:30 pm.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Just so we’re all on the same page, the ADR times for the parties 5/28+ are:

Plaza Garden - 1.5 hours before fireworks

Tomorrowland Terrace - 1 hour before fireworks

This new After Party thing - 1 hour before fireworks

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Just so we’re all on the same page, the ADR times for the parties 5/28+ are:

Plaza Garden - 1.5 hours before fireworks

Tomorrowland Terrace - 1 hour before fireworks

This new After Party thing - 1 hour before fireworks

Oh boy this could be a deal breaker for me if the after party is in the same area. I have to rush and enjoy the party for ten mins before running to the garden before all the after party people go in and take the whole place up

Hoping for more news

 

[123SA]

Are there any photos of the plaza garden crowd from a date known to be sold out?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Are there any photos of the plaza garden crowd from a date known to be sold out?

You can look at Page 1, that was sold out. I’ve done a handful of these things and that night was the most crowded I’ve seen it. Lots of people, but not on top of each other. I think the photos make it look worse than it felt, from my perspective.

 

[ArwenMarie]

Are there any photos of the plaza garden crowd from a date known to be sold out?

If you scroll down on this review (past the food pictures right under the map/overhead pic) there is a shot that is a good representation from the two times we did it (Easter and August)

https://**************.net/2017/09/02/review-the-happily-ever-after-dessert-party-at-magic-kingdom/

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Oh boy this could be a deal breaker for me if the after party is in the same area. I have to rush and enjoy the party for ten mins before running to the garden before all the after party people go in and take the whole place up

Hoping for more news

But this could also happen at the regular plaza viewing party. You can easily check in and skip desserts so you can go straight to the garden to watch the fireworks. Or you could eat desserts until 5 minutes before the start. If the same amount of tickets are sold it doesn't make a difference IMO.

 

[Disney & ME]

Well, I just saw all the new information on this event and lucky/unlucky me, we have the HEA Plaza viewing party booked for 5/28. We were planning to take our time to get to the desserts because we simply wanted the less obstructed viewing area. But now, plans may have to change. At least we will get some savory options. And I guess I will bring some bags to take some cookies to eat in the Plaza Garden while waiting.

I will try to report back as soon after the event as I can

 

[ArwenMarie]

I trust that someone was told that they are selling less tickets, but I will believe it when I see it. It doesn't make sense to me from a financial point of view.

Well, we won't have to wait long to hear the reports back. So that's good

 

[courtney1188]

Are there any photos of the plaza garden crowd from a date known to be sold out?

Here now - still eating but it’s very crowded up here - curious to see how the garden area will be! I can try to upload the photo I took later - right now it’s saying the file is too large. But I’m constantly having to crush myself into the table/scoot over (and I’m average size) so people can walk around.

 

[mom2rtk]

But this could also happen at the regular plaza viewing party. You can easily check in and skip desserts so you can go straight to the garden to watch the fireworks. Or you could eat desserts until 5 minutes before the start. If the same amount of tickets are sold it doesn't make a difference IMO.

It does if you're trying to eat quickly before heading down but all the people eating later are already there. That was my plan. Not skipping desserts, but just eating a few quickly then heading down to get our spot.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I agree that it doesn't make sense to sell the same number of tickets and extend the times of the parties. That means paying CM's more money to stay longer, etc. It doesn't make financial sense IMO.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

It does if you're trying to eat quickly before heading down but all the people eating later are already there. That was my plan. Not skipping desserts, but just eating a few quickly then heading down to get our spot.

Looks like there's a half hour gap so that's not so bad. It still gives you time.

 

[mom2rtk]

Looks like there's a half hour gap so that's not so bad. It still gives you time.

This is Disney. People will be there before the stated check-in time.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Obviously we’re all doing lots of speculating here. Probably worth pointing that out to those that don’t follow the thread or details of this event closely.

 

[SaintsManiac]

This is Disney. People will be there before the stated check-in time.

Always! They let people in before the designated time.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Looks like there's a half hour gap so that's not so bad. It still gives you time.

Very true. I'm going to wait to read some reports and might switch to the after party. Having to stake out a spot an hour before defeats the entire purpose of paying for a dessert party!

I just wish Disney would put out more info. Is it really that hard to clarify????

 

[zipuzee]

Well fortunately our party date isn’t until mid September so I’ll have time to decide what we will do. I like the new menu, but I booked this to avoid crowds. Neither DH or I are patient enough to camp out an hour or more for a good view, so this is the best option for us.

 

[maryj11]

I just called and changed our reservation for the Fireworks Dessert party to the new After-Fireworks Dessert Party for June 30th. We have a 5:30pm dinner at Ohana, so the timing works better for us. The castmember was not able to give me any info. We have better information in this thread. June 30th has HEA scheduled for 9:15pm and a park close of 10:00pm. Interestingly enough they also scheduled Disney After Hours that night starting at 10:00pm. I'm wondering how this will all work. What time will they kick us out of Tomorrowland Terrace? I'm assuming that Disney will give the Dessert party people enough time to cross traffic and have an actual dessert before they kick us out of the park, but I'd love a timeframe.

With the desserts being served after the party did the CM give you a time frame to arrive at the Plaza Garden?