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

[FastPasser.]

Even walking down from the Terrace to the Plaza Garden East before the fireworks takes some determined walking. I can’t imagine how they would get people back across from the Plaza Garden West, crossing that flow of traffic out of the Hub following the show

But maybe it'll be from Plaza Garden East.

 

[AColeman]

I just went ahead and called to change our reservation from the regular party, to the after party. We have reservations at CRT at 5:30 this day, so at least the after party will give us some time to digest our supper before even attempting snacks from the party. So, in that respect, it does work out better for my family and our particular schedule. The CM I spoke with still doesn't know anything on location besides "the plaza garden"...Sorry guys, I tried! LOL. But, we will be among some of the first few nights of this (We're going on June 7th), so at least I can come back soon and tell you guys how it all worked out.

 

[dbrad]

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

On the reservation it says check in starts at 8:15pm. Seemed a little early to me.

 

[scottishgirl1]

On the reservation it says check in starts at 8:15pm. Seemed a little early to me.

I agree with this, i was going to go ahead and change mine to the after party but i dont fancy spending an hour there first and then if Once Upon a Time is on after the fireworks would we miss that because we are eating desserts? I am kind of torn though as I wont enjoy my desserts if I think the area is filling up with the other party!!

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I agree with this, i was going to go ahead and change mine to the after party but i dont fancy spending an hour there first and then if Once Upon a Time is on after the fireworks would we miss that because we are eating desserts? I am kind of torn though as I wont enjoy my desserts if I think the area is filling up with the other party!!

Same here. I am going to wait and see how the party goes or get more feedback before I would switch. You are right in the fact that I would be worrying about the entire other group getting there before I do.

Reality is, I don't really care about the dessert, I just want a nice spot that I don't need to rush too.. But in the end I AM paying the money so I might as well try and relax for a minute and enjoy a tasty treat.

Hopefully it all works out though. I am sure Disney knows what they are doing with this, as they are usually pretty good about these kinda things

I am still stressing about if they will let more people into the AFTER HOURS event I also paid for lol

No more stress. I will wait and see

 

[SaintsManiac]

If we decide to keep the party it will only be the original "before" one. I thought about doing the after event, but usually we are ready to jam after the fireworks.

What's funny is my daughter declared that she doesn't care if we cancel since we've "been there, done that." I guess that means I'm off the hook lol!

 

[closetmickey]

That’s interesting. That thought had crossed my mind too. Lower the headcount for the regular party that eats pre fireworks. Add this late party that eats post fireworks. Blend the two together in the Plaza Garden. Perhaps more appealing to different scheduling types.

1 hour seems like an awfully long time to have to have to sit around and wait for paid Firework viewing!

 

[SG131]

I wanted to book a dessert party for December, now I’m really torn between the before and after party. After sounds nice because it won’t be so close to dinner and I won’t be rushing through the desserts, but it’s hard to decide. Luckily I have a couple weeks until I can book so I can see the feedback from the after party.

 

[whiporee]

1 hour seems like an awfully long time to have to have to sit around and wait for paid Firework viewing!

You don’t have to get there that early, and I’m confident there will be good sight lines available up until a few minutes before the show and even after it starts. They won’t be the very best seats, but they’ll be better than what you’d be able to get without camping out. And if it’s going to be crowded, getting there will only give you a closer spot in the crowd.

 

[courtney1188]

Have they recently increased the number of tickets they sell for the existing parties? Wondering because we went to the dessert party last night, and I found the reserved garden area to be more crowded than the non-reserved area in front of Casey’s was the weekend before!

 

[FastPasser.]

Not to worry. The new addition is actually a desert party. The viewing area is in front of The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.

I spend a fair amount of time in front of this sign and many people have asked, what is a Desert party? Almost all of them were serious.

 

[AColeman]

I've received the following in response to an email inquiry I sent yesterday.

"Good morning, Team!

I have an inquiry that I am quite concerned about. I read an article this morning showing the new "After Fireworks" party for HEA that stated that guests for this party will be in the Garden View area of the Terrace.

I have booked a regular dessert party for a party of 4, mainly for the advantage of not having to fight the crowds for a good viewing of HEA while we are there.

I would like to find out if this new "after fireworks" party is going to allow guests into the SAME garden area as those of us who have already paid to have a comfortable viewing of the evening's show?

If the new party is going to be allowing even more guests into the same exact area that I am paying a premium to be in, then I will need to reconsider if it is worth the money that I've paid as it will no longer be as much of an advantage to myself and my family.

Thanks so much for you time."

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"Dear Amber,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort! We are excited to hear about your upcoming visit with us! You will have an excellent view of the fireworks. Everyone is not allowed into the same area, at the same period of time. The event itself has an allotment of people who are permitted to attend the event.

If you have any other questions or challenges, please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this email or by calling us at 407-939-1947 and we will be more than happy to assist you further.

I hope that you have a Magical Evening!

Sincerely,
Spruce Hinkley
eCommerce Sales and Service Team"






I'm not sure that I read that as 'everyone is not allowed into the same viewing area' as much as the dessert area...but, I suppose we'll see.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I've received the following in response to an email inquiry I sent yesterday.

"Good morning, Team!

I have an inquiry that I am quite concerned about. I read an article this morning showing the new "After Fireworks" party for HEA that stated that guests for this party will be in the Garden View area of the Terrace.

I have booked a regular dessert party for a party of 4, mainly for the advantage of not having to fight the crowds for a good viewing of HEA while we are there.

I would like to find out if this new "after fireworks" party is going to allow guests into the SAME garden area as those of us who have already paid to have a comfortable viewing of the evening's show?

If the new party is going to be allowing even more guests into the same exact area that I am paying a premium to be in, then I will need to reconsider if it is worth the money that I've paid as it will no longer be as much of an advantage to myself and my family.

Thanks so much for you time."

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"Dear Amber,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort! We are excited to hear about your upcoming visit with us! You will have an excellent view of the fireworks. Everyone is not allowed into the same area, at the same period of time. The event itself has an allotment of people who are permitted to attend the event.

If you have any other questions or challenges, please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this email or by calling us at 407-939-1947 and we will be more than happy to assist you further.

I hope that you have a Magical Evening!

Sincerely,
Spruce Hinkley
eCommerce Sales and Service Team"






I'm not sure that I read that as 'everyone is not allowed into the same viewing area' as much as the dessert area...but, I suppose we'll see.

Key Part: “ everyone is not allowed into the same area , at the same time “

The at the same time basically says “ yes it’s all in the same area but your all going in at different times “

That’s how I take it

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

I've received the following in response to an email inquiry I sent yesterday.

"Good morning, Team!

I have an inquiry that I am quite concerned about. I read an article this morning showing the new "After Fireworks" party for HEA that stated that guests for this party will be in the Garden View area of the Terrace.

I have booked a regular dessert party for a party of 4, mainly for the advantage of not having to fight the crowds for a good viewing of HEA while we are there.

I would like to find out if this new "after fireworks" party is going to allow guests into the SAME garden area as those of us who have already paid to have a comfortable viewing of the evening's show?

If the new party is going to be allowing even more guests into the same exact area that I am paying a premium to be in, then I will need to reconsider if it is worth the money that I've paid as it will no longer be as much of an advantage to myself and my family.

Thanks so much for you time."

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"Dear Amber,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort! We are excited to hear about your upcoming visit with us! You will have an excellent view of the fireworks. Everyone is not allowed into the same area, at the same period of time. The event itself has an allotment of people who are permitted to attend the event.

If you have any other questions or challenges, please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this email or by calling us at 407-939-1947 and we will be more than happy to assist you further.

I hope that you have a Magical Evening!

Sincerely,
Spruce Hinkley
eCommerce Sales and Service Team"

Sheesh, it's like trying to nail Jello to the wall. Why not just come out and say "Don't worry, Before and After guests will utilize different gardens", or "The number of people allowed in the East Garden before the fireworks will remain the same", or some other not-open-for-interpretation answer?

By sticking that "at the same time" at the end of a pretty definite answer, they've left things unclear. It sounds as if everyone will be allowed into the same area, just not at the same time. Which, of course, leads to the question of when else people would be allowed in the garden, if not before the fireworks?

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Sheesh, it's like trying to nail Jello to the wall. Why not just come out and say "Don't worry, Before and After guests will utilize different gardens", or "The number of people allowed in the East Garden before the fireworks will remain the same", or some other not-open-for-interpretation answer?

By sticking that "at the same time" at the end of a pretty definite answer, they've left things unclear. It sounds as if everyone will be allowed into the same area, just not at the same time. Which, of course, leads to the question of when else people would be allowed in the garden, if not before the fireworks?

It’s probably cause the person who answered the email doesn’t really know anything to begin with and had to come up with a nice little response

 

[MinnieMSue]

It seems they are well versed in the art of the vague replies!

 

[Meglen]

The only reason I booked this party was for the open feeling for the viewing of the fireworks. I really hope they reply with a real answer soon so I can cancel if needed

 

[Runnsally]

Sheesh, it's like trying to nail Jello to the wall. Why not just come out and say "Don't worry, Before and After guests will utilize different gardens", or "The number of people allowed in the East Garden before the fireworks will remain the same", or some other not-open-for-interpretation answer?

By sticking that "at the same time" at the end of a pretty definite answer, they've left things unclear. It sounds as if everyone will be allowed into the same area, just not at the same time. Which, of course, leads to the question of when else people would be allowed in the garden, if not before the fireworks?

Only the after fireworks party gets jello nailed to the wall. The before folks get regular jello.

 

[anneboleyn]

It seems they are well versed in the art of the vague replies!

Yup! If “saying a whole lot of nothing” was an Olympic sport, Disney would have the gold.

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

It’s probably cause the person who answered the email doesn’t really know anything to begin with and had to come up with a nice little response

Exactly, which is the root of the problem. It seems like the customer service CMs, who should be the in the very first layer of guest communications, seldom are told details of new programs/policies. Basically - the ones who should have all the answers have none.