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

[chuff88]

This is why I booked it. I don't like fighting crowds for an hour or more waiting for a show; and DH doesn't like the crush of people leaving so he always wants to be out of the park before the fireworks. The price tag makes him stay, as well as the place to hang out for a bit to let the crowds die down. But I don't want to book the after party because we won't eat that late. So I'll keep the before party reservation and hope the garden is not super packed.

We are also going during party season on a non-party night, and it's really important to me that we see HEA, which is why I booked (and will be keeping) the party. That, and my crowd issues. I feel like even if the garden is more crowded than it's been, it will be nothing compared to the Hub.

 

[Araminta18]

I LOVE EMM!! Consistently solid -- AND UNCHANGED -- since inception!

Don’t jinx it!!!!

 

[IrishNYC]

Are you sure about that? I would need to go research it, but I was under the impression the price has been the same since it started in 2016.

I thought it was closer to $49 when it first started, but I could be wrong, and I'm too lazy to look it up. It's currently $69.

What did u talk about ? Any info to share ?

All they said was they didn't anticipate it being too crowded because there was plenty of room for everyone. That may very well be, but it's no longer a level playing field with after partiers having access while pre-partiers are still at the party. I gave them both my consumer and professional opinion on it.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I thought it was closer to $49 when it first started, but I could be wrong, and I'm too lazy to look it up. It's currently $69.

$29

 

[GADisneyDad14]

EMM has never been $29. I am nearly certain the $69 adult price has been in-place since it was introduced in April 2016.

 

[ArwenMarie]

It was $24 pp in 2014 (we're talking about the dessert party right?)
Then it jumped to $49 pp in 2015. This is when they added cheese.
Then it went to $59
And now $69

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It was $24 pp in 2014 (we're talking about the dessert party right?)
Then it jumped to $49 pp in 2015. This is when they added cheese.
Then it went to $59
And now $69

No, it went a bit OT above with some EMM discussion. That’s what I was referring to.

 

[mom2rtk]

It was $24 pp in 2014 (we're talking about the dessert party right?)
Then it jumped to $49 pp in 2015. This is when they added cheese.
Then it went to $59
And now $69

That must have been some great cheese.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It was $24 pp in 2014 (we're talking about the dessert party right?)
Then it jumped to $49 pp in 2015. This is when they added cheese.
Then it went to $59
And now $69

As to pricing for the dessert party.... I guess what makes this timeline even worse is that it's not quite apples to apples. The Plaza Garden version started 1/2017 and was $59, now $69. The Tomorrowland Terrace version, which has existed for a long time and would be the right comparison to 2014, is now $89.

 

[Dan Murphy]

It was $24 pp in 2014

My error. I thought it was $29. $24 sounds more familiar. And we did it at $24. 24-89, only a 370% increase.

 

[famgel]

I LOVE EMM!! Consistently solid -- AND UNCHANGED -- since inception!

I’ve been out of the loop but curious what is EMM?

 

[Cluelyss]

So we have a reservation for 7:30 on 12/01/2017. It appears that this is the before party. I have called WDW dining 2 times now to check. The first time I was told that there was only one party that night, no early or late. I just called again to try to make sure we had the after party since based on the earlier review. I was told that there was no plaza garden viewing with the after party. I guess I will have to call back and get a 3rd cast member who will hopefully have more updated information on this. I don't think they even know what to tell people at this point.

If your confirmation email does not say “after” it’s before. The new show is called the “after fireworks dessert party.”

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I’ve been out of the loop but curious what is EMM?

Post #1 here will tell you everything you need to know: The “EMM” Thread – MK/Fantasyland Early Morning Magic FAQs: See Post #2 for Date Info/History

 

[ArwenMarie]

My error. I thought it was $29. $24 sounds more familiar. And we did it at $24. 24-89, only a 370% increase.

370%! I remember when it was $24 in 2014 and I still thought it was a splurge. Little did I know!

 

[ArwenMarie]

As to pricing for the dessert party.... I guess what makes this timeline even worse is that it's not quite apples to apples. The Plaza Garden version started 1/2017 and was $59, now $69. The Tomorrowland Terrace version, which has existed for a long time and would be the right comparison to 2014, is now $89.

That’s right it’s $24 to $89. But now we have cheese and egg rolls?

 

[David Jewell]

I booked both the EMM and before party for our trip June 12th. Really disappointed that after dropping $250 for a stress free experience they go ahead and give us some none the less. I guess we still won’t cancel, but I’ll be dissapoonted if our 6,4,and 3yo don’t have a great experience.

 

[Dan Murphy]

370%! I remember when it was $24 in 2014 and I still thought it was a splurge. Little did I know!

Actually, I thought so then also.

 

[nurseholly]

I still have my receipt for the dessert party in 2011 and my TOTAL for 2 adults and 2 kids was $85.16

 

[Dan Murphy]

I still have my receipt for the dessert party in 2011 and my TOTAL for 2 adults and 2 kids was $85.16

I just looked in my Evernote. Same price for 2 adults and 2 kids, in 2014. Hefty Increases in past 4 years

 

[afan]

After having to save and defend our spots for Illuminations at Disneyland Paris for an hour last week, I'm so glad we have the plaza garden party for Nov. It wasn't fun and people would try and get in front of us since we were along a railing. It was super annoying, though we did end up chatting with a couple from the UK about a lady that was trying to push past all of us but none of us were having it and defended our space. I'll gladly enjoy some desserts and an area I don't have to defend.

Their show was great but didn't start until 11 once it was finally dark enough out and the ride lines close at 10 so everyone ends up in the hub.