My Disney Birthday Wish Came True! – June 2025 Trip Report (Updated 9/5!)

[buzzrelly]

Wow, that looks amazing! The food looked delicious and I agree, it's nice to have actual food options. We do the dessert parties a lot because we like to have a spot to sit but that's one of our biggest complaints about it. We'd gladly pay a little more for real food.

That does stink that people who didn't pay were able to go grab all the good spots out there. There are plenty of other "free" spots they should have been directed to.

I just looked for October and it looks like this is available the week before we go. Maybe they'll add more dates but I'm not sure we'd even make it this trip since we already have a lot planned. I'll definitely be looking for it on future trips though!

Also, this kind of makes me miss that Cali Grill Brunch again. That was the single best meal experience I've ever had in WDW and I hate that it never came back!

 

[Wood Nymph]

So speaking of the fireworks, this event is basically a dinner and a private patio to watch the fireworks from. However, we noticed that around 8:40 a number of groups who were not at the event went out onto the patio that was supposed to be reserved for just us. I assumed that close to the fireworks a CM would go out there to move those people, but nope, nobody was monitoring who was going out there. We went out at 9:10 and were the first people from the event to go out, and all the spots along the edge facing Seven Seas Lagoon were already taken by the people who didn’t pay for the event. Fortunately, I recognized that the better view would be on the end facing Bay Lake Tower, so we grabbed our spot there.

The CM's really dropped the ball on this viewing event. I know that the policy is for CM's to be non-confrontational when possible, but this was not the time for it. I bet that they heard a lot of complaints.

Was there any kind of a sign to indicate that there was a private party going on?

 

[aboveH20]

It would have been easier on my wallet if you panned it, but with such rave reviews I’ll try for a reservation in March.

I’ve never taken a Minnie van (too big a splurge for just lil ole me) but last year I walked from Disney Springs to Saratoga Springs* and passed by a lot where dozens of them were parked. It was odd to see so many because usually I see just one at a time.

*solely for the purpose of having a Bullseye cupcake. Unlike you I have a sweet tooth

 

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Wow, that looks amazing! The food looked delicious and I agree, it's nice to have actual food options. We do the dessert parties a lot because we like to have a spot to sit but that's one of our biggest complaints about it. We'd gladly pay a little more for real food.

Yeah, this was probably some of the best food I've had at a Disney event outside of maybe Party for the Senses. While I love the dessert parties I do wish they had some savory stuff too, other than the cheese.

That does stink that people who didn't pay were able to go grab all the good spots out there. There are plenty of other "free" spots they should have been directed to.

Right? I did send Disney an email right when I got home to let them know, and based on what I've heard they have been monitoring the doors lately to make sure only people with the event go out.

I just looked for October and it looks like this is available the week before we go. Maybe they'll add more dates but I'm not sure we'd even make it this trip since we already have a lot planned. I'll definitely be looking for it on future trips though!

The schedule of this is so weird, I wish it were more consistent! We definitely want to do it again, so hopefully it'll fall during one of our upcoming trips!

Also, this kind of makes me miss that Cali Grill Brunch again. That was the single best meal experience I've ever had in WDW and I hate that it never came back!

We never did that, but it sounds amazing!

 

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The CM's really dropped the ball on this viewing event. I know that the policy is for CM's to be non-confrontational when possible, but this was not the time for it. I bet that they heard a lot of complaints.

100%! I was really surprised there was no one making sure only event guests went out there! I did send Disney an email about it when I got home, and it sounds like they made some changes since more recent reports say they have a CM at the door making sure only event guests go out.

Was there any kind of a sign to indicate that there was a private party going on?

Not that I saw, but I may have missed it.

 

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It would have been easier on my wallet if you panned it, but with such rave reviews I’ll try for a reservation in March.

Haha! Sorry about that! Hopefully it is offered during your trip!

I’ve never taken a Minnie van (too big a splurge for just lil ole me) but last year I walked from Disney Springs to Saratoga Springs* and passed by a lot where dozens of them were parked. It was odd to see so many because usually I see just one at a time.

Oh wow, I don't think I've ever seen so many of them at once! We like using them, especially when my mom is injured so we don't have to stand in line for a bus, or even stand on a bus. But yeah, they are pretty pricey, I just make sure I budget for them before our trip!

*solely for the purpose of having a Bullseye cupcake. Unlike you I have a sweet tooth

HAAAA! Nothing wrong with that!