We did the SWW version which was a little less but Frozen gets the seating at the show that we did not get. We had never done anything like this - I never could wrap my head around Dessert Parties to see something that was otherwise free, but now I might be looking to try those as well.
The area it is in is large but it is basically a square so:
- During the parade much of it is useless. There was a section along the rope for handicapped seating and an area for children (they were to be seated on the ground so all could see) then the remainder of the rope was open to anyone however half of that did not face the parade because it ends at the stage. I highly suggest you get there early if you want front row, there will be a line to enter long before it opens.
- During the Fireworks/Dessert Party there are high cocktail tables with a few lower ones reserved for handicapped guests (wc/
ecv height) and certainly not enough tables for all of the guests. You may find yourself sharing a table with strangers which is fine. This is not optimal viewing for fireworks since so close to the hat but just having all that space, not be pushed, able to move around was worth it. Again, arrive early - there was a line an hour before opening of the area. Our goal was to be as far back as we could for a better view and it worked out well because most folks were going for closer to stage or towards American Idol which also gave them more view of the fireworks.
Refreshments:
- Daytime was great. All you wanted. We had ice cream bars and sodas while we waited. Could have had more ice cream. We grabbed a couple waters each as we left. They have plenty there and offering it to you as you leave.
- Nighttime - the desserts were awesome. We had plenty of time to try them all and get a more of our favorites. The set up with the buffet was great, no lines or problems going back to get more. They never ran out until towards the end. Plenty of drinks, sodas, waters etc. The alcoholic drinks - we were so excited about - were bad. We tried each and couldn't drink more than a few sips of each, tasted like cheap alcohol. That was okay, we just got more desserts.
It was totally worth it for us to not be in a crush of people during the day (and expect Frozen to be just as bad) and we thoroughly enjoyed the dessert party plus you'll get the show.
Best suggestion is arrive early to both lines to be able to get a good spot inside. I am trying to decide if I want to do this one now. You can not judge the night group by the day, we saw many walk up and pay for the dessert party on the spot who were not at the day parade. ENJOY!!
