New "lounge" coming to Tomorrowland

[VandVsmama]

It's not going to be open until Memorial Day weekend.

 

[DDhunter]

I don't see any advantage to it whether it's a firework night or not.

 

[Lightning25]

Does anyone know where exactly this will be located?

 

[aidansmother]

Will you please report back when you've done it? Maybe (hopefully) there is something that the rest of are just missing about it now.

I will report back. I'm going with a group so there should be a few viewpoints that I can relay.

 

[Disnerd1968]

Disneyland Park has just released information on a new lounge area called the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience which opens May 26th!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disneyland-adds-tomorrowland-skyline-lounge-experience/

Yeah I don't get it. If it had solid firework views, not just "glimpses" I could maybe see reserving it for Grandma and Grandpa to let them rest and have indoor seats while the family is pushing hard till closing.
But this is just nuts, it's not just a poor value it's a ....why would you WANT to even if it was $10 or free?!! You are in Disneyland so...you play $45 to get glimpses of fireworks when you can get a full vantage for free?
The WOC dessert party has seats, treats and superior views to a show, that I get.
If WOC is cancelled dessert party guests get a refund, correct? So you for sure get a show?

I'm going to give it a try. I'll be there the week of June 26th. There is only two in my party so if it's a bust I'm not out that much. I made my reservation and I asked where this was to be held. I was told at the "above the innovations building". I heard people say there is a patio on that building looking off toward It's a Small World, that's probably where it's going to be. I've also booked the WOC Dessert Party. There is a refund if the show is "canceled by park management." I saw that some people were concerned that they would be stuck there for two hours. On the website it says you can check in 15 minutes early and come and go as you please. So you're not stuck there. I'll post a review after my trip to let everyone know if it's worth it or not. So excited for my trip!

 

[Disnerd1968]

I will report back. I'm going with a group so there should be a few viewpoints that I can relay.

Looking forward to your review. I hope your vacation is splendid!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Tom, @ImTooExcitedToSleep, is planning on going, too, so hopefully you guys will have good reports for the rest of us.

 

[aidansmother]

Looking forward to your review. I hope your vacation is splendid!

Thank you! We always do. We tend to be an optimistic bunch that has fun in some way.

 

[chrisaman]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/tomorrowland-skyline-lounge/

From the picture on this page it looks like the space mountain queue deck

 

[ParkHopper1]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/tomorrowland-skyline-lounge/

From the picture on this page it looks like the space mountain queue deck

Speculation I have heard is second story balcony of the Innovention building...but nothing confirmed.

 

[figment_jii]

More info from the Parks Blog:
New Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience to Debut in Disneyland Park

 

[pharmama]

Speculation I have heard is second story balcony of the Innovention building...but nothing confirmed.

Yes, the photo linked above and in the blog are definitely not the Space Mountain queue deck. The angle toward the Matterhorn isn't right. Looks like second story of Innoventions to me (both the view in the photo and the seating area).

 

[figment_jii]

The descriptions says "High above Tomorrowland, you’ll have plenty of time to relax from the balcony lounge of Tomorrowland Expo Center." The Tomorrowland Expo Center seems to be the new name for the Innoventions building, so that also seems to confirm that the lounge is located on the second floor balcony of the Innoventions/Tomorrowland Expo Center/Star Wars Launch Bay building.

 

[DDhunter]

In the new pics the "snack" box looks tiny, like lunchable size, and the description of a couple of the items sounds like a ding dong and a twinkie. I can't wait to hear some reviews on this because at this point it doesn't sound even remotely worth the price.

 

[gillep]

In the new pics the "snack" box looks tiny, like lunchable size, and the description of a couple of the items sounds like a ding dong and a twinkie. I can't wait to hear some reviews on this because at this point it doesn't sound even remotely worth the price.

Seriously!!! I saw the picture and told my husband that DL is now selling $45 dollar lunchables as part of a fireworks glimpsing package, and for some reason he didn't want to book it LOL.

 

[cruisehopeful]

I don't know why, but when I first read about the new "lounge" I thought it would be indoors. The picture is showing outside on the Innovations deck. I hope people feel like they are getting their monies worth when they book that.

 

[Kittyskyfish]

DH and I think this is a great idea! It's strictly not about the little box of treats or maybe catching a glimpse of the fireworks. To me, the main reason for doing this is the experience of overlooking the park and to relax and enjoy the lights and sights high above the crowds. From there, you'll get a clear shot of the lights on Space Mountain, IASW, all of Tomorrowland, the Castle. It sounds so pretty! Plus I bet the breeze is nicer up there. For just the two of us, it sounds like the perfect way to end the day before going back to the room.

I think it'll go over well with AP locals, small groups or couples who want a special evening. It doesn't make much sense for larger groups, families with kids, people who have limited time and who want to ride more than sit.

 

[aidansmother]

We did the lounge on Saturday night. My group is adults in our 30s (4 of us), my 14 year old son and nearly 3 year old nephew. We had a great time. While I think the theme of the snack box is cute, I would say I liked about 50% of the items. We all had different favorites. The chef walked around towards the end and asked us how we liked the food and he seemed to appreciate our input. There were games, bubble blowers and lightsabers that the kids played with. There was a Disney photographer that stopped by several times to take pictures. Best of all, Mickey stopped by and visited. We have done character meals and meet and greets and this was the best interaction we have had. Mickey stayed with each group for a long time. He played with Jenga blocks with my nephew, building things. The group next to us had a checker board and he stopped and played a game with the little girl in the group. It was a nice get away and the staff were very attentive.

 

[mom2rtk]

We did the lounge on Saturday night. My group is adults in our 30s (4 of us), my 14 year old son and nearly 3 year old nephew. We had a great time. While I think the theme of the snack box is cute, I would say I liked about 50% of the items. We all had different favorites. The chef walked around towards the end and asked us how we liked the food and he seemed to appreciate our input. There were games, bubble blowers and lightsabers that the kids played with. There was a Disney photographer that stopped by several times to take pictures. Best of all, Mickey stopped by and visited. We have done character meals and meet and greets and this was the best interaction we have had. Mickey stayed with each group for a long time. He played with Jenga blocks with my nephew, building things. The group next to us had a checker board and he stopped and played a game with the little girl in the group. It was a nice get away and the staff were very attentive.

The Mickey interaction sounds great. But if it's going to be a regular part of the event, I feel like they would be promoting that. And they aren't.

Glad you had a great time though!

 

[bumbershoot]

plus they know how often fireworks get cancelled at DLR, so needed to downplay the fireworks angle. That's how you get this awkward offering that includes "possible glimpses" of fireworks.

On the other hand, it's possibly the most honest promo material I have ever seen from Disney. From almost any company actually. (well, apart from the fast and quiet part of drug commercials...)