New World Of Color dessert party check in?

[Pluto468]

Has anyone gone to WOC dessert party since they changed the check in process? Do they let you pick a table once you get to the party or is it pre-assigned when you check in on the app?

 

[Girimama33]

Where did you hear the check in process changed? My understanding is that it is still the same, and at the same location. I imagine the ability to select your table number may change from CM to CM.
I am not sure when you are going, but we are doing this on Sunday, and I can report back.
Edited to add...I forgot reading about a mobile check in option a few weeks ago. I will definitely provide feedback if that is the case. Sounds preferable than having to wait for the wristband and then again for the seats.

 

[LKing]

@MonocularVision said that they would report back when they return.

Post in thread '*June 2025 Check-in Thread*'

Saturday at 10:44 PM

Just came down here to check in for WOC second show Dessert party and the entire process is totally changed. You check in in your phone now. You can choose a table (high or low top) preference and that’s about it. You get a notification when you can line up and you get either the “east” or the “west” line and won’t know which line until you get the notification.

Will write more up after we actually go through it.

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[joseph821]

@MonocularVision said that they would report back when they return.

Post in thread '*June 2025 Check-in Thread*'

Saturday at 10:44 PM

Just came down here to check in for WOC second show Dessert party and the entire process is totally changed. You check in in your phone now. You can choose a table (high or low top) preference and that’s about it. You get a notification when you can line up and you get either the “east” or the “west” line and won’t know which line until you get the notification.

Will write more up after we actually go through it.

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I am in the process of writing my trip report.
Went to WOC dessert party on May 27. We checked in at 645PM and got a table dead center. Great views. Nothing has changed.

 

[MonocularVision]

Sorry! Meant to report back.

We went two nights ago on the 7th and it has totally changed!

You now check-in via the app. You can choose a table preference (high, low, or none). You will then get a text message on when to report back for the line. You will either get “East” or “West”. Both lines run parallel in the along the backside of GRR, where the check-in used to be (this was in a very slightly different location from where it was in January). We were then lead in the full line to the main area where we were checked in and given the wristbands and lead to our table. At no point was there any opportunity to choose a table. We were assigned way to the left from where we would normally choose but TBH; I didn’t care all that much. No idea how the assignment goes (order of check-in? party size?).

In my opinion: this is a better system. Far less stressful about getting a “good” spot (they are all good) and you spend less time waiting.

Note: I showed up a couple hours early and was confused by the lack of anyone. I talked with them at the check-in area (they don’t have tablets or anything) and they told me about the new process. They even read from a piece of paper they had since they said it was brand new to them. Very friendly folks.

 

[Pluto468]

Sorry! Meant to report back.

We went two nights ago on the 7th and it has totally changed!

You now check-in via the app. You can choose a table preference (high, low, or none). You will then get a text message on when to report back for the line. You will either get “East” or “West”. Both lines run parallel in the along the backside of GRR, where the check-in used to be (this was in a very slightly different location from where it was in January). We were then lead in the full line to the main area where we were checked in and given the wristbands and lead to our table. At no point was there any opportunity to choose a table. We were assigned way to the left from where we would normally choose but TBH; I didn’t care all that much. No idea how the assignment goes (order of check-in? party size?).

In my opinion: this is a better system. Far less stressful about getting a “good” spot (they are all good) and you spend less time waiting.

Note: I showed up a couple hours early and was confused by the lack of anyone. I talked with them at the check-in area (they don’t have tablets or anything) and they told me about the new process. They even read from a piece of paper they had since they said it was brand new to them. Very friendly folks.

Thanks for the update! What time is check in available via the app? And then what time did you line up once you knew the new system?

I'm excited to see the new show, especially the muppets

How did you like the new food compared to the old desserts?

 

[MonocularVision]

Thanks for the update! What time is check in available via the app? And then what time did you line up once you knew the new system?

The app will tell you when you can check in. I think for the second showing it was 7-something. I saw the check in option and ignored it thinking it was a mistake

I'm excited to see the new show, especially the muppets

How did you like the new food compared to the old desserts?

I think I generally preferred the old food / presentation but I did like the box and the pin. Still worth it for us.

 

[OlliePop27]

I have to say, this change is very positive IMO. One reason I have avoided the dessert party was the recommendation to check-in around 7 then head back again to wait in a line closer to 8. The prospect of only having to wait in one line close to 8 makes it more appealing to me.

 

[KimberMama]

I have to say, this change is very positive IMO. One reason I have avoided the dessert party was the recommendation to check-in around 7 then head back again to wait in a line closer to 8. The prospect of only having to wait in one line close to 8 makes it more appealing to me.

I think this will be better for us as well. When we did it in 2023 we did the whole rigamarole, arriving early to check in to choose a table and then early again to make sure we had time to eat before the show, and DH found it stressful and time consuming (I wanted a low table and had been led to believe there were just a few really great spots to sit). Just being able to specify low table and let luck decide the rest will make things less stressful.

 

[maleficent55]

I have to say, this change is very positive IMO. One reason I have avoided the dessert party was the recommendation to check-in around 7 then head back again to wait in a line closer to 8. The prospect of only having to wait in one line close to 8 makes it more appealing to me.

I’ve done it three times and checked in at 6:30pm each time but only because I like to be first in line ()
This change eliminates the stress of feeling like I need to get there so early. I’m excited
However I’ve kept a very nice collection of the tables and their numbers….kind of useless now if we can’t pick


I’m excited to see and get the pin next month
I don’t know what it looks like and that’s fun

 

[RainyDayPixie]

Doing the WOC dessert party for the first time in July. High top / low top pros and cons? We are a party of 7 and realize we may be split up.

 

[Iceman93]

I've never understood the stressing to check in so early and then to get in line so early again. To me, the main benefit of the WoC dessert package was the no-stress ability to stroll up 15 minutes before the show, get a seat and a drink and a box of treats, and just enjoy. All seats were good ones, as far as I could tell.

 

[RainyDayPixie]

I’m with you on the stressing. I’m paying to NOT wait in lines here!

 

[farmfresh2]

Seems like a positive change! Booked for next Thrusday.

 

[maleficent55]

Doing the WOC dessert party for the first time in July. High top / low top pros and cons? We are a party of 7 and realize we may be split up.

I’ve done both. The high top is nice because you’re above anyone that’s sitting in front of you and it’s just a higher advantage point overall. The tall director chairs are comfortable and have foot rest for your feet. But personally for me, they’re hard to move when you’re in them if you wanna Scooch forward to Scooch back. I’m sure and it’s just difficult, so I have to climb down to move my chair and then climb back up. So I think ultimately the low top is more comfortable. I’ve done a high top twice in the low top once and I think next time I’m going to do a low top

 

[bonnieappetit]

We did this on the first night that they had pre-assigned tables. We had a low top and could see pretty well. Kids on shoulders blocked it a little. Food box was great but hard to see what what you were eating because it's dark. We just brought our boxes back to our hotel and ate it later. The whole party seemed kind of rushed to us, we wish we could've had more time to sit and enjoy our food/drinks. They had beer, wine, and a cocktail available. You were offered 2 drinks per adult. They gave us a nice bag to carry our food boxes back. Cast members working this event were super nice.

 

[yhz123]

Do you get a notification, or do you have to check your app often as to when to do the virtual check in?