Questions Re: Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party

[kate_wdw]

So this morning my 180 day window opened up, and I booked the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party for the second day of our trip (so 181 days out). For that day, I was only given the choice of 9:00. However, I could swear that on another day different times were listed as being available (e.g., 8:15, 8:30). Was this a glitch or a figment of my imagination, of do the different time frames mean something? I was wondering if tables are still assigned based on the time the ADR was placed, or if earlier times are advantageous (e.g., would allow you to score a better table). If tables are still assigned, any thoughts on how good of a table I can expect to get reserving 181 days out during a time when crowd levels are predicted to be 5/10?

Thanks!

 

[ChadInOKC]

You should consider yourself lucky. Someone must have cancelled!

 

[kate_wdw]

I was glad to get it.

Any thoughts on the type of seating I should expect?

Thanks!

 

[boltfan]

I noticed that depending on the night of the week, the seating times varied. I booked mine at exactly 180 days for the night of the 14th (which is a MVMCP night and we have tickets) and our seating time is 8:35, with the fireworks being at 9:30. I'm not sure if other times were available after that, but as you know, it only spits out one time when you check. By the time I checked again two days later, there were no spots available that night. I DO know that when we went in 2010, we had an 8:30 time, and we were right up front by the railing. Hoping for the same this time.

 

[kate_wdw]

Thanks!

 

[itchin2go]

I got a 9:05 time. Can I show up earlier?

 

[Unyeah]

Just show up when you feel like it. What would be the big deal...

 

[itchin2go]

Just show up when you feel like it. What would be the big deal...

I've never been, so I didn't know if they wouldn't let me in until 9:05 or if there would be a hassle.

I guess the time doesn't mean much?

 

[boltfan]

I've never been, so I didn't know if they wouldn't let me in until 9:05 or if there would be a hassle.

I guess the time doesn't mean much?

I'm not sure about that. It's been a while, so things might have changed, but back in 2010, they weren't letting people in until right before their scheduled time. They told a lot of people to come back later instead of just hanging around waiting, but quite a few did just stand around waiting while some went and did other things. Hopefully someone who's been recently can give you an answer for sure!