Tiana's Riverboat Party Ice Cream Social and Parade Viewing Starts Nov. 29th

[yulilin3]

Photos too!!!

OMG all the mistakes in that post, you can see I was posting too early Yeah I'll take pictures too, not sure if I'll be able to go during FoF though
Found a video, min 1 is where the boat is right in front of Country Bears

 

[HopperFan]

OMG all the mistakes in that post, you can see I was posting too early Yeah I'll take pictures too, not sure if I'll be able to go during FoF though
Found a video, min 1 is where the boat is right in front of Country Bears

Yikes, still a narrow view. Sounds great if FoF is not a focus but if you are not in the know of the area, and you think you are getting a prime view you might not be too happy....

 

[tlmadden73]

So is this the beginning of the slippery slope of closing attractions for upcharge events?

What's next?
Rent out Tom Sawyer's Island for a few hours for a group outing? With a picnic lunch?
Put up more cabanas in that rest area next to Pete's Silly Side Show in Storybook Circus and make it so only those people can use the splash pad?
A special private Jungle Cruise? With animal themed snacks?
Your own private train ride? With wild-west themed snacks and desserts?
Rent out one of the Star Tours ships and let you ride on it and see all the different trips?
VIP Jedi Training?

Between this, yet another festival at Epcot and the Cabana's, Disney seems to continue to reach for extra revenue wherever it can in its parks. While I don't really have a huge issue with it (as they aren't things I feel are worth the extra money and I don't think changes my personal experience), I think the "perceived" nickel and diming will turn off a lot of people.

 

[BlueFairy]

KTP is reporting 2 hours before and 1 hour after parade time is how long the Liberty Belle will be out of service for regular guests.

 

[yulilin3]

KTP is reporting 2 hours before and 1 hour after parade time is how long the Liberty Belle will be out of service for regular guests.

right, that's 6 trips

 

[yulilin3]

I was looking at info on the boat and it holds 450 people, wow. I wonder what the capacity for this will be

 

[KateP85]

I love the boat ride, I love FoF, I love Tiana and Prince Naveen. But I like being on the ground for parades for the character interaction, and I think my little one would lose interest watching a parade a long way away. I'll be interested to see what the view looks like.

 

[tlmadden73]

Though .. Disney does do a good job at making "events" that are for the people on these forums - Disney nuts that go yearly or every other year and are looking for something new and "special" to do since they've already ridden every attraction many times.

 

[2Pirates2Princesses]

I'm torn about this one. We've been waiting for a Princess and the Frog themed experience for a long time; but I agree that the upcharges and hard ticket events are getting hard to justify. Just a couple weeks ago I was pondering if EMM would be something we could swing when I already feel like we are splurging by booking the Fantasmic dinner package in addition to a couple other character meals. To do this Riverboat party we'd possibly have to cut out the Pirates League; but it's my DS7 and DD9's "turn" to get to do this since the twins got to do the Pirates League on our last trip. After this upcoming 2017 trip we don't plan on going back to WDW until the new lands are open at DHS, so we are definitely torn about getting caught up in all these upsells.

 

[yulilin3]

Though .. Disney does do a good job at making "events" that are for the people on these forums - Disney nuts that go yearly or every other year and are looking for something new and "special" to do since they've already ridden every attraction many times.

So I guess you are saying this event is not for me

 

[soniam]

KTP is reporting 2 hours before and 1 hour after parade time is how long the Liberty Belle will be out of service for regular guests.

right, that's 6 trips

That's a huge chunk out of the day Is the event going on during both parade times or just one? If it's both, the boat will barely be open.

 

[yulilin3]

That's a huge chunk out of the day Is the event going on during both parade times or just one? If it's both, the boat will barely be open.

just the 3:00, 3:30pm

 

[HopperFan]

right, that's 6 trips

I have never see a full boat, I think the closest is our ride during 24 hour party when I think folks were just looking for something different, and we found shade and sat down. I honestly could have said for a few years that I could see this boat leaving for good, especially when RUMORS started about some Frontierland changes. This may fill up the rides that are open.

 

[soniam]

So is this the beginning of the slippery slope of closing attractions for upcharge events?

What's next?
Rent out Tom Sawyer's Island for a few hours for a group outing? With a picnic lunch?
Put up more cabanas in that rest area next to Pete's Silly Side Show in Storybook Circus and make it so only those people can use the splash pad?
A special private Jungle Cruise? With animal themed snacks?
Your own private train ride? With wild-west themed snacks and desserts?
Rent out one of the Star Tours ships and let you ride on it and see all the different trips?
VIP Jedi Training?

Between this, yet another festival at Epcot and the Cabana's, Disney seems to continue to reach for extra revenue wherever it can in its parks. While I don't really have a huge issue with it (as they aren't things I feel are worth the extra money and I don't think changes my personal experience), I think the "perceived" nickel and diming will turn off a lot of people.

Just wait. You can sort of see the parade from Tom Sawyer Island, so next they will have a parade party from there too

I looked around at several days and nothing had filled up yet, including xmas, xmas eve, NYE, 12/30, so it may not be as popular as they would like. Although, there hasn't been much time for word to get around yet. I really wish this wasn't every day. It's cutting into the exact time that we usually do the riverboat, because the other rides have gotten crowded and we have used our FP+.

 

[superrach]

I think I'd rather do Tony's....anyone know if that will be extended past Dec 17th?

 

[SureAsLiz]

I looked around at several days and nothing had filled up yet, including xmas, xmas eve, NYE, 12/30, so it may not be as popular as they would like. Although, there hasn't been much time for word to get around yet.

It was just announced today, and hasn't even been announced. Just a page on the site and a post on the HUB. The only ones who know about it are cast members who pay attention to the hub, and people who read here or a few bloggers. Since we have no clue what the capacity is, and it's running for several months, I would be surprised to see it fill up on the first day

 

[constantstar]

I'd booked December 1st as we had a window in our schedule. I love ice cream & Festival of Fantasy. But, after seeing the YouTube video posted above, I may cancel. Doesn't seem like the parade would be viewed easily. I wish they'd just bring back the FoF fastpass!

 

[tlmadden73]

It was just announced today, and hasn't even been announced. Just a page on the site and a post on the HUB. The only ones who know about it are cast members who pay attention to the hub, and people who read here or a few bloggers. Since we have no clue what the capacity is, and it's running for several months, I would be surprised to see it fill up on the first day

Plus .. I think Disney sets the price point high that it doesn't just immediately sell out. The high price point is to keep demand down while also giving it a feel of "exclusivity". I would also think they want some "last minute" availability for families that show up on site and decide to book this right then and there. It may sell better as an impulse buy once you are immersed into Disney then a pre-planning thing when you are looking over the total costs of the trip.

Personally, I just don't get the demand, but then again everyone values money differently.

 

[isabellea]

I think I'd rather do Tony's....anyone know if that will be extended past Dec 17th?

I booked it fir March 9th!

 

[Don Disney]

So is this the beginning of the slippery slope of closing attractions for upcharge events?

What's next?
Rent out Tom Sawyer's Island for a few hours for a group outing? With a picnic lunch?
Put up more cabanas in that rest area next to Pete's Silly Side Show in Storybook Circus and make it so only those people can use the splash pad?
A special private Jungle Cruise? With animal themed snacks?
Your own private train ride? With wild-west themed snacks and desserts?
Rent out one of the Star Tours ships and let you ride on it and see all the different trips?
VIP Jedi Training?

Between this, yet another festival at Epcot and the Cabana's, Disney seems to continue to reach for extra revenue wherever it can in its parks. While I don't really have a huge issue with it (as they aren't things I feel are worth the extra money and I don't think changes my personal experience), I think the "perceived" nickel and diming will turn off a lot of people.

I concur.It's good for those who want to do it,but not for me.I'm waiting for the upcharge for breathing at a rate> than 12 breaths per minute while enjoying all of the wonderful scents that are piped into the parks,or the lovely smells from the bakery or other food venues..