Because character integrity is the basis of entertainment, the long-distance parade view keeps that intact.
Because character integrity is the basis of entertainment, the long-distance parade view keeps that intact.
Of course, after leaving the boat, guests can walk over to watch MRFF with 'T&N #3' dancing on the stage.
I think you are Disney's target. People who want to have a special treat for the holidays or any other special occasion. It's a way for people to plus their experience.
Hmm, no bathroom facilities on the boat according to the wdwnt review. That's nice. You'd think they'd at least have a portable potty. Gross, but better than hanging over the edge of the boat!
Thanks so much for posting the review! We're actually encouraged by the review and will definitely keep our reservation. Again, just our youngest son and me for this one. He likes parades, boats and desserts and he dislikes crowds. The viewing location will be just fine for us - we don't mind the distance. And the theming is adorable - looks so well done. The desserts and snacks are precisely what he would choose. He's been to the Wishes, Illuminations and Star Wars dessert parties, with a reservation for Jingle Bam coming up and I'm guessing the food at Tiana's party will top all the rest in his little person opinion. After seeing the posted review, he immediately asked for a Naveen costume. Looks like it's a DIY on that one because the etsy versions are quite expensive, and I've found pieces that will allow him to transform from Mateo to Naveen to be "in character" for both the Elena meet and greet and the Tiana dessert party.
I know! How cute is that theming? Prompted me to add a Princess and Frog shirt to my rawthreads order!
The article mentions being docked at the beginning with food and drink offerings as people arrive, then leaving to dock at another location to watch the parade, then going back to pick up Tiana and Naveen, then going on the cruise. I don't think there is any opportunity to go to the washroom once you leave to see the parade. I'm guessing that's about an hour or so on the boat with all those drinks and ice cream and no washrooms. Too long IMO.
I also think that is terrible, especially for an upsell event. We use a Disney Storybook Collection book each trip for DD's autograph book. Characters with stories in the book sign their title page. Those without sign the front/back covers. Could we tape in an autograph card? Sure. But it's not the same thing at all. For an upsell event, especially, this comes across as very cheap.
It's probably 60 seconds as @yulilin3 described for meets where they hand out the autographed cards. A meet with signed autographs would be about 90 seconds max. So, if there are a few autograph books per group, the interaction time decreases to stay within the targeted time.
I think it looks cute, but maybe not for first timers or people that have the parade viewing as a priority.
I agree it looks really cute, the theming is very well done, and we will likely keep our reservation in March. I think the problem here is for first timers or folks unfamiliar with the layout of MK, the way WDW is selling it a bit misleading. Yes, it's "reserved" viewing for the parade, but it's not "priority" viewing, which is what many will expect when they book this. The view you get with the dining package at Tony's is 100x better, yet both events are described as having "VIP viewing" on Disney's page.
I laughed so hard at the photo where he was pointing out where everything was and called it "Lemonade Drank".
