Top of the World without Wicked Wine Down package?

[disneydawn]

Do you need to have a reservation and be a part of the Wicked Wine Down to go up there to see the fireworks and have a drink on a night when they are holding it? Thanks!

 

[mz-s]

No you do not need a reservation. To watch the fireworks from the balcony you don't need to pay anything or reserve anything. But you may not get a table if there are a lot of WWD reservations. You may have to sit at the bar, or may not be able to visit the lounge at all if it's entirely full (not sure how often that happens though).

The viewing balcony is quite large but the good spots are either reserved for WWD reservations, or are taken by walk-ups generally around 30 minutes before the fireworks begin.

 

[Sandisw]

They do allow owners who are eligible to visit to go up FCFS.

As already mentioned, you may or may not be able to go into the lounge or bars and may even need to be put on a waitlist to go in.

Most reports I have seen have shared that showing up 15 to 20 minutes prior to the fireworks is good time and they let a lot of people up for the observation deck at that time.

 

[mz-s]

They do allow owners who are eligible to visit to go up FCFS.

As already mentioned, you may or may not be able to go into the lounge or bars and may even need to be put on a waitlist to go in.

Most reports I have seen have shared that showing up 15 to 20 minutes prior to the fireworks is good time and they let a lot of people up for the observation deck at that time.

This past Sunday the deck was fairly full 15 minutes before fireworks, but you could still find a spot if you showed up then for sure. I'd probably try to get there closer to 30 minutes before, especially if you want a drink. Even earlier if you want food as well.

My wife and I got there about an hour before the fireworks and we had a nice relaxing meal of appetizers and drinks, and had plenty of time to relax on the deck before walk-ups started to arrive and the observation deck started to fill up.

 

[FastEddie17]

Is there much of a wait or do I need to place myself on a list if I wanted to go up to Top of the World Lounge after fireworks? I have no interest in watching fireworks from up there but may want to get a drink afterwards before I go to my room.

 

[mz-s]

Is there much of a wait or do I need to place myself on a list if I wanted to go up to Top of the World Lounge after fireworks? I have no interest in watching fireworks from up there but may want to get a drink afterwards before I go to my room.

They do run a list, there's a podium at the elevator on the first floor where you can check-in. My hunch is the lounge pretty much clears out after the fireworks so you should be able to go in pretty much immediately, but I am not sure how late the lounge is open. It may close after the fireworks.

 

[js]

When can I book this for October. Thank you.

 

[npatellye]

They do run a list, there's a podium at the elevator on the first floor where you can check-in. My hunch is the lounge pretty much clears out after the fireworks so you should be able to go in pretty much immediately, but I am not sure how late the lounge is open. It may close after the fireworks.

When we did Wicked Wind Down, we went back to the lounge to finish our food. We were the the second set of people out of there and that was about an hour after fireworks.

 

[mz-s]

When can I book this for October. Thank you.

Like any other ADR, 60 days before.

 

[miTnosnhoJ]

When we were at BLT 2 weeks ago, the WWD was only on Friday night. The other nights were first come first serve.
We went up on Thursday night to the deck.

 

[mz-s]

When we were at BLT 2 weeks ago, the WWD was only on Friday night. The other nights were first come first serve.
We went up on Thursday night to the deck.

Are you thinking of WWD or the Dessert Party? I am pretty sure WWD is offered every night, but the dessert party is only on Friday nights.

 

[CarolMN]

Last I checked (about a week ago or so), the desert party was offered on Wednesdays and Fridays. WWD was offered on the other nights. They don't always have either event loaded 60 days in advance. I'm still waiting for May dates.

 

[mz-s]

Last I checked (about a week ago or so), the desert party was offered on Wednesdays and Fridays. WWD was offered on the other nights. They don't always have either event loaded 60 days in advance. I'm still waiting for May dates.

I was able to book WWD for May 28 a few days ago.

 

[CarolMN]

I was able to book WWD for May 28 a few days ago.

Thanks. I'll call again tomorrow.