We have seen wishes from every conceivable angle in the MK and every possible location around the monorail. This was our first time viewing Happily Ever After and we wanted to really experience the castle projections. With my husband just recovering from back surgery we wanted it to be as stress free as possible. So I did something I swore I would never do. I booked a desert party! Plaza Viewing.
We took an uber to the Grand Floridian around 3:00 where we relaxed over margaritas at Mizner's lounge. After about an hour we took the monorail over to the Polly. Appetizers and drinks at Tambu lounge. Thankfully we were able to get a seat quickly at the bar. Next stop the wave. We had grilled chicken sandwiches and wine for dinner. Now off to the Magic Kingdom!
My plan was to get to the party a little after 8:00. Thanks to a quick wait for the monorail and the new security procedures (screening at the hotel - not at the MK), we arrived at 7:45. Long line to check into the party but it moved fast!
We were escorted to out table by a very nice hostess. She seated us close to the desert displays because she saw my husband using a cane. Nice. She suggested we take a glass of sparkling cider to "mark" our table as occupied. We are mot big desert eaters but I got us a plate of different cupcakes. All very good. The deserts were kept refreshed. Never found the cheese and fruit was going fast.
We were offered to-go cups for beverages (coffee & tea for us) and a box if we wanted to bring deserts to the viewing area. We declined this! We were also told we could come back after fireworks for more desert! We did not.
When ready we were escorted to the viewing area. We chose a spot in the center by a round fence so my husband could lean. It was wet so I went back to get ponchos that were offered.
There were at least two photo pass photograph there. The area was not at all crowded. We had a magnificent view. HeA was awesome.
It was a great experience and I feel it was worth the cost. Even though we are not big desert eaters. It was well done and from start to finish felt special.
Would I do it again. Probably not. It was specifically for our first viewing. Would I recommend it - absolutely!
We took an uber to the Grand Floridian around 3:00 where we relaxed over margaritas at Mizner's lounge. After about an hour we took the monorail over to the Polly. Appetizers and drinks at Tambu lounge. Thankfully we were able to get a seat quickly at the bar. Next stop the wave. We had grilled chicken sandwiches and wine for dinner. Now off to the Magic Kingdom!
My plan was to get to the party a little after 8:00. Thanks to a quick wait for the monorail and the new security procedures (screening at the hotel - not at the MK), we arrived at 7:45. Long line to check into the party but it moved fast!
We were escorted to out table by a very nice hostess. She seated us close to the desert displays because she saw my husband using a cane. Nice. She suggested we take a glass of sparkling cider to "mark" our table as occupied. We are mot big desert eaters but I got us a plate of different cupcakes. All very good. The deserts were kept refreshed. Never found the cheese and fruit was going fast.
We were offered to-go cups for beverages (coffee & tea for us) and a box if we wanted to bring deserts to the viewing area. We declined this! We were also told we could come back after fireworks for more desert! We did not.
When ready we were escorted to the viewing area. We chose a spot in the center by a round fence so my husband could lean. It was wet so I went back to get ponchos that were offered.
There were at least two photo pass photograph there. The area was not at all crowded. We had a magnificent view. HeA was awesome.
It was a great experience and I feel it was worth the cost. Even though we are not big desert eaters. It was well done and from start to finish felt special.
Would I do it again. Probably not. It was specifically for our first viewing. Would I recommend it - absolutely!
