I know, the dessert party was my last thing, just hadn't gotten to it yet. I'll do the review and then go back and try and find my pictures. I had a picture of my plate and the girls.
I will tell you, we loved it, for several reasons. I've read a lot of bad reviews on here, but we thought it was totally worth the money. As FYI- We had to watch Wishes the 1st full night (not arrival night) we were there as it was the only night it was offered at 9pm. Otherwise it was
MNSSHP or at 10pm. With little ones we just couldn't stay up for the 10pm one.
Reason #1- It was raining. Again. Still. It absolutely poured the night we arrived and through most of the next day. At this point I was flipping tired of being wet. It wasn't pouring, so Wishes still went on, but there was a constant drizzle that started about 2 hours before Wishes and continued the whole time. I will not tell you what my crankiness level would've been had I been sitting in the rain. DH was not sure about the $$$ for this party, but agrees it was worth it, due to the rain.
Reason #2- We have always watched the fireworks here for years and I love the spot. I am not bothered that they are not directly behind the castle. I have always loved being able to sit and relax here while waiting instead of on a curb and love that Tink flies above you. (Although not our night, I'm sure due to the rain.)
Reason #3- The food. Was. AWESOME. I loved everything I ate, except the Mango Shooters. Huge variety...Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, chocolate mouse, the infamous strawberries, cookies, brownies, cheesecake, fruit. Everything was outstanding and very fresh. My biggest grip is I was still full from the Castle. Our ADRs were for 5:20, but the party started at 8 and I was not as hungry as I should have been for this! I would've enjoyed it more if I didn't feel so stuffed. The Creme Brulee was my favorite...it was pistachio. DH didn't like it, but he must be crazy, it was so good. Cheesecake and chocolate mouse were also very good. The girls were quite thirsty and both had milk and juice to rehydrate from the day. The food seemed to go fast but was always repleshished very quickly. I never noticed anything being totally "out". About the time Wishes started dishes were maybe 25% full at least. I heard the workers talking about if they neede more, and they did go ahead and replenish everything. We couldn't have more afterwards if we wanted. (Too full
) They were never out of strawberries as I heard people complain. Even if they were, the workers were very friendly and outgoing and always around....I would've felt comfortable asking.
Reason #4- So relaxing. It did not seem crowded at all. There was rarely a line to "wait" in to get food. We were right next to the buffet and would easily just grab one thing quick without waiting. There was plenty of open room so we set up our camera on a tripod and got some good night pictures (it's raining remember! So glad for the canopy.) Taking pictures occupied some of our wait time. They also had a photopass photographer there and we got our only really good family picture in front of the castle here. (The only one where Aurora doesn't look cranky!) When Wishes started we stood by the railing. I was worried about being crowded in but wasn't at all. I think we could've remained at our table and had a good view but the girls wanted to stand up when everyone else did. My biggest regret is I wasted time with my camera to get pictures that didn't turn out. I should've just enjoyed the whole thing instead of the last 1/2. But to give you an idea I had my camera and tripod set up next to me at the rail...plenty of room to not be in anyone's way. People were also congregated in one area of the railing as the other was more exposed and you'd be wet.
We would totally do it again. Staff was good. I don't know if we caught it on a good night or what?
Just go hungry!!! I'll try to find the pictures I had....
Did you order this at the restaurant and how much was it? Would a 3 y/o enjoy it or wouldn't it matter to her???
