Week After Turkey Day Shenanigans

[Iowamomof4]

Well, I went ahead and asked my TA to book the dessert party for us on 12/3. We'll book now, decide later. The addition of characters intrigues me a bit. I'm still mad though, Disney! <pouts as she hands over her credit card>

 

[chanliteheart]

Hi, completely new here.

The hubs, DS9, DD7, and I will be at ASMu 11/27-12/7.
My question: Is anyone hearing that the refurb for BTM is going over? Rumors on FB group at the moment. Wondering if my BTM FPs are getting cancelled any second.

 

[DisneyGB]

I was on hold 30 mins and am now on with a cast member who is trying her best but no luck so far with availability... I'm trying for 12/1!

 

[ShyMiss]

Is there a link anywhere to more information about what the dessert party includes? Just desserts and a reserved spot?

(Maybe unlimited alcohol, appetizers, special character photo, souvenier, and desserts could make the $280 price tag a consideration for us. lol For the record this is a fantasy rambling. I am not implying anything like this is included. lol Just surprised that it sounds like it's selling out already for some dates & wondering if I'm missing something.)

 

[Iowamomof4]

Is there a link anywhere to more information about what the dessert party includes? Just desserts and a reserved spot?

(Maybe unlimited alcohol, appetizers, special character photo, souvenier, and desserts could make the $280 price tag a consideration for us. lol For the record this is a fantasy rambling. I am not implying anything like this is included. lol Just surprised that it sounds like it's selling out already for some dates & wondering if I'm missing something.)

Info from the Parks Blog post:
A sweet way to enjoy this new holiday spectacular is with the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party, which includes reserved viewing, desserts, specialty beverages and more. Each dessert party guest will get a pair of 3D HoloSpex® glasses to use while watching the show. The glasses create spectacular holographic illusions of gingerbread men, candy canes, snowflakes and ornaments on any bright point of light.

 

[Meeko5]

Jingle bell jingle BAM! is so strange - is Emeril going to be involved? What's with the BAM?!

 

[Meeko5]

(Also totally adding 3D glasses to the packing list just in case haha. I have some sweet BB8 ones from seeing force awakens!!)

 

[DisneyGB]

Here are details on the dessert party
Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! Holiday Party
Adult $69 Child $39

Fly into the holidays at the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Celebrate a tinsel-town holiday with family and friends at this themed holiday party set amongst the iconic Chinese Theater. Enjoy holiday inspired snacks, decedent desserts, wine, beer and specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and mingle with a VIP character. Wrap up the evening with reserved viewing for the all-new holiday spectacular, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! featuring iconic music and projected holiday movie moments accompanied by fireworks and special effects.

Booking Event Time: Event will start 1 hour prior to the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Spectacular. Show times vary. Please check the calendar for dates and times.

Booking Dates: Daily, November 14, 2016 – December 10, 2016

Block out dates : Nov.16,17

Holiday Party Location: The holiday partyis located amidst The Great Movie Ride. The event will be both outdoor and indoor, primarily in the courtyard in front of the attraction and also inside the main entrance foyer of the attraction.

The event will be mostly standing tables, seating will be limited.

The holiday party will be moved to an indoor location in the event of inclement weather. Guests should proceed to the original event location for information regarding event re-location.

Check-in: Guests may check-in 15 minutes prior to the event start time in front of The Great Movie Ride

Booking Time is1hour prior to the fireworks

Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios

Pricing: $69 Adults, $39 Child (ages 3yrs - 9yrs), inclusive of gratuity and tax

Menu: An assortment of holiday-themed snacks and desserts, specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer sodas, water, tea and coffee

 

[wonderlandwego]

Be careful; you might get pulled into the hype. I originally read about it here on disboards. I looked at it out of curiousity & thought "Who would pay that much for legos?!" I saw it was sold out everywhere & read a review or two. People said to keep checking back for restocks & I got pulled into the challenge. (Reminds me of the ADR stalking I had to do.) When I saw it back in stock early one morning (and with a "free" lego advent calendar) I jumped.

Sorry for posting "off topic." But maybe not 100% off topic, because I was considering looking for it at Disney Springs while on our November Disney vacay if it hadn't popped back in stock online.

Have you seen the cost of the Star Wars legos? The death star is crazy. Lego is so good at taking money, they are one of the few things that I feel are worth that amount though.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Is there a link anywhere to more information about what the dessert party includes? Just desserts and a reserved spot?

(Maybe unlimited alcohol, appetizers, special character photo, souvenier, and desserts could make the $280 price tag a consideration for us. lol For the record this is a fantasy rambling. I am not implying anything like this is included. lol Just surprised that it sounds like it's selling out already for some dates & wondering if I'm missing something.)

Yes, check the post above for more info but this is the specific menu information:
Menu: An assortment of holiday-themed snacks and desserts, specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer sodas, water, tea and coffee

 

[JamieOak]

Jingle bell jingle BAM! is so strange - is Emeril going to be involved? What's with the BAM?!

Apparently we have to watch the Prep & Landing videos to understand. There are 2 of them and you can watch on Amazon prime if you have that.

 

[JamieOak]

@Meeko5, I just checked and the Wishes dessert party with plaza viewing has at least 49 tickets still available.

 

[wonderlandwego]

I was on hold 30 mins and am now on with a cast member who is trying her best but no luck so far with availability... I'm trying for 12/1!

I am at work and unable to call now. They are sold out already?!!

 

[ElenaofAvalor]

Have you seen the cost of the Star Wars legos? The death star is crazy. Lego is so good at taking money, they are one of the few things that I feel are worth that amount though.

Dh's big Christmas gift was the death star a couple of years ago. I think it's been updated since. Giant star wars legos are my go to gift for him. I don't collect, expect I do have the collection of disney mini figs, and I want the castle for Christmas.

 

[wonderlandwego]

Dh's big Christmas gift was the death star a couple of years ago. I think it's been updated since. Giant star wars legos are my go to gift for him. I don't collect, expect I do have the collection of disney mini figs, and I want the castle for Christmas.

Hats off to him for having the patience! That's a huge set, and the gray would have to get tiring after a while.lol

 

[JamieOak]

I think the lego sets are really cool. There's a Hogwarts one! But my thing is...what do you do with them when you are done building them? It's really not something I'd want to set out as decoration.

 

[wonderlandwego]

I think the lego sets are really cool. There's a Hogwarts one! But my thing is...what do you do with them when you are done building them? It's really not something I'd want to set out as decoration.

If you're my child- Take them apart and then mix them with another set, then build a city with a stormtrooper ice fishing, rocket launching from a swamp, a ship mixed with fighter jets and police station parts, and a fireman as the captain. I never know if I should be angry or happy that now the new set is ruined.

Has anyone tried to get the dessert party in the past hour? I am worried now.

 

[ElenaofAvalor]

To add to the sadness....

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2016/10/14/haunted-mansion-refurbishment-extended/

My haunted mansion for the 3rd is still up. Hopefully it doesn't get cancelled. My 6 something for dumbo on a party night was cancelled. We were trying to squeeze it in before the party. It probably was cancelled because of the party, but I don't know why it let me get it to begin with. Oh well, that's no big deal.

I would like to try a dessert party, but will save that for a future trip.

 

[ElenaofAvalor]

I think the lego sets are really cool. There's a Hogwarts one! But my thing is...what do you do with them when you are done building them? It's really not something I'd want to set out as decoration.

Yeah, DH puts his together and would love to display. I don't want a lego bedroom. Next time we move, I promised him a lego room/man cave. Dd14 keeps her big city buildings together on her 8 foot lego table. The other kids keep them in pieces.

 

[kellyjeanie]

I think the lego sets are really cool. There's a Hogwarts one! But my thing is...what do you do with them when you are done building them? It's really not something I'd want to set out as decoration.

DH displays as many as he can fit on the current shelving in his office - he needs more shelves! He has a bunch of Star Wars Lego and quite a few Lord of the Rings, plus a few other geeky sets. None of the massive Star Wars sets, though I know he'd love them. He's already got planned how he'd display the Death Star if he could ever afford it. I wish the Harry Potter sets were easier to find now! I don't collect any Lego other than minifigs, but I am angling for the Doctor Who set for Christmas. And the Wall-E set is super cute!