Which fireworks dessert party at MK is better?

[marivigi]

Which one offers better views of the fireworks, and seating?

We've done the Tomorrowland terrace one in the past, but didn't like the side view of the castle. Wondergin whether the one with plaza garden viewing is better, and if it offers seating or not.

Thanks!

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Plaza Garden gets much better reviews for views of the fireworks, but it does not have seating.

 

[Disneylovingmomof2]

I’ve done the garden seating twice. You’re escorted down to a closed off area where you can sit on the grass. It’s a great view and not crowded!

 

[marivigi]

Plaza Garden gets much better reviews for views of the fireworks, but it does not have seating.

So you have to pick view or seating... hmmmm

 

[marivigi]

I’ve done the garden seating twice. You’re escorted down to a closed off area where you can sit on the grass. It’s a great view and not crowded!

Its good to know its not crowded. Might be able to seat down for a while before the show then.

Thanks!

 

[maryj11]

I have done both and Plaza Garden view is my favorite. I agree with the view from the Terrace. I did not care for it. Love the Plaza Garden view though.There is not seats once you are escorted to the viewing area at the Plaza Garden. There is seats while you eat desserts.

 

[22Tink]

Plaza Garden for sure. We did the party a couple of weeks ago. The view was great and the area not crowded at all. Lots of people were sitting while they waited and then stood for the show.

 

[marivigi]

I have done both and Plaza Garden view is my favorite. I agree with the view from the Terrace. I did not care for it. Love the Plaza Garden view though.There is not seats once you are escorted to the viewing area at the Plaza Garden. There is seats while you eat desserts.

is there enough space to sit on the floor before the fireworks start?

This will be the first trip we do withput strollers, and Im worried my girls will be too tired by that time

 

[Disneylovingmomof2]

is there enough space to sit on the floor before the fireworks start?

This will be the first trip we do withput strollers, and Im worried my girls will be too tired by that time

Both times we sat the whole time. Well my toddler danced around a little but other than that we stayed seated.

 

[marivigi]

Both times we sat the whole time. Well my toddler danced around a little but other than that we stayed seated.

thanks!

I think that settles it for us then

 

[dreamscometrue47]

Don't mean to highjack your thread, but is there room/is it ok it we have ECV's for plaza viewing?

 

[Disneylovingmomof2]

Don't mean to highjack your thread, but is there room/is it ok it we have ECV's for plaza viewing?

Hmmm...I can’t remember seeing any but space wise they’d be able to accommodate it. They may have had a parking area for them (they do for strollers).

 

[22Tink]

Don't mean to highjack your thread, but is there room/is it ok it we have ECV's for plaza viewing?

I didn’t see a specific area but we did see a larger electric wheelchair ahead of us in the viewing area. They were parked right in front of a tree/shrub as not to impact anyone’s view. IMO there’s plenty of room.

 

[jaiminee krikit]

I much prefer the Plaza Garden viewing area. We used to do the Terrace viewing because that's all that they had. It was nice, but the view is off and there are trees in the way. I also don't like that there is not longer assigned seating. I will not arrive an hour before it opens just to stand in line. With the PG viewing, I show up at the time the reservation told me to. There is more than enough time to fill my face with goodies, and then head down to the garden. We have done this party 3 times, and it has never been crowded. I have seen many people remain seated during all of HEA. I prefer leaning against the back fence and I've never had an issue with someone standing directly in front of me, and I can lean. I'm disappointed because DD15 doesn't want to do it this year!

Don't mean to highjack your thread, but is there room/is it ok it we have ECV's for plaza viewing?

Yes, there is plenty of room. They can go anywhere they want in the Plaza Garden viewing area. We were behind a woman on an ECV our last time. It was a crazy day at MK, and the CM tried escorting about 10 of us down at the same time. The person in the ECV got separated and started panicking. We were behind her and I'd been to the party before so I knew where we were going. I helped her get there, and she found a good spot.

 

[lilmape]

How hard is it to score reservations for the party?

 

[Missyrose]

How hard is it to score reservations for the party?

Not very, I'd originally booked for one night of my trip about two months out. Then my plans changed and I cancelled the original HEA dessert party booking and booked for another night about five days out.

 

[maryj11]

is there enough space to sit on the floor before the fireworks start?

This will be the first trip we do withput strollers, and Im worried my girls will be too tired by that time

Yes there was room to sit on the ground. You first will eat desserts inside with tables and chairs then escorted out in front of the castle on the lawn. As long as the ground is not wet you should be fine.

 

[Missyrose]

As long as the ground is not wet you should be fine.

And even if it pours (as it did on my party night) put down a couple of extra ponchos and enjoy the wet show!

 

[marivigi]

I much prefer the Plaza Garden viewing area. We used to do the Terrace viewing because that's all that they had. It was nice, but the view is off and there are trees in the way. I also don't like that there is not longer assigned seating. I will not arrive an hour before it opens just to stand in line. With the PG viewing, I show up at the time the reservation told me to. There is more than enough time to fill my face with goodies, and then head down to the garden. We have done this party 3 times, and it has never been crowded. I have seen many people remain seated during all of HEA. .

No assigned seating? That's reaññy bad! Last time we wentour table was ready with our name and all.

I also disliked having trees in the way, and the side view! With Happily Ever After having so many castle projections

 

[marivigi]

Yes there was room to sit on the ground. You first will eat desserts inside with tables and chairs then escorted out in front of the castle on the lawn. As long as the ground is not wet you should be fine.

Hahaha... we'll figure something out