Wicked Wind Down, Wicked Disappointing

[Sandisw]

Is it really just pictures of villains on tv? I thought there were character appearances. That would be really disappointing.

No, no characters.

 

[muppets3d]

Is it really just pictures of villains on tv? I thought there were character appearances. That would be really disappointing.

There is absolutely no villains theming. Just a slideshow of still images of villains from Disney movies on TVs around the lounge. Other than that it is tastefully decorated in the Contemporary/BLT style. They used to have props from live action movies like Jafar's walking stick and Cruella's coat, but they have been removed for a while now.

 

[AdamsMum]

There is absolutely no villains theming. Just a slideshow of still images of villains from Disney movies on TVs around the lounge. Other than that it is tastefully decorated in the Contemporary/BLT style. They used to have props from live action movies like Jafar's walking stick and Cruella's coat, but they have been removed for a while now.

So they've found a way to charge around $60 (with tax) per person for 1 cocktail and a few appetizers so we can view the fireworks. I guess people weren't spending enough in the lounge. I seriously thought there was more to it than that. I've avoided it because forced character interactions make me uncomfortable. Silly me!

 

[muppets3d]

So they've found a way to charge around $60 (with tax) per person for 1 cocktail and a few appetizers so we can view the fireworks. I guess people weren't spending enough in the lounge. I seriously thought there was more to it than that. I've avoided it because forced character interactions make me uncomfortable. Silly me!

WWD is an optional experience, you can go up to the balcony and view the fireworks for free.

I find the drinks in the lounge okay, the food mid-tier, and the overall lounge rather nice. I do think they should just give up on the villain theming and lean more in to the Contemporary/BLT theming that is already extant in the lounge.

 

[SL6827]

Testing out just how far they can push that envelope.

 

[eandt]

So they've found a way to charge around $60 (with tax) per person for 1 cocktail and a few appetizers so we can view the fireworks. I guess people weren't spending enough in the lounge. I seriously thought there was more to it than that. I've avoided it because forced character interactions make me uncomfortable. Silly me!

It actually costs nothing to go up there and watch the fireworks. As with everything else WDW or otherwise nobody is forcing anyone to buy anything ….

 

[Judique]

I've got to check out hours and fireworks for MK during my January trip. I'll have an AP but friend will be doing date based ticket, so first night, a Sunday, might be a good idea for this. A taste of the magic and maybe a quick meal somewhere close beforehand. I did get the email about the slight changes and have done this while staying BLT but have never gone out of my way to do it. Don't think the food offering would satisfy her as she's more the sit and eat a real meal person while I'm the grazer. With the WWD I'm guessing you can no longer just order apps and desserts - been a while for me.

 

[Sandisw]

Testing out just how far they can push that envelope.

We have done it and it took the place of our sit down meal…which would have been more expensive.

My groups tend to like smaller portions over full fledged meals so the food aspect and drinks worked.

Now, we didn’t do it when I was with people who do not drink so we just went up to watch fireworks.

I like that I can now schedule it in for my trips with friends when we don’t do the park. Going in March and this will be great because we will know we won’t get all the way there from RIV to be turned away!!!

 

[Genie+]

As an option I think WWD is great!

In the grand scheme $60pp can be pretty reasonable. The value depends on what your party intends to accomplish and what alternatives exist. Sometimes it wouldn’t make sense for us, sometimes it does.

 

[SL6827]

They should at least include a character.

 

[muppets3d]

They should at least include a character.

I am pretty sure the WWD experience is in a separate room in the lounge. Having the Queen of Hearts for example available during the experience could enhance it for sure.

 

[eandt]

I am pretty sure the WWD experience is in a separate room in the lounge. Having the Queen of Hearts for example available during the experience could enhance it for sure.

It’s in the lounge

 

[muppets3d]

It’s in the lounge

So WWD is intermixed with everyone else in the lounge? It used to be in a separate room off to one side. I haven't paid attention in recent visits to notice if they had changed that or not.

 

[Wedgeout]

Would be cool if the character caravan that goes around to the resorts by day, did an extended evening visit up there. (But dues might increase. (Worth it? ).

 

[muppets3d]

Would be cool if the character caravan that goes around to the resorts by day, did an extended evening visit up there. (But dues might increase. (Worth it? ).

Dues don't increase because of the lounge or any other membership bonus like moonlight magic, DVC pays for these items out of their marketing budget, and that is not funded by dues.

 

[CarolynFH]

Would be cool if the character caravan that goes around to the resorts by day, did an extended evening visit up there. (But dues might increase. (Worth it? ).

The lounge is “carved out” from the DVC condo association as a commercial area, just like restaurants and shops elsewhere are. Because of that, BLT owners neither pay for lounge operations in their dues nor share in any profit or loss from those operations. It’s completely separate and independent from BLT.

 

[eandt]

So WWD is intermixed with everyone else in the lounge? It used to be in a separate room off to one side. I haven't paid attention in recent visits to notice if they had changed that or not.

If we are talking about the same lounge yes … you can go in without WWD but if your table is reserved you have to leave They had a bar set up outside for those not with WWD the night we were there so still able to watch the fireworks but not use the inside bar or special viewing area

 

[Sandisw]

Would be cool if the character caravan that goes around to the resorts by day, did an extended evening visit up there. (But dues might increase. (Worth it? ).

I have never seen or heard of it being in a separate space…didn’t even know there was one.

I went for the first time within the first month it began and it was in the main lounge area.

The dessert party closed to the lounge to anyone but those who paid for that so could you be thinking of that?

 

[Wedgeout]

I have never seen or heard of it being in a separate space…didn’t even know there was one.

I went for the first time within the first month it began and it was in the main lounge area.

The dessert party closed to the lounge to anyone but those who paid for that so could you be thinking of that?

I know nothing about the wicked wind down. Haven’t been up there. Was just a comment reference the character comments.

 

[Sandisw]

I know nothing about the wicked wind down. Haven’t been up there. Was just a comment reference the character comments.

I quoted the wrong post!!! I meant to quote the other one!! Sorry!