MK "Happily Ever After" Dessert Party (Parties) Discussion

[GADisneyDad14]

I haven't done one of these before - is it a problem to cancel after you book it?

I am intrigued by the potential for this new option as I like the idea of having somewhere to go and have some desserts and just "hang" after the fireworks vs dealing with the crowds trying to leave after the show, but like others have mentioned I don't want to pay to be stuck shoulder to shoulder in the reserved area if this just doubles the # of people in the area and also don't really want to be in the Tomorrowland Terrace area if that is the area you are in

There’s a five day cancellation policy. This After Fireworks version isn’t available online at the moment, only via phone. But the other two versions are easily bookable and cancellable online. So for the moment you’d have to call to cancel this one. I book and cancel these things somewhat frequently.

 

[FastPasser.]

Do you have any info on where the after party guests will watch the fireworks from? East or West?

Not yet, just that as show time nears, Cast Members will escort you to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden for priority viewing of the nighttime fireworks spectacular.

 

[ashmac8]

Ok, so even more confused after calling to book.

In the Disney dining system the event is called: “After Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace”

$69 adults / $41 kids 3-9 (this is the same price in effect 5/28 for the regular Plaza Garden Fireworks Dessert Party).

Check-in is 1 hour before fireworks at the Tomorrowland Terrace.

The event description the CM read to me says that fireworks viewing will be at Tomorrowland Terrace... BUT 1) that conflicts with the news blurb from Disney about it being Plaza Garden viewing and 2) wouldn’t make much sense since there is already a Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party. I think we need more info here to truly understand.

There was no additional information as to event specifics.

So... FWIW!

Seperately, had a fantastic CM on the phone. Great way to start the day.

Did you get the impression that there will be a PRE fireworks party and a POST fireworks party? If we previously booked how do we know which one we are signed up for? We are scheduled on June 22nd so we have a little time to see additional details but I am a little worried about what this means.

I'm in the camp of "if this makes Garden Viewing more crowded, I will be canceling".

Although I like the idea of the added food choices, I mainly booked this for a stress free view of HEA.

Agree 100%. I've done it 3 times with my 4th booked next month. It's not about the food to me, its about not having to camp out.

 

[FastPasser.]

I can't imagine what a 'post show' would be for. Watching and listening to the custodial staff with the power vacs and all? Watching the fireworks finale smoke drift away into the night?

I'm sure ear plugs and night shades will be available................at an extra charge of course.

 

[ArwenMarie]

We've done the fireworks party twice...Both times the area was comfortable.

I certainly hope they aren't jamming more people into that area because they saw a patch of grass open that could be sold

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Aren't you allowed to hang out in the Plaza Garden for a bit after the fireworks? I believe I've read that people hang out there for a little bit until the crowds go down on Main Street and then they leave.

I can see the appeal in an after party. I can see people wanting to ride rides and take advantage of "lower crowds" while most people are getting spots for HEA. So this way you show up to watch the fireworks 15 minutes before show time and then eat after while the masses leave instead of showing up for the preshow at 7:30, eating and then watching fireworks at 9 pm. I would probably do the after party if we weren't doing it on arrival day and will probably be extremely tired by the time fireworks are done.

 

[leiaorgana]

We’re doing the Plaza View party on 24th June with HEA scheduled to start at 9:15pm and MK closing at 10:00pm that night so that doesn’t seem like a lot of time for a post fireworks event to me. So confused right now

Also put me in the camp that won’t be happy if they’ve increased the amount of people in the current Dessert Party area. As PP have said, I’m paying a premium for an uncrowded area and so-so Desserts not to have to jostle for position.

It’s annoying they’re only announcing this now when those Dessert Parties have been open to book for a while.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I see it more as having an area to go to just relax a bit after the show and enjoy some treats vs dealing with the crowds trying to leave right after the show, etc.

But more likely they are trying to double dip on making $ off of an area they are already prepping and preparing food for

Definitely double dipping. They probably hate to throw out leftover food, too.

 

[mom2rtk]

I don’t quite understand this either. IMHO they have the current Plaza Garden party sized almost perfectly. The Garden is full, but not packed shoulder to shoulder. I’m not sure exactly how they could add “more guests.” Unless... the Plaza Garden WEST comes into play.

I just can't imagine the logistics of moving a big group of people across Main Street in that mess.

 

[areno79]

Leave it to Disney to tout a new offering without providing details. If they crowd the current Plaza Garden area with the After Fireworks dessert party, that definitely lessens the value of either party. People book dessert parties at least in part for the privilege of not having to fight crowds.

 

[glvsav37]

I kind of see this going like this.
If you are booked for the Pre-party, you show up at the normal time and get (lets say) a red wrist band. Go, enjoy desert, fill your belly and then head over to the garden before FW starts.
While you are eating, the Post-FW groups start arriving. They get green wristbands and head to the garden.

During the show, the CM shut down the buffet, restock and clean the area.

After the show anyone with a red (pre-show) band gets ushered out of TLT, while those with a green (post) come in and start snacking.

My biggest issue with this is that the people who have the pre-show booked, will eat as normal but will find a more crowded then usual garden b/c the post show people will have already entered and found their spots. This may force some the pre-show people to bail on the desserts earlier just two they can get a better spot.

Unless they use the other garden for the post show folks, this may not end well.

 

[mom2rtk]

My biggest issue with this is that the people who have the pre-show booked, will eat as normal but will find a more crowded then usual garden b/c the post show people will have already entered and found their spots. This may force some the pre-show people to bail on the desserts earlier just two they can get a better spot.

That was my first thought. Nothing like rushing through $70 worth of dessert. UGH.

 

[Luna81]

I’m curious to see how it plays out. May end up canceling all together. I wish they would have given a little more detail. I don’t want to pay to have other people already filling up the viewing while we eat. And I don’t want to not eat. Ugh. Dang it Disney.

 

[HatboxHaint]

Did you get the impression that there will be a PRE fireworks party and a POST fireworks party? If we previously booked how do we know which one we are signed up for? We are scheduled on June 22nd so we have a little time to see additional details but I am a little worried about what this means.



Agree 100%. I've done it 3 times with my 4th booked next month. It's not about the food to me, its about not having to camp out.

If you look at the arrival time if your are PRE then I would think it would be an hour earlier than HEA. our arrival time for August is 7:30 with HEA scheduled for 8:30

 

[GirlDreamer]

Ok, so even more confused after calling to book.

In the Disney dining system the event is called: “After Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace”

$69 adults / $41 kids 3-9 (this is the same price in effect 5/28 for the regular Plaza Garden Fireworks Dessert Party).

Check-in is 1 hour before fireworks at the Tomorrowland Terrace.

The event description the CM read to me says that fireworks viewing will be at Tomorrowland Terrace... BUT 1) that conflicts with the news blurb from Disney about it being Plaza Garden viewing and 2) wouldn’t make much sense since there is already a Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party. I think we need more info here to truly understand.

There was no additional information as to event specifics.

So... FWIW!

Seperately, had a fantastic CM on the phone. Great way to start the day.

I seriously hope the viewing area won't be at Tomorrowland Terrace. The only reason I booked it instead of the Garden for September is because I can remain seated during the show without people trying to push to the front like I've heard they used to before.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I was so looking forward to this. I loved doing it when it was just a FP+. Kinda sad if I have to cancel but I refuse to pay $70 to still be squished like sardines. Here's hoping we get some reviews soon. I have until November to decide.

 

[HatboxHaint]

As someone who has already booked the normal version for August, Garden View, I am kinda aggravated that they will now be putting more people into that space to watch. Seems like they would put them over in front of casey's.

 

[MinnieMSue]

Like the rest I saw an article about the new party and got very nervous. Came home and got on here to see what others were thinking. After reading comments - still nervous. I can’t see how they would use the other garden for the post fireworks crowd because they would never be able to cross traffic. It will be hard enough from the current garden. Maybe they will use the CL FP (Casey’s side ) garden for pre fireworks party. I just pray they don’t put both in the same place. That will be a mess. I hope we get more info before May 28 so I can adjust plans if necessary. I am glad I am doing terrace for 7/4. I have garden for later that week. Definitely will be keeping an eye on this hot mess

 

[elgerber]

I can see the appeal in an after party. I can see people wanting to ride rides and take advantage of "lower crowds" while most people are getting spots for HEA. So this way you show up to watch the fireworks 15 minutes before show time and then eat after while the masses leave instead of showing up for the preshow at 7:30, eating and then watching fireworks at 9 pm. I would probably do the after party if we weren't doing it on arrival day and will probably be extremely tired by the time fireworks are done.

This would be the appeal to me, ride more rides before the fireworks, than enjoy the desserts after the show while everyone exits.

Like the rest I saw an article about the new party and got very nervous. Came home and got on here to see what others were thinking. After reading comments - still nervous. I can’t see how they would use the other garden for the post fireworks crowd because they would never be able to cross traffic. It will be hard enough from the current garden. Maybe they will use the CL FP (Casey’s side ) garden for pre fireworks party. I just pray they don’t put both in the same place. That will be a mess. I hope we get more info before May 28 so I can adjust plans if necessary. I am glad I am doing terrace for 7/4. I have garden for later that week. Definitely will be keeping an eye on this hot mess

I was just thinking this also, if they use both gardens maybe they would move the pre-show part over to the Caseys side, it would be easier to shuffle people over there before the show than after.
I also do not want both parties to be in one garden, making it crowded, would really tick me off.
I am glad it starts soon though, so we can find out quickly how it all works.

BUT, I am sooooooo happy about the toffee cake, I have always wanted to try it!!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

This would be the appeal to me, ride more rides before the fireworks, than enjoy the desserts after the show while everyone exits.



I was just thinking this also, if they use both gardens maybe they would move the pre-show part over to the Caseys side, it would be easier to shuffle people over there before the show than after.
I also do not want both parties to be in one garden, making it crowded, would really tick me off.
I am glad it starts soon though, so we can find out quickly how it all works.

BUT, I am sooooooo happy about the toffee cake, I have always wanted to try it!!

Depending on how this works I may just change it to the after party. We shall see.

I'm also excited about the toffee cake! And the spinach dip and egg rolls!