“Frozen Ever After Dessert Party” with Fireworks Viewing and After-Close Attraction Ride

[FastPasser.]

Yes Margaritas and Pina Coladas.

Plus beer and wine.

 

[NuJoy]

FastPasser, do you know if the seating is assigned or do guest fill in as they arrive?

 

[disneydreamer781]

Yep. and I was posting this at the same time as you. This particular seating really carries even less of an appeal as it's the one show where there are seating choices to be had.

LOL... Illuminations is the one place where seating is less of a big deal. Because there are places where you can dine, seated, and watch.
Just 2 weeks ago, on the night of the Dis party at Epcot, DH, DGD and I walked up to Rose and Crown (no ADR) at 8:00 and got seated right on the rail with a dead on center view of Illuminations. We couldn't have gotten a better seat if we'd planned it out months in advance. I realize it was a fluke and all that but that particular night, there were more empty tables than there were used tables. I think it may not be as hard to see Illuminations seated as folks think it is.

If you're lucky enough to score that outside seat at R&C then you're in for a special evening. You had a moment.

 

[FastPasser.]

FastPasser, do you know if the seating is assigned or do guest fill in as they arrive?

It has been, and I see no reason why it won't continue to be first come first served.

 

[disneydreamer781]

Does anybody have a map of where the seating area for this event is?

If you go into the event itself it should show you exactly where it's located on the map provided. It's between the two stores Port of Entry and Disney Traders on WS Plaza.

 

[AngiTN]

If you're lucky enough to score that outside seat at R&C then you're in for a special evening. You had a moment.

Yes but that night a whole lot of folks would have gotten one too. They never did fill up

 

[pixie2416]

Going 8/31!! Question, we've never done a dessert party before...what happens if it rains? It doesn't look like the viewing area is protected at all. Not sure how they would serve food in the rain.

 

[AngiTN]

Going 8/31!! Question, we've never done a dessert party before...what happens if it rains? It doesn't look like the viewing area is protected at all. Not sure how they would serve food in the rain.

The only time we've had this occur was at HS before they move the SW Fireworks and they moved us to an inside location.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Wow, good reponses, but it's actually pretty straight forward. Assuming that it's handled the same as countless other, what is called "mix-in" connected to a private event, guests are escorted to the attraction, they do the ride, and then it's hasta la vista, baby, you're on your own, now go home.

That's how the scores of private dessert parties that take place every month are handled. And just like the SW dessert party, they'll be an Event Guide, could be me, leading the group to FEA, and an Event Guide at the rear and everyone will head out at the same time. Unless they depart from the normal routine, more than likely that's how this event will be handled. But anything is possible.

Have there been parties as of late that were led to an attraction after park close versus a viewing area for a show; I know you would know best. My point is, this is not anything like the SW dessert party where the climax is a show that once it's over, it's over and the escort is to a controlled viewing area. The guests here will all need to ride FEA. The most logical way is for the event CM (maybe you) to provide the FEA operators with the 125 dessert party head count (or whatever it is that night if not a sell out) and collect as many vouchers/stickers to verify each has ridden and only ridden once. The voucher/sticker has been used many times over the years at events like this for guests to obtain certain items and it makes the most sense here. Remember, if Disney chooses to use the conga line approach as you're suggesting, you'll unfortunately be leading 125 guests (most likely much less as many will be in the restrooms) against the current of thousands of Epcot guests heading the opposite direction for the exit. I'd ask for hazard pay that night! Regardless, if Disney chooses this option, along with many other guests (in similar fashion to getting to the SW viewing area early), we'll meet you at FEA! May the Force be with you!

 

[Babsy]

AS I half expected, NOTHING for November!! Why can't Disney set anything up past October? It really isn't that far away.

Waiting and watching AGAIN. I hope that there will be some dates while we are there, but with the varied dates in October, nothing is certain.

 

[FastPasser.]

Going 8/31!! Question, we've never done a dessert party before...what happens if it rains? It doesn't look like the viewing area is protected at all. Not sure how they would serve food in the rain.

There is a weather backup for all outdoor special events. For the Illuminations dessert party, it's The Odyssey, if it's available. If it wasn't, there is a secondary location. The decision to go weather backup is made late afternoon in order to allow enough time to setup the venue. The dessert portion of the party is held at the backup venue and then guests can either head out to the viewing area whenever they want or can wait and be escorted out with the group.

Have there been parties as of late that were led to an attraction after park close versus a viewing area for a show;

Yes, "mix ins" take place many times after the park closes.

My point is, this is not anything like the SW dessert party where the climax is a show that once it's over, it's over and the escort is to a controlled viewing area. The guests here will all need to ride FEA. The most logical way is for the event CM to provide the FEA operators with the 125 dessert party head count and collect as many vouchers/stickers to verify each has ridden and only ridden once.

After being escorted to FEA, party guests wearing either a wristband or lanyard with a credential will be allowed to do FEA. Don't know which yet. Currently it's a wristband. Once guests are dropped off at FEA, the group becomes FEA's responsibility as they will exit the park on their own afterwards. If someone gets to do FEA twice, good for them.

 

[FastPasser.]

I hope that there will be some dates while we are there, but with the varied dates in October, nothing is certain.

I don't see why there wouldn't be some dates in Nov.

 

[bababear_50]

Trying this in Aug because...
1) Seating
2) Frozen ride
3) Seating
4) It's something NEW
5) SEATING!

I only hope this is offered when I go next Spring Break.
I have been saying for ages that they need to offer SEATING!!!!!.
I am so excited they are listening.
See even Olaf is sitting.
Just For "MickeyMinnieMom"
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Hugs Mel

 

[doggydoc]

I don't see this offered on 9/25?

Sorry Sunday 9/24. I had a slight panic attack for a moment thinking I had booked the wrong date!

 

[disneydreamer781]

Yes but that night a whole lot of folks would have gotten one too. They never did fill up

Interesting as that hasn't been the case in the past for me when trying to get a table for Illuminations times. They must be holding back some reservations for walk-ins.

 

[FastPasser.]

I only hope this is offered when I go next Spring Break.

I'm pretty sure it will be. The current party has been around for years.

I have been saying for ages that they need to offer SEATING!!!!!. I am so excited they are listening.

Oh, they're very familiar with the seating option, it's nothing new. It's not well known, but the group that puts on the current Epcot dessert party is the same group that annually puts on the hundreds and hundreds of private dessert and/or dinner parties at Epcot, DHS and AK, most of those included seating.

They've also offered a number of dinner and/or dessert parties to day guests which included seating in the past. The most recent being Club Villain, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam", and the previous Frozen dessert party at DHS, but it comes at a cost. The Sparkling Dessert Party is the least expensive dessert party on property and to offer it at $49, it's a basic no frills party.

The new party is $30 more. That covers the cost to provide the expanded food and beverage selections, the themed decor, the FEA attraction and seating.

 

[disneydreamer781]

I know, but the person I quoted when I said that said they booked it for 9/25.

Then for some reason it's a very popular night. I'm wondering if it did sell out so quickly what the limit is?

 

[disneydreamer781]

Sorry Sunday 9/24. I had a slight panic attack for a moment thinking I had booked the wrong date!

OK that makes sense. I was wondering why 9/25 would be sold out already.

 

[Daniela Rose]

Sorry Sunday 9/24. I had a slight panic attack for a moment thinking I had booked the wrong date!

I was thinking it must have been a typo. The only days I could do are the 20th and 25th so I was surprised when you said you booked the 25th when it wasn't offered.

 

[Babsy]

I don't see why there wouldn't be some dates in Nov.

Yes, but will that include one of the 5 days that we are there? Others in Oct didn't have one offered during their travel dates. And there is nothing listed for November at all as of now, so there is still no way of knowing what they will do for November.