cakebaker
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jun 27, 2013
We were there March 1st. We could start check in at 6:30 for 8:00 fireworks. We got there close to 7. We were checked in with no wait. We were not at the top, but I think in the middle? We had to walk down a ramp to go to the desserts. And I could see there was another buffet up a ramp. We had no lines and still a HUGE array of food options. They restocked the fruit close to 7:30 even.
We walked over at 7:30 and the garden was packed. I know we were later than everyone, but I feel like I paid to NOT have to show up early so I was ok with getting a spot wherever we could. We got a small patch of grass to sit. The projections were blocked by a small tree and we probably could have moved to the back railing to stand. But my kids really wanted to sit and everyone stayed sitting for the fireworks.
The place cleared out afterwards so we moved so we could watch the second projection show with no obstructions.
I was pleased with the whole evening although the garden did seem packed for it being a special ticketed even.
Strange if you had garden viewing that you’d be directed to the terrace view dessert area. They’re the same desserts, but the garden view buffet is on the upper level.
Also, since the addition of the after dessert party, there are guests in the viewing area long before those with the before party get there.