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

[GADisneyDad14]

With the desserts being served after the party did the CM give you a time frame to arrive at the Plaza Garden?

When I booked it earlier today I was told to check in at the Tomorrowland Terrace at 8:15pm (for a 9:15 HEA).

 

[whiporee]

Always! They let people in before the designated time.

Not when there are hard tickets/extra costs involved. No one gets in early on EMM days, for example, even the people with the BOG PPOs. I think the post-show guests aren't getting in a second before 815. They may queue up, but I don't think they get past the ropes.

 

[anneboleyn]

Well, I went and booked the After Fireworks Desserts Party but did not cancel my reservation for the regular one. I get paranoid that things will sell out lol

I figured I will see how each of the parties goes for other guests and cancel the one we don’t want closer to our date, since there is a 5 day cancellation policy.

But as now, I am kind of leaning towards keeping the After Fireworks one because I like the idea of taking our time and enjoying the snacks as the mass exodus is occuring on Main St!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Not when there are hard tickets/extra costs involved. No one gets in early on EMM days, for example, even the people with the BOG PPOs. I think the post-show guests aren't getting in a second before 815. They may queue up, but I don't think they get past the ropes.

I've read of people being allowed into dessert parties before the designated times.

 

[Brocktoon]

Very true. I'm going to wait to read some reports and might switch to the after party.

I just wish Disney would put out more info. Is it really that hard to clarify????

That's where I'm at. My party isn't till 10/24, but based on early reports I may just switch to the after party. The parties near Halloween may be packed though as you only have a few parties a week due to MNSSHP

 

[SaintsManiac]

Not when there are hard tickets/extra costs involved. No one gets in early on EMM days, for example, even the people with the BOG PPOs. I think the post-show guests aren't getting in a second before 815. They may queue up, but I don't think they get past the ropes.

The only way to properly execute two parties at different times is to open both gardens to them. I just can’t see one CM policing the garden entrance effectively.

 

[maryj11]

I would assume that most people that book the after party are doing so to have better time management. Ride rides while people are staking out spots for HEA, get to the plaza 15 minutes before show time and eat while the masses leave Main Street. I don’t see them getting to the plaza area over an hour before HEA. Wouldn’t they rather be doing something else? It’s a huge waste of time to do that. Might as well just stake out a spot yourself. But even if they did arrive early, they are still selling the same amount of tickets. Some people eat very minimal amount of desserts and get to the plaza early. Same idea.

I may switch to the after party once reports come out.

Hopefully they will not let the after party people in way before the ones who have reserved the before party. That wouldn't seem fair if they would get in to get the best spots. Hoping they will have a certain time to let down the ropes. Then again I bet they will so they won't have a mass of people going in all at once.

 

[maryj11]

When I booked it earlier today I was told to check in at the Tomorrowland Terrace at 8:15pm (for a 9:15 HEA).

So then you will be able to go into the Plaza Garden before the ones having their desserts at the before party?
Maybe we will switch to the after party lol

 

[GADisneyDad14]

So then you will be able to go into the Plaza Garden before the ones having their desserts at the before party?

Presumably. But the Plaza Garden folks would have already been at their party for 30 mins at that point (assuming they go at 7:45pm when it officially opens).

 

[maryj11]

Presumably. But the Plaza Garden folks would have already been at their party for 30 mins at that point (assuming they go at 7:45pm when it officially opens).

I guess we will see how it goes and maybe switch to the after party.

 

[FastPasser.]

When I booked it earlier today I was told to check in at the Tomorrowland Terrace at 8:15pm (for a 9:15 HEA).

That's what the party's web-page on the HUB says as well.

"After reconfirming the fireworks show time, please arrive at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant for check-in 60 minutes prior."

"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."

I've read of people being allowed into dessert parties before the designated times.

That's absolutely correct for the FEA and SW parties, however I don't know what they do at the MK party. Usually Guests may enter the SW and FEA parties 15 minutes before the advertised start time.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

But this could also happen at the regular plaza viewing party. You can easily check in and skip desserts so you can go straight to the garden to watch the fireworks. Or you could eat desserts until 5 minutes before the start. If the same amount of tickets are sold it doesn't make a difference IMO.

This is true, but just imagine an entire new group doing that at the same time now.

Madness

 

[SaintsManiac]

I've read of people being allowed into dessert parties before the designated times.

We checked in early both times we did the HEA party.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

When I booked it earlier today I was told to check in at the Tomorrowland Terrace at 8:15pm (for a 9:15 HEA).

I have a 7:45 show up time for 9:15 HEA in August for plaza

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I have a 7:45 show up time for 9:15 HEA in August for plaza

That is correct. The Plaza Garden version of the party has an arrival time 1.5 hours before HEA time. That is different than the Tomorrowland Terrace version (one hour before HEA) and now this new party (also one hour before HEA).

 

[mara512]

OK Silly question.....I am not seeing this under dining reservations and when I search nothing comes up. How do I find it??

 

[DWeav]

Man, I thought I had anxiety issues...you people need to relax until you see/hear how it goes.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

OK Silly question.....I am not seeing this under dining reservations and when I search nothing comes up. How do I find it??

Not a silly question... it was just announced today. It’s not on Disney’s website yet.

 

[whirlthepearl]

I booked the OG garden view dessert party for my parents and kids on 6/2. I just checked and it still has availability. My kids are too young to stay even later getting hopped up on sugar, lol. I'm going to send them regardless and if it's a mess, I'll go complain at guest services the next day.

For those like me who don't know the layout...is there another garden area that can be blocked off for this? Is it currently just open to non-upcharge paying folks?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

For those like me who don't know the layout...is there another garden area that can be blocked off for this? Is it currently just open to non-upcharge paying folks?

There are two Plaza Garden areas that are virtually identical, just on opposite sides of the Hub.

The Plaza Garden East (right side) is used for the current Plaza Garden Viewing Dessert Party.

The Plaza Garden West (left side) is mostly open to anyone with a small portion currently being used for the paid CL Extra FP/Nighttime Viewing trial program that is underway at the moment.