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

[Dan Murphy]

Isn't that why DIS pays you the big bucks to be a Mod.

I took my 2 years worth of moderator pay from 18 years ago, invested it and will be able to buy a McDouble when I retire.

 

[msdroz]

Sorry if this has been mentioned... but there is speculation that there will be the west garden viewing for one group and the east garden viewing for the other. It's my understanding that one of these is already taken up by special groups (such as make a wish). Am I incorrect in this info?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Sorry if this has been mentioned... but there is speculation that there will be the west garden viewing for one group and the east garden viewing for the other. It's my understanding that one of these is already taken up by special groups (such as make a wish). Am I incorrect in this info?

The Plaza Garden West has occasionally been used for special event viewing, but it is mostly open to anyone on any given night. A small roped off portion of that garden is currently being used nightly for the paid CL Extra FP/nighttime viewing trial program, but the reported numbers of people utilizing that viewing area so far have been quite low - so it’s a pretty small area.

 

[Shelleyfs]

I booked the "After Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace" today for November 23rd. I asked her about the crowds and how it will work. She said we should come an hr before the fireworks. In our case, it should be 9 pm. I asked about crowds and I am not quite sure what she was trying to say. But, she said not to worry about crowds. Everyone will be sharing the garden viewing and it will be standing room only. This is that part that was fuzzy to me, she said that they will now be using both levels of the terrace. I am not sure why that would be important if we were eating at different times.

I think everyone is confused and the people who should know, aren't given all the info they need.

 

[ArwenMarie]

This is that part that was fuzzy to me, she said that they will now be using both levels of the terrace. I am not sure why that would be important if we were eating at different times.

That's interesting. I think they are going to use the two different levels for the two different Plaza Garden parties now. I can't see how they can clean up after the first party in time for the second party to come in 30 minutes later

 

[Lsdolphin]

What, you don't follow me on the Star Wars thread regarding the SW dessert party. I harass and annoy guests at that party too. And what about the JBJB party, my favorite. Thanks for the kind words.
ETA, actually Club Villain was my favorite but it didn't last.
I've always had access to the info but as I'm not involved with the HEA parties, I had nothing to add until this party came up.
There's been no change as to which group puts on the HEA party. I don't know why MK does their own parties. They should turn it over to the group that specializes in special events.

The Club Villain was the best event ever!!! So are you involved with the After Fireworks Party?

 

[Lsdolphin]

I booked the "After Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace" today for November 23rd. I asked her about the crowds and how it will work. She said we should come an hr before the fireworks. In our case, it should be 9 pm. I asked about crowds and I am not quite sure what she was trying to say. But, she said not to worry about crowds. Everyone will be sharing the garden viewing and it will be standing room only. This is that part that was fuzzy to me, she said that they will now be using both levels of the terrace. I am not sure why that would be important if we were eating at different times.

I think everyone is confused and the people who should know, aren't given all the info they need.

One hour prior to Fireworks is when the regular "before" Party begins.

 

[Shelleyfs]

Correct, one hour also shows for the after party.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It does pose an interesting strategy question. If I do the After Party, the last thing I’m going to do is show up an hour before fireworks just to sit around. Sort of defeats the purpose of why these type of events usually appeal to us (to save time).

I’d be much more likely to show up 15ish mins before, watch fireworks, then hit the after show desserts. Wasting any more “pre-fireworks” time just sitting around doesn’t really do much for me, personally.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

It does pose an interesting strategy question. If I do the After Party, the last thing I’m going to do is show up an hour before fireworks just to sit around. Sort of defeats the purpose of why these type of events usually appeal to us (to save time).

I’d be much more likely to show up 15ish mins before, watch fireworks, then hit the after show desserts. Wasting any more “pre-fireworks” time just sitting around doesn’t really do much for me, personally.

Its weird. For me, the fireworks are the star of the show, and the space. So basically, doing the dessert before is just getting it out of the way, to hit the fireworks. Yes I'll have a cupcake or something but its not the star portion of it.

Switching it to the after, if I did that, I feel once the fireworks are over, I won't even care about the desserts because I already got what I wanted. Essentially wasting the money. At least in the before one, ill get a cupcake or two guaranteed ;]

Besides, I am extremely tired after a long day. Being that I am going in the summer, I don't know if ill even want to go back for dessert. I might actually just leave right after. I am going on a 1am EMH day also ( I got after hours tickets a few days later, so I don't really care about the EMH )

I'm with you though. I am very to the point, and not waste time kinda person. Thats me at my job also. Maybe on vacation ill say screw it.

 

[Shelleyfs]

The reason we chose the after party is because the CM told me that the after party will have a more savory menu and the before party will be more sweet driven. My husband is a diabetic so it made the decision easy. Hopefully the info I received was correct.

 

[SaintsManiac]

The reason we chose the after party is because the CM told me that the after party will have a more savory menu and the before party will be more sweet driven. My husband is a diabetic so it made the decision easy. Hopefully the info I received was correct.

I thought it was pretty clear that both parties would have the same menu.

 

[MinnieMSue]

The reason we chose the after party is because the CM told me that the after party will have a more savory menu and the before party will be more sweet driven. My husband is a diabetic so it made the decision easy. Hopefully the info I received was correct.

I thought they were changing the food for all of the MK parties to be the same Maybe I misunderstood but I thought that was what was said. We are doing before party later in the week sometime after the 4th. I forget which day. Hopefully we will at least have enough room in the garden to find a place that is not behind a giant or the dreaded child on shoulders. That is all I ask for.

 

[Shelleyfs]

I thought it would be the same as well but she said differently. I guess we will find out soon. If it is the same menu, I will probably switch to before since they still want us there an hour ahead with both parties. It turns into a big time commitment for the after party.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Lol. The info that was originally published said:

An enhanced menu will also debut May 28 at all Magic Kingdom dessert parties, which includes additional savory snacks such as spinach dip and house-made mini eggrolls, as well as the popular Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake from Liberty Tree Tavern.

Guess we’ll see what Disney has in store.

 

[chiisai]

I booked the "After Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace" today for November 23rd. I asked her about the crowds and how it will work. She said we should come an hr before the fireworks. In our case, it should be 9 pm. I asked about crowds and I am not quite sure what she was trying to say. But, she said not to worry about crowds. Everyone will be sharing the garden viewing and it will be standing room only. This is that part that was fuzzy to me, she said that they will now be using both levels of the terrace. I am not sure why that would be important if we were eating at different times.

I think everyone is confused and the people who should know, aren't given all the info they need.

So standing room only. I think that is the answer. When I was there last there was definitely room to sit very comfortably, even lay down in some areas. Some people stood, but it was by choice. We were there on a Christmas party wishes night, so not HEA; maybe HEA is already standing room only?

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

So standing room only. I think that is the answer. When I was there last there was definitely room to sit very comfortably, even lay down in some areas. Some people stood, but it was by choice. We were there on a Christmas party wishes night, so not HEA; maybe HEA is already standing room only?

Just depends on how many people actually buy the party. Some nights are light. Some aren’t. Ya never know.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

So standing room only. I think that is the answer. When I was there last there was definitely room to sit very comfortably, even lay down in some areas. Some people stood, but it was by choice. We were there on a Christmas party wishes night, so not HEA; maybe HEA is already standing room only?

Just FYI, “Standing room only” has been the language Disney has used on its website since the inception of the Plaza Garden version of the desserty party.

Obviously like you experienced, over time there have been lighter attended nights where sitting / laying down was possible.

 

[chiisai]

Just FYI, “Standing room only” has been the language Disney has used on its website since the inception of the Plaza Garden version of the desserty party.

Obviously like you experienced over time there have been lighter attended nights where sitting / laying down was possible.

You are right, it does say prime standing area on the WDW page. I did find a screenshot from last year that has it without the standing language, at least in that same section. It’s in one of josh’s posts- you have to scroll down a bit. https://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/review-happily-ever-after-dessert-party-review-at-magic-kingdom/

In the end, it is better that squished outside anyway.

 

[SaintsManiac]

So who is going to take one for this neurotic team and review the first night????