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

[123SA]

I did this party last year, but we showed up early, ate leisurely, & strolled out to the viewing area that was fairly empty. I felt like we wasted time by arriving so early. How does this reservation work if you don't feel like spending so much time sitting around waiting? Do I have to arrive by a certain time? When fireworks are at 915pm, can I show up for the pre-fireworks deserts at 8:45, grab a few snacks and head out to the viewing area at 9:00? I'm guaranteed a spot? Is the view good from the entire garden area? As a short person, the biggest problem for me is kids on shoulders.

 

[Disney & ME]

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

As I already posted I am one of the unlucky ones who has this booked for the first night, 5/28. I thought I was lucky to get it and a refund when I was charged the higher price before advertised! I will do a review as soon afterwards as I can.

We have decided to keep this event and just get there earlier than we planned. I will bring ziploc bags just in case and grab snacks to eat in the garden if necessary. And we were at this event last year so should have a good comparison.

 

[mlnbabies]

I booked the after party for 6-20 and I see the pre parties are sold out. The desserts are what my dd wants when she saw the updated menu.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

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.

Thank you for posting this. I stand corrected!

(No pun intended)

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I booked the after party for 6-20 and I see the pre parties are sold out. The desserts are what my dd wants when she saw the updated menu.

Pre party is sold out on the 20th?

 

[mlnbabies]

Pre party is sold out on the 20th?

I'm looking for 2 people and they were gone. 3 and 4 people are gone. 1 person is gone for garden.

 

[FastPasser.]

So are you involved with the After Fireworks Party?

Nope

 

[mcurrence]

I'm looking for 2 people and they were gone. 3 and 4 people are gone. 1 person is gone for garden.

I would call just in case .. sometimes availability won’t show up online but then I’ve called and there are spots

 

[melissa723]

I was going to book the party this morning for our trip in November, but decided to stick with my normal morning routine of checking the boards first. Thank goodness I did! This sounds a bit more fun, but I'm going to wait until the first few after-parties and see what the reviews say. Disboards saved the day...again!

 

[Cloe Colton]

I have decided that unless there are reports of something extravagant happening with the after party I'm just going to keep my current dessert party. I don't really want to waste an hour before the fireworks waiting for a spot if I do the after party and then wasting additional time eating desserts. The whole point for me was to not have to wait out for a super long time for a spot anyway. And say I don't wait for a spot, hit a ride or two and then go to the garden, well then I'm in the same position I was with the original dessert party worrying that all of the "good" spots are taken. I'm just going to hope that Disney isn't going to oversell the event and just try to enjoy it. I can't imagine there are THAT many bad seats in the plaza for the fireworks viewing

 

[Meglen]

I booked the after party for 6-20 and I see the pre parties are sold out. The desserts are what my dd wants when she saw the updated menu.

Dang. I got that night for 6 when it popped up. It is a emh night time so maybe more interest? Seems like it will be a packed night. :/

 

[SaintsManiac]

As I already posted I am one of the unlucky ones who has this booked for the first night, 5/28. I thought I was lucky to get it and a refund when I was charged the higher price before advertised! I will do a review as soon afterwards as I can.

We have decided to keep this event and just get there earlier than we planned. I will bring ziploc bags just in case and grab snacks to eat in the garden if necessary. And we were at this event last year so should have a good comparison.

You'll be the hero of this thread!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

As I already posted I am one of the unlucky ones who has this booked for the first night, 5/28. I thought I was lucky to get it and a refund when I was charged the higher price before advertised! I will do a review as soon afterwards as I can.

We have decided to keep this event and just get there earlier than we planned. I will bring ziploc bags just in case and grab snacks to eat in the garden if necessary. And we were at this event last year so should have a good comparison.

Someone always has to be first.

On the plus side (and granted I could be way wrong), with around 10 days advance notice I can’t imagine the “After Party” has sold that many spots yet.

Hope you have a good trip, regardless.

 

[Cluelyss]

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

Both levels of TT are being used now - one for the terrace view guests and one for the garden view guests. My assumption is they’ll turn the garden view area over during the fireworks to accommodate the after party guests.

 

[Cluelyss]

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

The before party starts 90 minutes prior. My check in time on 6/10 is 7:45 for 9:15 HEA.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Technically there are what I’d describe as three levels of the Tomorrowland Terrace. There’s the lower one that’s used for the seated dessert party. There’s the upper level where most of the garden viewing guests sit while they are eating. There’s also a “middle” level which has, when I’ve done the party, served as overflow seating for the upper level. Since we typically (purposely) arrive late, that’s where we have been seated a few times.

 

[ArwenMarie]

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[Cluelyss]

Technically there are what I’d describe as three levels of the Tomorrowland Terrace. There’s the lower one that’s used for the seated dessert party. There’s the upper level where most of the garden viewing guests sit while they are eating. There’s also a “middle” level which has, when I’ve done the party, served as overflow seating for the upper level. Since we typically (purposely) arrive late, that’s where we have been seated a few times.

Thanks for this - I never realized there was an “overflow” level....likely because I’m never late to dessert! Lol

 

[TiaraMama]

Hi, first time posting here! I have to say I love seeing that others are super planners too! . I asked my travel agent a few days ago about the after fireworks party viewing vs before party viewing and was told: “According to Disney Dining, guests who have the ‘After Dessert Party’ will have a separate reserved viewing location from those who have the Garden Dessert Party prior to the fireworks. Guests will be escorted by a Cast Member to their specific designated viewing location within the Garden area on the Plaza.”

I realize that hasn’t been posted officially anywhere, though, so for what it’s worth...

 

[123SA]

The new menu will be at all parties?