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

[FastPasser.]

Well I just hope they don't get rid of that nutella thing at the Star Wars party.

Except for MK parties, all of the other parties are put on by an entirely different group. Different planners, catering and staff. Being completely objective (if you believe that......) I think they put on much better parties, and the staff is much better looking.

 

[donaldanddaisy]

Just saw this news and very concerned. Booked the Plaza so my elderly parents don't have to fight for a spot. In the camp of looking forward to hearing how it works out!

 

[ArwenMarie]

Except for MK parties, all of the other parties are put on by an entirely different group. Different planners, catering and staff. Being completely objective (if you believe that......) I think they put on much better parties, and the staff is much better looking.

The staff is better looking? I'm so confused, I thought we were talking about possible overcrowding issues

 

[FastPasser.]

The staff is better looking? I'm so confused, I thought we were talking about possible overcrowding issues

It's a joke, I added a smiley.

 

[coolbrook]

The staff is better looking? I'm so confused, I thought we were talking about possible overcrowding issues

maybe FastPasser is one of the "Good looking staff?"

 

[FastPasser.]

maybe FastPasser is one of the "Good looking staff?"

Of course it's very subjective.

 

[ktate82]

I wouldn't mind trying the after fireworks party. I find we always rush through the desserts so we can get a spot to view the fireworks. It would be nice to not have to rush and have time to enjoy our desserts while the park empties out. We have the Terrance booked for July 4th (mainly for a chair for MIL to sit in), but we really enjoy the plaza view.

 

[BellaandMickey]

Because I'm at 100, usually more, dessert/dinner parties a year at all four parks, I believe I have a sense as to what makes for a successful and enjoyable event.

No doubt. But maybe you could elaborate a bit on why youre not worried considering the details that Disney has published about this new offering, since people clearly are worried? No one’s doubting your experience!

Thank you Araminta18, I agree. I was hoping for a bit more detail as to why. I’m grasping at straws for hope here lol.

 

[tinkerhon]

Ok, so please forgive me for a possible stupid question- and a possible obvious answer - didn't get to sift thru all of the posts - what happens to the people that already have the Plaza Garden party booked - ( 7/17) - any affect ? Again -- sorry and TIA

 

[BellaandMickey]

The only question left is, who is going to be there 5/28+ and will volunteer to report in on what they see?

Unfortunately we are booked for June 2nd. We won’t have time to cancel if the first reports from the 5/28 parties are bad. But if no one else has reported before our 6/2 party, then I’ll report back.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ok, so please forgive me for a possible stupid question- and a possible obvious answer - didn't get to sift thru all of the posts - what happens to the people that already have the Plaza Garden party booked - ( 7/17) - any affect ? Again -- sorry and TIA

You’re status quo - no change. Except for new/expanded food/dessert offerings starting 5/28.

What we don’t know is how these new “After Party” guests are going to be accommodated in the Plaza Garden for fireworks.... if they’ll be in the same Plaza Garden East, or maybe the West garden. That piece is a bit of a mystery at the moment. My personal guess is it’ll be a different viewing area for them, but again, I’m just guessing.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I'm guessing if we wanted to change to the "after" party we would have to cancel and rebook.

 

[Lesley Wake]

Unfortunately we are booked for June 2nd. We won’t have time to cancel if the first reports from the 5/28 parties are bad. But if no one else has reported before our 6/2 party, then I’ll report back.

I'd think if you hear back from the earliest reports and still want to cancel you can call Disney and they will probably give you a break over the 5-day rule. A special circumstance and all!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I'm guessing if we wanted to change to the "after" party we would have to cancel and rebook.

Yeah, that appears to be the case.

 

[dbrad]

I just called and changed our reservation for the Fireworks Dessert party to the new After-Fireworks Dessert Party for June 30th. We have a 5:30pm dinner at Ohana, so the timing works better for us. The castmember was not able to give me any info. We have better information in this thread. June 30th has HEA scheduled for 9:15pm and a park close of 10:00pm. Interestingly enough they also scheduled Disney After Hours that night starting at 10:00pm. I'm wondering how this will all work. What time will they kick us out of Tomorrowland Terrace? I'm assuming that Disney will give the Dessert party people enough time to cross traffic and have an actual dessert before they kick us out of the park, but I'd love a timeframe.

 

[ArwenMarie]

It's a joke, I added a smiley.

Oh I thought maybe Chris Hemsworth was going to bring me my cupcake

 

[kat_lh]

The menu changes with more savory options definitely makes this more budget friendly (as if there's such a thing at Disney.) It turns it much more into a dinner and dessert option than just a straight up dessert option. Still feeling glad we book Terrace view though and don't have any changes to worry about (knock on wood)

 

[helenb]

I like the sound of the new menu, and I agree with Kat_lh that adding in the savory options gives more value. That's one thing I really like about the Star Wars party ; it feels like more of a dinner substitute, just a bit heavy on desserts. I will be glad to see this at MK.

Plus, oopey-gooey toffee cake! And without giving up macaroons and chocolate-covered strawberries! They will have to roll me out of there toward the plaza garden!

 

[FastPasser.]

Oh I thought maybe Chris Hemsworth was going to bring me my cupcake

Only if you attend the FEA or SW dessert parties and you'll have to settle for a Stormtrooper instead of that Chris, whoever he is, guy. (I do know who he is)

 

[tinkerhon]

You’re status quo - no change. Except for new/expanded food/dessert offerings starting 5/28.

What we don’t know is how these new “After Party” guests are going to be accommodated in the Plaza Garden for fireworks.... if they’ll be in the same Plaza Garden East, or maybe the West garden. That piece is a bit of a mystery at the moment. My personal guess is it’ll be a different viewing area for them, but again, I’m just guessing.

Thanks so much for your reply ! So greatly appreciated ! I just hope that the viewing area doesn't become that crowded now - basically why we booked - no pun intended but desserts were just icing on the cake -