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

[maryj11]

I've received the following in response to an email inquiry I sent yesterday.

"Good morning, Team!

I have an inquiry that I am quite concerned about. I read an article this morning showing the new "After Fireworks" party for HEA that stated that guests for this party will be in the Garden View area of the Terrace.

I have booked a regular dessert party for a party of 4, mainly for the advantage of not having to fight the crowds for a good viewing of HEA while we are there.

I would like to find out if this new "after fireworks" party is going to allow guests into the SAME garden area as those of us who have already paid to have a comfortable viewing of the evening's show?

If the new party is going to be allowing even more guests into the same exact area that I am paying a premium to be in, then I will need to reconsider if it is worth the money that I've paid as it will no longer be as much of an advantage to myself and my family.

Thanks so much for you time."

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"Dear Amber,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort! We are excited to hear about your upcoming visit with us! You will have an excellent view of the fireworks. Everyone is not allowed into the same area, at the same period of time. The event itself has an allotment of people who are permitted to attend the event.

If you have any other questions or challenges, please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this email or by calling us at 407-939-1947 and we will be more than happy to assist you further.

I hope that you have a Magical Evening!

Sincerely,
Spruce Hinkley
eCommerce Sales and Service Team"






I'm not sure that I read that as 'everyone is not allowed into the same viewing area' as much as the dessert area...but, I suppose we'll see.

Yes the answer is a little confusing. They will have to all be in the viewing area at the same time unless they have two fireworks shows.

 

[bethbuchall]

I'll keep my eye out for reviews, but for now, I think I'm happy to keep the Garden View party that I've booked.

 

[mom2rtk]

Yes the answer is a little confusing. They will have to all be in the viewing area at the same time unless they have two fireworks shows.

No. If fireworks are at 9:15, the "after party" folks are allowed in at 8:15. The before fireworks people are allowed in when they're done eating. See? Not at the same time.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

No. If fireworks are at 9:15, the "after party" folks are allowed in at 8:15. The before fireworks people are allowed in when they're done eating. See? Not at the same time.

Lol exactly which would mean we gotta rush and eat our stuff in 15 mins to walk there before they get let in lol

AND if they let people in slightly early, that’s gonna cause some fights between parties. I can totally see it lol

Again though, we don’t know enough

 

[Meglen]

They just need to split the gardens per party and be done with it. No one will pay the price they are asking once bad press happens if the 1 garden is packed and you still have to.wait an hour.

 

[Disney & ME]

wow. so much the sky is falling. let's just see how it pans out the first few times then start to worry or change plans or cx. people are jumping ship already and there are no solid solid real live facts yet.

you guys are so ahead of the curve here anyway so i'm sure if you have to change after they start it will be fine.

Except that those of us who booked for the first parties have no experience to base it on. We booked this party based on our previous bad experience with HEA with a one hour wait and a good experience with the dessert party. We have paid in good faith and now 9 days before are being thrown a curve ball. I plan way in advance and find this change annoying.

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

I can’t believe they just sprung this after fireworks dessert party on us. Why couldn’t they just explain where each party will be situated? It will relieve all the angst that has been festering.

 

[nurseholly]

maybe I'm crazy but is it a possibility that the original party will be in the west plaza while the after party will be in the east? This avoids the "frogger situation" Of course that is pure speculation but it would make sense. And it would still be true that everyone is watching from the plaza

 

[SaintsManiac]

maybe I'm crazy but is it a possibility that the original party will be in the west plaza while the after party will be in the east? This avoids the "frogger situation" Of course that is pure speculation but it would make sense. And it would still be true that everyone is watching from the plaza

I really hope this is what happens.

 

[Nancyg56]

Lol exactly which would mean we gotta rush and eat our stuff in 15 mins to walk there before they get let in lol

AND if they let people in slightly early, that’s gonna cause some fights between parties. I can totally see it lol

Again though, we don’t know enough

It would cause issues, and it really does not matter who bought what tickets first. Everyone there would have purchased a ticket, either before or after fireworks, but a ticket still and have purchased the right to enter for a decent view. There should not be a pecking order of who goes in first, pre-show or post-show, because that means the after show folks are "second string."

What Disney needs to so is be sure that they use both gardens so everyone who purchases their dessert tickets are included in a nice view whithour having to be concerned the pre or post folks are beating them to the punch.

I had decided the preshow dessert party would not work for my crew, however the post show might. Just as those who had purchased tix to the dessert party already have concerns that the new interlopers would be snapping up their spots while they are trying to wolf down desserts before hopping over to the viewing area, I would be doing the same thing: but in reverse. Bouncing up and down waiting to be granted entrance while I watched all the spaces filling up before me and trying to figure out how My three shorties would manage to see, all the while resenting the money 7 people cost for tickets.

 

[FastPasser.]

maybe I'm crazy but is it a possibility that the original party will be in the west plaza while the after party will be in the east? This avoids the "frogger situation" Of course that is pure speculation but it would make sense.

I don't think you're crazy and to me, it also makes the most sense. For crowd control reasons and to keep things simple, it's the easiest and obvious thing for Disney to do. We will know by the 28th.

 

[mom2rtk]

I wonder why Disney won't just offer a straight up answer when asked about this directly.

 

[jimim]

I wonder why Disney won't just offer a straight up answer when asked about this directly.

because the phone people are useless in general.

 

[mom2rtk]

because the phone people are useless in general.

My comment was in relation to the email response posted above, but the response would probably still stand.

I feel bad for the people going that first night. We at least have about a week to change our plans around based on a few nights of reports.

 

[SaintsManiac]

because the phone people are useless in general.

I feel bad for the phone CMs. They are always so very kind, but no one gives them the proper information to really help anyone.

 

[jimim]

My comment was in relation to the email response posted above, but the response would probably still stand.

I feel bad for the people going that first night. We at least have about a week to change our plans around based on a few nights of reports.

my bad. ya my comment stands for the email response also. lol

with phone conversations I hope for the best but expect the worse.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I'm starting to believe they will utilize both sides of the Plaza. They can sell more tickets by using an entire new side of the plaza rather than selling a fraction of that to cram more people into the one side already used.

 

[jimim]

I feel bad for the phone CMs. They are always so very kind, but no one gives them the proper information to really help anyone.

oh ya they r very nice. always nice.

but it's like anything else facts are more imp than a smile or a have a magical day. i would rather someone not give me all the warm and fuzzies and provide me with facts.

 

[jimim]

I'm starting to believe they will utilize both sides of the Plaza. They can sell more tickets by using an entire new side of the plaza rather than selling a fraction of that to cram more people into the one side already used.

i'm going with this. the other side is barely used right? just for the buy extra fast pass people right?

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I feel bad for the phone CMs. They are always so very kind, but no one gives them the proper information to really help anyone.

This happens at my job. And it's healthcare. The people who work in the call center are always the last ones to know anything.