“Frozen Ever After Dessert Party” with Fireworks Viewing and After-Close Attraction Ride

[flexoidar]

Hello! Has anyone book in January?

If it makes you feel better, I talked to Disney Signature Services as well, and they also can't book yet. It will likely be tonight or tomorrow before you can actually book.

 

[Wall-F]

If it makes you feel better, I talked to Disney Signature Services as well, and they also can't book yet. It will likely be tonight or tomorrow before you can actually book.

Thanks!!! I was freaking out!!!

 

[WaltsFrozenHead]

My general feelings right now.

 

[FastPasser.]

Epcot has evening EMH on Fri 1/3 but the day is still in blue. I’ve never seen a party on an EMH evening.

I have but it was a mistake that didn't get caught by the Park Events group. The Friday EMH may be a mistake. If it's not and if the Park Events group doesn't catch it in time, there will be a party. They don't like doing it on EMH nights which explains why there isn't a party on Tues nights, which is the normal EMH night. I can recall it happening only once and it wasn't a fun night for the party staff.

 

[cheerbaybee]

I have been watching this thread like a hawk!!! I've looked through most of the posts and there is no correct answer on when the blue dates will become bookable. Have they ever opened the booking window on a weekend? I'm so worried about booking my date for March.

My family leaves for a Disney cruise on monday and if it's not bookable before we set sail. I am afraid we might lose out. Does it book up fast?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I have been watching this thread like a hawk!!! I've looked through most of the posts and there is no correct answer on when the blue dates will become bookable. Have they ever opened the booking window on a weekend? I'm so worried about booking my date for March.

My family leaves for a Disney cruise on monday and if it's not bookable before we set sail. I am afraid we might lose out. Does it book up fast?

It’s usually sometime within 24 hours, although sometimes there can be exceptions. If they turned blue this AM, then maybe sometime overnight or in the AM. That’s just my guess though, based on watching these things over time.

While you do need to be prudent, it’s not going to sell out instantly - so just make it a point to check every now and then. No need to stress too much.

 

[Wall-F]

Hey everyone!!!! Now is The moment!!! I already book mine for January 13!!!

 

[CJN]

Hey everyone!!!! Nos is The moment!!! I already book mine for January 13!!!

I just got mine, too, although it took about 30 minutes longer for my date to go live than yours.

 

[flexoidar]

I just got mine, too, although it took about 30 minutes longer for my date to go live than yours.

Yep, worked for a February booking too.

 

[Princess Steph]

We went to FEA dessert party last night and had a horrible experience. I did this party last February 2019 and it was amazing but they changed it. I was told because of Frozen 2 movie. The party was brought inside even though the rain passed 3 hours earlier. A drab, plain room. The menu has completely changed which I guess explains the increased price. First, there was no sparkling wine, just premade punches with alcohol already mixed. The caramel popcorn gone because it was a “safety hazard” replaced with mousse. No blue velvet cupcakes, no almond cookies, neither pudding cakes. All replaced with poor substitutes. No hot chocolate at a frozen party! They did have more savory items: deli sandwich, cheese puffs, potato chips and guacamole. As one small child said “chips? At a dessert party? Where are the desserts?” Then we ended the party 20 minutes early to parade over to viewing spot which is standing room only. No 3D frozen glasses, no souvenir for $99 per person. I guess the ride that’s included makes up for that. If this was my first FEA party, I would probably just accept it as mediocre but I’m comparing to the party 10 months ago and this was terrible. Just a warning that they have not updated the menu on the website.

 

[JayhawkFans]

WOW ... not at all like our experience in October. I was excited to get the date we need in January but looks like I’ll be doing a walk by next week when we are there and see what the party set up is that night. What you have described is not at all what we are interested in. Sorry you had such a bad time.

 

[clee152]

WOW ... not at all like our experience in October. I was excited to get the date we need in January but looks like I’ll be doing a walk by next week when we are there and see what the party set up is that night. What you have described is not at all what we are interested in. Sorry you had such a bad time.

Is this the normal experience? I was going to book our date night party but now I am second guessing.

 

[Princess Steph]

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WOW ... not at all like our experience in October. I was excited to get the date we need in January but looks like I’ll be doing a walk by next week when we are there and see what the party set up is that night. What you have described is not at all what we are interested in. Sorry you had such a bad time.

It did rain earlier in the day. Rain cleared at 6:00. At 7:00 there was a CM and sign out that the party was being moved indoors due to weather. I know about the alternate location for rain or cold, it was warm and dry last night.

 

[Princess Steph]

Is this the normal experience? I was going to book our date night party but now I am second guessing.

I was told the menu changed, both food and drinks, on Dec 1st to coincide with the new Frozen 2 movie (and price increase)

 

[rad91]

I assume that normally, you eat and watch the show where you sit. If its moved indoors, do you still sit in an assigned table outside?

 

[flexoidar]

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It did rain earlier in the day. Rain cleared at 6:00. At 7:00 there was a CM and sign out that the party was being moved indoors due to weather. I know about the alternate location for rain or cold, it was warm and dry last night.

CMs have to make the call about whether to move it inside earlier than 6 so just bad luck it got moved inside.

 

[Princess Steph]

I assume that normally, you eat and watch the show where you sit. If its moved indoors, do you still sit in an assigned table outside?

No seats were provided. They ended the dessert part 20 minutes prior to the start of show. They escorted us to the viewing area that would be where the party was to take place and it’s standing only. We were 2 and 3 deep because all the space at the rails was taken. That was OK because most of the new show was higher off the water. Then they escort you back to the ride. It’s much nicer to sit, finish your desserts and drinks while you watch the show. I feel like we missed 20 minutes of party time. They still let us in the the indoor part at 7:50 which from prior reports is typical.

 

[TravelYote]

Woo hoo booked mine too for January! Done this many times was always worth it especially since I have not seen the new fireworks show... Well at least I hope this time is worth it if they did change it up....

 

[jillt2ph]

Yes, last night was my first time and I was not very happy. It definitely felt like we missed some of the time we should have spent with the food/drinks since we had to leave to trek to the viewing area. We were advised we could take a drink with us, but given all the stairs we had to go down and hustling to the viewing area while carrying your bags, etc that would not have been practical.

I had no idea the menu was changing, and has been looking forward to the Olaf S’more dessert.

 

[MIAMouseketeer]

We went to FEA dessert party last night and had a horrible experience. I did this party last February 2019 and it was amazing but they changed it. I was told because of Frozen 2 movie. The party was brought inside even though the rain passed 3 hours earlier. A drab, plain room. The menu has completely changed which I guess explains the increased price. First, there was no sparkling wine, just premade punches with alcohol already mixed. The caramel popcorn gone because it was a “safety hazard” replaced with mousse. No blue velvet cupcakes, no almond cookies, neither pudding cakes. All replaced with poor substitutes. No hot chocolate at a frozen party! They did have more savory items: deli sandwich, cheese puffs, potato chips and guacamole. As one small child said “chips? At a dessert party? Where are the desserts?” Then we ended the party 20 minutes early to parade over to viewing spot which is standing room only. No 3D frozen glasses, no souvenir for $99 per person. I guess the ride that’s included makes up for that. If this was my first FEA party, I would probably just accept it as mediocre but I’m comparing to the party 10 months ago and this was terrible. Just a warning that they have not updated the menu on the website.

I’m sorry for your bad experience. We went last week and had a great time, but I knew if it
Had been moved indoors it would be different. We cancelled In April due to the weather and was glad we got to experience it as it should be.
The menu we had was the new one, but we had nothing to compare it to so we liked it. I loved all the savory items. We never ate dinner that night so it was perfect for us. The drinks were not prepare outside. I was actually surprised they were not. Though I was disappointed there was no sparkling wine.
I will say, this event is not worth it (IMHO) if it’s moved indoors. Being able to sit, have a drink and enjoy Epcot Forever was worth every penny.