I did the Illuminations dessert party in December.
In the moment I will say it did not seem worth it but there were factors that made it feel that way to me.
I had just eaten a full dinner as I was on the
DDP and had only been able to find an opening a few hours prior.
It was very cold and the party ended up being inside but that info was not given on the hotline they specifically tell you to call so it ended up being quite a bit more walking than I had expected.
I felt like inside we were sat with misfits and one of the families at our table was absolutely miserable.
We were also far away from the bar and in the other part of the room there was Frozen music playing but our side was entirely too quiet.
That part of the party seemed very rushed as we then needed to walk aback over to the viewing area.
The viewing area was amazing though!
To top it off FEA was down so no ride for us.
They offered Soarin' or a FP for FEA the next day. We didn't want either.
I ended up contacting Disney and did get a partial refund.
With all that said.... I'm actually considering doing it again this summer.
Thing is I'd be going into it knowing everything that I know now.
I will not be on the DDP this time so I won't be stuffed and I will book as soon as dates come out.
I will also be prepared for the ride to be down.