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

[ArwenMarie]

I'm trying to book online this morning but it gets as far as entering my cc info and won't continue. Is anyone else having success?

Same problem here. I get to the payment screen and it stops and says to call

 

[Nicolemarie85]

I'm trying to book online this morning but it gets as far as entering my cc info and won't continue. Is anyone else having success?

I’ve tried with no success as well. They haven’t put the pricing info in on their end. It keeps showing me that they will charge $0.00 and then says there was an error.

 

[mom2rtk]

I’ve tried with no success as well. They haven’t put the pricing info in on their end. It keeps showing me that they will charge $0.00 and then says there was an error.

Too bad. I might switch to the after party for that price.

 

[Luna81]

We have a before fireworks for August. Am I the only one who totally planned to eat and take our time and wander out about fifteen minutes before the start?

 

[SaintsManiac]

We have a before fireworks for August. Am I the only one who totally planned to eat and take our time and wander out about fifteen minutes before the start?

You are not alone. We like to sit at our table and relax for about 30 minutes or so, then head to the garden area about 20 minutes before show time.

 

[Meglen]

anyone else notice the food differences in the partys?

[First Dessert Party]

First, join us at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where a tempting array of freshly prepared desserts, seasonal fruits and flavorful cheeses awaits. The bountiful buffet may include such favorites as:

• Chocolate-dipped strawberries
• Disney character-themed desserts
• Ice cream
• Create-your-own cookie
  
  

After the fireworks, you’ll be escorted back to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where you can feast on freshly prepared treats, seasonal fruits and flavorful cheeses. This bountiful buffet may also include such favorites as:

• Ooey gooey toffee cake
• Action station s’mores
• Savory snacks, like house-made mini taco eggrolls and spinach dip with crackers
• A cookie table with assorted cookies and chocolate cupcakes

 

[Kathy Muniz]

Are you able to bring food with you into the dessert party? Just wondering since we usually eat dinner late (7/8pm) So was wondering if we grabbed some food and brought it with us if that’s ok or if we’d have to eat it before going in.

 

[TiaraMama]

anyone else notice the food differences in the partys?

[First Dessert Party]

First, join us at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where a tempting array of freshly prepared desserts, seasonal fruits and flavorful cheeses awaits. The bountiful buffet may include such favorites as:

• Chocolate-dipped strawberries
• Disney character-themed desserts
• Ice cream
• Create-your-own cookie
  

After the fireworks, you’ll be escorted back to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where you can feast on freshly prepared treats, seasonal fruits and flavorful cheeses. This bountiful buffet may also include such favorites as:

• Ooey gooey toffee cake
• Action station s’mores
• Savory snacks, like house-made mini taco eggrolls and spinach dip with crackers
• A cookie table with assorted cookies and chocolate cupcakes

I saw that too, wondered if maybe they will change food description starting on 5/28? It seemed fairly clear to me that the new menu would be for all the parties based in what info Disney had put out.? I can’t imagine it makes financial sense to have drastically different menus for these events with overlapping time.

 

[closetmickey]

We have a before fireworks for August. Am I the only one who totally planned to eat and take our time and wander out about fifteen minutes before the start?

Nope! That was my original plan as well come this July.

For you veterans out there...can you please elaborate on how some garden spots have so much better viewing than others? I'm trying to picture it but having a hard time as it seems to be in a fairly condensed area so seems all views would all be similar (minus the tall guy or child on shoulders scenario which could happen anywhere in the garden, i suppose). If the front railing was a good spot, I would be able to understand that, but I keep reading those are not the best spots anyway? Any clarification would be much appreciated! Thanks

 

[closetmickey]

You are not alone. We like to sit at our table and relax for about 30 minutes or so, then head to the garden area about 20 minutes before show time.

Do you leave the Terrace 20 min prior or try to arrive at the garden 20 min prior?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Do you leave the Terrace 20 min prior or try to arrive at the garden 20 min prior?

It only takes a minute to walk there, so it’s 20 minutes regardless.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Nope! That was my original plan as well come this July.

For you veterans out there...can you please elaborate on how some garden spots have so much better viewing than others? I'm trying to picture it but having a hard time as it seems to be in a fairly condensed area so seems all views would all be similar (minus the tall guy or child on shoulders scenario which could happen anywhere in the garden, i suppose). If the front railing was a good spot, I would be able to understand that, but I keep reading those are not the best spots anyway? Any clarification would be much appreciated! Thanks

I guess I’m different than others around but I really don’t think there are any materially “bad” garden spots. I have my nuanced preferences (back rail, to the left), but I’ve been all over the garden and don’t consider any place I’ve been greatly superior/inferior to the next. I guess maybe all the way to the right wouldn’t be my favorite, but I could deal with it (I’m partial to being as “centered” as possible). I’m a “late arriver” strategy person and to date haven’t felt compelled to get in the garden early enough to secure a spot given the way the party has been managed in the past (Before introduction of this After Party).

 

[closetmickey]

It only takes a minute to walk there, so it’s 20 minutes regardless.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[closetmickey]

I guess I’m different than others around but I really don’t think there are any real “bad” garden spots. I have my nuanced preferences (back rail, to the left), but I’ve been all over the garden and don’t consider any place I’ve been greatly superior/inferior to the next. I’m a “late arriver” strategy person and to date haven’t felt compelled to get in the garden early enough to secure a spot given the way the party has been managed in the past. From what I read around here others feel differently.

I think I am more in your "thinking" camp. Excited to try it out. Thank you!

 

[Meglen]

If I wanted to camp out a Spot i wouldn't have booked this party. My group will be getting desserts at check in time grab a few in ziplock and shop a but before heading to the garden.

 

[Lizzim]

Has anyone managed to book an 'after' party in October? I've tried online and just called but the CM said that they haven't loaded Oct yet.

I had debated booking the original party but that is now unavailable for our date.

 

[Roxyfire]

Has anyone managed to book an 'after' party in October? I've tried online and just called but the CM said that they haven't loaded Oct yet.

I had debated booking the original party but that is now unavailable for our date.

Honestly October is far enough away that if you check periodically, you'll get what you want. People change their plans all the time.

 

[Lizzim]

Honestly October is far enough away that if you check periodically, you'll get what you want. People change their plans all the time.

You are probably correct but I would like to get it booked

 

[Roxyfire]

You are probably correct but I would like to get it booked

Understandable, it's just that sometimes those don't get posted as early as other things. I would probably hold out for the after party so that you can maximize your time pre-fireworks (especially if it's a night without a Halloween party). At least if you're waiting a bit, you can see how the reviews come in. I'm considering booking the later party but since we'd be attending one of the first few I'm a bit apprehensive.

 

[Shelleyfs]

anyone else notice the food differences in the partys?

[First Dessert Party]

First, join us at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where a tempting array of freshly prepared desserts, seasonal fruits and flavorful cheeses awaits. The bountiful buffet may include such favorites as:

• Chocolate-dipped strawberries
• Disney character-themed desserts
• Ice cream
• Create-your-own cookie
  

After the fireworks, you’ll be escorted back to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where you can feast on freshly prepared treats, seasonal fruits and flavorful cheeses. This bountiful buffet may also include such favorites as:

• Ooey gooey toffee cake
• Action station s’mores
• Savory snacks, like house-made mini taco eggrolls and spinach dip with crackers
• A cookie table with assorted cookies and chocolate cupcakes

This is what I was told by a CM that the before was more dessert type and the after was geared towards savory. Other's have said they were going to be the same menu. It will be interesting to see what happens. I think it's too bad they aren't the same menu. I think it would be more fair to everyone.