prettypatchesmsu
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- Jun 5, 2013
Anybody been lately? The initial information was confusing, so curious to hear from someone who has been lately how early you can pick up your party credentials and where? Love to see more reviews!
Can anyone who has been to a dessert party tell me some of the things they offered? Did they also have anything that wasn't sweet (like cheese or crackers)? I've never been to one and was curious.
Thanks so much for the review. Especially the part about stroller in TT. We were concerned about this for DS2. We have the Holiday Dessert Party booked in Dec. and your post is very reassuring!!!We did the party last night 9/29- DH, DS8, DD1 and myself. We loved it! We checked in for the party at Tomorrowland terrace as soon as we got in to MK. WE showed up to the parade viewing at 8:15 and there was plenty of room left, albeit not all spots "on the rope" but we preferred to lean against the railing anyway. DD and DS were able to sit on the curb. They ran out of water bottles before we got there. We loved being able to show up that late and have a good spot without being crowded.
We had time to get the headless horseman magic shot before heading for the dessert party. We were sat within 3 minutes of getting into the line. Long line at the desserts initially, but it dissipated by 9:45ish. DH and DS grabbed some cookies and headed off to ride buzz over and over. We were able to take our stroller into the TT no issue. No space issue either- plenty of room all around. It was not crowded at all. The desserts were amazing (line was nil around 9:50) and we had an amazing view of Celebrate the Magic and Wishes.
We were hesitant about keeping it knowing people were complaining about crowded spaces and less than stellar desserts. I am very glad we kept it!!!! It was nice to have an actual seat to sit in and not be crowded or stressed. Any questions- let me know!
I was nervous because a previous poster said no strollers but last night there were a handful of strollers in there. Some had sleeping babies and others didn't. My DD was asleep in hers so it was a lot easier on me.Thanks so much for the review. Especially the part about stroller in TT. We were concerned about this for DS2. We have the Holiday Dessert Party booked in Dec. and your post is very reassuring!!!
We did the party last night 9/29- DH, DS8, DD1 and myself. We loved it! We checked in for the party at Tomorrowland terrace as soon as we got in to MK. WE showed up to the parade viewing at 8:15 and there was plenty of room left, albeit not all spots "on the rope" but we preferred to lean against the railing anyway. DD and DS were able to sit on the curb. They ran out of water bottles before we got there. We loved being able to show up that late and have a good spot without being crowded.
We had time to get the headless horseman magic shot before heading for the dessert party. We were sat within 3 minutes of getting into the line. Long line at the desserts initially, but it dissipated by 9:45ish. DH and DS grabbed some cookies and headed off to ride buzz over and over. We were able to take our stroller into the TT no issue. No space issue either- plenty of room all around. It was not crowded at all. The desserts were amazing (line was nil around 9:50) and we had an amazing view of Celebrate the Magic and Wishes.
We were hesitant about keeping it knowing people were complaining about crowded spaces and less than stellar desserts. I am very glad we kept it!!!! It was nice to have an actual seat to sit in and not be crowded or stressed. Any questions- let me know!
I asked about the Hocus Pocus show in another thread and was told no, there is not a good view from TT.Thanks for your comments. I am trying to figure out whether or not to keep Happy Hallowishes Dessert party reservation. Can you see the Hocus Pocus show from same reserved table at Tomorrowland Terrace? Are the views of parade good from VIP area? Are views of fireworks good from Tomorrowland Terrace? Do you spend MORE time walking down to Town Square and then back to TT then you would by just not doing the dessert VIP event at all?
Thanks for your comments. I am trying to figure out whether or not to keep Happy Hallowishes Dessert party reservation. Can you see the Hocus Pocus show from same reserved table at Tomorrowland Terrace? Are the views of parade good from VIP area? Are views of fireworks good from Tomorrowland Terrace? Do you spend MORE time walking down to Town Square and then back to TT then you would by just not doing the dessert VIP event at all?
I asked about the Hocus Pocus show in another thread and was told no, there is not a good view from TT.
As far as the view of the fireworks, its not my favorite. It's off center and now that the tables are right up against the railing, you can't move closer for a better view if your table isn't in an ideal area.
However, if you are more concerned with a non-crowded spot to watch than the view, you'll benefit from the package.
The parade viewing are is perfect. The biggest drawback is how close it is to the end of the parade route, leaving quite a time gap between when the headless horseman rides and when the rest of the parade arrives.
Again, if your concern is a perfect spot that you don't have to scope out an hour in advance, you'll definitely benefit.
Thank you for the great info! For the parade viewing could you also get a spot facing the castle? If so what time do you think you would have to head to the flag pole?We had the tables all the way to the right of TT if you're looking at the castle and there was a lot of empty space to move to to stand if you preferred. No one was standing during our party. I had our stroller there and there was still plenty of room. The tables were only two rows deep during our party.
Yes the fireworks are off center from TT, especially where we were sat, but we didn't mind at all. They were still amazing.
Yes there were spots facing the castle as well. No idea about time wise. I'm sure people showed up early. Honestly there was room to stand behind the people facing the castle... We just wanted a rope spot since we had a stroller.Thank you for the great info! For the parade viewing could you also get a spot facing the castle? If so what time do you think you would have to head to the flag pole?
We checked in at 6:15 and it says on the back of the lanyard it said parade viewing 7:45Just to make sure I have this correct....you can check in early and get your pass. What time does the parade viewing open?
is that for an 8:15 parade? or 8:30 parade start time?We checked in at 6:15 and it says on the back of the lanyard it said parade viewing 7:45
8:30 parade but it usually will not reach flag pole until 8:50. I guess the parade is an earlier start time from when I was there. So I guess I'm not much help. Sorryis that for an 8:15 parade? or 8:30 parade start time?