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News New Rivers of Light Dessert Party
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ToTBellHop
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While I'm surprised it took so long, I honestly have no drive to see this show again, and certainly not for $79. I wanted to love it.
As an adult who doesn't drink alcohol much, especially in Florida in the summer, I grow tired of these events which include alcohol and jacked up prices. I wish there was a non-alcoholic option...
Granted I believe they charge the same amount at MK and there's no booze involved. Money would really have to be burning a hole in my pocket to sign up for that.
As an adult who doesn't drink alcohol much, especially in Florida in the summer, I grow tired of these events which include alcohol and jacked up prices. I wish there was a non-alcoholic option...
Granted I believe they charge the same amount at MK and there's no booze involved. Money would really have to be burning a hole in my pocket to sign up for that.
Tony the Tigger
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I’m interested to know what are the “snacks” because my plus one is diabetic and can’t do the desserts (which everything in the pic appears to be.)
dreamfinder
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Isn't that just as expensive (if not more so) as the RoL dining package at Tiffins? Admittedly that doesn't include booze, but it is a multi course meal that includes dessert, which should all be of a much higher quality.
ToTBellHop
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...which you can easily get seats for.
Nothing says "Disney!!!" these days like an upcharge event for a free show.
dreamfinder912
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Man I hope they don't do away with the Tiffins dinner package because it is totally worth it for me. I'd rather enjoy some good food in a great atmosphere than shove in a cupcake in the swampy florida heat.
danheaton
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The dessert parties seem okay in theory, but at about half the price. They always seem like a money grab to me, especially for a show like Rivers of Light that isn't such a hard one to secure a spot. I personally love Rivers of Light, but I'd be crazy to pay more than $250 for our family to do it. Heck, I wouldn't pay $79 just for me. It would take a lot of drinks to make up for that price.
Club Cooloholic
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Don't you just feel the magic?
ThatMouse
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Pay extra to show up an hour early? I don't get it. I want to show up 5 minutes before it starts, beers placed in my hand, stand and watch the show, and be the first ones out. I think I can accomplish this by NOT going into the stadium, but standing outside it.
This show looks like a mini-Fantasmic which is lot of waiting around and no easy access to food/drinks. I'd rather be in the park hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere.
This show looks like a mini-Fantasmic which is lot of waiting around and no easy access to food/drinks. I'd rather be in the park hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere.
ToTBellHop
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I could see more appeal to paying $79 to get to go on Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey during the 8 o'clock hour and then show up at 9:10 pm for a premium view. I can get my own dessert at some point.
GlacierGlacier
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The second show of the night never fills up. Standby seating easily gets you into the second section on the Dinoland side only maybe 15-30 minutes before the show. Just ride Dinosaur until park closes, pick up some fries from Restrauntosarus, then watch RoL.
Assuming there’s two shows.
dreamfinder
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Wasn't that tried already? https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/ultimate-nights-of-adventure-vip-tour.htm Admittedly it's over twice the price point, but haven't heard much about it that tour for a while.
Biff215
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$250 for a family of 4? I better be getting dinner to go with those drinks and desserts.
FWIW, we tried the MK dessert party a while back at a much lower price point. It was fun to do once, but even at those prices we never felt the need to do it again.
I’m sure there will be many who enjoy this, or at least unknowingly attend feeling that it’s needed to see the show.
FWIW, we tried the MK dessert party a while back at a much lower price point. It was fun to do once, but even at those prices we never felt the need to do it again.
I’m sure there will be many who enjoy this, or at least unknowingly attend feeling that it’s needed to see the show.
I think you nailed it with the latter. Many first-time visitors will see this and book it, thinking, "We're getting something really special!". Whether or not they will be disappointed will be up to each person, but I wouldn't expect a lot of return bookings.
Disneyson
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If there are two shows, then I see no reason for this. The quality of the dessert, to me, determines whether or not this will be of any worth on a one-show night. The actual view will either be from the couches that have zero view of the show, or the tall standing room balcony, right?
I don’t see how this beats sitting for the show with a drink from Thirsty River. Without the extra ride (like Frozen), truly great views (like Fantasmic) or extras (like having Launch Bay for yourself and the souvenir cups), I cannot see the point.
I don’t see how this beats sitting for the show with a drink from Thirsty River. Without the extra ride (like Frozen), truly great views (like Fantasmic) or extras (like having Launch Bay for yourself and the souvenir cups), I cannot see the point.