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News Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party price increases coming soon
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ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
We used to watch Wishes! from the Tomorrowland Terrace about 10 years ago for around $20 for our family. That was the cost of the Mickey Ice Cream bars we'd eat while watching.But remember - Everything you used to be able to do, you can still do - It may just cost you an arm and a leg, pound of flesh, and your first born to do it.
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ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
You forget who Disney's customer is since Iger was appointed and it's NOT the guests, It's Wall St. The Guests simply pay the freight.
jakeman
Well-Known Member
Settle down there, Sparky.
We get it.
Wall Street.
Epcotbob
Well-Known Member
I laughed when I saw the price, thinking maybe I was remembering the old price wrong....but I looked back and yep, it used to cost $22 back in the day.
That being said, it's simple supply/demand though. If they continue to sell out as they raise prices, they will continue to test the top end to see where the breaking point is.....
DznyRktekt
Well-Known Member
Hence the reason we don't visit at least once a year anymore. This trip is actually one day in the middle of our stay on the gulf side of the state.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
What's silly about it to me (and this is just me) is that they expanded the Hub by so much that it isn't that hard for me to find a spot for Happily Ever After. And I can grab 4 Plaza Ice Cream Parlor sundaes for my family, too! 5 years ago, when it was really crammed trying to see Wishes (and the dessert party was under $30), it was a steal to us. We gladly went. It helped that we had babies back then and appreciated the relaxation leading up to the fireworks. Now the boys would rather be on Big Thunder 30 min before HEA!
Dole Whip Happy Hour
Active Member
We did the Terrace about four years ago and loved it. But really do not think it is worth almost a hundred dollars per person with the view being off to the side. At this point, maybe they should think about making it a meal with desserts.
We don't go to the higher end restaurants on the property, so I don't know, to compare, which restaurants could you go to for that price?
We don't go to the higher end restaurants on the property, so I don't know, to compare, which restaurants could you go to for that price?
matt9112
Well-Known Member
that's some expensive cup cakes captain.
Epcotbob
Well-Known Member
Heck, you could have a signature steak meal with dessert at the Yachtsman or LeCellier for cheaper than the dessert party.....or better yet, go to the California Grill on top of the Contemporary Resort, order a nice meal with dessert and watch the fireworks from the balcony....still cheaper!
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
This is America. Of course we can be upset by something that doesn’t directly impact us.
Epcotbob
Well-Known Member
I don't think anyone is "upset", just debating the value against other options. For some, the value of having a nice place to sit at the Magic Kingdom for Fireworks and enjoy some desserts is worth the cost....more power to 'em!
Some in my family think I'm crazy for going to WDW at all given the cost, but's worth it to me (for now).
Terrace has seating and AC (kinda).
I'm not knocking them for doing the right thing. Not sure why you'd think that. I'm just disagreeing with the poster's characterization of it as "pixiedust".
Its launch price was $17.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids.
Reserved seats come at a very high premium in the MK.
nicb88
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As others have said, the point is we seemingly reserved and paid for the price advertised, and even so they still refunded as the announcement hadn't been made. I don't suppose they had any obligation to do so. That's showing some customer service. Some might consider it pixie dust, others might just appreciate it.