News Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party price increases coming soon

[Epcotbob]

Its launch price was $17.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids.

Oh wow! It must take the "cake" ;-) for the largest cost increase over the years for WDW!

 

[Weather_Lady]

I'm surprised, as I was under the impression that the Dessert Party was so overpriced already that it wasn't typically "selling out" anymore. We're going Saturday, May 5th (only because it's my daughter's birthday and was her special request -- I don't pretend for a moment that it's remotely worth the cost), and if I search for Dessert Party availability on that date for the maximum number of people the website will allow -- a party of 25 -- it's still showing availability.

 

[DznyRktekt]

Yes it's overpriced, like most everything in the 32830 area code. $700 for a hotel room with mickey toiletries could be another example. We all do our part feeding the machine.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

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!

I can confirm from experience that HEA looks great from CG balcony and would be a much better use of $80+.

 

[surfsupdon]

Yes I can afford it.

No I’d never pay for it. Grossly overpriced to be of value to me.

 

[Biff215]

I'm surprised, as I was under the impression that the Dessert Party was so overpriced already that it wasn't typically "selling out" anymore. We're going Saturday, May 5th (only because it's my daughter's birthday and was her special request -- I don't pretend for a moment that it's remotely worth the cost), and if I search for Dessert Party availability on that date for the maximum number of people the website will allow -- a party of 25 -- it's still showing availability.

If so, that’s just Disney math they’re using... How do we make more money off of this when we’re not selling out? Should we cut the price and fill those spots? Nope, let’s just raise the price and see if the same guests are willing to spend the money.

Now that I typed it, it sounds a lot like Newsies. Hope it ends in a similar fashion. We sprung for the dessert party about 6 years ago for our friends and us, 7 of us total (think it was just over $100, 4 adults, 3 kids). While certainly not cheap it seemed like something cool to treat them to. We weren’t overly impressed with the desserts or seating, but we had a good time anyway and weren’t out several hundred dollars like we would be now. It was another one of those things I’m glad we did before the price got out of hand.

 

[Dole Whip Happy Hour]

Here is hoping they add to the menu to make it a little more worthwhile... rose gold something....something with something pretty cool on top....
something thats sounds like Al key hall......

 

[mcurt9]

i would pay it....we were too late a few weeks ago for the star wars dessert party but when we saw the food we were like yep...next time we are doing it!! totally worth it!

 

[tampabrad]

$89 can buy dinner and dessert at the California grill including tip. There is just no way I could eat $90 worth of desserts to justify the cost.

 

[raven]

This is getting ridiculous now.

 

[King Panda 77]

This is getting ridiculous now.

This thread got ridiculous about page 2 ... WALL STREET !!!

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

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.

Well said.....it was refreshing to read this post in the midst of all the emotion in this thread.......the fact Disney refunded after you had already accepted the price and paid.....thank you for showing your appreciation for the machine doing something they were not obligated.

May your day be filled with much pixie dust

 

[Roakor]

No one has to buy the desert party tickets. If people want to it's their right and their money. No one is forced so I don't understand why people are upset.

because they have taken something that at one point was free. (viewing the fireworks from the terrace) and now offer it only to those who can afford to pay for it.

 

[Ariel1986]

Since MK restaurants now serve alcohol, the price increase would make more sense if they now included alcohol with this. I would maybe consider the garden viewing price if it included alcohol.

 

[wdisney9000]

Is here what urks me; they charge these prices and people pay it, which is fine by me. Kudos to Disney for making that kind of money for cookies and cup cakes. But why oh why can they not keep their website functioning for more than 24 hours? I have been getting the Stitch ate the page screen since yesterday on everything from dining to resort availability. I even tried clicking on "spas and fitness centers" just to see if that would work, and nope. Whats the deal?

 

[larryz]

i would pay it....we were too late a few weeks ago for the star wars dessert party but when we saw the food we were like yep...next time we are doing it!! totally worth it!

You forgot your /sarc tags...

 

[larryz]

Is here what urks me; they charge these prices and people pay it, which is fine by me. Kudos to Disney for making that kind of money for cookies and cup cakes. But why oh why can they not keep their website functioning for more than 24 hours? I have been getting the Stitch ate the page screen since yesterday on everything from dining to resort availability. I even tried clicking on "spas and fitness centers" just to see if that would work, and nope. Whats the deal?

That will all be fixed when they make us subscribe to the website... $25 per year for regular access, $69 for "deluxe" access, and $99 for "concierge" access...

 

[Dole Whip Happy Hour]

Is here what urks me; they charge these prices and people pay it, which is fine by me. Kudos to Disney for making that kind of money for cookies and cup cakes. But why oh why can they not keep their website functioning for more than 24 hours? I have been getting the Stitch ate the page screen since yesterday on everything from dining to resort availability. I even tried clicking on "spas and fitness centers" just to see if that would work, and nope. Whats the deal?

does it help if you log out and log back in again? I find sometimes that helps.....

 

[Nubs70]

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.

Refunds are simply to be in compliance with Uniform Commercial Code.

If you booked.and paid for dessert party prior to official price change, you have entered into a contract with WDW. Failure of WDW to honor contracted price would be in violation of UCC.

No pixie dust involved just legal obligation.

 

[larryz]

Refunds are simply to be in compliance with Uniform Commercial Code.

If you booked.and paid for dessert party prior to official price change, you have entered into a contract with WDW. Failure of WDW to honor contracted price would be in violation of UCC.

No pixie dust involved just legal obligation.

Besides, they'll get that money back when you actually take your trip.