New IllumiNations Dessert Party

[Goofnut1980]

Hmm Might be fun to try ONCE!

 

[lebeau]

You left out the number 1 reason many people including myself will line up for this.

Not having to deal with other people.

The single worst thing about parade or fireworks viewing at WDW is having to defend your territory against people who see no problem with squeezing into the 6" of air you left between you and railing in front of you 5 minutes before the fireworks start. I gladly drop a little coin to not have to deal with that.

If enough people agree with you, they can just keep adding these kind of upcharges reducing the available viewing areas for the hoi poloi. Which will only make the crowding problem worse and the upcharges more desirable. Thus leading to more successful upcharges. Soon you have a vicious cycle leading to everyone having to pay $50 if they want to see the fireworks.

 

[Master Yoda]

If enough people agree with you, they can just keep adding these kind of upcharges reducing the available viewing areas for the hoi poloi. Which will only make the crowding problem worse and the upcharges more desirable. Thus leading to more successful upcharges. Soon you have a vicious cycle leading to everyone having to pay $50 if they want to see the fireworks.

Sure, if you are incredibly short sighted. So far, Disney seems to be doing this correctly. When they start doing it wrong I will complain about it.

 

[lebeau]

Sure, if you are incredibly short sighted. So far, Disney seems to be doing this correctly. When they start doing it wrong I will complain about it.

Disney's track record of late makes me think they are incredibly short sighted. Maybe I'm cynical. But I see this getting out of hand.

 

[Bolt]

Worldview Plaza is blocked off most nights for convention activity anyways.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I was surprised by that also. Although it may be that they feel that the wedding and corporate bookings of the spaces around World Showcase is a much better earner.

Maybe the amount of corporate bookings have dropped?

I'm just glad I've gotten to see the show over the years from premium spots without having to shell out more money…

 

[Heather F.]

Can't wait to hear some reviews and see some pictures! Would love to plan this for our Aunt's 75th birthday celebration this fall. Any information on if there will be a limit on how much of the sparkling wine you will be allowed?

 

[AlohaAnnie]

I am seeing that there is no seating for this event on Chip &Dale. No Thank you! I would rather sit down.

 

[Heather F.]

I am seeing that there is no seating for this event on Chip &Dale. No Thank you! I would rather sit down.

Yeah, I would want to sit, too! For 1-1/2 hours?? No place to set your desserts and drinks?? hmm...

 

[Mr. Pricklepants]

I'm not seeing anything yet. Would it be under one of the other category options?

I found it under Dining events at 10:00 pm. There are only certain dates available on the calendar.

 

[hsisthebest]

The Year of a Million Upcharge$$$​

Howdy folks! Join in the fun and bring out those wallets! We call them "Limited-Time Hand-in-your-Pocket-Events" down around these parts. Join Minnie, Mickey, and all of the gang, taking your hard earn dollars for all sorts of rollicking-fun things that used to be free.

Right on man! Everything used to be free with Disney and nothing ever cost extra... Next they might decide to have a tiered ticket system where the best rides cost more to ride, Imagine that! That would have never happened before now

 

[ABQ]

Looks like it's being offered, thus far, most Wed, Fri and Saturday's through the first weekend in June.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/illuminations-sparkling-dessert-party/

And yes, perhaps they're trying to price it so high for children that it simply discourages parents from bringing them. I can't say this is a terrible thing, some adults only events are not a terrible thing.

 

[DVCOwner]

The Year of a Million Upcharge$$$​

Howdy folks! Join in the fun and bring out those wallets! We call them "Limited-Time Hand-in-your-Pocket-Events" down around these parts. Join Minnie, Mickey, and all of the gang, taking your hard earn dollars for all sorts of rollicking-fun things that used to be free.

And I always got free dessert and wine when watching this show! You are not paying to watch the show, which still can be done for free, you are paying for something that you never got for free, food and drink.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Why aren't these people watching the fireworks?

This suggests that there will be seating.

Somehow I already see no availability for the times during my trip in May. No huge loss, honestly.

 

[FerretAfros]

Why aren't these people watching the fireworks?

This suggests that there will be seating.

Somehow I already see no availability for the times during my trip in May. No huge loss, honestly.

I would guess that there will be some high-top tables to rest food and drinks on, but no seats. It lends to more of a mingling atmosphere (especially since everybody will end up at the water's edge) and requires less set up

In addition to not watching the show (like they could have a real conversation with all of the show noise), these stock image people are in the wrong place. I think I recognize that railing from the Venice island, and you can see one of the Showcase Plaza shops on the shore over the guy in blue's shoulder

 

[ashleyrm]

Surely they wouldn't charge full price for teenagers who are under twenty-one at an event involving wine? That's nuts.

Not even just teenagers - anyone 10 and over is listed as $49.00

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Is this going to be a 180-day booking event? I see on the website you can only book through 6/7

 

[Master Yoda]

Is this going to be a 180-day booking event? I see on the website you can only book through 6/7

It does not look like it well be yet. It seems to be following the same pattern that the Wishes! party did where available dates just sort of randomly get released.

 

[PhilharMagician]

^^^ What he said^^^

It will most likely be a random ADR mess like Wishes. I really wish they would at least lock down some kind of dates to make an ADR. It is not like they will just cancel such a money making extra.

 

[sissa216]

^^^ What he said^^^

It will most likely be a random ADR mess like Wishes. I really wish they would at least lock down some kind of dates to make an ADR. It is not like they will just cancel such a money making extra.

Wishes switched to 180 days- although there are still troubles always accessing it (like right now for late summer).