New IllumiNations Dessert Party

[Master Yoda]

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

It did eventually. There was a good bit of time where the closest you could get to an official release date was "90 days or less". It was an absolutely maddening thing to try and book especially if you only had a 1-2 day window that would work with your travel plans.

 

[sissa216]

I agree it was a mess. The closest any CM could ever nail down for me before the switch was "call back between the 2nd and the 10th of next month". At least it has slightly improved.

 

[Livingwithstartours]

Just booked this party for June. Look forward to seeing what this is all about. Just me and the Mrs. No kids so worth a shot.

 

[Master Yoda]

I agree it was a mess. The closest any CM could ever nail down for me before the switch was "call back between the 2nd and the 10th of next month". At least it has slightly improved.

You should of been a travel agent during that time. A single reservation required a call a day for more than 2 months.

 

[sissa216]

You should of been a travel agent during that time. A single reservation required a call a day for more than 2 months.

Blech. Glad you paved the way

 

[MMFanCipher]

Other than for the wine, how is this different than the Grand Gathering Dessert party they used to have?

 

[sissa216]

Other than for the wine, how is this different than the Grand Gathering Dessert party they used to have?

No minimum party size

 

[COProgressFan]

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.

This is basically what they did with Candlelight Processional. It's "free" with admission to Epcot, but 95% of the seating goes to dinner package holders. You have to wait hours and hours in the standby line to get a chance to get a seat.

 

[DisneyGentleman]

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.

Feel free to dump $50 into the bucket for cheap wine in a plastic glass and modest dessert. Sounds like a great value to me.

 

[marni1971]

I remember when the average guest could wait excitedly for the decision to open the plaza and anyone who'd paid their $100 ticket fee could get in.

 

[coachwnh]

Booked it this morning for Saturday, May 24! looking forward to our long weekend in WDW (w/o kids). Love trying new things.

 

[ABQ]

Booked it this morning for Saturday, May 24! looking forward to our long weekend in WDW (w/o kids). Love trying new things.

Looking forward to another of your trip reports.

 

[wtpoohntggr2]

My husband is one who does not like to sit and wait for parades, fireworks, etc....
This is a deal for us!!

 

[coachwnh]

Looking forward to another of your trip reports.

Thanks. Still up in the air on doing one this trip since its just a long weekend with my wife and I. Im definitely doing one from Disneyland in June and WDW in July and August. But, Im sure when Im in the moment, Ill be posting Im glad you take the time to follow along.

 

[durangojim]

Where is the location for this exactly? On the official site, the map shows the building between UK and Canada, but not near the water. I'm assuming that isn't correct.

 

[asianway]

How are they coming along with Characters in Bloom? I Dig Bugs? Pixar Weekend? The past entertainment enhancements of F&G might be worth an upcharge

 

[stalkingmickey]

It is a 180 day booking window Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.The CM new exactly what I was talking about and it linked right to MDE.... I booked for Sept 5th but I had to call to book it. I can't wait I hate waiting for the shows and defending my territory so this is perfect for my DH and I.

 

[C.M.O]

Oh Disney!

$50 for wine pairings? Funnier $30 for a kid at Wine pairings, ouch! Humorous that children are invited to a wine pairing event. Scratch head. Why is this not an adult dessert party?

Even funnier is that kids are adults at age 10. So that will be $50 for anyone 10 and over.

 

[disney4life2008]

Another way for disney to make more money. I did the MK party when it first started - its nice but unless you are into lots of calories and plan to eat your monies worth - its a waste of time. I am not into parties anyway (MVMCP being the exception). I would rather cop a spot in front of the UK and eat 2 orders of my fish and chips and free water, lol

 

[WDW1974]

Is there a way to block the cynics? No? Ok. I like this, seems fun. Don't know if we'd go, but it is something I'd consider.

Yeah. Stay in your house and disconnect from the world!