Wishes Dessert Party!! Anyone?? - The DIS Discussion Forums

dfmalone · 06-09-2011, 08:26 AM

Just booked my vaca and was looking at something different to do, and I seen the Wishes Dessert Party. Has anyone attended this and can they shed a little light on there experience, It would really help me make up my on doing this or not.

lovebug33 · 06-09-2011, 08:48 AM

For DH and I, this was the second best thing we did there (first was, of course, being opening family). We loved the fact that we didn't have to battle crowds and the food was AMAZING. Get there early, though. We were there during Spring Break and got in line about 8:30 for a 9:00 opening. That way, the lines weren't too long! If you are only two, you get one of the front row spots. We could see the electrical parade, too. It was just so nice to sit at a table, eat dessert, rest for an hour or so, and enjoy ourselves without the hustle and bustle of other people for the fireworks. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

ernierich · 06-09-2011, 09:00 AM

We loved it too!

When we went there was no reason to line up early because tables had been allocated before they opened the area up. You were taken to your table and it had your name card on it. When the fireworks started we all lined up at the front and there was room for all (this was the august last year)

Tinkerbell flies over the area - dd still swears that she waved directly at her!

Go and have a ball - it's fabulous!

Disneymanic · 06-09-2011, 09:04 AM

We did the Wishes Party in March. There were 6 of us. We all thought it was outstanding. They had so many different desserts and you could go back as often as you wanted. The view of the fireworks was also first rate. We had never done this before and I am sure that we would gladly do it again.

mom2princesss · 06-09-2011, 09:08 AM

We did it and loved it. The food was GREAT, the view was PERFECT, Tink flies right over you. You are not crammed in like sardines down with the masses and you don't have to show up early since tables are assigned ahead of time.

We showed up, got our table, got our sweets, enjoyed the show then got more treats while the park cleared out. We could then stroll out of the park calmly and mostly by ourselves.

It is definitely something we plan to do on our next trip if it is an option.

dfmalone · 06-09-2011, 09:14 AM

Does anybody know why I can not make any reservations for Sept. I just tryed to and all the dates are blocked out from Sept on?

Thats No Fun

ernierich · 06-09-2011, 09:33 AM

Are they definately offering it in September? If so, have they opened up the dates yet? Is it fully booked?

When you call the CM should be able to let you know why you can't get a space.

lovebug33 · 06-09-2011, 10:02 AM

Just so you know, you may not see Tink. She didn't fly for some reason on the night we were there.

txmom0507 · 06-09-2011, 10:30 AM

Does anyone know if it's available in Sept.? I looked online to book and it's all blocked out past July I think. We arrive on my birthday and are planning on doing the fireworks/parade that night and I'd LOVE to do this for my birthday treat if it's open.

Brian_WDW74 · 06-09-2011, 10:40 AM

I've moved this thread to the Restaurants board.

teach22180 · 06-09-2011, 10:50 AM

There's a long thread under the reservations section about how they are capricious about when they open these reservations up. I just booked August a week or so ago. There's no rhyme or reason, and when you call, each CM gives you a different answer.

dfmalone · 06-09-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teach22180

There's a long thread under the reservations section about how they are capricious about when they open these reservations up. I just booked August a week or so ago. There's no rhyme or reason, and when you call, each CM gives you a different answer.

I guess im not the only one

JenniferW33 · 06-09-2011, 11:04 AM

I just called about December and the CM told me they are only able to book thru August. They are slowly opening it up month by month. So hopefully by Sept-Oct they will have December opened. I really wanted to get this for DD's birthday after eating at CRT, this would be perfect!

sleeperclan · 06-09-2011, 11:12 AM

My daughter and I went over Labor Day week last year and loved it! We had a table right up front and Tinkerbell flew right over our heads--it was great! Be prepared to be stuffed; the desserts were wonderful

momof2disprincesses · 06-09-2011, 11:15 AM

We've done the dessert party twice and loved it both times. We typically don't eat dinner that night - just a later light lunch. You want to be hungry because the desserts are yummy!

I love being able to sit down and relax a little bit and have a good view of the fireworks.

Tink did not fly over the second time we did this event either. It had been storming and raining all day (up until a few minutes before fireworks) so we assumed that was why she didn't fly. We actually thought they might cancel it and they said they almost never cancel the fireworks (and thus the party) due to weather. I was surprised that it seemed like almost everyone showed up. Of course, you do pay in advance.

06-09-2011, 08:26 AM	#1
dfmalone Disneyian In His Prime Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 337	Wishes Dessert Party!! Anyone?? Just booked my vaca and was looking at something different to do, and I seen the Wishes Dessert Party. Has anyone attended this and can they shed a little light on there experience, It would really help me make up my on doing this or not. __________________ *2011 WDW Caribbean Beach Resort, 2010 WDW Caribbean Beach Resort, 2009 WDW Old Key West, 2008 WDW Caribbean Beach Resort ,2007 WDW Grosvenor Inn* Me and the Wife Last edited by dfmalone; 06-09-2011 at 08:41 AM.

06-09-2011, 09:04 AM	#4
Disneymanic Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30	We did the Wishes Party in March. There were 6 of us. We all thought it was outstanding. They had so many different desserts and you could go back as often as you wanted. The view of the fireworks was also first rate. We had never done this before and I am sure that we would gladly do it again. __________________ The kid in all of us forever shines through in the light of Disney.

06-09-2011, 09:14 AM	#6
dfmalone Disneyian In His Prime Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 337	Does anybody know why I can not make any reservations for Sept. I just tryed to and all the dates are blocked out from Sept on? Thats No Fun __________________ *2011 WDW Caribbean Beach Resort, 2010 WDW Caribbean Beach Resort, 2009 WDW Old Key West, 2008 WDW Caribbean Beach Resort ,2007 WDW Grosvenor Inn* Me and the Wife

06-09-2011, 10:30 AM	#9
txmom0507 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 61	Does anyone know if it's available in Sept.? I looked online to book and it's all blocked out past July I think. We arrive on my birthday and are planning on doing the fireworks/parade that night and I'd LOVE to do this for my birthday treat if it's open. __________________ 80's - 1st trip, 94 - PO (Dixie Landings), 96 - Offsite, 03 - offsite/HONEYMOON, 09 - CBR, 11 - POR

06-09-2011, 10:40 AM	#10
Brian_WDW74 Theme Parks Co-Moderator Oh, I'm detecting nuttiness. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,095	I've moved this thread to the Restaurants board. __________________ Brian

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06-09-2011, 08:48 AM	#2
lovebug33 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 661	For DH and I, this was the second best thing we did there (first was, of course, being opening family). We loved the fact that we didn't have to battle crowds and the food was AMAZING. Get there early, though. We were there during Spring Break and got in line about 8:30 for a 9:00 opening. That way, the lines weren't too long! If you are only two, you get one of the front row spots. We could see the electrical parade, too. It was just so nice to sit at a table, eat dessert, rest for an hour or so, and enjoy ourselves without the hustle and bustle of other people for the fireworks. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

06-09-2011, 09:00 AM	#3
ernierich Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK, North-West. Posts: 156	We loved it too! When we went there was no reason to line up early because tables had been allocated before they opened the area up. You were taken to your table and it had your name card on it. When the fireworks started we all lined up at the front and there was room for all (this was the august last year) Tinkerbell flies over the area - dd still swears that she waved directly at her! Go and have a ball - it's fabulous!

06-09-2011, 09:08 AM	#5
mom2princesss Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 125	We did it and loved it. The food was GREAT, the view was PERFECT, Tink flies right over you. You are not crammed in like sardines down with the masses and you don't have to show up early since tables are assigned ahead of time. We showed up, got our table, got our sweets, enjoyed the show then got more treats while the park cleared out. We could then stroll out of the park calmly and mostly by ourselves. It is definitely something we plan to do on our next trip if it is an option.

06-09-2011, 09:33 AM	#7
ernierich Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK, North-West. Posts: 156	Are they definately offering it in September? If so, have they opened up the dates yet? Is it fully booked? When you call the CM should be able to let you know why you can't get a space.

06-09-2011, 10:02 AM	#8
lovebug33 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 661	Just so you know, you may not see Tink. She didn't fly for some reason on the night we were there.

06-09-2011, 10:50 AM	#11
teach22180 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: near Washington DC Posts: 1,164	There's a long thread under the reservations section about how they are capricious about when they open these reservations up. I just booked August a week or so ago. There's no rhyme or reason, and when you call, each CM gives you a different answer. __________________ offsite Thanksgiving 1974, offsite Christmas 1981, CBR and the Disney Wonder August 2006, ASMo August 2007, POFQ June 2009, BC October 2010, POP and the Dream and then the WL August 2011, BW October 2012

06-09-2011, 11:04 AM	#13
JenniferW33 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2011 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 28	I just called about December and the CM told me they are only able to book thru August. They are slowly opening it up month by month. So hopefully by Sept-Oct they will have December opened. I really wanted to get this for DD's birthday after eating at CRT, this would be perfect! __________________

06-09-2011, 11:12 AM	#14
sleeperclan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 652	My daughter and I went over Labor Day week last year and loved it! We had a table right up front and Tinkerbell flew right over our heads--it was great! Be prepared to be stuffed; the desserts were wonderful

06-09-2011, 11:15 AM	#15
momof2disprincesses I love my INCREDIBLE family!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI (most of the year). AKV is our "new" home! Posts: 1,493	We've done the dessert party twice and loved it both times. We typically don't eat dinner that night - just a later light lunch. You want to be hungry because the desserts are yummy! I love being able to sit down and relax a little bit and have a good view of the fireworks. Tink did not fly over the second time we did this event either. It had been storming and raining all day (up until a few minutes before fireworks) so we assumed that was why she didn't fly. We actually thought they might cancel it and they said they almost never cancel the fireworks (and thus the party) due to weather. I was surprised that it seemed like almost everyone showed up. Of course, you do pay in advance. __________________ 30 trips...SO FAR! June 1989-Honeymoon! August 2002-CBR & Disney Wonder!! October 2003-offsite October 2004-offsite August 2005-1st FREE dining & WL Jan. 2006-WDW, 2nd Disney cruise & Nick Hotel! May 2006-POP adults only Aug. 2006-POP & 2nd FREE dining! Christmas 2006-POFQ April 2007-Easter at Pop Aug. 2007-3rd Free dining at Pop Sept. 2007-first trip to Disneyland! Feb. 2008- Beach Club, DCL & Pop ~ joined DVC! Sept. 2008 - 4th FREE dining! - POFQ Oct. 2008 - SSR & MNSSHP! Christmas 2008 - All Star Sports & FREE dining! June 2009 - Kidani Village for our 20th anniversary July 4th, 2009 at Pop!Aug. 09 - Pop again! Sept. 2009 - POFQ and 6th FREE dining Halloween 2009 at Kidani June 2010 Kidani for 2 graduations & a marriage proposal.Free dining & Halloween at Pop CenturyChristmas and New Year's 2010 - BCV & AKV Spring break 2011 at Old Key West June 2011 Celebrating 22 years of marriage at Kidani Halloween 2011 at POFQ with FREE dining for the 8th time Disney Cruise on the Dream April 2012 July 2012 at Kidani & Cocoa Beach Kidani & Jambo house club level Christmas 2012 UPCOMING TRIPS Spring break 2013 with friends June 2013 - Celebrating 24th anniversary at OKW June 2014 - Fantasy Cruise!

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