We did the Plaza viewing party last night. A few thoughts: we got there super early- 7pm. Right away to me it was a little unlear where to go. The Tomorrowland viewing is on the left, and the Plaza viewing is on the right- in a raised area, past the podium. We finally went up to the podium to ask the guy what to do. He was new at the podium but checked us in right away and gave us our bracelets. I asked where do we go when its time to sit down and he said- back here. Which made no sense, since everyone else was in line checking in-so we go back to podium for seating? Actually, no. We stood off to the side and waited til about 730, at which point they were taking checking in people right inside the eating area. So we joined in and were shown inside= taken around the food/drink area and shown what was available, and then taken to our table.
By chance that was right at the railing with a bit of a view of the castle. They were doing taping that day so we actually saw some projections and even a fireworks part before the real show actually started. For whoever asked- the tables had table cloths, ours (a 2 top) was really long and I kept almost tripping on it.
We were then let go to do whatever eating we wanted. The mini desserts were good- maybe 10 different choices, ice cream, design your own cookie, cheeses, fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cold beverages. We were done eating by 750.
I had asked the guy when to go to the viewing area, he said 850. To myself I said, no way that is happening. At 8pm we were led into the viewing area by a cm and went right to the back fence, dead on the castle. I had read about leaning on fence and good viewing. This proved to be true. I actually sat down til about 855 and could probably have watched the Fireworks while seated. It was not what I would call crowded in our area at all. Had at least 8 feet of space all around.
After the show we left out the same entrance to viewing area and were shown by a cm to the back of Main St walking area, which was fantastic, since it avoided the millions on Main St. It comes out pretty close to the plaza/ tree area and we were able to leave really quickly. Had parked at Contemporary (for dinner) and walked back. That part was great.
Worth it? It was nice having reserved, great viewing area. Had never been inside MK for the Fireworks show before, so this was good. For the dessert part? Not a chance- there is no way you can eat basically $50 worth of tiny desserts without making yourself puke. Glad we did it, in Plaza viewing. Wont again. I can see where the Tomorr. land viewing would be blocked by the trees.