The 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is underway, and this year marks the debut of several new options for Festival guests. We’re going to cover two of the most popular — and most expensive — today!
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package is available exclusively to Disney Resort guests (as well as guests at Swan & Dolphin and Golden Oak), and the Food and Wine Festival — Late Nights LIVE! after hours party, which is available for purchase to all guests.
Premium Package credential, gift card, and themed MagicBand
Today we’re breaking down the components into a few sections beginning with the Food & Wine Premium Package. At the end of the post, we’ll go over our thoughts regarding value for the price of these options.
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package
There are three main components to the Food & Wine Premium Festival Package available for Disney Resort guests: In-Room Amenities, dedicated Food & Wine Festival Premium Package Areas at Epcot, and entrance into the Epcot Food & Wine Late Nights Live! party. The package costs $199/person.
In-room Amenities
I was definitely curious to see the in-room amenities included in the package, though I had some idea from the official description from Disney: “a select bottle of wine (for Guests over 21 years of age), a festival wine glass and delicious chocolate truffles.”
I arrived to my resort a few hours early, hoping for the possibility of an early check-in. I was kindly accommodated, but since I arrived early, I actually picked up my gift bag at Concierge Services at the front desk. So, if you are participating in this package and are also an early check-in hopeful (before 3:00PM), that’s just something to keep in mind. With that said, I received everything in a thermal Food & Wine tote.
Amenities Bag
Let’s check off the list, starting with the wine, which was a bottle of “Sogno d’ Italia (Dream of Italy)” Chianti. It was one of the bottles “made exclusively for Disney Parks.”
Dream of Italy Chianti
Sogno d’Italia label
Guests can find this wine sold in the Italy Pavilion (we’ll have a “math breakdown” later on to discuss more of the value).
A Food and Wine Festival souvenir stemless wine glass is part of the package as well.
Souvenir wine glass
Four truffles came in an edible box made of dark chocolate, topped with a white chocolate themed decoration.
Truffle box made of chocolate
Flavors included salted caramel, cherry, ganache, and white chocolate.
Truffles
The in-room amenities are fun, and it did feel a little like a holiday, opening gifts upon arrival.
Gifts inside the amenities bag
But it may be the next three items that are of the most interest: a Food & Wine themed MagicBand, a $50 Disney gift card, and the Premium Package “credential” lanyard, which grants guests access to exclusive Premium Package Areas within the Festival.
Premium Package credential, gift card, and themed MagicBand
The credential is a lanyard to wear around the Festival, and while we’ll explore its design and function more in the next section, it’s worth noting that one side is printed with the dates the guest can access the Premium Package areas.
The MagicBand is decorated with the current signature artwork for the Food and Wine Festival.
Themed MagicBand
Themed MagicBand
Finally, there is a $50 Disney gift card. It’s the “wristband” style for ease of use at the booths.
Disney Gift Card
And if you’ve purchased this package as a diehard Food and Wine Festival fan, clearly there’s only one place to spend it (though now is as good a time as any to note that it’s a regular Disney gift card, and can be used anywhere a Disney gift card can be used ;-D)
Off to EPCOT!
Food and Wine Premium Package Areas
Ten locations
have been placed around World Showcase for the exclusive use of Premium Package guests. These areas operate from 12:00 – 8:00 pm on Mondays through Thursdays.
This is where that credential lanyard comes into play. Not only does it grant you access to those areas, but — cleverly — the designated areas are also printed on the lanyard.
Premium Area map on credential lanyard
I didn’t realize how handy that little map would be until I arrived at World Showcase. Without it, I may have missed the areas. You will see that the designated spaces blend in quite well with the all-access areas, equipped with the standard Food & Wine Festival high-standing tables.
Premium Area near Italy
What I really appreciated about this set-up was that it didn’t scream “PREMIUM PACKAGE HERE!!” Those who aren’t participants in the Premium Package will likely not feel excluded. I like how they blended in, while the credential map is detailed well enough to make the areas easy to find if you’re on the lookout.
So, here’s the drill:
Step One: You arrive to the area as designated on the lanyard map, and see a sign that indicates which Marketplaces that particular Premium Area services.
Premium Package area designation
Step Two: You can show your credential to the Cast Members staffing the area (okay, actually the lanyard is huge, and they’ll probably spot it without you waving it :).
Step Three: The Cast Members will provide a menu with all the items available so you don’t have to check out each individual booth prior to getting to the area to decide what you want. (All booth menu items are available.)
Menu at Premium Area
Step Four: Place your order, and pay for your item (cash registers are set up in front of the tables).
Cash register in front of area
Step Five: A Cast Member goes to the booth for you and returns with your item! Here’s my tasty Baklava from Morocco, kept nicely dry by the kind Cast Member who brought it to me.
Baklava from Morocco booth
I mention “kept dry,” because this was the scene at Epcot on the first day of my visit…
Rainy day at Epcot
Even Duffy had to defend against the elements!
Rainy day Duffy
Now, while I really do think it’s cool how the Premium Areas blend in, this is a good time to mention that there is no covering or seating in the Premium Areas — at least, not at the time of this writing. It will be interesting to see if this changes as the Festival continues. I owe many thanks to the Cast Members who did their best to keep me dry and helped me have a great time while noshing on my baklava.
I had an entirely different experience when I returned two days later (though my resort stay was only one night, I had access to the Premium Areas through Thursday, as designated on my credential). The improved weather made it possible to really enjoy the premium views around the lagoon that have been reserved for this experience.
View from a Premium Area
Cast Members do their best to provide a fantastic experience, waiting on guests in the area from arrival to departure, and ensuring you’re well taken care of.
Italian Margarita and Cannoli set up by Cast Member
The whole not-waiting-in-line thing is definitely a great perk. Festival fans know how the lines can get, especially on evenings and weekends of the Festival. But it was also nice not having to hunt for a table. Top it off with some terrific views, great Cast Members and tasty food, and it really was an enjoyable experience.
Italian Margarita
There is one more inclusion to with the Premium Packages, which is entry into the Food & Wine Festival – Late Nights LIVE! event.
Food and Wine Festival — Late Nights Live! Party
Part of the Premium Package is entrance into a Food and Wine Festival — Late Nights Live! after hours party. Entrance to this event can also be purchased as a standalone event for $79.00 (tax not included). The primary difference is that the Premium Package is available only for Disney Resort guests, whereas entrance to just the Late Nights Live party is available for non-Resort guests as well. Premium Package participants should note that this event only takes place on Thursday nights throughout the Festival, so you’ll want to be sure your reservation dates line up accordingly to receive the full value for your Package.
For guests who purchase this option as a standalone, admission to Epcot is included during the event as it is with other Disney hard ticket events.
Where to start? Party guests will want to head to the Festival Center in Future World where you’ll see a sign upon entering the building designating the “Late Nights Live Check-in” spot.
Late Night Live check in
Late Night Live check in
Because guests can access the event after hours, another check-in area is located at the International Gateway entrance into Epcot.
Guests receive a credential lanyard marked with the date of their party, which serves as an entrance “ticket.”
Late Nights Live credential
The credential has 6 perforated “coupons” attached to it. These are entitlements to six food and beverage items at the party. (Remember the “Year of a Million Dreams” super fastpasses way back when? Yeah — it’s kind of like that.)
Five are marked as “Valid for 1 item” and one is marked “Valid for 1 souvenir glow cup” (more on these after we enter the party).
Coupons attached to lanyard
Typically, the finale of any great day at the Food & Wine Festival caps off with a viewing of IllumiNations. But the day isn’t over yet for guests at Late Nights Live! Once IllumiNations is over, you can make your way toward the United Kingdom Pavilion, where the designated party area extends into World Showcase Plaza and beyond to the center of the World Showcase Promenade. The party begins at 9:45PM and lasts until 1:00AM.
After hours at Epcot
At first, it seems like just an extension of regular Epcot hours, enjoying the typical atmosphere of Epcot at night. But things start to change with the arrival of street performers decked out in fiber optic lights glowing in the dark.
Street performers
Street performers
Street performers
Street performers
So, umm… I’m sure there is a setting on my camera that works perfectly well for “dancers spinning fiber optics in the dark,” but since it’s not called exactly that, I have no idea what it is. Sorry for the blur!
As you wander, you’ll happen upon other areas of entertainment, including a live DJ playing dance music to deliver a party vibe.
Late Nights DJ
Other areas housed live musicians, and I thought they were top notch talent. I spent a good chunk of time in World Showplace, listening to “Martini Pop,” a band playing everything from classic jazz to current hits (and even a few Disney classics) with unique arrangements and impressive vocal power.
World Showplace
“Martini Pop”
And outside near the Canada booth, a duo performed acoustic versions of songs ranging from the Black Crowes to Macklemore to Johnny Cash. If you’ve ever happened upon Bryan Malpass (the guitar player and vocalist) playing live in Downtown Disney, you know what a treat it is to listen.
Acoustic duo
Of course, what’s a party — especially one at the Food & Wine Festival 😉 — without eats? Be sure to have your lanyard handy, because you’ll be able to use it for five food or drink items of your choosing at the following booths: Ireland, Canada, Greece, the Refreshment Port, Desserts and Champagne, and Hawaii.
Ireland booth
Greece booth sign
The full menus are available, and nothing is off limits with your entitlement coupon.
Canada menu
My one moment of concern was when I tried to make use of my coupon valid for the souvenir glow cup. It can be redeemed at the Refreshment Port, and I headed there right when the party opened. The line looked like this, and I feared for overcrowding for the rest of the night. It seemed lines in the immediate opening were really long everywhere.
Opening line at Refreshment Port
However, that was the opening rush. I left the line and explored some of the entertainment options for around 20 minutes, and when I returned, I practically walked right up. I didn’t have a problem with major lines for the rest of the night.
Line about 20 minutes later
The souvenir glow cup was filled with a surprise: a White Cranberry Cosmo, which I thought was delicious (I like fruity, sweet drinks). The cup is plain (no Food and Wine logo or anything), but walking around and seeing the glowing cups was a fun, bright touch.
White Cranberry Cosmo in glow cup
We’ll be adding up value more at the end of this post, but for those interested, there were a few small bars inside World Showplace selling the signature beverage in case you wanted another, and the prices were $8.75 for just the Cosmo, $4.25 for the glow cup, and $13.00 for the drink served in the glow cup.
As for my food choices, I enjoyed some of my favorites: Cheddar Cheese Soup and the Beef Filet from Canada, Warm Chocolate Pudding and a Chilled Irish Coffee from Ireland, and a Kalua Pork Slider from Hawaii.
Cheddar Cheese Soup… at night ;)!
Out of pocket, these items would have cost $25.75. Clearly, this is the place to maximize your value. As it so happens, some of my favorite items are on the less-expensive side (the Pudding, Slider, and Cheddar Cheese Soup range from $3.50 to $4.25), while my most expensive items were the Irish Coffee ($7.00) and Beef Filet ($7.25). How you choose to maximize your entitlements is up to you.
Chilled Irish Coffee
For those who enjoy the beautiful and unique atmosphere that is Epcot at night, it’s always a treat to spend more time there.
I do feel like this event is finding its legs in some respects: there wasn’t really an official start, per se, so the beginning felt a little disjointed to me. There was a “where-do-I-go-now” vibe for the first bit, which likely contributed to the huge lines at first. Dancing in the street was encouraged, but there wasn’t much participation — however, that’s not a “fault” of the event, just part of the general vibe that I wanted to share for those looking for a certain atmosphere (though a few people did dance and appeared to be having a great time! As Men Without Hats always said, “You can dance if you want to!”).
Still, the opening is an easy fix, if they so choose, and the crowded lines seemed to fix themselves fairly early on. I think fans of live music will be pleased — while the options aren’t numerous, they’re high quality. Since we’re clearly very food-focused here at DFB, I hadn’t accounted for the difference that would make in my experience, but it really did.
Good night, EPCOT
Math and Value Breakdown
Just writing the word “math” gives me mild anxiety, but I’ll try to crunch a few numbers so you can measure if the Premium Package or the Late Nights Live! Party is a good value for you. (I’m including in the text where estimates have been made.)
The price for entrance to the Late Nights Live! party is $79.00 (tax not included). Included are 6 food items, and the value will vary based on what you choose. The items I chose would have cost $25.75, and the cost of the Cosmo in the souvenir cup brings the total to $38.75, leaving a remaining $40.25 for entertainment and the chance to stay at Epcot until 1AM. If you use each of your entitlements for items ranging around $7, there’s potential to bring your food/drink value to $48 (including the Cosmo).
The price of the Premium Package is $199.00 (per guest, tax not included) and includes in-room amenities starting with the Chianti, which retails for $16.95 in the Italy Pavilion, and a Festival wine glass, which I’m estimating at $10.00 based on a comparable item sold at Festival merchandise shops. (I don’t have a value for the truffles.) Themed graphic MagicBands are relatively new and prices vary, but the recent Haunted Mansion graphic MagicBand retails at $24.95, so that’s a price example (the Food & Wine specialty band isn’t available for individual purchase). The $50 gift card is worth… well, you know 😉 . Also included is the $79.00 entry cost to the Late Nights Live party (breakdown above). That brings the estimate to $180.90, leaving a remaining $18.10 for access to the Premium Areas.
Whew! Still with me 😉 ?
Overall
Clearly, either of these options is a definite vacation splurge: they aren’t cheap, and it’s up to each interested guest to determine if they find value in the inclusions. In the Premium Package areas, I was joined in the space a few times by couples celebrating their anniversary and honeymoon; I thought it could be a really special touch to add on the occasion, and hope that was the case for them (though I want to stress again, the price of the package is per guest, not per vacation reservation, so that’s something to consider). From my perspective as a solo guest, I can say it enhanced my experience.
I attended the first Late Nights Live party, and I enjoyed it. I spoke with a few Cast Members (I’m guessing managers), who were at the event and spoke about how they were observing things to see what could be improved upon to make it bigger and better, and we’ll be curious to hear about any experiences as the Festival continues.
Here’s hoping everyone is having a great time at the Festival so far this year! Six weeks left… hope to see you there!
Have you participated in the Food and Wine Festival Premium Package or Late Nights Live! Party? We’d love to hear about your experience with a comment!
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I loved reading this! This would be a fun addition to an anniversary, as you mentioned you met some couples celebrating just that, and even if traveling with children and wanted to get away in the evening provided you have supervision for the kiddos. Thank you for this great read!
Wow, great review of this! I don’t know that I will be making the splurge, but I now understand why someone would consider doing it. With as hard as it can be to find a table at the festival, I am certainly envious of those great premium package areas! Thanks so much for taking the time and energy to break down all of the details for us!
Great review I really appreciate it. I wonder if there were exclusive items on the menus
You mention no items on the menus were off limits. Does that mean one (or all) of the coupons could be used for the $32 Dom Perignon?
Thank you for this great review, we have been anxiously awaiting to learn what the premium package would entail. I have a couple questions I hope you can answer.
Are they able to stamp your passport in the premium areas?
Also, is the Dom Perignon available at the Late Nights Live event?
Thank you for posting the review! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. We can’t wait to participate in all the festivities next week. You mention all menu options are available with the 6 coupons. It will be awesome if that includes the Dom Perignon that is $32 per glass at the desserts and champagne booth. My fingers are crossed!!
Thank you so much for the review on the Late night event. I am taking my mum and it has really put my mind at ease that she will enjoy it too. Wonder if they will allow the $32 Dom Perignon at the Desserts and Champgane Booth – only way I will be trying it!
Are you expected to tip the service in the reserved areas?
Thank you for the review. I was waiting for one before I decided on whether or not I wanted to book this. I am very disappointed in the fact that there is no seating for the premium area. Especially since they had a couple of sitting areas for general public last year(one that I remember by the Belgium booth). Sitting and eating my food was one of the big reasons why I would have considered paying for the package. Do you know if there is an option to replace the wine bottle that they give you in your room for something non alcoholic?
Thank you for your review!!!
We will be going to Food and Wine Festival for a week starting Oct 5th and we purchase the Premium Package with some doubts… but you have made them go away.
Any other tips you can offer will be greatly appreciated!
It seems like it would be reasonable(sorta) for one but if you are paying for two people in a room and you only get one room package the second persons 199. pays for strictly the food and the access. Seems way out of line for the second person.
Your thoughts on that?
The above is apparently incorrect. 2 persons on the package would get 2 of everything, including the swag bag. I am, however, seeing this as confirmation that the credentials are good only for the week you check in, so if you check in on a Thursday you can use them on Thursday only. My Late Night event was cancelled, so I am not doing that, but it would be interesting to know if the coupons would be good for the dom perignon. 3 servings of that and the value of the late night event is exceeded, and you still have coupons left.
Great review, bit much too generous in my opinion. Most people get one shot at this splurge, as I did. I found it a disappointing waste. The open kiosks were different from those told to us at check in. Forcing you to have a Cosmo when you only had six choices was lame. Everyone should have been given a souvenir glass to fill with any option. Although the entertainers were fantastic, the general which way do we go vibe killed it. Disney events usually incredible and the festival is incredible. How the couldn’t be successful with both is still puzzling and aggrevating. $160 that could have been better spent during regular festival hours. DISNEY really dropped the ball on this one.
You didn’t account for the chocolates ($25-35 is my guess. Not cheap!) and the tote. For one, I think this is absolutely a value! For two people? Well that’s where they make more as you’d only get the one amenity bag, right? Still sounds worth it if you want to go on a weekend when it’s crazy busy
I love the Magic Band
If a couple gets this package do they only get one wine bag ? How about 4 adults in a room?
Do you know if ALL Food and Wine booths are included or just those that are offered with the voucher? For instance, Germany, Craft Beer and alike.
Thanks so much for the review! I will be there in 31 days and bought the Premium Package so it was great to see the actual items. I bought a package for myself and my friend traveling with me & looks like it was great decision. (For a few above, each person that purchases, gets a whole bag. So if 4 adults in a room each purchase, that’s a bottle of wine per person.)
Hope the late night party tickets work on the Dom Perignon! Cheers!
It’s not one gift bag per room, it’s one for every person who purchased the package.
Similar question…if a couple purchase each a premium pkg, do we only get the one tote bag? So only one bottle of wine and one gift card? Next question if our travel dates fall into 14 days and covers two Thurs evenings (so two late night events). I’m guessing we can only attend one late night event while there with this package…correct?
Travelling Oct 29th til Nov 12th, and sooo looking forward to it 🙂
Thanks Dave for clarifying the tote bag question!
Thanks for the review. I love that Disney is trying new things, but this doesn’t look like a great value for me. I’d rather take that $200 and use it for a signature dinner or a Party for the Senses–which I think offer much more value.
Great review! Im going as a single traveler in 2 weeks, and was debating on splurging on the premium package, or even just the Late Night Live. Seems like a good value, but how did you feel at the after party being “alone”? Was there enough to keep you entertained? I also am wondering if the Disney buses will run until the end of the event?
Can you use it for the length of your stay. Can you go everyday? I know the late night is only on Thursdays, but I am thinking you can go each day Monday thu Thursday?
I am thinking about doing this for a few reasons. Having someone go get your choices of food, having a designated spot throughout Epcot. The gifts are also a good reason. The only thing I worry about is standing.
Do you get to keep the tote? We’re looking into going there next year – and we’ll be first time Food and Wine-ers. This would be the first thing that we’d go and do.
When we booked our premium package, we booked for a Tuesday and they ended up canceling all Tuesday parties so they rebooked us into an Illuminations dessert party and added $30.00 more to our gift card. I am kind of glad about the change now.
When you were in the premium area, did you feel that you should tip the cast members waiting on you?
I am trying to find where to buy the package on the Disney website and it’s coming up empty. Can I do this when is get to Disney or where on the website is the premium package available?
Great review, thanks for taking one for the team, Wendy 😉 When you break it down (math, *shudder*) it really doesn’t seem like too bad of a price. ESPECIALLY if you can use one of the Live! coupons for a glass of Dom. I’d be curious to know if that is the case. Also, how long is the package good for. Length of stay? Monday through Thursday? Thanks!
Thanks so much! I’ve been waiting for this one. My hubby and I purchased this package and then we were informed that our (Tuesday) late night live event was cancelled and that disney would refund the $79/person. I wasn’t that upset. In fact, I felt that it made the package a better value. We felt that the late night live party was a bit overpriced. Thanks to your wonderful math, it’s like we are getting the premium area credentials for “free”.
29 days…
Any chance you grabbed pics of the other signs like the “France/Brazil/Belgium/Morocco” for the premium package areas? I could sort of guess, but it would help the meal planning process to know ahead of time. Thanks!
I thought when the info came out that it stipulated that it was per room not per person for the amenities of the bag. Glad to hear that they changed that! If you’re both getting the bag it’s not such a bad deal.
We attended this past week including Thursday night’s after party. My husband travels in a wheelchair so this was a great benefit to visit the booths and not have to worry about juggling multiple orders and finding an available table.
I can confirm that EACH person received the package including everything in the tote shown. Ours was delivered on Sunday 9/21 (we had checked in on Saturday 9/20). We visited the booths on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Out of the 10 zones, the cast members, Kathy, Kathleen and Mary at the American Pavillion were the friendliest and most engaging. Every booth was asking for feedback (we suggested chairs and a similar experience during flower and garden).
A member of our group used all 5 entitlements for the $12 champagne (the best value). I would highly recommend it and am eager to purchase again next year.
Just enlarged the pictures, we are on the end of the glowing beverage line!
Hi Wendy, you have talked us into doing this!
We are Brits and are very keen to ensure we get the whole tipping thing right. Should we tip the people who bring food to the premium areas? If so, how much would be appropriate?
Thanks.
Thank you for the review!!! It was very informative!! Hopefully they will add seating in the Premium areas!!! That alone would be worth a lot to me!!
The premium areas are only open Monday thru Thursday from noon to 8pm. It is for one week of your choosing. So if you are going for 2 weeks or stay is a Wednesday to Wednesday, you have to pick the week. The package is Per Person. Every person in your group pays for the package and gets the full benefits. 4 people pay $199each =4 tote bags,4 bottles of wine, 4 glasses, 4magic bands, 4 gift cards, etc…..
You can go to the Disney website to purchase. Click on things to do, on the drop down you will see Food and Wine Festival. After you click on that you will see “new this year”. Click on that and you will find a full description of the package. Of you can just call and they will read you the description and book it. When we booked ours I was told they have a ” set” number of packages per week.
Great review! Thanks! A few questions…
-How soon before 9:45pm can you get into Epcot for the party without having an Epcot ticket?
-Are Epcot World Showcase pavilions and attractions open during the party, or is it just food & drinks, street entertainers and music? Similarly, are Future World attractions open during the party?
-Are the Premium areas only for Premium guests during the party, or are they open to everyone during the party?
It looks like a great time. I wish I hadn’t planned – including a resort stay – to attend on a Tuesday, only to find they cancelled all the Tuesday parties. :-/
Thanks for the detailed review! I wonder about tipping in the Premium Areas as well.
For those of you wondering how the “zones” for the 10 Premium Areas are divided, I snapped a picture the other day.
Zone 1-Scotland, Terra, Hawaii
Zone 2-Craft Beer
Zone 3-Patagonia, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico
Zone 4-Farm Fresh, China, South Korea
Zone 5-Africa, Germany, Singapore, Brewers’ Collection
Zone 6-Poland, Italy
Zone 7-Hops & Barley, Japan
Zone 8-France, Brazil, Belgium, Morocco
Zone 9-Ireland, Canada
Zone 10-Puerto Rico, Champagne and Desserts, Greece
My partner and I will be staying at the Lake Buena Vista Resirt & Spa on Thursday & Friday nights, Oct 2 & 3. I’m assuming that this property is not considered a ” Disney” Hotel so the premium package would not be available to us… Correct?
So, perhaps the tickets for the late night event on Thursday would be the sway to go.
Any specific advice relative to these two days given our accommodations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Thanks, Kate! That helps so much 🙂
Is there a limited availability? I am trying to book this right now, I am on hold, but the rep said nothing is available the 6th-9th of October. Is anyone running into this?
I was told when I called that they had a limit for each week.
Hi there! We’ll be there the last week. Are the ride attractions open for the late night event as well?
We had to change our tues oct 28 night to thurs oct 30. Kind of messed up our plans for we are already doing a late night oct 31 hope we can stay awake. Still dont know if we should tip in the premium areas. also can we get the Dom Perignon?
We used the premium areas today. We tried to tip at each zone and were told by the cast members that they are not allowed to accept any tips at all. We loved using these areas and being able to get what we wanted without waiting in lines. Seats and umbrellas on the tables would be better, but we didn’t mind standing over all, and all the cast members were so friendly!
What I’m not understanding is that they say you get the use of the premium areas for “a week.” If I check in on Tuesday do I get to use them until the following Monday or is it just Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday since there are no premium areas available on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays? If you check in on a Thursday is that the only day you get to use the premium areas?
I’d really like to use them the following Monday but it looks as though with a Tueaday check in I am limited to the Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday of the week I check in.
also I don’t plan to tip the cast members at the premium areas. They are not working in tipped positions.
Rides are not open for the late night event.
Yes you have ot be staying at a Disney resort, Swan and Dolphin or living in Golden Oak (not sure if that includes staying at the Four Seasons) to get the package.
And to answer the question above, you cannot book this via the website, you have to call.