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There are so many things to see and do like checking out Dinosaur before it closes, trying the newest foods, and enjoying all of the entertainment the parks have to offer. Did you know there’s one way to make a Disney classic even better? We’ve got the details right here.
One of our favorite things to do in Magic Kingdom is to watch Happily Ever After each night we can. This is Magic Kingdom’s current fireworks show and it lights up the park each night (depending on the weather) and finishes off with Tinker Bell flying over the park!
Happily Ever After fireworks in Magic Kingdom
There is nothing like this show, the feelings it brings, and the music that will be stuck in your head for days after your Disney trip. It’s a must on our Magic Kingdom to-do list but did you know you make this Disney tradition even better? Disney World hosts Fireworks Dessert Parties each night during Happily Ever After and it can make your perfect day even better.
Tomorrowland Terrace firework dessert party!
There are three versions of the party to experience, before, during, and after the fireworks! These parties offer guests a chance to watch the fireworks with special seating while enjoying snacks and special beverages. The Magic Kingdom Fireworks Pre-Party Dessert Party begins at Tomorrowland Terrace where you can snack on cheeses, sweets, and a selection of beers and wines for those who are 21 or older.
Cheese!
During the fireworks, guests are escorted to a special standing area in the Magic Kingdom Plaza Garden to watch the show! The Magic Kingdom Fireworks Seats & Sweets Party takes place during the fireworks show where guests get the same food offerings and then they remain at Tomorrowland Terrace to watch the nighttime show.
Drink Options
Finally, the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Post-Party starts at the special standing area in the Magic Kingdom plaza garden before going to Tomorrowland Terrace after the fireworks have concluded to enjoy the bites and drinks. These parties are held on select nights and availability can vary based on which version of the party you want to attend.
Fruits
The price will vary depending on the night but you can expect $99 to $109 per adult and $59 per child for the Pre-Party and the Post-Party experiences. For the Seats and Sweet party, you can expect to pay from $119 to $129 per adult and $75 per child. It’s important to remember that Disney considers ages 10 and up as an adult.
Check-In Time
If you’re attending the Pre-Party Dessert Party, you should report to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant 90 minutes prior to the evening’s designated Fireworks time. If you’re trying the Seats & Sweets Party or Post-Party, you should report to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant 60 minutes prior to the evening’s designated Fireworks time.
View from Tomorrowland Terrace
It’s also important to remember this doesn’t include your park ticket so this will be purchased in addition to your admission. You also should remember to check the nighttime show times on the day of your experience just to make sure you know the correct time! Happily Ever After changes times throughout the year and although a day of change is unlikely, it doesn’t hurt to check.
Cheers!
This is the ultimate way to upgrade your Disney World fireworks experience if you’re looking for something to make a special occasion even better or looking to do something you’ve never done in the parks! If you’re hoping to save some money, these parties aren’t a necessity to watch the fireworks, so they aren’t a must-do, especially if it’s your first time in the parks.
The view from Tomorrowland Terrace
These parties are really just a great upgrade to an already great experience. Don’t forget to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for all of your Disney planning tips and tricks!
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We did the dessert party ( the seated one) on our trip and it was one of the highlights. Our seat was right under where Tinkerbelle came flying and I got great photos.
For our family, we have done it twice, it is not worth $500 for our family of 4. They do a nice display of desert and limited snacks, but how much can you eat desert, we ended up wasting a lot because we wanted to try new stuff. By the time we got to the VIP viewing area, we were already towards the back of it and that was still 30 minutes before the show. This was our 2nd time at MK during that trip and my wife pointed out that 5 days earlier when we watched the fireworks that we were just about 10 feet behind where we were currently standing and did not pay a dime for the spot. We stood right behind the VIP area and we got there 60-90 minutes before the fireworks.
The Seating party is nice but then you cannot see the bottom 1/4 of the castle because it’s blocked by trees.
If you want to do a one time for a very special occasion then I will say try it , only if, you can spare that much $$. Personally I would use the $ on other stuff. JMO:)
The Seats & Sweets is the most expensive option, it’s colder in the winter, and the view isn’t quite as good, but the experience is far more civilized. When we’ve opted for the versions with Garden viewing, we have found the viewing area overcrowded, and often people are on their worst behavior. If you don’t stake out a spot right up front, chances are good your view will not be very good, and even if you do get a good spot, there’s a decent chance you’ll be bullied out of it. If you’re willing to put in the wait time (which is recommended anyway), you might as well grab snacks in the park and stake out a good spot in the regular viewing areas. Maybe I’m dumb to encourage more people to go for the option that we like, and not go for the options we don’t, but I feel obligated to be honest about our experience! If the Garden viewing experience was better, (like maybe with folding charis and assigned seating, or better supervision of guest behavior and entry), it might be different.