Fireworks desert party

Ricky_Spanish · 17 Feb 19, 11:01 AM

I'm thinking of booking this but think it works out about Ł240 for the sit down one for 4 of us.

Is it worth doing? I'm a bit put off by it being just deserts. I have a sweet tooth but it seems a bit much and the kids will be hyper afterwards. Is the drink for adults just cider?

Is it easy enough to see the fireworks otherwise or would we be missing out if we left this off?

loldis · 17 Feb 19, 11:31 AM

They have added a couple of savoury items, think it was egg rolls and spinach dip. And there's always been things like cheese and crackers. Still no alcohol at the MK one, even though they do now allow alcohol at TS, it still seems to be restricted at buffet venues.

When are you going? If it's predicted to be a busy MK day and you're not prepared/able to wait around an hour holding a spot, it may be worth it. But otherwise it's relatively easy to claim a spot if you're patient enough.

Ricky_Spanish · 17 Feb 19, 11:49 AM

We'll be there 20th Aug 19 to 1 Sep. It's out 1st time so I didn't want to come back thinking we had missed out. There is also a risk the fireworks may not happen depending on weather etc. and if so no refunds Does this happen often?

loldis · 17 Feb 19, 12:02 PM

Not often, they just have to state that due to legal reasons. They might delay them if there's storms (particularly high winds) in the immediate area but generally they will go ahead once it's safe to do so.

End of August is typically much quieter than earlier in the summer, as US schools start going back around the middle of the month. I wouldn't be that worried about getting a spot. You have to check in to the dessert party at least an hour (think it's 75 minutes) before the show anyway, so you could just use that time to grab something from a QS and claim a spot in the hub while you eat.

davdawnbro · 17 Feb 19, 12:20 PM

I was also thinking about booking this for next year. Does anyone know how quickly they get booked up? Is it the kind of thing you could do when you are there or do you have to book way in advance?

loldis · 17 Feb 19, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by davdawnbro

I was also thinking about booking this for next year. Does anyone know how quickly they get booked up? Is it the kind of thing you could do when you are there or do you have to book way in advance?

Very date dependent but looking at my dates (which you can see by my countdown, isn't very far away) I could still book in 40+ people on any night, so it's nowhere near selling out.

Leicesterlass · 17 Feb 19, 05:15 PM

We went Augut 15th lat year and it was worth every penny. Beforehand I was sceptical and nearly cancelled a couple of times.

We're not the most patient of families and throught of waiting around staking out a spot filled me with absolute dread. The crowds were huge when we were there and everyone was packed in like sardines.

The food was better than what I was expecting as I'd read bad reviews. We had a plate of savoury first (cheeseburger spring rolls were yummy) followed with plenty of sweet stuff.

For us it was a great evening and we will definitely so it again x

rafjen · 17 Feb 19, 07:08 PM

I've booked for middle of August- Intending to have some savoury as well and make it a mini dinner as well

**hermione25** · 17 Feb 19, 07:48 PM

We’ve been a few times and have enjoyed both the space and eating our own weight in chocolate strawberries!

I’ve booked again for the sit down/Tomorrowland terrace party, but read somewhere recently that they no longer have reserved tables. Does anyone know if this is right? I liked them being reserved as you weren’t worrying about having to be there first. Especially as a party of 7 - not sure there’s many tables large enough to accommodate us 😏

till · 18 Feb 19, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by hermione25

We’ve been a few times and have enjoyed both the space and eating our own weight in chocolate strawberries!

I’ve booked again for the sit down/Tomorrowland terrace party, but read somewhere recently that they no longer have reserved tables. Does anyone know if this is right? I liked them being reserved as you weren’t worrying about having to be there first. Especially as a party of 7 - not sure there’s many tables large enough to accommodate us 😏

i have read a few posts while deciding whether or not to book that there is no reserved seating anymore that its just first come best seats

17 Feb 19, 11:01 AM	#1
	17 Feb 19, 11:01 AM Ricky_Spanish Stuck in the Tower of Terror
Ricky_Spanish Stuck in the Tower of Terror Join Date: Jul 18	Fireworks desert party I'm thinking of booking this but think it works out about Ł240 for the sit down one for 4 of us. Is it worth doing? I'm a bit put off by it being just deserts. I have a sweet tooth but it seems a bit much and the kids will be hyper afterwards. Is the drink for adults just cider? Is it easy enough to see the fireworks otherwise or would we be missing out if we left this off?

17 Feb 19, 11:31 AM	#2
	17 Feb 19, 11:31 AM loldis Imagineer
loldis Imagineer Join Date: May 17 Location: Sussex	They have added a couple of savoury items, think it was egg rolls and spinach dip. And there's always been things like cheese and crackers. Still no alcohol at the MK one, even though they do now allow alcohol at TS, it still seems to be restricted at buffet venues. When are you going? If it's predicted to be a busy MK day and you're not prepared/able to wait around an hour holding a spot, it may be worth it. But otherwise it's relatively easy to claim a spot if you're patient enough.

17 Feb 19, 11:49 AM	#3
	17 Feb 19, 11:49 AM Ricky_Spanish Stuck in the Tower of Terror Thread Starter
Ricky_Spanish Thread Starter Stuck in the Tower of Terror Join Date: Jul 18	We'll be there 20th Aug 19 to 1 Sep. It's out 1st time so I didn't want to come back thinking we had missed out. There is also a risk the fireworks may not happen depending on weather etc. and if so no refunds Does this happen often?

17 Feb 19, 12:02 PM	#4
	17 Feb 19, 12:02 PM loldis Imagineer
loldis Imagineer Join Date: May 17 Location: Sussex	Not often, they just have to state that due to legal reasons. They might delay them if there's storms (particularly high winds) in the immediate area but generally they will go ahead once it's safe to do so. End of August is typically much quieter than earlier in the summer, as US schools start going back around the middle of the month. I wouldn't be that worried about getting a spot. You have to check in to the dessert party at least an hour (think it's 75 minutes) before the show anyway, so you could just use that time to grab something from a QS and claim a spot in the hub while you eat.

17 Feb 19, 12:20 PM	#5
	17 Feb 19, 12:20 PM davdawnbro Getting Excited
davdawnbro Getting Excited Join Date: Sep 16	I was also thinking about booking this for next year. Does anyone know how quickly they get booked up? Is it the kind of thing you could do when you are there or do you have to book way in advance?

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	17 Feb 19, 07:48 PM hermione25 VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
hermione25 VIP Dibber Join Date: Jan 10	We’ve been a few times and have enjoyed both the space and eating our own weight in chocolate strawberries! I’ve booked again for the sit down/Tomorrowland terrace party, but read somewhere recently that they no longer have reserved tables. Does anyone know if this is right? I liked them being reserved as you weren’t worrying about having to be there first. Especially as a party of 7 - not sure there’s many tables large enough to accommodate us 😏 __________________ Amanda x

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