Epcot Premieres New Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party

[Strmchsr]

That sounds exactly how the 3D dessert party worked during the F&WF so it would make sense that they would do that again.

[Bruegge]

That sounds exactly how the 3D dessert party worked during the F&WF so it would make sense that they would do that again.

I hope so too... going in June...

The event is getting a LOT of bad press... The one video I saw showed people sitting/laying on the ground waiting for show to start. They bashed the quality of the Sparkling wine.. saying it's the cheapest three wines in the park.. I'm just thinking if they had seating prior that might make it feel a little nicer.

However, the $35 Epcot after hours event at the 3 restaurants has been getting great reviews...

That's my luck.. Give me a two horse race and I'll pick the loser...I always pick the wrong lane at the grocery store too.
LOL

[Hammer]

I hope so too... going in June...

The event is getting a LOT of bad press... The one video I saw showed people sitting/laying on the ground waiting for show to start. They bashed the quality of the Sparkling wine.. saying it's the cheapest three wines in the park.. I'm just thinking if they had seating prior that might make it feel a little nicer.

However, the $35 Epcot after hours event at the 3 restaurants has been getting great reviews...

That's my luck.. Give me a two horse race and I'll pick the loser...I always pick the wrong lane at the grocery store too.
LOL

I've seen the same bad reviews of the Sparkling Dessert Party. As the quality of the wines matters to me, I think we will skip this in October and do the after hours event.

[Bruegge]

I've seen the same bad reviews of the Sparkling Dessert Party. As the quality of the wines matters to me, I think we will skip this in October and do the after hours event.

Ditto on the wine quality...spent two years ~20 miles from Napa Ca. used to do wine runs with the neighbors while the kids were at school... Mumms, Domaine's chandon and Carneros... yum.

Had to drag me out of there ...kicking and screaming.

I'm still gonna try it in June... I'll post my review as soon as I get back...

LOL, I think you still will have availability if you decide to try it in October.

[pixiesmimi]

This is the same area where we went to a special viewing during Christmas a year ago. (I can't for the life of me remember what it was called.) Anyway, I was very disappointed that there was no seating. We got there early to get a good viewing area for the children but had to sit on the ground and ended up going into one of the gift shops and buying two blankets for them to sit on. I had a bad leg and couldn't stand the whole time but when I sat down, I couldn't see well even though we were on the front. The CMs stood in front of you and got in the way. It was okay but I won't do it again unless they provide seating. Having to pay this much, they should at least provide seating especially if you are eating at one location and walking over to this one to view the show. I wouldn't waste this much money on it. I will save mine and use somewhere else.

[Katzateer]

I enjoyed the party. Even though there were no seats it was nice to not be in a crowd to watch Illuminations. The desserts were ok. Churros were the best. Enjoyed the fresh fruit. It looked like a full crowd of at least 100+ people most of them had a table. Very nice evening. If they added a few more choices of desserts and had seats it would be a lot better.

It was located near the entrance to World Showcase and the tables were all set up with votives. Tables of the food and drinks were spread out in the center of the table area. So it was all outside and food and drinks were plentiful and refilled through the entire event.

[Melanie]

Wonder what the logic is in not providing seating?