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Tell me about DHS dessert parties, please?
We just decided to head over to Disney for my birthday on the 13th (I'm loving being in Florida!). Looking for dining options, I see that the dessert party includes seating for both Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam and Disney Movie Magic, for $79.
I've never, ever wanted to do a dessert party---so much money and so many calories! But with there being two shows, neither of which I've seen, and my birthday....the heart can be persuaded. DH is wonderful and will go along with whatever I want, especially for a birthday celebration.
Another choice is Fantasmic! dinner package (I've never seen Fantasmic! I can't believe it), at Brown Derby, at $62...a bit pricey, and I've heard bad reviews for that restaurant.
Finally, Fantasmic's dessert party is just $39, although it appears the selections are a bit more limited.
Anyone done any of these? I'm wondering if the first one is a better option, as it has two shows, and JBJB is a holiday-time-only show.
Thanks in advance for any advice, experiences, or tips!
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I don't see why you can't enjoy lots of desserts for your Birthday! lol
I am thinking about doing the dessert parties at MK for 2019.
How horrid that YOU never have seen Fantasmic...! (The kids & I saw it like a very long time, and none of us were wowed. Yet I just don't get it- Maybe you will!)
I ate at Brown Derby for Lunch and I thought it was pretty good, but the only one item that I had was the Famous Cobb salad. It was noisy but still good. I think if you decide to go to Fantasmic you should do your own review....but I think seeing 2 shows + desserts sounds like a good plan.
I think ANY plan that includes yummy desserts + the bonus of a Birthday- is my kind of a Great plan!
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We’re doing the dessert party at DHS tomorrow night before the Star Wars fireworks.
Fantasmic is good - but the Disneyland version is MUCH better.
Brown Derby is great, IMHO. But I liked the original in California, too. Cobb salad is a must. And the grapefruit cake.
We've had great meals at the Brown Derby every time we've been there. We've only done the Star Wars dessert party and loved that. I suspect at least one of the dessert parties that are on while you're there will be similar in quality, but I couldn't tell you which one.
Yeah, we’ve only done the Star Wars Party, too. It was good. I really liked the panna cotta. I’d say selections would be similar at the seasonal party, probably just themed for the holiday. My one gripe about th SW party was that it had no seats, just standing around tables. It was in the Launch Bay. I will say, though, that the drinks and desserts were yummy.
We've had great meals at the Brown Derby every time we've been there. We've only done the Star Wars dessert party and loved that. I suspect at least one of the dessert parties that are on while you're there will be similar in quality, but I couldn't tell you which one.
Agree on both fronts! Enjoyed the Star Wars dessert party and have had several great meals at HBD
Yeah, we’ve only done the Star Wars Party, too. It was good. I really liked the panna cotta. I’d say selections would be similar at the seasonal party, probably just themed for the holiday. My one gripe about th SW party was that it had no seats, just standing around tables. It was in the Launch Bay. I will say, though, that the drinks and desserts were yummy.
I was worried about that, having chronic fatigue, which means I can't stand for long periods. I was able to sit on the stairs there, which quite a few people did as well.
We enjoyed the Star Wars dessert party last night. Some fun things - like a scoop of Nutella dropped into liquid nitrogen to freeze it, then cracking it open a bit and adding raspberry sauce. The mixed drinks were good, and plentiful if you wanted. We got BB8 mugs on the way out. Plus bottled water on the way out. Great viewing spot for the show.
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