Complete Guide to Every Disney World Dessert Party 2024

Complete Guide to Every Disney World Dessert Party 2024

Complete Guide to Every Disney World Dessert Party 2024

This article is your complete guide to every Disney dessert party. Since the theme park crowds have gotten bigger, Disney World dessert parties have been a way for guests to get a great view. You can enjoy dessert parties at either the nighttime parades or select fireworks spectaculars. One of the main draws of a dessert party is that they provide Walt Disney World fireworks reserved seating! This can be a great time saver, especially during the busier times at WDW.

So, if you’re ready to learn about all of the 2024 Dessert Parties offered at Walt Disney World, read on!

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Disney World Dessert Party Guide

The Disney World Fireworks Dessert Party is the perfect way to end your magical day with a celebration featuring delectable desserts and enchanting fireworks. That means separate seating and a delicious all-you-care-to-eat style dessert buffet of desserts for your fireworks show.

We always recommend guests booking their Disney World vacations who prioritize nighttime shows try a dessert party at least once! A Disney World fireworks dessert party can be one of the best ways to celebrate a special occasion or even guarantee you have a great spot to view fireworks.

All of the parties that are currently taking reservations are at the Magic Kingdom theme park. With that being said, there are a decent amount of dessert parties to choose from, all with different prices and benefits.

Every Disney World Dessert Party in 2024

Disney World offers several party options, primarily at Magic Kingdom. These dessert parties provide a unique way to enjoy Disney’s nighttime spectaculars with exclusive viewing areas, delicious desserts, and drinks. Here are the key Dessert Party options:

1. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties:
   • Pre-Party: Guests enjoy desserts at Tomorrowland Terrace before heading to the Plaza Garden to watch the fireworks.
   • Post-Party: Guests watch the fireworks first from the Plaza Garden Viewing and then head to Tomorrowland Terrace for desserts. This is a favorite option for many because it allows for a relaxed dessert experience after the show.
   • Seats & Sweets: The only option where you can remain seated at Tomorrowland Terrace during the fireworks, offering a more comfortable but slightly off-center view of the show
2. Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise: This unique experience lets you watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from a ferryboat on the Seven Seas Lagoon while enjoying a selection of desserts and drinks.
3. Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor, Sparkle: Held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this event offers a high-end experience with a variety of desserts, drinks, and a stunning view of the fireworks from the resort’s rooftop.

It’s worth noting that some parks like EPCOT and Hollywood Studios now offer dining packages instead of traditional dessert parties. These packages include full meals and reserved seating for nighttime shows rather than just desserts.

Holiday Disney Dessert Parties

Disney World offers special dessert parties that coincide with their seasonal events. Here are the main options for party guests:

1. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dessert Party:
   • During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, there is a dessert party that offers a spooky-themed dessert spread along with reserved viewing for the “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” fireworks. Guests can enjoy Halloween-themed treats, drinks, and a great fireworks viewing from the Tomorrowland Terrace.
2. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dessert Party:
   • Similar to the Halloween version, this dessert party is available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. It features a festive selection of holiday-themed desserts, including cookies, cakes, and seasonal drinks. The dessert party also includes reserved viewing for the “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” from the Plaza Garden or Tomorrowland Terrace.
3. New Year’s Eve Dessert Parties:
   • Disney offers special dessert parties on New Year’s Eve at various locations within the parks, including Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. These parties often include a more elaborate selection of desserts and champagne, along with prime viewing spots for the New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.

These holiday dessert parties are particularly popular due to the seasonal decorations, themed treats, and special fireworks shows. As with other Disney dessert parties, reservations are essential, and they tend to sell out quickly due to the limited availability during the holiday events​

What’s included in the Disney Dessert party?

When booking a dessert party at Disney World, you can always expect there to be the following things:

• Reserved seating with a premium viewing location
• Complimentary refreshments (assortment of desserts, beverages, snacks)

Sweet Treats

Disney spares no effort in crafting a delightful assortment of desserts for these events. Typical sweet offerings include:

• Miniature Desserts:
  • Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
  • Assorted Cupcakes with various flavors and decorative toppings
  • Cheesecake Bites with different fruit or chocolate sauces
  • Pastries and Tarts such as fruit tarts, chocolate tarts, and éclairs
  • Mousse Cups in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or seasonal varieties
  • Macarons in assorted flavors and colors
  • Cookies including classic chocolate chip, sugar, and themed varieties
  • Brownies and Blondies with rich, fudgy textures
• Seasonal and Themed Desserts:
  • During special events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you can expect themed desserts such as:
    • Pumpkin-Spiced Treats
    • Gingerbread Cookies
    • Peppermint Bark
    • Candy Corn Cupcakes
    • Holiday-themed Cake Pops
• Ice Cream and Sundae Stations:
  • Build-your-own sundae bars with various ice cream flavors and toppings like sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.

Savory Snacks

To balance out the sweetness, many dessert parties also offer a selection of light, savory bites, which may include:

• Cheese Boards:
  • An assortment of gourmet cheeses accompanied by crackers and bread.
• Fresh Fruit Platters:
  • Seasonal fruits such as grapes, strawberries, melon, and pineapple.
• Assorted Nuts and Snack Mixes:
  • Options like candied nuts, trail mixes, and pretzels.

Beverages

A variety of drinks are available to complement your desserts, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options:

• Non-Alcoholic Beverages:
  • Sparkling Cider
  • Lemonade and Specialty Fruit Punches
  • Iced Tea and Sweet Tea
  • Hot Beverages: Coffee, decaf coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
  • Soft Drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and other sodas
  • Flavored Waters and Juices
• Alcoholic Beverages (for guests 21 and over):
  • Sparkling Wines and Champagne
  • Red and White Wines
  • Assorted Beers
  • Themed Cocktails: Occasionally, specialty cocktails are offered, especially during seasonal events.

When Can I Book My Disney Dessert Party for 2024?

• The booking window for Disney dessert parties is 60 days before the date of the party you want to book. This booking window typically falls within the same time frame as Disney dining reservations. However, what we have found is this is not always the case. So we always recommend you try to make your dessert party reservation as soon as you decide to attend the event.

Booking window not open yet? Still, check the Disney World website! You’ll at least be able to get additional information as to when the booking window for your specific Disney dessert party will open.

How Can I Book a Disney Dessert Party?

• Disney World dessert party reservations can be made online
• On the Disney World website
• Through a 3rd party travel agent like The Park Prodigy (We recommend this one!)

However you book your Disney World Dessert Party, just remember to book it 60 days before your trip!

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Magic Kingdom Disney Dessert Parties Overview

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom currently offers four permanent Disney dessert parties to choose from in 2024. Three of these parties are located at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and include the same food and VIP viewing experience for the Magic Kingdom Fireworks. The fourth Magic Kingdom dessert party is located outside of the park at the Ticket and Transportation Center. All of the non-holiday Magic Kingdom Dessert parties are for the firework spectacular Happily Ever After. This popular show made its return in April of 2023!

What are the 2024 Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties?

• Happily Ever After Dessert Party (Pre & Post)
• Magic Kingdom Fireworks: Seats & Sweets
• Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party
• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party

Magic Kingdom Dessert Party Menu

Snacks include some of the following options inspired by the different lands of the Magic Kingdom:

• Chocolate Strawberries
• Butterscotch pudding
• Cupcakes
• Mousse
• Customizable ice cream sundaes and s’mores
• Hot chocolate
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Passion Fruit, Orange Guava Juice

There is typically cheese and crackers for those looking for a more savory option to fill them up before the show.

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How Much Does a Disney World Dessert Party Cost?

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party: Treats & Seats

• $119 – $129 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $75 per child (ages 3 to 9)

Guests who choose to enjoy the Happily Ever After Treats and Seats Dessert Party will enjoy seating at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant. Here, they will be able to enjoy sweets and drinks provided by Disney pastry chefs and chocolatiers while having the most spectacular views of the beloved Happily Ever After fireworks show.

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party: Pre-Party

• $99 – $109 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $59 per child (ages 3 to 9)

This party is similar to the Sweets and Seats dessert party. The only difference is where you can watch the fireworks! Guests who purchase the Treats and Seats party get to view the show from the Tomorrowland Terrace. Guests of this 2024 Magic Kingdom Dessert Party package can watch from a private viewing area located inside the Plaza Gardens.

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party: Post-Party

• $99 – $109 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $59 per child (ages 3 to 9)

The post-party to Happily Ever After fireworks will be similar to the other two parties mentioned above. But because this is the post-party, things will run a little bit differently. Guests enjoying the post-party will check in an hour before the show starts at the Tomorrowland Terrace. Then, shortly before the show begins, a guest experiences cast member will bring you to the private viewing area in the Plaza Gardens. After the show, you will be escorted back to Tomorrowland Terrace to enjoy your desserts, an assortment of cheeses, and both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.

2024 Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise

• $130 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $80 per child (ages 3 to 9)

A Disney Dessert party at sea, with this incredible fireworks display cruise on an iconic Magic Kingdom ferryboat. Learn the historical background of these amazing water vessels while enjoying a spread of desserts and beverages. Then, finish the night off by watching Disney’s Happily Ever After on the water. While it is not quite a dessert party at Magic Kingdom, we’ve personally attended this event and found it to be a super magical and unique event!

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace

• $119 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $75 per child (ages 3 to 9)

This Walt Disney World Dessert Party is extra special and extra spooky, as it is only offered during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.  This Disney dessert party is only held on select nights that the Halloween party is running and gives you perfect views of Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks. Like all Magic Kingdom dessert parties, this is another ticket on top of your Mickey’s Not So Scary Party Ticket.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Parties – Plaza View & Tomorrowland Terrace View

Tomorrowland Terrace View:

• $119 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $75 per child (ages 3 to 9)

Plaza Gardens View:

• $109 per adult (ages ten and up)
• $59 per child (ages 3 to 9)

Guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can opt in for a special Disney Christmas dessert party the night of their event. These events are very similar to the other Magic Kingdom dessert parties discussed above, except they are only held on select special event nights. Just like all other Disney dessert parties, the prices are an additional charge and are not a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party ticket. Although we do love the fireworks at this event, we simply don’t find the dessert party worth it at this price point, especially when you consider that free cookies are included with your MVMCP ticket.

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Is the Disney World Dessert Party Worth it?

One of the most common questions we receive is, is the Disney dessert party worth it? Now, it’s important to note that this is just our opinion here at The Park Prodigy however, we don’t feel like it’s the right fit for every family. Given the high price tag and just based on the numbers alone, the average guest would have to enjoy 7-8 cupcakes for it to be a way to save money. That’s also per person, which is not a small ask.

On the flip side, there is something to be said about being able to grab the perfect fireworks viewing spot without having to show up 45 minutes before the show. Guests always have to worry about someone coming to sneak in front of them at the last minute as well.

So, although we do think there are better ways to splurge on special events at Walt Disney World, we can understand why some guests prefer to book the Disney dessert party. We love getting our wristband, relaxing in our seating area with a good view, and enjoying the Disney fireworks!

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2024 Disney Dessert Party FAQ

Q: What happens if the fireworks are canceled the night of my Disney dessert party? 

A: Disney’s policy states fireworks are not guaranteed as part of the Disney dessert party experience. Guests will not be refunded on the rare occasion that the fireworks are rescheduled or canceled. However, guests would still be able to enjoy all of the treats included with your Disney dessert party admission.

Q: Where is the dessert party at Magic Kingdom?

A: Tomorrowland Terrace at The Magic Kingdom. Nestled between Tomorrowland and Main Street U.S.A, guests can sample an assortment of delicious treats. Guests will either view the show in the Garden area or right at the Tomorrowland Terrace, depending on the party you book.

Q: Is there a dessert party at Animal Kingdom?

A: As of now, there is no dessert party at Animal Kingdom. The last party took place in 2019 when Rivers of Light performed on the waters of Discovery River.

Q: Is alcohol included in the Magic Kingdom dessert party?

A: Yes, there is an assortment of beer and wine available for guests above the age of 21 with a valid form of identification.

When is The Best Time to Visit Disney World?

Our Disney  World Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.

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