Walt Disney World Cast Members will be the first to see the return of 'Happily Ever After' at Magic Kingdom with a special preview ahead of its April 3 official reopening

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Happily Ever After preview

Posted: Thursday February 23, 2023 11:52am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Two thousand Florida-based Disney Cast Members and their guests will be among the first to see the return of 'Happily Ever After' at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Disney is hosting a special preview opportunity on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 11:30pm – 12:00am., where Cast Members will be randomly selected to see the early showing of the fan-favorite firework show.

For guests, the eagerly awaited return of 'Happily Ever After' will take place at 9pm on April 3, 2023.

Happily Ever After preview

The updated 'Happily Ever After' will feature all-new projections down Main Street, U.S.A., using the new projectors installed for the 50th anniversary. The 50th anniversary show, "Disney Enchantment" will be offered through April 2 2023.

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Disone3 days ago

So I am guessing you don't like it? :)

HauntedPirate4 days ago

I've never heard of them selling out, but I'm also not sure if that information is ever disseminated or publicized. And HEA isn't worth a plugged nickel. IMHO.

DisneyFanatic124 days ago

I agree, it’s worth spending 9,900 pennies for, not just one. In all seriousness though, do these sell out?

HauntedPirate4 days ago

🤦‍♂️ We've done the dessert party when the price was $68/person. The desserts weren't that great, and our family of 6, with 4 teenagers at the time, couldn't eat enough then to justify the price then. It's too rich, too much, too fast. It's gut rot within 30 minutes. If you think these desserts they're offering would be priced at $20 a pop if offered elsewhere... they aren't. And HEA wasn't and isn't worth spending a penny for.

Ayla4 days ago

Yep. We did the Tomorrowland Dessert Party when it was $25 per person. No way I'd ever consider paying the exorbitant price they are charging for it now.

vikescaper4 days ago

The dessert parties aren’t what they used to be. You can get alcohol at them but the actual desserts don’t seem to be as good as they used to be. They used to serve the cheeseburger spring rolls, so it was nice to have something savory. The only savory items that they have now are cheese cubes and the little toasts that go with the cheese. I tend to load up on the chocolate covered strawberries…..

James Alucobond4 days ago

I actually found the desserts really lacking the one time I tried it, though I know the offerings rotate pretty regularly. Not even a third the quality of what they put out at a Club Level lounge when it feels like it should at least meet that standard for the price. But the view is definitely great.

TheCoasterNerd4 days ago

I didn't say value based on price, I just said that it's a fun experience if you can afford it. I was just leaving a reviews. I don't know the price because Disney Dreamers Academy covered it. However, looking at the price online, it seems to be a good deal. $111, and you get as much dessert as you can eat, front row seating for the fireworks, a fantastic view, and you get to be out of the crowds. And how does it lack credibility? I was simply saying "it was fun!"

Sirwalterraleigh4 days ago

Exaclty…because you’ve paid the bills We took my 17 and 15 year olds to the Halloween thing when they were 1 and 3 respectively… It was $35… Was that THAT long ago? Or did somebody really mess up?

ToTBellHop4 days ago

It’s exorbitant now. I remember taking my kids when they were 2 (10 years ago). They were free. My wife and I were $30. Now THAT was a steal! Never gonna happen again, though. It was a great way to see Wishes (at the time) with stroller-age kids, though.

Sirwalterraleigh5 days ago

No offense…but any judgement of “value” if you don’t (or never have) paid the bill lacks credibility…you’ll get there

TheCoasterNerd5 days ago

Ok so I saw the Happily Ever After dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace the other day and it was amazing. Cannot reccomend it enough. Not sure what it actually costs as we got it for free but if you can afford to do it, do it. The food was delicious, the cast members were great, and the show looked incredible from that vantage point. Just figured I'd leave a review here. 10/10 would do again