Before “IllumiNations” retires at the end of summer this year, Disney is giving guests a way to reserve a guaranteed premium viewing spot to see the show. Guests will soon be able to book an “IllumiNations” Dining Package.
The new dining package will begin on January 18, 2019, with reservations opening on January 17. Included in this dining package is patio seating at the Rose & Crown Dining Room, which offers a great view of the fireworks show. A prix fixe menu of Rose & Crown favorites is also included with this dining package, so guests will have plenty of food to enjoy.
Menu Choices
Appetizers
- Choice of:
- Scotch Egg
- United Kingdom Cheese Platter
Main Entrees
- Choice of:
- Fish and Chips
- Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon
- Bangers and Mash
Dessert
- Pudding Platter Trio: Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle, and Chocolate Nougat Bar.
Drinks
- A selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
Kids’ Menu
- Appetizers
- Choice of:
- Soup
- Salad
- Choice of:
- Main Entrees
- Choice of:
- Cheese and Turkey Flatbread
- Turkey Meatball Pasta
- Cheesy Pasta
- Fish and Chips
- Choice of:
- Dessert
- Choice of:
- Fruit Salad
- Trifle
- Choice of:
Important Info
- Cost: $85 per adult (10 and up) and $35 per child (ages 3 – 9).
- Check-in is at 8 p.m.
- The whole dining experience will last around 90 minutes.
- Dining plan entitlements cannot be redeemed for this dining package.
- Separate Epcot park admission is required and is not included in the price of the dining package.
- In the case of inclement weather the experience will be moved from the uncovered patio to an outdoor area that is covered.
- Guests who do not cancel their reservation within 48 hours of the event will not receive a refund.
Reservations can be made online, by phone (407-939-3463), or by contacting your travel agent.
This sounds like a good way to have a nice view of “IllumiNations” before it comes to an end. However, I know people book reservations at Rose & Crown purposely hoping for a patio seat for the fireworks, so it will be interesting to see how this affects regular reservations around that time.
What do you think of this new dining package? Is it something you would try?
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*