Hiya Katy,
Welcome back to planDisney! Let me start by saying I love your style! Anytime I book an experience at Walt Disney World, I’m all about maximizing the experience. The
Celebration at the Top—Sip, Savor, Sparkle experience has long been on my bucket list, so I would ask the same questions you would if I were booking it.
As someone who believes being on time is being late, I’m always notoriously early to all things Katy. I spoke to a Cast Member, and he told me that while you are welcome to arrive as early as you would like, the earliest check-in time would likely be 8 pm EST. The dining room typically opens around 8:20 pm, so checking in at eight will give you plenty of time and prevent you from missing out on anything.
I hope this was helpful, Katy. Before I let you go, you will receive
complimentary valet parking with your event ticket, so you will not need to factor in self-parking time into your arrival time. That said, sometimes the line for valet can be a little long in my experience, so I recommend giving yourself a 10-15-minute buffer if you want to try to check in immediately at 8 pm. Please come back and see
us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.