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TeamMickey · 07-11-2009, 08:20 PM

Hello everyone,

While looking into rehersal brunch/dinner ideas, my DF came across "Sunrise at the Summit" which is breakfast at Flametree BBQ in AK and then the first ride of the day on Everest. Has anyone done or looked into this? We were quoted $500 for the site fee and $900 min in food. Is it worth it or does anyone have a different idea?

Thanks!

pezaddict231 · 07-11-2009, 10:12 PM

I didn't know you could do this but that sounds awesome!

Wish on a Star · 07-11-2009, 10:20 PM

Yeah! It's a great way to personalize your wedding- AND what a WOW factor!

Skylarr29 · 07-11-2009, 10:40 PM

We originally started with an Animal Kingdom rehearsal dinner with a ride on the safari and then dinner in the Tamu Tamu courtyard. In the end we decided that it had a little too much 'wow' factor. It's hard to top something like that afterwards and we didn't want our rehearsal to out shine our wedding day. Also consider if you have children or guests who can't ride they might feel excluded. I'm not sure but there is probably also a fee to ride Everest... it is probably in the $15 per person range. Most rides have a fee associated with their use.

hulldisneyfan88 · 07-14-2009, 10:03 AM

Skylarr - Do you know what the minimums are for the safari and Tamu Tamu Courtyard please. Thanks

Skylarr29 · 07-14-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hulldisneyfan88

Skylarr - Do you know what the minimums are for the safari and Tamu Tamu Courtyard please. Thanks

Let me look through and see if I still have the proposals... it's been a while.

I want to say that there was a $2,000.00 food and beverage minimum, $500 rental fee, and then approx. $13 per person for the safari. The safari was a 'mix - in' when all your guests get on the last ride of the day - not a private buy out which I think is around 6k. Since it was scheduled for Jan at the time there was also possible heater rentals and there may have been some other misc. minimums such as lighting and decor.

smhogar · 07-16-2009, 10:38 PM

I did the Safari and Karibu Dinner for my wedding reception on June 23, 2009.
I got married at Shades of Green and then went to Animal Kingdom. It rained that night but we were able to ride the safari. I had about 30 guests and we were not mixed in. We had our own jeep. We entered via the Fast Pass entrance after arriving backstage near the train station. Because of the rain, the buffet was setup at Pizzafari not Tamu Tamu. Everything was wonderful. The food was great. I think that I liked Pizzafari better because we were inside and in air conditioning. Since I am not a Disney bride, I could not wear a bridal dress, veil, or carry a bouquet. I didn't mind and I had a great time!

Here is a pic:

Sharon
SOG/Animal Kingdom Wedding - June 23, 2009

hulldisneyfan88 · 07-17-2009, 08:47 AM

Sharon that picture looks lovely, do you know if there are a minimum number of guests required or just a minimum food and beverage?

smhogar · 07-17-2009, 09:36 AM

Minimum number of guests is twenty and that is the basic template that we worked from...

DISNEY*lover · 07-18-2009, 09:59 AM

That's an awesome idea! If I wasn't at my budget maximum already, I'd consider it. Instead we're doing a casual meet and greet at Ohanas for breakfast.

honey2741 · 07-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Safari? Mt. Everest? as possible brunch or dinner options...I've never heard of these options. Where did all of you hear about these possible choices? Is there a place where I can find out more information and see pics? Thanks!

hulldisneyfan88 · 07-18-2009, 11:25 AM

Honey2741 I use this website, it does give a lot of info but you can see a few ideas
http://adisneymeetings.disney.go.com...s/ipm/IPM.html

honey2741 · 07-18-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hulldisneyfan88

Honey2741 I use this website, it does give a lot of info but you can see a few ideas
http://adisneymeetings.disney.go.com...s/ipm/IPM.html

Thanks for the tip! I feel like I'm lost

julierocks · 07-20-2009, 12:42 PM

Do your guests have to have a park ticket to participate in this event, or is it like the dessert parties at Epcot and MGM where the guests don't have to have a park ticket? Thanks!

smhogar · 07-20-2009, 09:05 PM

Guests didn't need a ticket.
There was a fee per guest for the safari.

Sharon
SOG/Animal Kingdom Wedding - June 23, 2009

07-11-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
TeamMickey Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 23	Rehersal at Everest Hello everyone, While looking into rehersal brunch/dinner ideas, my DF came across "Sunrise at the Summit" which is breakfast at Flametree BBQ in AK and then the first ride of the day on Everest. Has anyone done or looked into this? We were quoted $500 for the site fee and $900 min in food. Is it worth it or does anyone have a different idea? Thanks!

07-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
pezaddict231 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,337	I didn't know you could do this but that sounds awesome! __________________ June 2005 - Wilderness Lodge * August 2005 - Contemporary Resort * June 2008 - Animal Kingdom Villas * June 2009 - Grand Floridian - We're Engaged! * March 2010 - Yacht Club - Planning Session Trip * August 2010 - Grand Floridian RPC - Our Disney Wedding! Diet? What Diet? 8 Days on the DxDP My Disney Wedding Planning Journal

07-11-2009, 10:20 PM	#3
Wish on a Star DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 730	Yeah! It's a great way to personalize your wedding- AND what a WOW factor! __________________ My Humble PJ: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2098860

07-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
Skylarr29 Oh Darn it, I was 'forced' to buy that plane It feels like I have a sumo wrestler in there! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,569	We originally started with an Animal Kingdom rehearsal dinner with a ride on the safari and then dinner in the Tamu Tamu courtyard. In the end we decided that it had a little too much 'wow' factor. It's hard to top something like that afterwards and we didn't want our rehearsal to out shine our wedding day. Also consider if you have children or guests who can't ride they might feel excluded. I'm not sure but there is probably also a fee to ride Everest... it is probably in the $15 per person range. Most rides have a fee associated with their use. __________________ Married at Disney 10/15/08 Read about it here: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1993269June/July '06 Vail/AspenJuly '06 Alaska & Canada!!!Aug '06 BCRSept '06 POR Oct '06 All Star MusicNov '06 PORFeb '07 AKLMarch '07 PORMay '07 Blue Ridge MountainsJune '07 WL June/July'07 VailSept '07 POPOct '07 WL club levelNew Years Eve '07 at All Star SportsJan '08 Boardwalk & DCL 3 Night Bahamian'08 ABD Flavors of France & ABD Imperial CitiesAugust '08 POR - DFTW Planning sessionOct '08 AKL:9 nights Royal Asante Suite, 7 night DCL Western, & GF - Royal Palm for our DFTW & honeymoon!!!Nov '08 Disneyland Hotel Feb'09 SSRNov' 09 4 night DCL Bahamian

07-16-2009, 10:38 PM	#7
smhogar Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 97	I did the Safari and Karibu Dinner for my wedding reception on June 23, 2009. I got married at Shades of Green and then went to Animal Kingdom. It rained that night but we were able to ride the safari. I had about 30 guests and we were not mixed in. We had our own jeep. We entered via the Fast Pass entrance after arriving backstage near the train station. Because of the rain, the buffet was setup at Pizzafari not Tamu Tamu. Everything was wonderful. The food was great. I think that I liked Pizzafari better because we were inside and in air conditioning. Since I am not a Disney bride, I could not wear a bridal dress, veil, or carry a bouquet. I didn't mind and I had a great time! Here is a pic: Sharon SOG/Animal Kingdom Wedding - June 23, 2009 __________________ Sharon

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07-14-2009, 10:03 AM	#5
hulldisneyfan88 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31	Skylarr - Do you know what the minimums are for the safari and Tamu Tamu Courtyard please. Thanks

07-17-2009, 08:47 AM	#8
hulldisneyfan88 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31	Sharon that picture looks lovely, do you know if there are a minimum number of guests required or just a minimum food and beverage?

07-17-2009, 09:36 AM	#9
smhogar Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 97	Minimum number of guests is twenty and that is the basic template that we worked from... __________________ Sharon

07-18-2009, 09:59 AM	#10
DISNEY*lover DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hazlet, NJ Posts: 586	That's an awesome idea! If I wasn't at my budget maximum already, I'd consider it. Instead we're doing a casual meet and greet at Ohanas for breakfast. __________________ September 7, 2009 I married my best friend Wedding Pavilion California Grill UK Lower PJ! On May 26th we can make our ADRs! - PTR!

07-18-2009, 11:07 AM	#11
honey2741 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 840	Safari? Mt. Everest? as possible brunch or dinner options...I've never heard of these options. Where did all of you hear about these possible choices? Is there a place where I can find out more information and see pics? Thanks!

07-18-2009, 11:25 AM	#12
hulldisneyfan88 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31	Honey2741 I use this website, it does give a lot of info but you can see a few ideas http://adisneymeetings.disney.go.com...s/ipm/IPM.html

07-20-2009, 12:42 PM	#14
julierocks Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120	Tickets with this package? Do your guests have to have a park ticket to participate in this event, or is it like the dessert parties at Epcot and MGM where the guests don't have to have a park ticket? Thanks!

07-20-2009, 09:05 PM	#15
smhogar Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 97	Guests didn't need a ticket. There was a fee per guest for the safari. Sharon SOG/Animal Kingdom Wedding - June 23, 2009

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