AK festival of the lion king reception

[Mandysteven]

Hi has anyone had there wedding reception at AK Festival of the lion king???
just wondering about the start times as I cannot speak to a disney planner yet, my wedding is not within their 16months. so was wondering if it's possible to. Have the AK reception and then a desert buffet at epcot with the fireworks... Any info would be great thanks

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

i haven't come across any PJs with the FOTLK reception... but i know that it's offered. the start times would be after the park is closed, maybe a little after since they would have to set up, so you're at least looking at 7pm... maybe later depending on the season. illuminations at epcot is at 9pm so that wouldn't give you time to finish your reception then transport over there. have you considered the dessert party as a welcome party/rehearsal party?

 

[figmentfan814]

I remember seeing one a few years ago. I just checked and it was on www.disneybrides.com (a private forum). I'll PM you the information on the thread. There isn't too much on the actual TR, but she had information on her PJ and several pictures after coming back from her VR trip.

 

[princesswendy720]

Here is a link to a PJ of someone who had their VR there: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1530992

Her reception couldn't start until 10 pm in June. Either way, I don't think you'd be able to do an AK reception with an Epcot dessert party due to the logistical challenges. We are doing an epcot dessert party as a welcome party the night before the wedding.

 

[figmentfan814]

Here is a link to a PJ of someone who had their VR there: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1530992

Her reception couldn't start until 10 pm in June. Either way, I don't think you'd be able to do an AK reception with an Epcot dessert party due to the logistical challenges. We are doing an epcot dessert party as a welcome party the night before the wedding.

Its the same person from the other board, I just saw that post too. Glad you were able to post it too.

 

[Mandysteven]

Hi great thanks for all the info haven't thought about a rehearsal dinner yet was trying out different ideas but obviously I want too much lol. Like I said because I cannot speak to a planner yet hard to know what is and isnt possible and that just isn't possible...back to the drawing board lol many thanks for info it has been very usefull xx

 

[Lisacope]

That person was me! I had my VR at the WP and then a pre-reception at the Tusker House and then a plated dinner in the FOTLK with the show afterwards. It was fantastic! Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Mandysteven]

Hi great ty for the info, just wondering can you remember what times the FOTLK generally starts I was looking at getting married around 12 in the wp but don't want a long gap after the cocktail hr to the reception starting still just trying to work out what will and will not work as their will be a few kids I don't want them getting bored lol

 

[Lisacope]

Schedule on Pre-Vr Day:
6:00pm -7:00pm Rehearsal at WP
7:30pm - 9:00pm Rehearsal Dinner at Citrico's (Just WP and Family)
9:00pm-10:30pm - Dessert Party at GF (All VR Guests)

My schedule on my VR day:

3:00pm - 6:30pm Hair, Makeup, Dressing
6:30pm - 7:40pm Pix at GF
7:40-8:00pm Seating of guests at WP
8:00pm - 8:30pm Ceremony at WP
8:30pm-9:00pm Pix at WP while guests are transported to Tusker House with Copeland Family to follow
9:00pm-10:00pm Cocktail Pre-reception at Tusker House
Shortly before 10:00pm guests walk from Tusker House to FOLK venue
10:00pm-12:00pm Plated Dinner and Show at FOLK
12:00pm Transport back to resorts