Anyone used Disney's iPod setup yet?

[lurkyloo]

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Has anyone actually used Disney's iPod setup for their reception music? It sounds like it might be a fairly new thing for them, and I'm worried that it's just going to be a crummy mini-jack plug (like on headphones) connected to speakers, rather than an actual iPod cradle that uses the audio-out jack....

 

[Keira1387]

I have not heard of this before, but am very interested. We are not going to have a dj at the reception, and are considering other options. An Ipod would be a great idea. The only problem I see is who will introduce the bridal party, and announce the first dance and things like that?

 

[honey2741]

You could pay as an enhancement to your package for a English Butler or Domo....Disney charges $650 for them...

 

[honey2741]

You could pay as an enhancement to your package for a English Butler or Domo....Disney charges $650 for them...they can also be the ring bearer if you want them to do that task too!

 

[DisBride2007]

Didn't use the iPod setup, but we did play a burned CD of the music of our choice, this was both at the LS Lounge and at our ceremony location. Wanted to point out that if you don't have a DJ, you can have a CM make the announcements - this is what we did.

 

[lurkyloo]

Gee, they didn't mention that a CM could make the announcements - we were going to have DF's brother do it. I wonder which would be better...

Our WP was aghast that we don't want a DJ and brought up the same point: Who's going to announce this, that and the other thing? Well, we're only having 35 people, and we're not doing any of the traditional stuff except the first dances and the cake-cutting. So I figure the Best Man (or now maybe a CM) can just grab everyone's attention as needed...

 

[Keira1387]

I am also torn on what to do. I went to a wedding a few weeks ago that has no announcer and no one had any idea what was going on. I think an CM would be great but $650 is a little high. Will they stay for everything? All I really want is announcing of bridal party, first dance, cake cutting and flower tossing.

 

[Starseeker1221]

Didn't use the iPod setup, but we did play a burned CD of the music of our choice, this was both at the LS Lounge and at our ceremony location. Wanted to point out that if you don't have a DJ, you can have a CM make the announcements - this is what we did.

I have been wondering about using cds at the LS.... how did this work out? Was the music loud enough for dancing if you wanted it to be? Were they willing to change the volume for different parts of the reception (dinner vs dancing vs cake)??

Thanks!
~Vicky

 

[caryndisneydiva]

I have been wondering about using cds at the LS.... how did this work out? Was the music loud enough for dancing if you wanted it to be? Were they willing to change the volume for different parts of the reception (dinner vs dancing vs cake)??

Thanks!
~Vicky

i'm having my reception at lss...i am having a pianist, who will be taking breaks every 40 minutes, i emailed my wp and asked about ipod's and cd's and i was told that we either had to bring our own, or we could use theirs and pay $70 to rent it...

about the mc thing, i was also told that we needed to pick someone to handle this, i picked my dad which will be great...

 

[DisBride2007]

I have been wondering about using cds at the LS.... how did this work out? Was the music loud enough for dancing if you wanted it to be? Were they willing to change the volume for different parts of the reception (dinner vs dancing vs cake)??

Thanks!
~Vicky

It was DEFINITELY loud enough. I'm sure if you made a point to mention that you wanted to lower the volume during certain times, they would do it. They might even figure it out for themselves.

I'm surprised to hear that so many people have had an issue of people making announcements. This was something we didn't even consider when planning our wedding... like so many other things

I guess the CM just kind of took it upon himself to make the announcements. I really don't see why a guest couldn't do the same thing, though.

 

[Starseeker1221]

It was DEFINITELY loud enough. I'm sure if you made a point to mention that you wanted to lower the volume during certain times, they would do it. They might even figure it out for themselves.

I'm surprised to hear that so many people have had an issue of people making announcements. This was something we didn't even consider when planning our wedding... like so many other things

I guess the CM just kind of took it upon himself to make the announcements. I really don't see why a guest couldn't do the same thing, though.

Thanks! I'm really happy to hear that it can go above normal background music level.... I think this may be the option we end up choosing, as we don't really want a DJ (since we don't want any of the special dances or many announcements or anything like that), or the cost of live music, but we also don't really want silence

 

[OKWDVCMagic]

We asked the same question to Heidi at DFTW and her reply on what WDW supplies was as follows

Here is the current information on IPOD use:
(2) Speakers with Stands
(1) DI Box
(1) 4-Channel Mixer
Appropriate Cables
I-Pod MUST be charged are ready to go
Cost $250.00

Please keep in mind this is 2007 pricing so it may change a little by 2008.

Heidi said that we are responsible for running the set-up after the IPOD is plugged in. About having someone announcing us, it will be a small family wedding with 20 people and will really not be necessary.

 

[PrincessBrideKatie]

So I suggesting using my Ipod for music to DF, and I expected him to be thrilled with the idea of saving $1250 by not having the DJ. He tells me that he has always pictured a DJ for our wedding and thinks an Ipod would be tacky, I agree but I thought that saving $1250 to be used elsewhere was better. Oh well. its gonna be a DJ. So much for me, the extravagent spender, trying to save some money.

 

[lurkyloo]

He tells me that he has always pictured a DJ for our wedding and thinks an Ipod would be tacky

That's funny - I thought having a DJ force us all to do the Macarena or the Chicken Dance would be tacky!

Thanks for the detailed cost breakdown, OKWDVCMagic!

...So has anybody actually used the iPod setup yet, or do I get to be the guinea pig? (this smiley is the closest I could get to a guinea pig...)

 

[Keira1387]

That's funny - I thought having a DJ force us all to do the Macarena or the Chicken Dance would be tacky!

Thanks for the detailed cost breakdown, OKWDVCMagic!

...So has anybody actually used the iPod setup yet, or do I get to be the guinea pig? (this smiley is the closest I could get to a guinea pig...)

Well... It sounds like you guys might be the guinea pig!! I'm really interested to see how that would work.

 

[audisight]

We asked the same question to Heidi at DFTW and her reply on what WDW supplies was as follows

Here is the current information on IPOD use:
(2) Speakers with Stands
(1) DI Box
(1) 4-Channel Mixer
Appropriate Cables
I-Pod MUST be charged are ready to go
Cost $250.00

Please keep in mind this is 2007 pricing so it may change a little by 2008.

Heidi said that we are responsible for running the set-up after the IPOD is plugged in. About having someone announcing us, it will be a small family wedding with 20 people and will really not be necessary.

Thanks for the info .

That's funny - I thought having a DJ force us all to do the Macarena or the Chicken Dance would be tacky!

Thanks for the detailed cost breakdown, OKWDVCMagic!

...So has anybody actually used the iPod setup yet, or do I get to be the guinea pig? (this smiley is the closest I could get to a guinea pig...)

I think you just might be the guinea pig
This is just a great thread, thanks for starting it. I had never even thought about using the ipod until I read this! Another reason why I love these boards

 

[OKWDVCMagic]

That's funny - I thought having a DJ force us all to do the Macarena or the Chicken Dance would be tacky!

Thanks for the detailed cost breakdown, OKWDVCMagic!

...So has anybody actually used the iPod setup yet, or do I get to be the guinea pig? (this smiley is the closest I could get to a guinea pig...)

Lurkyloo, when is your wedding? Ours in Dec 2008 and am wondering with our small wedding of 20 people will these wdw supplied speakers on stands and mixer board stick out like a sore thumb in the reception. I am looking at maybe bring a speaker set-up such as ZVOX 315 Sound Console that allows for an IPOD connection. We are only looking for background music for the reception and are not planning on any dancing. The ZVOX is $199 and is only one speaker that supposedly produces surround sound quality music, portable and can run on AC or batteries.

 

[orangetiggs]

our wedding is in sep and we are looking at using it as a dj would be far to much just for 30 people

 

[lurkyloo]

Lurkyloo, when is your wedding? Ours in Dec 2008 and am wondering with our small wedding of 20 people will these wdw supplied speakers on stands and mixer board stick out like a sore thumb in the reception. I am looking at maybe bring a speaker set-up such as ZVOX 315 Sound Console that allows for an IPOD connection. We are only looking for background music for the reception and are not planning on any dancing. The ZVOX is $199 and is only one speaker that supposedly produces surround sound quality music, portable and can run on AC or batteries.

We're getting married the first week of February, so I'll be able to let you know well in advance! I'm going to check out the ZVOX, though - I like the idea of paying for something I can keep!

Also, yeah, I'm worried about ugly speaker stands and stuff in the Attic, where our reception is. I think they're putting one speaker inside and one on the deck, which sounds great for coverage, but stereo speakers are supposed to be next to each other to give the best sound and range...

 

[OKWDVCMagic]

We're getting married the first week of February, so I'll be able to let you know well in advance! I'm going to check out the ZVOX, though - I like the idea of paying for something I can keep!

Also, yeah, I'm worried about ugly speaker stands and stuff in the Attic, where our reception is. I think they're putting one speaker inside and one on the deck, which sounds great for coverage, but stereo speakers are supposed to be next to each other to give the best sound and range...

I spoke to the manufacturer today and asked which one model would work better. They suggested the 325 model here is the link
http://yhst-9301186439366.stores.yahoo.net/zv325hisisus.html

I agree with you that if I am spending money I would rather purchase something rather than renting. Also, I would prefer trying it out at home with IPOD instead of just before the reception. I want it to be plug and play instead of having to figure out numerous settings on mixer board.

We are hoping for the White Hall and I figured if it is just one portable speaker and the IPOD I could move the speaker to the patio for the cocktail reception and then move it back into the reception room during dinner. The only challenge will be getting it to Florida. I checked and there is a UPS office in Celebration so I can ship it there before we arrive and ship it back after the wedding so I don't have to worry about having it lost by the airlines. I guess I will have to mention this speaker to my DF as a possible Christmas gift.