Contemporary ballroon

[Designer Rose]

So we are currently forced to change our reception location because our previous one was booked. So, we're looking at other venues, and we think the Contemporary would be the most convenient from the WP. Has everyone had their reception there or seen one there or seen the ballroom? Opinions?

 

[donald&daisy]

When we had our PS Joe showed us some gorgeous photos of a reception at one of the Contemporary ballrooms. I would ask you consultant to send you some pics! They had it set up really nice and there was a small outdoor area too.

 

[lurkyloo]

Here's a representative sample of the ballrooms at the Contemporary. They are not as elegantly themed as those at the other Disney convention centers, so you may feel they require more decoration to make them wedding-ready. To me the best room is Nutcracker Ballroom 3, which is the section of the Nutcracker Ballroom adjacent to a courtyard with a nice wall of windows. At least there you get some natural light and an outdoor space.


Nutcracker Ballroom 1

Nutcracker Ballroom 3

You can see the courtyard from the East Rotunda part of the lobby—it gets my vote for nicest event space in the newer section (or, as I like to call it, the Miami Vice section) of the Contemporary Convention Center.

Miami Vice!

The ginormous Fantasia Ballroom (think 4,700 guests) can be divided into three sections.

Fantasia Ballroom G

Fantasia Ballroom H

Here’s what they call a “breakout room” in the convention center business...

Fantasia Q

On the far side of the convention center is a trio of tiny meeting rooms maybe good for a small function, although I’d recommend the Grand Floridian or BoardWalk convention centers for a wedding over the Contemporary, if only cuz of the décor. I think the Contemporary is better for those big-budget events (like Couture weddings) where you can afford to drape and light the H-E-double-hockey-sticks outta the place.

Pastoral Room 1