Dining experiences with a large party 30+ people

[Helopoh]

I am looking for information on experiences with large groups when dining. I am in the process of plotting a vacation with about 30 of close family and friends to celebrate our marriage. We decided against a wedding as we simply didn't want one. We will have a civil ceremony prior to our trip and hope to reserve a dining experience for our guests one night while we are on vacation to share our celebration at a resort/park site restaurant and have a cake made for us. I am open to any suggestions in any fashion.

 

[SWBride]

I am looking for information on experiences with large groups when dining. I am in the process of plotting a vacation with about 30 of close family and friends to celebrate our marriage. We decided against a wedding as we simply didn't want one. We will have a civil ceremony prior to our trip and hope to reserve a dining experience for our guests one night while we are on vacation to share our celebration at a resort/park site restaurant and have a cake made for us. I am open to any suggestions in any fashion.

We just booked the rainforest cafe for our rehearsal luncheon. Guests can pick from 3-4 meals and get chocolate cake. Came out to less than $20 per person.

 

[Helopoh]

Are you using Downtown Disney or Epcot? We went with a group of 13 in Oct. to the downtown Disney location and had a less than pleasing experience with them. It makes me hesitant.

 

[tric8783]

We held our rehearsal dinner or 30 people a 'Ohana in the polynesian and everyone raved about it. ( it's our fav restaurant on property). The menu s set but ha something for everyone!

 

[lurkyloo]

If you're interested in planning a private event (which can be surprisingly economical for a large group, especially if you do a dessert party rather than a full meal) I've written up a how-to guide here: http://disneytravelbabble.com/how-to/private-party/

There are also private rooms at a few of the restaurants on property, like The Wave, Victoria & Albert's, bluezoo, Il Mulino, and Shula's, plus a few restaurants that have semi-private sections, like Raglan Road and Yachtsman Steakhouse. But some of them have high-enough food and beverage minimums that you could do an IllumiNations or Fantasmic! dessert party for less.

 

[lurkyloo]

Oh! And complete info on ordering a cake delivered to a restaurant or your room is in this how-to: http://disneytravelbabble.com/how-to/order-cake/

If you do a private event through Disney's Catered Events, the planner can arrange the cake for you. Just check out my Cake Options By Location page to know what the choices are at your venue.

 

[Helopoh]

I was just on that website not 30 seconds ago. I was just talking with my friend about other options.