DP's not through DFTW

[PrincessAriel09]

Hello! I am new to the boards & I was wondering where I could find info on DP's not hosted by DFTW-I am sure I saw something but now I cannot locate the thread (ahhh such a newbie :/) And if anyone who had one would mind sharing their menu/cost etc....Thanks all!

 

[geek+nerd]

The only dessert parties on Disney property are done through Disney, either through DFTW or through their event planning services.

 

[Chilly]

try this website:

http://disneymeetings.disney.go.com/dwm/deg/detail?name=DEGPage

 

[PrincessAriel09]

Let me correct myself... lol I didn't mean "hosted" exactly I meant more not HAVING a DFTW but having a Dessert Party... going through DFTW would be fine...Ugh my words confuse even myself! so sorry!

 

[PrincessAriel09]

try this website:

http://disneymeetings.disney.go.com/dwm/deg/detail?name=DEGPage

Thanks Chilly!!!

 

[Eviey]

Lurkyloo has a great page telling how she planned 2 private events at Disney World here: http://disneytravelbabble.com/how-to/private-party/
There are links off that page for her Illuminations Dessert Party and a Tower of Terror Dinner. Very helpful in planning something that is not done through DFTW, including phone numbers.

 

[PrincessAriel09]

Lurkyloo has a great page telling how she planned 2 private events at Disney World here: http://disneytravelbabble.com/how-to/private-party/
There are links off that page for her Illuminations Dessert Party and a Tower of Terror Dinner. Very helpful in planning something that is not done through DFTW, including phone numbers.

That was so helpful!! Thank you

 

[bambi0921]

Hey everyone! I have a question related to this. I'm planning an Escape wedding at Disney in August. I would love to host a dessert party on the night of my wedding but from what I understand this will trigger a $7,500 minimum we have to meet through DFTW which is not practical for us. Is it possible to plan a dessert party for that night outside of DFTW? I know we wouln't be able to wear our wedding attire in the park, but other than that could I get in trouble for not planning this through my wedding coordinator? I don't want to do anything underhanded, but I also don't want to have to needlessly spend a fortune. Help?

 

[RealLittleMermaid]

You will have to go through Disney Catered Events so you won't trigger that $7,500. I also wouldn't tell them its for a wedding because they will refer you to DFTW. Just say you want one for fun.
Depending on where you want to have it, the price differs. If you want a Wishes DP at GF, you have a $500 minimum food and bev and a $75 set up fee.
At Epcot, you have to rent a venue (I think the cheapest is $300 for a space for 10), have a food and bev minimum, pay for transportation into the park, and pay a viewing fee for those in your party without theme park tickets.

 

[Chilly]

Hey everyone! I have a question related to this. I'm planning an Escape wedding at Disney in August. I would love to host a dessert party on the night of my wedding but from what I understand this will trigger a $7,500 minimum we have to meet through DFTW which is not practical for us. Is it possible to plan a dessert party for that night outside of DFTW? I know we wouln't be able to wear our wedding attire in the park, but other than that could I get in trouble for not planning this through my wedding coordinator? I don't want to do anything underhanded, but I also don't want to have to needlessly spend a fortune. Help?

If you are having a DFTW you have to go through them no matter what. You can try to do it without them finding out but do you want to risk that.

 

[lurkyloo]

Plus, by the time you add a DP (especially in a park) you'll be spending almost enough to hit the $7,500 anyway. Even if you can keep the DP costs down, the difference probably won't be enough to consider it a "fortune"...