Honestly, I think it's a pretty nice package. I noticed that it does not include any photography or transportation but you do get a higher guest count and a 3 course meal and cake. I don't think the transportation issue is that big of a thing to deal with since the DLR is so compact. Photography is a toss up for me; I really hate having my picture taken but it's our wedding day and I like the idea of being able to comparison shop. A more intangible benefit for me is that since my family lives in Northern California, they would easily be able to drive down. My sister and BIL take my nephews down every year for a few days so they already know they can find a decent hotel in their price range.
One thing I absolutely do not like at all is the six-month booking window. Wow, that feels like it's cutting things close! I'm told most brides send out "Save the Date" announcements anywhere from 12 to 9 months in advance of a destination wedding. Not being able to nail anything down until 6 months prior? Talk about stress-inducing! Not to mention lining up other vendors like your photographer, hair and make-up, an officiant....Also, what if you or someone in your party wants to use DVC points for the hotel stay during the wedding? Don't those have to be booked nearly a year prior? I would be much happier and more likely to book a DL wedding if they treated the booking window the same as for WDW - 8 months for Escape, with the ability to be "penciled in" at 12 months out. If Disneyland is really looking to expand the Escape wedding product in California, is there any chance at all of negotiating a booking window similar to the one used at Walt Disney World?
