Grand Gatherings?

[rileyroosmom]

We just booked for 2 nights at Pop before moving to our pool home. I reserved 2 rooms, for our family and for my bil's family. The CM gave me a Grand Gatherings number and then added this number to my previously made ADRs. What exactly does being a Grand Gatherings peron mean to me?
If it maters, there will be 4 adults, a 12, 9, 5, 4, and 1 year old.

 

[Nana Sue]

There are certain events (Grand Gatherings) that you can book if you have eight or more in your group, and merchandise such as personalized tee shirts that you can order. Go to the Disney site and check it out. We were there over the holidays with 13 in our family and took the Wishes fireworks cruise that was a lot of fun.

 

[4greatboys]

To be or book a GG event you have to have a party of 8 (which you do--children under 3 are not included in that count).
Here are the events you can do:

International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception:

Indulge yourself in Epcot® with international delights and tantalizing cuisine from around the world. Share the magic of live entertainment that's sure to please your whole gathering. Then enjoy a delicious dessert buffet along with VIP viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $59.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $24.99 (available 90 days prior


Safari Celebration Dinner:

Set off on safari in Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Enjoy a spectacular VIP journey across the rolling savanna. Then dine family-style on an African influenced cuisine at the Tusker House Restaurant with a side of live entertainment, characters and up close animal encounters. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $59.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $24.99 (available 90 days prior)


Good Morning Gathering:

Begin your day with a Magic Kingdom® morning filled with special songs and fun for kids of all ages. Here, classic Disney Characters join you for breakfast and fun at Tony's Town Square Restaurant. You'll even get some one-on-one time for your group with Mickey himself. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $26.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $13.99 (available 90 days prior)

Magical Fireworks Voyage:

Cast off on a moonlit voyage around the Magic Kingdom® Seven Seas lagoon, which provides the perfect viewing location for the Electrical Water Pageant and the all new Disney Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams. Your evening will begin with a mouth-watering array of sumptuous cookies and desserts. You'll then enjoy your moonlit voyage and have fun with Disney trivia and tales of pirates and Peter Pan along the way. Your evening will end with a special Disney meet and greet with Peter himself. Available on a seasonal basis.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $34.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $19.99 (available 90 days prior



We did the fireworks voyage last Oct and it was awesome! My 2 little ones, 3 and 5 loved it.
We also had a group of friends do the Good Morning Gathering and they really enjoyed it.