Hollywood Studios Reception

[PinkSleepingBeauty]

Anyone had a Hollywood Studios reception? Or know the costs involved? Has anyone attended or held a Fantasmic Dessert Party? x

 

[lurkyloo]

The costs vary by location. For example, a reception at the Prop Shop costs about average: $300 for the venue rental and $1,500 food and beverage minimum at dinner. But if you wanted to use the Great Movie Ride, you'd be looking at a $3,000 venue rental fee, a $2,300 food and beverage minimum, and a mandatory $8,300 entertainment package. So it really depends on which venue you have in mind.

I went to a Fantasmic Dessert Party last year. Here's what I posted about that:

The setup is on the patio at the back of the amphitheater, behind all the benches. The patio is divided into a smaller area and a larger one. Both areas have railings that separate them from the main walkway running between the patios and the crowds.

View from the big patio to the small one:

View from the big patio toward the stage (the bleachers are below the walkway):

The buffet is set up at the back of the patio:

From the back of the patio looking to the far side of the amphitheater:

The view is OK - the lighting rigs kinda block it but you don't get wet!

These photos were taken standing at the railing, so about as close as you can get (but they were taken with an iPhone, which accounts for their low quality!):

Both patios have a $250 venue rental fee and a $750 food and beverage minimum. The small one holds up to 40 people, while the large one can hold 40 to 100. There is also a $75 setup fee and then a $12.95 viewing fee for each person who doesn't have park admission. ALSO: Fantasmic! has a higher cancellation rate due to weather than IllumiNations and Wishes.

Hope this helps!

 

[PinkSleepingBeauty]

The costs vary by location. For example, a reception at the Prop Shop costs about average: $300 for the venue rental and $1,500 food and beverage minimum at dinner. But if you wanted to use the Great Movie Ride, you'd be looking at a $3,000 venue rental fee, a $2,300 food and beverage minimum, and a mandatory $8,300 entertainment package. So it really depends on which venue you have in mind.

I went to a Fantasmic Dessert Party last year. Here's what I posted about that:

Thanks so much for your advice! It really is so helpful! x

 

[sambycat]

i saw some posts with links somewhere on thedisneyweddingblog.com? cool pics of a dinner set up in the gangster scene of the great movie ride and then desert in oz! really neat! i have to say, i am not so much the fan of the fantasmic dessert party. 1) DL fantasmic kicks the you-know-what of the DHS fantasmic and 2) i don't think the location is all that great for viewing. unless i was standing up and craning to watch the show, i couldnt really see anything from seated tables. i also wasn't a fan of the desserts served, but i have seen raves about other dessert party items that lead me to beleive there is probably a wide cost array that could be spent and probably a better selection than what i experienced. that said, a wedding/reception location is a whole nother kettle of fish and that might make the whole fantasmic thing really cool!