How to Plan a Private Anniversary Dessert Party at Epcot

[Jennygt]

Today I called and got no pushback, I will be contacted by an event planner early next week,

 

[pinkibekki]

I've only been using email to contact them (I have a crazy schedule and that's the easiest form of communication for me).
What's funny is that I originally contacted Catering as soon as I got our date from the Wedding dept. As soon as I mentioned DFTW, they told me to speak to our wedding coordinator. I did but seeing I was only going to go with the Memories wedding, she sent an email back to Catering to handle it. But since then, they have been quick to respond.

 

[Jennygt]

No call today, still waiting

 

[Jennygt]

Still waiting for my call back

 

[lurkyloo]

I'd call them! Unlike DFTW, Catered Events doesn't read this board.

 

[Jennygt]

I'd call them! Unlike DFTW, Catered Events doesn't read this board.

ok I will in the am!!!

 

[Jennygt]

Ok I called again today, I did get a call back but not from an event planner, I felt like I was being screened again. I did get a voicemail for an event planner so that's progress. Still waiting for some quotes from photographers.

 

[Jennygt]

Just got my call back from an event planner and we are rolling now!! Just need approval from the park for UK pubside. Now I need to plan the menu. I will have to do some research here on the dis. What time do you think is better 815-915 or 830-930, suggestions?

 

[lurkyloo]

I'd go with 8:15 because once IllumiNations starts at 9, the party is basically over. That way you have more time to eat and chat beforehand.

 

[Jennygt]

I'd go with 8:15 because once IllumiNations starts at 9, the party is basically over. That way you have more time to eat and chat beforehand.

I was thinking that too, but then I thought I might like the 15 after to let the crowds disperse?

 

[lurkyloo]

Honestly, they're not going to throw you out the moment the show is over. You'll get crowd-dispersing time if you want it, but the food service will stop when your hour's up. So better to have more of it before the show, IMHO...

 

[Jennygt]

Honestly, they're not going to throw you out the moment the show is over. You'll get crowd-dispersing time if you want it, but the food service will stop when your hour's up. So better to have more of it before the show, IMHO...

Oh then I will go with the early time, thanks so much for all your help!

 

[Jennygt]

I am really overwhelmed with all the options. I will have my children 4 and 9 with us....suggestions? They LOVE cotton cand so that is on my wish list, also I want a cheese/meat platter, then i get a bit lost

 

[Jennygt]

one last question, if I am paying for 10, but we are only 6, is there anything stopping me from throwing some pixie dust to a few people in the park that night? My children tend to make friends so could I invite in another family on the spot if I wanted?

 

[lurkyloo]

I am really overwhelmed with all the options. I will have my children 4 and 9 with us....suggestions? They LOVE cotton cand so that is on my wish list, also I want a cheese/meat platter, then i get a bit lost

We had a build-your-own Mac 'n' cheese bar that was pretty awesome!

one last question, if I am paying for 10, but we are only 6, is there anything stopping me from throwing some pixie dust to a few people in the park that night? My children tend to make friends so could I invite in another family on the spot if I wanted?

Sure! As long as Dianey knows to set it up for 10.

 

[Jennygt]

Hi all! After a whirlwind Christmas season I am back in planning mode! I was thinking of getting private transportation back to the resort just to finish off the night with a bang, but the quote from disney is a bit high, any suggestions?

 

[lurkyloo]

If it needs to go backstage to get you (like if you wanted to be picked up from World Showcase), it has to be provided by Disney, who uses Mears. A one-way town car costs $30ish and an 8-passenger van is $40. How many people do you need to transport, and where do you want to be picked up? If it's just the two of you, I'd do an Uber.

 

[quandrea]

It's 2016 and I'm already thinking about this year's birthday. Last year I did a dessert party at UK Pubside. Any suggestions on what my options might be for a follow up? It's me, dh and our three kids--7, 7 and 12.

 

[Disney_Alli]

It's 2016 and I'm already thinking about this year's birthday. Last year I did a dessert party at UK Pubside. Any suggestions on what my options might be for a follow up? It's me, dh and our three kids--7, 7 and 12.

If you want to stay in Epcot I think Bonsai is the only other small location... or you could do a cruise. If it was me though I'd do a Wishes cruise with food.

 

[quandrea]

If you want to stay in Epcot I think Bonsai is the only other small location... or you could do a cruise. If it was me though I'd do a Wishes cruise with food.

Looking to move from Epcot. How do you book the wishes cruise. Do you use a planner for that?