Lunch Receptions

[shellncesar]

Hey all,
I was kind of wondering if anyone was planning on a lunch reception? If so, what kind of food will be served? I have some picky eaters coming as well as some that will eat everything. Any advice on what to serve?

I was thinking little sandwhiches, anti pasto platters, salad, grilled vegies, lots of fresh fruit. I also thought it would be an awesome idea to have dole whips!!! I love them and I am thinking Disney could hook that up.

Let me know,
Michelle

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Because of our picky eaters, we did a brunch menu with both breakfast and lunch items -- we had Mickey waffles, breakfast potatoes, made-to-order omelets, a ham carving station, a pasta station, eggs, fruit, sausage, bacon, and more (I can't seem to remember anymore!) The food was a hit with everyone -- no tags needed to say what was on the menu.Happy planning!

 

[RangerPooh]

Disney will provide you with an assortment of menues that can range from brunch to luch depending on the time that you decide. There are also buffet and plated meal selections that can be altered to fit your needs. I know that I've looked at menus in the past that had anti-pastas as well as fruit. Plus this is Disney and virtually anything is possible.

 

[lpizzuro123]

Wow, your food sounds just like what I love. Where did you have your brunch reception and how many people did you have.

Linda

 

[shellncesar]

I havent had the reception yet but I was just brainstorming. I got the menus from DFTW and I have to say I was a little disapointed. Dont get me wrong they had good food on there and all. The problem is they dont let you pick and choose which specific foods you want. They are all contained in a menu that you can slightly alter. Plus, the kids menu is so limited and has stuff like mac and cheese and french fries. Very simple. So I guess we will have to pick through it very carefully and find the one that best fits us.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Wow, your food sounds just like what I love. Where did you have your brunch reception and how many people did you have.

Linda

Linda -- We had 42 people total and our reception was the Living Seas. It worked out great for everyone involved. Our ceremony was at 11:00am and the reception was noon-4:00. Unless things have changed, they allowed us to completed custom design our menu.
Stacy

 

[lpizzuro123]

Thanks for the reply. I am surprised you can have your lunch reception in The Living Seas during hours that the park is open. I would imagine it is a private room. Does it have all the Living Seas theme? Where did you have your ceremony? I would love either Germany or Italy in the morning. I heard you need to be finished before 11:00 when WS opens. I would also love to do an IllumiNations desert party later that evening. I would imagine eveyone in the party needs to leave the park after the lunch, unless they have a ticket. They would then need to return later that evening for the desert party.

Linda

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Thanks for the reply. I am surprised you can have your lunch reception in The Living Seas during hours that the park is open. I would imagine it is a private room. Does it have all the Living Seas theme? Where did you have your ceremony? I would love either Germany or Italy in the morning. I heard you need to be finished before 11:00 when WS opens. I would also love to do an IllumiNations desert party later that evening. I would imagine eveyone in the party needs to leave the park after the lunch, unless they have a ticket. They would then need to return later that evening for the desert party.

Linda

Linda -- Here are just a few of the pics -- http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/disneybridetobein2003/album?.dir=398e&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/disneybridetobein2003/my_photos

The Living Seas is a private room that sits over the Coral Reef restaurant. It is actually on the other side of the Living Seas attraction. The greatest thing about it is the floor to ceiling "fish tank" that lines one of the walls. The room is done in a dark wood and is very tasteful. It can hold much larger crowds, but when they set it up, they just set up enough tables for the number of guests we had. Our ceremony was at Seabreeze Point. After the pictures and our official "exit", we had to provide transportation (a bus) for the guests to get over to the park and then an escort took the guests to the room. It is a separate entrance than that of the attraction. Our photographer and videographer did take us outside though for a few shots in front of the attraction and is was really nice because the flowers were so pretty around there. At the end of the reception, the bus took everyone back to a resort or DTD (for those that drove). Later that evening, we did a dessert party during Illuminations. If your guests were not in a park that day (with a park hopper pass), there is an admission fee (it was $12 when we had our wedding). Our guests just all met up at the front gate and then we had an escort that took our group to the Upper UK for our party. You can wear your wedding dress if you want. The entire day was just fantastic and I don't regret a single thing about it. The best part of the dessert party was adding on the tuxedo strawberries. They were AWESOME! Good luck planning and feel free to PM me with any questions - I'm happy to share.
Stacy

 

[lpizzuro123]

Disneybridein2k3 - your pictures are wonderful. It looks like you had a very special day. I will email you if I have any additional questions.

To everyone - All this info is so helpful - this is a wonderful site.

Linda