Minimum number for American Adventure?

[Gradar1]

I really want to have my reception at the American Adventure, and I was wondering: Is there a minimum number of guests to be able to use it? Does anyone have any pictures or menus from their receptions there? I wanted to have an evening dinner reception, with my guests watching Illuminations near the end or the reception...any tips, suggestions?

 

[Skylarr29]

Yes there is a minimum of 100 guets required to use that venue.

 

[Gabby&Sean]

We liked the AAR too but couldn't meet the 100 guests min to obtain this!

Here is a 360 view courtesy of disney weddings pics:http://disneyweddings.go.com/site/360s/Reception/americanadv.mov

The place is soo beautiful i wish we had invited more guests, perhaps if we win the lotto I could invite more ppl LOL

 

[Janet2k]

Gradar1, as with most things in life, everything has a price. Disney will tell you what that price is for each of their venues. It is up to you to decide whether or not that price is too high to pay. It is a very personal decision that only you can make.

For example, Venue "XYZ" has a minimum price tag of $100,000. For $100,000, you can have a very nice party for 100 people. However, if you only had 10 people but you still had $100,000 to spend, you could hold your event in Venue "XYZ" and have one heck of a night to remember for those 10 people. I hope you're following my analogy here.

So, if you truly want to have your party inside the American Adventure, ask your Event Manager exactly what the barebones minimum cost is. If you can live with that cost for a small guest list, then by all means book that venue. But if you think that cost is too high of a price to pay, then ask for alternative venues that might give your wedding a similar feel but for a cost that is more inline with your budget. Your Event Manager is a wealth of knowledge. Don't be afraid to tap it.

I had an incredibly magical night inside the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. There were only 22 people at my event. Yes, my event was pricey, but it was a price that I was willing to pay. I truly had the most magical night of my life, and I will cherish my memories always. If you can dream it, Disney can make it come true.

 

[chipscinderelly]

Disney has taken a different approach lately where at times they are not allowing the couple to choose to pay for X amount of guests if they do not have that number. Be certain to ask your Coordinator about maximum and minimum number of persons so you are not disappointed.

 

[Luvndisney]

i agree with the previous poster...disney's new approach is numbers over money. If you do not have the numbers it doesn't matter. You can always ask but I know this seems as if its a new decision. Sorry

 

[pixie08]

Yes I have to agree with the others we were told it was the number not a min price...however I think they may work with you if you are in the 90-100 range.

 

[janine]

How about the AA VIP room upstairs?
This would be suitable for about 30 people.
It is very elegant, with a lounge area , and separate dining room.
We had our reception here, and went outside to view the fireworks. They also allowed us to go outside at 11pm to take photos on the bridge while no one was around. It was great. We were given a few dinner options, but customized it slightly. There was a $100 minimum for food and beverage (for adults). I can send you the dinner options if you PM me.
Here are some photos. (a bit blurry I am afraid, camera decided to play up!)

 

[Janet2k]

So, if you truly want to have your party inside the American Adventure, ask your Event Manager exactly what the barebones minimum cost is.

Gradar1, as I stated, ask your Event Manager (or Sales Manager) what that barebones minimum cost is. It depends upon location, but if Disney has pre-determined the minimum amount of money that will make having an event in a particular location feasible, they will let you know. But you will never know what their answer is until you ask.

When I realized the kind of money that I was spending on my custom vow renewal, I picked up the telephone and called the Fairy Tale Weddings folks. I asked what the barebones minimum was to move my event from the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park to the Magic Kingdom Theme Park. I was given a figure that was basically what I was already on track to spend, but even if I needed to go beyond that figure, I let them know that I was willing to do so. I should note that my event was for 25 people and Disney knew this when I was given a figure. I spent the next couple of days mulling over the two venues. Money was not the issue for me, the feel of the event was. I knew in my heart that what was planned for my guests inside the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park was going to be one heck of a night to remember. I did not feel in my heart that a Magic Kingdom party would give my event the same kind of feel (one event would be wild & crazy, while the other event would be elegant & subdued). I followed my heart and decided to stay with the Disney-MGM Studios event. My husband and I went on to have the most magical night of our lives. We have no regrets.

The moral of my story is that if you truly want something, then simply ask the Fairy Tale Weddings folks what is possible. You will never know the answer until you ask the question. And never, ever be afraid to ask your question. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings folks are there to help you make all of your dreams come true.

 

[ead79]

We had our reception at the American Adventure Rotunda, and it was the perfect venue for us! At the time we had 78 people (back in 2002 when we signed our contract the minimum number of people was 75 instead of the current 100), but I am pretty sure that Disney isn't very flexible on the new 100 person minimum--of course it never hurts to ask if you're under 100 guests though!

There are some time restrictions when using the AAR as well. You need to have a later ceremony because they don't want to close the AAR to park guests earlier in the day than they have to. Our ceremony was at 7:30 pm, followed by our Illuminations pre-reception at the Italy Isola, then our reception at the AAR began around 9:45 after Illuminations was over (Illuminations was pushed back from 9:00 to 9:30 as it always is during the Christmas season). I'm not positive, but they may be able to accommodate a 5:30 ceremony if you then have your Illuminations event in the middle of your reception, but that might have changed so double check with your coordinator.

Here are some reception pictures (sorry they are a bit dark--my scanner at home is old and not too great, LOL)