Traveling as a large group --- about 16 people

[drwadadli]

I own a small business and as reward / team builder for my staff, they picked a trip to WDW. That deal was made when we were just starting out and I said sure when reach a goal of 40%. We reached that last year so I am now cashing in on that deal. So that my staff can get the most out of WDW, we are driving down Thursday morning, checking in at the hotel, and heading to MNSSHP. For Friday and Saturday, we are likely doing Animal Kingdom and EPCOT but the whole team hasn't voted yet so it will be either HS or EPCOT; definitely heading to MNSSHP and AK.

We would like to dine as one group at a Quick Service restaurants when we are at the parks since this is still kinda a work trip. This one meal will be paid through the business. We are thinking: Pecos Bill at MK, Flame Tree at AK, and Backlot Express at HS. When we arrive at the parks, I don't plan on us staying as one group. My wife and I have been to WDW MANY of times while some of my staff have never been. We don't want to influence their experience by doing only what we want to do. I am sure some of them will stay in small groups but mostly I see the large of 16 breaking down to 3 - 5 smaller groups. The plan would then to meet back up as one large group for either lunch or dinner and have the business pay for that one large meal.

1.) how large of a group is possible to do through Mobile Ordering?

2.) What is the best way to cover this meal if we all order at one time? (I am guessing someone out there has done this before)

Thank you....

 

[MICKIMINI]

Pecos Bill used to be a favorite, but is now oldy moldy IMO. It is dark and cave like.

Backlot Express has good food IMO. Maybe a Star Wars themed "day" which even non SW fans will get into.

AK is our least favorite park, but would recommend Flame Tree as you can pull tables together outside (behind the take out).

Having made more than 3 dozen trips, hundreds of days in the parks I would choose MK and EPCOT and HS. Personally, there is not much exciting going on at AK, especially for adults building camaraderie. We are former small business owners and I often brought my manager with me on trips.

Why not place two mobile orders? Just place the orders simultaneously on two different credit cards using two different names. Look at Allears.net menus and have everyone figure out what they want and have it ready to go.

Energy is what it is all about. Can you have a few "theme" days at work? Hat day? Tee shirt day? Have a Disney trivia contest and give away a few Disney gift cards... Build the excitement starting asap. You don't want this to be a dud at a low energy park.

Enjoy!

 

[Mathmagicland]

1.) how large of a group is possible to do through Mobile Ordering?

2.) What is the best way to cover this meal if we all order at one time? (I am guessing someone out there has done this before)

I have done mobile order for 12 or 13 before, so don’t see where 16 would be an issue. Everyone can call up the menus to decide, and since the business is covering this one (if I am understanding your post correctly), you can order on your phone and easily cover the expense. Maybe consider writing them down, to get any exceptions, to help with sorting it out when it’s ready for pickup.

Enjoy the trip!