General Questions
What's the difference between Disney's Escape and Wishes Weddings?

What is a Disney wedding going to cost?

What's the payment and deposit schedule for a Disney wedding?

When can I reserve my wedding date?

Does Disney offer any kind of photography and videography service for my event?

I love Mickey and Minnie. Could they act as Best Man and Maid of Honor at our wedding?

Is there a spa where my bridesmaids and I can pamper ourselves before the big day?

Where can I purchase the CD version of Disney's Instrumental Impressions featuring instrumental arrangements of Disney love songs? I love this CD and want it for my collection.

We are considering a Walt Disney World® Honeymoon. Does Disney offer any honeymoon plans?


Wishes Weddings Questions
Is it proper etiquette to have my guests pay for their own rooms?

Are my guests required to stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort? Will they receive a discounted room rate?

What about Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets?

Is childcare available? We're planning an adults-only wedding.

Can Disney supply all the wedding services I'll need?

Will transportation be available for my guests on the day of our wedding?

Can I have a Catholic ceremony and be married by a priest?

Can Disney theme my wedding?

What makes a Disney wedding so unique?


Themed Weddings Questions
I am interested in hosting my wedding at Disney, but am not sure that I want to have a "Disney" theme; do you have any other ideas?

What are the different types of theme weddings available at Disney?

What is the Most Requested Theme of a wedding at Disney?

Does my Disney Wedding have to be themed?


What's the difference between Disney's Escape and Wishes Weddings?

Escape Weddings are complete wedding and honeymoon packages designed for the bride and groom. They typically include a small ceremony with cake and a champagne toast, floral for the bride and groom, and a musician for the ceremony and reception. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate up to eighteen guests at the ceremony.

Wishes Weddings are personalized events that allow the bride and groom to design a wedding ceremony and private reception in the Walt Disney World location of their choice. Because these are more elaborate, personalized events, minimum expenditures will apply. There are also certain food and beverage and room night minimums. Your Disney Wedding Consultant will work with you to establish a budget that meets all these requirements.

What is a Disney wedding going to cost?

No two Disney Weddings are alike. Prices for Disney's Escape Weddings start at $2950 (not including the required four night minimum stay at an owned and operated Walt Disney World Resort). The following minimum wedding expenditures (excluding tax and service charges) must be met to host a Wishes Wedding event at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. These guidelines, based on season, day of week, and time of day*, have been designed to offer a variety of options to fit your budget, party size and personal wedding wishes.

The following minimum expenditures (excluding tax and service charges) must be met to host an event at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. These guidelines, based on season, day of week, and time of day*, have been designed to offer a variety of options to fit your budget, party size and personal wishes.

Minimums can be met through a combination of food & beverage, floral, décor, music, entertainment, photography/videography, special transportation, venue rentals, and other wedding day services.

*During certain seasons, and on holidays, a higher expenditure may apply. Please ask your Wedding Consultant for more information regarding those times.

PREMIUM SEASON - October/November/May/June
REGULAR SEASON - March/April/July/December
LOW SEASON - January/February/August/September

2009 MINIMUM EXPENDITURES Monday - Thursday Premium Season: $10,000 Regular Season: $10,000 Low Season: $10,000 Friday & Sunday Premium Season: $20,000 Regular Season: $15,000 Low Season: $15,000 Saturday Premium Season: $25,000 Regular Season: $20,000 Low Season: $15,000

2010 MINIMUM EXPENDITURES Monday - Thursday Premium Season: $15,000 Regular Season: $12,000 Low Season: $12,000 Friday & Sunday Premium Season: $25,000 Regular Season: $20,000 Low Season: $15,000 Saturday Premium Season: $30,000 Regular Season: $25,000 Low Season: $20,000

What's the payment and deposit schedule for a Disney wedding?

An Escape Wedding requires a $500 non-refundable deposit. The balance of the package price and additional elements are due 30 days prior to your arrival date.

Deposits for Wishes Weddings are required to confirm your event space and begin planning your event and reserving hotel room accommodations at special discounted rates. A signed Letter of Agreement along with a minimum non-refundable deposit will be required to confirm your wedding date. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to the minimum cost requirement of your Disney wedding. The full estimated payment (payable by check, money order, Disney Reward Visa® Card from Chase, or other accepted credit cards) of your event is due one month prior to the wedding date. You will receive a detailed Letter of Agreement that will further explain the payment schedule and deposit amounts.

When can I reserve my wedding date?

Wishes Weddings at all locations can be booked 12 months in advance of your event date (based on availability). For Escape Wedding events, all outdoor Resort locations can be booked up to 1 year in advance. Disney's Wedding Pavilion can be booked at eight (8) months in advance for Escape Weddings (subject to availability).

Does Disney offer any kind of photography and videography service for my event?

We are pleased to offer Disney Photographic Services to capture the magical memories of your special event. A wide range of styles and packages is available. In addition, your Disney photography and videography purchase will count toward your minimum Wishes Weddings expenditure.

I love Mickey and Minnie. Could they act as Best Man and Maid of Honor at our wedding?

We're sorry, but our famous Disney Characters are not available to participate in the actual ceremony in any way. However, they'd be delighted to attend your reception to mingle with guests, pose for unforgettable photographs, "cut in" on the first dance, and even help you cut the cake. Character appearances are available in 30-minute increments and count toward your minimum Wedding expenditure.

Is there a spa where my friends and I can pamper ourselves before the big day?

Ah, yes. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is located just next door to Disney's Wedding Pavilion as well as our newest spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. There you can take advantage of all the latest spa therapies, treatments, and beauty regimens. And the guys might appreciate a massage, too! You might also want to arrange a massage in the "couples" room for the day after your event -- the ultimate indulgence!

Where can I purchase the CD version of Disney's Instrumental Impressions featuring instrumental arrangements of Disney love songs? I love this CD and want it for my collection.

We are glad that you enjoy the music selections from this fine CD from Walt Disney Records. It is available in record stores nationwide and at selected Walt Disney World® Merchandise locations. Happy listening!

We are considering a Walt Disney World® Honeymoon. Does Disney offer any Honeymoon plans?

Yes. We offer three land packages and one sea package. The Magic Your Way Package is a starter package that helps you experience the magic of a Walt Disney World® honeymoon at an affordable rate. And as a Disney Resort Guest, all the Disney Resort benefits, except Disney Dining, are available to you. The Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining offers you an easy and affordable way to experience a wide variety of participating Disney restaurants. Enjoy the Magic Your Way Premium Package complete with dining, recreation and Theme Park tours. And as a Disney Resort Guest, all the Disney Resort benefits are available to you. We offer 3-, 4- or 7-night Disney Cruise Line® Romantic Escape at Sea Packages in which couples will have a magical experience at sea as you set sail on a romantic honeymoon to The Bahamas or the Caribbean.

Is it proper etiquette to have my guests pay for their own rooms?

Absolutely! It is not customary for the bride and groom to pay the travel or room expenses of their invited guests. In fact, your guests are sure to appreciate the offer of discounted room rates and specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets.

Are my guests required to stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort? Will they receive a discounted room rate?

Your guests may stay wherever they please. However, in order to make it easy and affordable for them to attend your special Disney event, we are pleased to offer the lowest room rates available throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.

Based on your estimated number of guests, you must guarantee a minimum number of room nights at Walt Disney World owned and operated Resorts. Your Disney Wedding Consultant will be happy to discuss these minimums in detail to ensure your comfort level.

What about Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets?

We are pleased to offer specially priced Walt Disney World ticket options for your wedding guests. This information will be mailed to them in the exclusive "Advance Ticket Order Forms" we'll send out for you during the months prior to your wedding. To make it even easier, your guests can pre-purchase their tickets directly through your personalized wedding website or by calling (407) 939-7693, and have them delivered to their home or their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.

Is childcare available? We're planning an adults-only wedding.

Certainly. A number of options are available, ranging from in-room baby-sitting to themed children's parties held concurrently in a room adjacent to your celebration. In addition, many Walt Disney World® Resort hotels offer on-site children's "clubs." Ask your Disney Wedding Consultant.

Can Disney supply all the wedding services I'll need?

Yes. One of the best things about a Disney wedding is that through the aid of your Wedding Planning Team you'll have the vast resources of the Walt Disney World® Resort at your fingertips. These include:

Professional Disney Wedding Event Planner
Photography
Floral Design
Catering
Wedding Cakes
Entertainment (includes decor, theming, music,
Landscaping, characters, lighting design, staging, etc.)
Musicians
Transportation
Specialty Table Linen Rental
Invitations/Favors
Dress Pressing (by referral only)
Officiant
Tuxedo Rental (by referral only)

Will transportation be available for my guests on the day of our wedding?

Disney's Wedding Pavilion is not on the Walt Disney World® Resort transportation system. To ensure the safety of your guests and the timeliness of your event, a Luxury Motorcoach Charter rental is available at an additional fee. Charter bus transportation allows for direct and easy access to the entire wedding event for your guests as well as a return to their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel at the conclusion of your celebration. In addition, the bus runs continuously throughout the event, giving those with small children or those who wish to return early (or stay late!) the opportunity to do so.

Can I have a Catholic ceremony and be married by a priest?

Although Disney's Wedding Pavilion is non-denominational, the official Orlando Catholic Diocese position is that no wedding ceremonies will be recognized outside the Catholic Church. We encourage you to speak with your personal clergy about your situation.

Can Disney theme my wedding?

Sure! In fact, it's our specialty. Many locations provide an "instant theme," such as the Living Seas Lounge at Epcot®, or any of the Epcot® Pavilions, including France, Japan, the Rose Garden in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada. Or how about a 1940s Americana theme with swing-dancing at Atlantic Dance at Disney's BoardWalk Resort or the ultimate Cinderella fantasy in the Magic Kingdom® Park? In the past, couples have created amazing themed environments including a fog-shrouded "Midsummer Night's Dream" enchanted forest, Cinderella's Ball, and even a "Winter Wonderland" complete with an "ice-skating pond" for a dance floor. The possibilities are as endless as the imagination.

What makes a Disney wedding so unique?

The real "magic" surrounding a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding (any wedding for that matter) is the reunion of family and friends in such a special environment--creating cherished memories that will last forever! However, many of our couples incorporate special touches that reflect the location or "theme"--for a Cinderella wedding many choose a wedding cake with a white chocolate Castle as the topper...serve dessert in a white chocolate Cinderella slipper filled with mousse on a castle-design plate. Use music as a key element to set the tone or carry out the theme, many of our couples choose classic Disney Love songs for their first dance or ceremony music!

I am interested in hosting my wedding at Disney, but am not sure that I want to have a "Disney" theme; do you have any other ideas?

A theme could also involve how or where the couple met, their cultural heritage, a favorite childhood movie or story, common passions of the bride & groom, special talents, favorite cuisine or even a favorite color, flower or song! It is important to choose one central theme and stick to it-become inspired by a certain element and let that be the focus of your planning. If it is a color, for example, incorporate it into every aspect of your event-invitations, programs, menu cards, bridesmaid's gowns, flowers, room decor, favors etc! Many of our wedding couples use resources such as their local specialty card & gift stores, bridal salons, music & book stores, libraries and of course, the internet!

What are the different types of theme weddings available at Disney?

We have hosted such a wide variety of "themed" weddings--each of them different and unique. We have hosted Medieval weddings, Winter Wonderland Weddings, a "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" Wedding, "Beauty & the Beast" Ball Weddings, a "Hollywood Grandeur" Wedding, "Under the Sea Weddings" at the Living Seas Pavilion, a Native-American "Pocahontas" Wedding at Fort Wilderness and weddings in many of the countries around the World Showcase in Epcot®--to name just a few! Our team of professional wedding consultants is available to create the wedding theme of your dreams.

What is the Most Requested Theme of a wedding at Disney?

The Cinderella Wedding is by far the most requested "theme" at Walt Disney World. Bride's can truly become Cinderella for the day as they arrive in Cinderella's Glass Coach and exchange their vows with Cinderella Castle in the background (whether in the Magic Kingdom® Park or the altar at Disney's Wedding Pavilion!)

Does my Disney Wedding have to be themed?

Weddings at Walt Disney World® often incorporate a theme, but, many times they do not!! For us, the "destination wedding" trend is what has increased dramatically in popularity! People are focusing on reuniting families and friends for a weekend of festivities surrounding the wedding celebration. The Walt Disney World® Resort is a unique location that is neutral (in the case of interfaith marriages and "blended" families) and offers a wide variety of activities and locations for the Wedding couple and their guests. Most couples have a large majority of guests traveling to attend their wedding regardless of the location, and the appeal of Walt Disney World® is that it is a fun meeting spot for all involved!