GENERAL WEDDING & RENEWAL QUESTIONS
Why should I have my wedding or vow renewal event at Walt Disney World Resort?
When it comes to your wedding or vow renewal event, we offer a variety of Disney Wedding Services to provide you with an easier planning experience. With experts in food and beverage, entertainment, floral and décor and transportation, we leave no area unchecked. Your Disney Wedding Planner is included and is your main point of contact throughout the process. On the day of your wedding or vow renewal, a team of Disney Wedding Coordinators will orchestrate the team of Disney experts so that the two of you and your guests can relax and enjoy your special day.
How many people can I invite to my wedding or vow renewal event?
We offer experiences that range from an intimate celebration for 2 to grand celebrations for over 300. We have a variety of location options that can meet your needs.
When can I have my wedding or vow renewal?
Day
Events can take place 7 days a week and most days of the year. The only days we do not host wedding and vow renewal events are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Time
Ceremony times for many of our locations are 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Our theme park ceremonies take place at different times, with most taking place either early in the morning (before park open) or later in the evening (after park close). Please check with your Disney Wedding Consultant for more details.
Will I be able to tour my venues?
We offer
open houses at Disney's Wedding Pavilion and Franck's Studio a couple weekends a month. Both locations are also open Monday through Friday during select hours. Additionally, some of our venues are also open to the public and you can visit them at your leisure, based on availability. Please check with your Disney Wedding Consultant for the hours and locations.
When can I book my event?
You can begin planning with your Disney Wedding Consultant 16 months prior for wedding and vow renewal events including a ceremony and full reception with meal and 10 months prior for all other wedding and vow renewal events. At that time, you will be able to determine the best date, time and location for your event. Ceremony and full reception events can be booked up to 12 months prior to your requested wedding or vow renewal date. All other wedding or vow renewal events can be booked up to 10 months prior to your requested date.
Can Disney provide all of the required services for my wedding or vow renewal event?
The experts at Disney can provide the majority of your services for your wedding or vow renewal ceremony and reception. This includes:
- Venue
- Food & Beverage
- Floral & Décor
- Transportation
- Entertainment
- Photography & Videography
- Wedding Planning Team
- Day-Of Coordinator
Some elements of the wedding or vow renewal that you need to provide on your own are listed below. We can share some information on vendors that provide these services at your request.
- Ceremony officiant
- Hair and makeup services
- Wedding or vow renewal attire
- Marriage license
- Wedding or vow renewal insurance
- Invitations & Save the Date Announcements
- Wedding or Vow Renewal Website
- Childcare Services
Is transportation provided for my wedding events?
We can assist you with transportation for you and your guests for your wedding, vow renewal, and auxiliary events. Transportation for you and your guests during the wedding or vow renewal event will be applied towards your event minimum. Options range from chartered motor coaches to specialty cars for the wedding couple. If you choose to host any part of your wedding event in one of our theme parks, with some exceptions for dessert parties, you will be required to provide transportation for you and your guests.
As part of the Walt Disney World Resort experience, complimentary bus service is available between all Disney Resort hotels, Disney theme parks, Water Parks and Disney Springs.
How do I plan the menu for my wedding event?
For your reception with a full meal, we offer in-person group menu tastings several times a month which offers you the opportunity to taste some of the wonderful culinary options available for your event.
You may schedule your menu tasting with your Disney Wedding Planning Team.
If you are not available for an in-person menu tasting, your Wedding Planner can expertly guide you through this process via phone appointments and email.
Please keep in mind that all food and beverage, including the wedding cake, must be provided by Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings.
Can I have a religious ceremony?
All of our ceremony locations are designed as non-denominational ceremony options. The content of your ceremony is determined by you and your officiant. You are welcome to contact and arrange for the officiant of your choice.
Can I provide my own wedding services?
One of the best things about hosting your wedding or vow renewal at Disney is that you can relax and let us take care of most of the elements of your event. If this is not right for your wedding event, our ballroom locations do allow you to bring in some additional services.
How do I calculate the cost of my wedding?
Prices for weddings at Walt Disney World Resort are based on overall event minimums, inclusive of the ceremony venue fee and any combination of Disney Wedding Services. Your event minimum will vary by day of week, time of day and venue.
Visit the pricing page for more details. Contact us to speak with a Disney Wedding Consultant and get custom pricing for your event.
What elements go toward meeting my food and beverage minimum expenditure?
Anything you choose to provide to your guests to eat or drink at your event will have a cost and this cost will go toward meeting your food and beverage minimum. These elements can include things like drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), cocktail hour food, plated or buffet dinner, wedding cake and champagne toast.
What elements go toward meeting my minimum expenditure?
Disney Wedding Services are additional event elements that you choose for Disney to provide for your wedding event or vow renewal ceremony or reception. These services can include things like entertainment, transportation, floral, décor, photography and videography. Your Disney Wedding Planner will help you choose which elements are important to you and those element costs will go toward your event minimum requirement.
Is there a fee for my ceremony?
If you choose to host your ceremony at the Walt Disney World Resort, there will be applicable fees covering seating, music and sound for your ceremony. If you choose to not host a ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort, these fees will not apply.
When are the payments due?
The first payment required is when you sign your letter of agreement. At this time, you will be required to place a non-refundable event deposit, which is determined by your event minimum. The second payment, which is often the largest and is determined by your estimated guest count and Disney Wedding Services, or your overall minimum expenditure, is required at 90 days prior to your wedding events. Your final payment is due 30 days prior to your wedding event date. Payments can be made via credit card payments or wire transfer. We do not offer any financing of your event.
WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT QUESTIONS
Are guests required to stay at the Walt Disney World Resort?
Guests are not required to stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. Although most of our wedding guests take advantage of the proximity, varied selection and uniqueness of our resorts, guests can choose to stay where they would like. We do offer many different price points for our resort guests and there is an option for almost everyone.
Is booking a hotel room block for my wedding guests an option?
Yes. We do offer the option to build a room block for your guests. To secure a hotel room block, you must commit to a minimum of 10 room nights. Your Disney Wedding Consultant can provide more details.
Am I expected to pay for my guest's hotel rooms?
Most of our couples have their guests select, reserve and pay for rooms on their own however, if you would like to provide rooms for your guests we can assist with this as well.
Do my wedding guests receive specially priced theme park tickets?
Yes! Your wedding guests can purchase specially priced theme park tickets with Park Hopper option. Your Disney Wedding Consultant can provide more details.
