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Although Walt Disney World is the number one destination for honeymoons in the world, Disney does not require you to purchase a vacation package to enjoy "honeymoon" treatment. Just notify the staff that you are newlyweds and Disney will do something special for you. It is not unheard of that Disney will give you a free room upgrade if one is available! For more insider tips, see our book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation."
I only know of two couples that have done the Sweetheart dinner. Both said it was really nice - but they wouldn't do it again. Depending on what you order, you probably come out (in most cases) *slightly* ahead on price, and they do go the extra mile to make it romantic for you - plus you get to keep the champagne glasses - but it's still a REALLY expensive dinner, and you probably could enjoy a nice, romantic meal many other places for 30-50% less. So again, I'd suggest deciding which place on the list they like the most, and then reviewing the menus and prices and comparing the price of the Sweetheart Dinner to what they'd pay if they just went there on their own. (Remember that tax and gratuity are NOT included in the Sweetheart deal.)" |
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Fairy Tales Come True at Newly Designed Franck’s Studio at Walt Disney World Resort Franck’s Bridal Studio at Walt Disney World Resort has undergone a major enhancement, bringing high-tech tools to couples tying the knot at the popular wedding destination. Franck’s, named after the wedding planner character Martin Short played in the film "Father of The Bride," was built 15 years ago alongside Disney’s magical Wedding Pavilion. The Victorian summerhouse was created as a one-stop shop for couples to meet with a Disney wedding planner to review all the details for the big event. The immersive studio showcases cakes, linens, floral, table settings and other details for a dream-come-true affair. A highlight of the Franck’s makeover involves online tools to assist with remote planning, including a Facebook application (http://apps.facebook.com/Disney-weddings) so couples can easily share details of their wedding with friends and family. The tools also allow guests to accept RSVPs and purchase tickets and room nights. Using Google Earth images and video, the Virtual Venue Tool brings storybook wedding and reception venues at Disney to life with the click of a mouse. Two new planning rooms, additional computers and televisions, and newly designed furnishings round out the elegant setting. (Source: Press Release)
Walt Disney World Resort Offers Tips for a Beautifully Budgeted Dream Wedding Wedding Bells Ring for June Brides LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Brides on a budget can still have a Cinderella-like wedding at Walt Disney World Resort if they know where to save and when to splurge. “Every bride wants to feel like a princess for the day, and at Disney’s Fairytale Weddings we can make that dream a reality,” said Korri McFann, marketing director Disney’s Fairytale Weddings. “The beauty of a Disney wedding is that we can tailor the occasion to suit almost any budget.” Each year Disney hosts more than 1,500 weddings ranging from elaborate affairs to small gatherings. Wedding bells ring year round at Disney, but June is an exceptionally popular month with hundreds of weddings staged throughout property. With more than 20 unique hotels in every price range, four world-class theme parks and hundreds of restaurants to choose from, wedding and honeymoon options at the Vacation Kingdom are nearly endless. McFann said while many couples choose to exchange vows at the renowned Disney’s Fairytale Wedding Pavilion, other on-site locations can be just as enchanting. Disney’s Polynesian Resort offers a picturesque lookout point for intimate nuptials. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has romantic lakeside gazebos and beachfront locations and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground welcomes those looking for country casual. Current research indicates that destination weddings remain a popular choice for couples. According to a March 2009 survey by theknot.com, 1 in 5 couples planned an out-of-town wedding in 2008. For brides and grooms looking for ways to rein in the budget and economize on the big day without giving up the magic, McFann offers the following tips: * Select an off day of the week. Couples can save big if they choose a Thursday or Sunday wedding over the tradition Saturday evening affair. * Because of the number of venues, Disney can host weddings at various times of the day. A mid-morning wedding is a great alternative. * Check out non-traditional reception venues such as themed restaurants. * Couples choosing a destination wedding will likely tighten the guest list. * Select brunch or heavy appetizers instead of sit-down meals. This is not only acceptable but growing in popularity. * Out-of-season floral choices can make a big dent in a wedding budget. McFann suggests working with the florist to determine what flowers are in season. Another tip is to use floral arrangements from the wedding at the reception for added decor. * Get creative with your family or bridal party and design homemade favors. * Take advantage of the current discounts on hotels and wedding packages. Brides and grooms participating in the survey also indicated that they were seeking inventive sites rather than traditional ballroom-like venues. McFann recommends Epcot as the ideal setting for couples looking for exotic backdrops with themed entertainment, rich culture and diverse menu offerings. “Couples who have always wanted to travel to Europe can now tie the knot in ‘Italy’ and stroll over to ‘France’ for a fun-filled, Parisian-inspired reception. The international dining options at Epcot are endless and they don’t require costly decorations.” Brides entrust wedding planners to take care of all the wedding details – big and small. Disney wedding planners act as fairy godmothers taking care of every detail from invitations and flowers to music and menu. Disney’s planning services are complimentary. According to theknot.com nearly 41 percent of couples used full wedding planning services in 2008. McFann said even though brides are trimming their budgets, there will always be elements of a wedding that they will continue to splurge on. “For some brides, it is their dream to have Cinderella’s Glass Coach, and for others, it is dramatic photography and video,” she said. “It is all about making choices and determining what is important to you on one of the most memorable days of your life.” Top Honeymoon Spot Disney’s Fairy Tale Honeymoons lets lovebirds choose the getaway of their dreams. Newlyweds can explore theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort, sail away on board Disney Cruise Line or relax in an oceanfront room at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. And dream-come-true honeymoon packages are available for all budgets. With Disney’s Honeymoon Registry, couples also may complete a gift registry for elements to comprise an all-inclusive honeymoon to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club. (Source: Press Release)
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Customized Weddings accommodate all the guests
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Ceremonies can take place in the theme parks and cost between $15,000 and
$55,000. A classic wedding for 100 guests costs $20,000 - $25,000; a
premium wedding for 100, $30,000 - $35,000; a lavish wedding for 100, $50,000
- $55,000.
Many consider the 250-seat Victorian-style Wedding
Pavilion on the Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney's Grand Floridian to be the ultimate
wedding location. The Pavilion's Picture Point permits a wonderful photo
of the couple under an arbor of roses with the Cinderella Castle in the
background.
Brian sent us his Disney wedding
report: We spent the night in a hotel just south of Atlanta on the 30th, then arrived in Orlando the 31st, staying at a Days Inn for two nights. We rang in the new year that night, slept in the next morning, then drove to Cocoa Beach (first time for her boys) and spent the day there. We got up the morning of the 2nd, drove to Dixie Landings Resort, where we had reservations for five nights, six days. My son and I had been to Disney before three times, but she and her boys had not. We had a wonderful time, although our days were very full and we were constantly on the move. On the morning of the third, we drove into town to get our marriage license. That took about 3 hours or so. We got married Tues. morning. I took the boys to breakfast while my wife was getting her hair and make-up done. The limo picked the boys and I up at 9:30 while she was getting dressed. We went to the Polynesian Resort. We were married at Sunset Point, overlooking Cinderella's Castle. The ceremony was beautiful. The limo driver went back and picked up my wife and brought her to us. We had a Disney photographer taking pictures and LP Video do a video of the wedding. Rev. Jack Day was our minister. Everything was perfect. My wife was beautiful. I had not seen the dress at all and I had not looked at her the morning of the wedding at all. I just got up and got ready, helped get the boys ready while she was still in bed. Then she got up to get ready when we left to go eat breakfast. The weather was wonderful, everything was perfect. The ceremony was just perfect. We had cake and champagne, then took pictures, then we rode around in the limo for a couple hours. The kids loved it! We then went back to our room, changed, then went to Magic Kingdom - couldn't have been more perfect. My parents got me a video camera for Christmas, so we got lots of video of our trip. That night we took the monorail back to the Polynesian resort, dropped the kids off at Never Land, then my wife and I went back to our room, changed, and went to the California Grill at the Contemporary Resort for dinner. That was actually our first date alone. We picked up the kids at midnight and continued on with our Disney adventure. We did Epcot, MGM, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. We checked out of our room on Friday morning (the only day it rained and it poured for a few hours that morning) - I got soaked while I packed the car. We then went to Animal Kingdom for the day. After it closed, we went to downtown Disney for a few hours, then hit the road about 10:30 p.m. to head home. The kids had to be back to school on Monday morning, so we drove straight through. My wife drove from midnight until about 4:30 am, then I drove the rest of the way. We were exhausted, but we were also anxious to begin our new life together. The Disney package cost $3752 and included the resort, the passes, the wedding, the limo, the flowers, the cake and 1 bottle of champagne, plus a soloist (we chose a violinist) and 3-4 music choices. We paid $20 for a bottle of non-alcoholic champagne for the boys and $45 for my wife's hairdo (very beautiful) and I think $50 for a guy to come out and press her dress (it had survived the trip in the trunk in a trash bag). We chose the Ariel package for pictures, it was $700 and shot with a 35mm camera. We got 40 5x7 pics in a beautiful album, plus about 70 or so more in a box. Our photographer did an excellent excellent job. The videography cost $375 and also was excellent and included 3 songs of our choice. I think we spent about $1200 or so on food, gifts and the other hotels we stayed at. So the whole trip was just over $6000. We're still paying for it, but hey, I think most really nice weddings cost this much or more and with our situations, both being previously married and both having kids, what a great way to start a family together. That's my story, hope you like it. I'd love to be able to take the whole family back again soon, but we're going to have to do it much cheaper next time." Thank you, Brian, for sharing your wedding with us. Be sure to use our book next time. A vacation at WDW does not have to be expensive if you know the secrets!
Romance at Walt Disney World "The Couple that 'Spas' Together... - What's more enjoyable than a luxurious spa treatment? Imagine sharing it with that special someone. The Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, features a "Couples Room" where guests can enjoy specialized spa treatments -- such as massages and facials -- with the one they love. For information, call 407/824-2332... The California Grill atop Disney's Contemporary Resort offers a panoramic view of the Magic Kingdom. Lights are dimmed for Fantasy in the Sky fireworks, with the show's music piped in to provide diners an unforgettable view from Tinker Bell's flight to the last burst of color. Lovebirds enjoying an earlier dinner can catch a different spectacle in the sky: a Florida sunset over the Vacation Kingdom. One of the most romantic dinner spots at Walt Disney World Resort is a table for two at Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, recipient of the prestigious AAA Five- Diamond Award. Victoria & Albert's combines Royal Doulton china, Sambonet silver, personalized menus and soft harp music as maids and butlers all named Victoria or Albert provide stellar service to each of the tables in the intimate room. The finishing touch: Ladies receive a long-stemmed red rose. For all Walt Disney World dining information, call 407/WDW-DINE (939-3463). The Love Boat -- The Grand Floridian's Grand 1, an elegant 44-foot yacht, can give couples, or parties up to 12, a stunning view of "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks showering above the Magic Kingdom during select evening cruises along the Seven Seas Lagoon. Private butler service and gourmet meals also are available. Romantic evening cruises include a captain and private deck hand. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance by calling 407/824-2439." (Source: Walt Disney World Press Release)
Regarding vow renewals at WDW, you can customize your vow renewal with any of the elements from Disney's wedding packages. For vow renewal information, see Disney's official site. For a minister who conducts vow renewals at WDW and elsewhere in Florida, click here. For a vow renewal to take place, you must present a copy of your original wedding certificate. For more information, brochure or video, call Disney at 407/828-3400. For more insider tips, see our book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation."
When you book your room, be sure to mention your honneymoon. Then mention it again when you check in. Wearing a shirt that says you are on your second honeymoon will draw cast members' attention as well which might get your preferred seating. One of our customers on her honeymoon received champagne, had LOVE spelled out on their bed in leis and also got some sort of souvenir Minnie and Mickey artwork commemorating the event. Glad you are enjoying the book! For more insider tips, see our book, "Secrets To An Affordable Walt Disney World® Vacation."
For a romantic dinner with a great view, dine at Citricos at the Grand Floridian. They offer a private dinner for two served outside.
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