Great Restaurants for Wedding & Anniversary
Events at Disney World
If you'd like to organize a special meal or party as
part of your celebration, the Walt Disney World restaurants
below are well-suited to such events.
If you are planning an Escape
Collection event, these are outstanding choices
for a post-wedding meal with your guests, since the
Escape Collection package does not include a reception.
These restaurants would be perfect
for a rehearsal dinner or attendant tea. (If you are planning a Wishes
Collection or Couture
Collection event, any meals
on the actual day of your ceremony should be arranged
through Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings department, since
they will count toward your required minimums.)
The restaurants listed here are also ideal for anniversary
parties.
Prices on this page are mostly from 2007, so expect that they will be higher in 2009.
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California Grill
California Grill is located on the top floor of the
Contemporary Resort, and from one side has an amazing
view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. The restaurant
features fresh California-inspired cuisine, including
sushi, as well as a huge wine list primarily focused
on Washington, Oregon and California wines.
California Grill has three private dining rooms:
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The Napa Room faces
the Magic Kingdom and has an excellent view of the
fireworks. It seats up to 50 people. There is a
minimum expenditure requirement of $3000, plus 6.5%
tax and 20% gratuity.
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The Sonoma Room faces
Bay Lake and seats up to 40 people. There is a minimum
expenditure requirement of $2000, plus 6.5% tax
and 20% gratuity.
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The Wine Room is a section of the regular restaurant,
but can be made private with 30 days' notice. It
seats up to 32 people. There is a minimum expenditure
requirement of $4000, plus 6.5% tax and 20% gratuity.
Please note that the California Grill private
rooms can only be booked by Florida residents, convention
participants and those having Disney Fairy Tale Weddings.
For group dining, you must order from the catering
menus:
(Please note that the menu items and prices change
regularly. The menus provided here are simply examples
to give you a general idea of the cuisine and pricing.)
They can arrange for special celebration cakes. There
is a "cutting fee" of $2.50 per person.
Table decorations can be brought in, or arranged
through Disney World Florist at (407) 827-3505.
No outside wine can be brought in.
Contact: (407) 828-3200
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Citricos
Citricos is located in the main building of the Grand
Floridian Resort, on the second floor. Some parts
of this very upscale restaurant have views of the
Magic Kingdom fireworks. Citricos offers a Mediterranean-inspired,
seasonally-changing menu.
Citricos has a private dining room, Chef's Domain,
that seats up to 12 people. For the private room there
is a minimum expenditure requirement of $650, plus
6.5% tax and 18% gratuity.
If you have a larger group, it's possible to buy
out the entire restaurant on a Monday or Tuesday for
$5000 minimum, plus 6.5% tax and 18% gratuity. (On
Wednesday-Sunday the minimum buyout is $25,000, plus
6.5% tax and 18% gratuity.) Maximum capacity of the
entire restaurant is 220.
Fixed
price menus are available, or you can order off
the regular
menu. (Please note that the menu items are changed
frequently. The menus provided here are simply examples
to give you a general idea of the cuisine and pricing.)
They can arrange for special celebration cakes and
will also be glad to create other personalized desserts.
Table decorations can be brought in, or arranged
through Disney World Florist at (407) 827-3505.
If you want to drink a special wine you're bringing
from home, this is allowed, but there is a $20 corkage
fee per bottle.
Contact: Manuel Brack at (407) 824-2989
Alternate contact: (407) 824-2712
Fulton's Crab House
Located in Downtown Disney, Fulton's Crab House features
fresh seafood creations, and is housed in a turn-of-the-century
riverboat replica with views of Downtown Disney, Lake
Buena Vista, and Pleasure Island. Fulton's is operated
by Levy Restaurants, not by Disney.
The restaurant can accommodate parties in a variety
of private rooms. The private dining rooms of Fulton's
Crab House have food & beverage minimums between
$2000 and $4000, plus tax and service charge, depending
on the time / month, room selection, and party size.
For seating capacities, menus, and contact information
click
here.
Small parties can make reservations through (407)
WDW-DINE (939-3463). Parties of 20 or more should
book through the restaurant.
They can arrange for a cake from one of the Disney
bakeries. Fulton's Crab House charges a $2.00/person
cutting fee.
Flowers can be brought in, or arranged through Disney
World Florist at (407) 827-3505.
If you want to drink a special wine you're bringing
from home, this is allowed (but discouraged). There
is a $15 corkage fee per bottle, plus tax and service
charge.
Gardenview Tea Room
Gardenview Tea Room is located in a large alcove
in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort. It is
open to the public each afternoon for a Victorian-style
formal tea, complete with tiered silver serving trays
and tea cosies.
Private Events
Gardenview Tea Room is available on a "buy out"
basis for private events of up to 50 people. For a
private event there is a minimum expenditure requirement
of $500, plus 6.5% tax and 18% gratuity. Private events
are available ONLY on Tuesdays and Saturdays from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Anyone may book a private event.
Please note that as of 8/23/06, they are already
booked up through January 2007! You must plan private
events very far in advance.
When doing a private event, you will order from a
preselected
menu. (Please note that the menu items and prices
do change from time to time. The menu provided here
is simply an example to give you a general idea of
the selections and pricing.)
Contact for booking private events: (407) 824-2351
- Leave a message with the date you want, number of
guests and phone number. A credit card is required
to hold your reservation and you will have to sign
a contract.
Non-Private Events
You can also book large parties during Gardenview
Tea Room's regular hours. A preselected
menu is required for parties of 15 or more. (Please
note that the menu items and prices do change from
time to time. The menu provided here is simply an
example to give you a general idea of the selections
and pricing.)
Large parties are limited to 25 guests per party
during regular hours. Large parties are booked in
the first seating (2:00 pm) or in the last seating
(4:40 pm or later).
For large groups a credit card is required to hold
the reservation. Nothing will be charged unless you
do not show. If you do not show and you have preselected
a menu, the price of the menu will be billed to your
credit card. If you need to cancel it must be done
with 48 hours of the reservation time. Any changes
to the party size must be communicated within 5 days
of reservation date. They will do their best to accommodate
additions to your party depending on availability.
Large parties are asked not to split the check, but
rather to pay for the group in one transaction.
Contact for booking non-private events with 15-25
guests: (407) 824-2351 - Leave a message with the
date you want, number of guests and phone number.
A credit card is required to hold your reservation.
Contact for booking non-private events with 14 or
fewer guests: (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463)
General Policies
Gift opening, speeches and games/trivia are not allowed
in the restaurant. They will, however, assist with
moving gifts to the main lobby area for your enjoyment.
They can arrange for special celebration cakes.
Table decorations can be brought in, or arranged
through Disney World Florist at (407) 827-3505.
Jiko
Jiko is a fabulous restaurant located on the
bottom floor of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. The chef has created a brilliant menu
featuring African-inspired dishes. Jiko reportedly
has the biggest selection of South African wines
in the US. This restaurant is truly a "foodie"
paradise.
Jiko has a private dining room, the Wine Room,
which can be divided. The whole room can accommodate
a maximum of 40 guests (minimum expenditure requirement
of $4000, plus 6.5% tax and 18% gratuity) or it
can be split in half, to accommodate a maximum
of 20 guests (minimum expenditure requirement
of $2500, plus 6.5% tax and 18% gratuity).
For group dining, you must order from the catering
menu.
They can arrange for special celebration cakes.
There is a "cutting fee" of $2.50 per
person.
Table decorations can be brought in, or arranged
through Disney World Florist at (407) 827-3505. However,
to protect the welfare of the animals on property,
you must clear the items in advance with Jiko's Group
Sales department. For instance, no balloons or confetti
are allowed.
Contact: (407) 828-3200
Narcoossees
Narcoossees is a lovely restaurant at the Grand Floridian
Resort, located on the edge of the lake and separated
from the rest of the resort. With a menu that specializes
in regional seafood, it's an elegant location for
any event.
While the restaurant has no private dining room,
they host many groups and are helpful, willing and
eager to work with people organizing special events.
They place no restrictions on who can book group events.
Group size is limited to to 32 people. No specific
minimum expenditure is required.
You can order off the regular
menu, or arrange for a fixed price menu. Here
are some fixed menu samples:
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$65
per person, plus 6.5% tax and 18% gratuity (price
also includes sodas, coffee, and tea)
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$85
per person, plus 6.5% tax and 18% gratuity (price
also includes sodas, coffee, and tea)
There is a separate children's menu available.
Please note that menu items and prices are subject to
change at any time.
They can arrange for special celebration
cakes. There is no cake cutting fee.
Table decorations can be brought in, or
arranged through Disney World Florist at (407) 827-3505.
If you want to drink a special wine you're
bringing from home, this is allowed, but there is a $20
corkage fee per bottle.
Contact: (407) 824-1400
Portobello Yacht
Club
Located in Downtown Disney, Portobello Yacht
Club offers scenic views of Lake Buena Vista and features
classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. Portobello
is operated by Levy Restaurants, not by Disney.
Portobello can accommodate large parties
in the main restaurant. It does not have a private room.
Large party events are subject to a minimum food and beverage
charge (for parties of 20 or more) plus tax and service
charge. This minimum depends on the time / month, room
selection, and party size.
For seating capacities, menus, and contact
information click
here.
Small parties can make reservations through
(407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Parties of 20 or more should
book through the restaurant.
They can arrange for a cake from one of
the Disney bakeries. Portobello Yacht Club charges a $2.00/person
cutting fee.
Flowers can be brought in, or arranged through
Disney World Florist at (407) 827-3505.
If you want to drink a special wine you're
bringing from home, this is allowed (but discouraged).
There is a $15 corkage fee per bottle, plus tax and service
charge.
Victoria & Albert's
Victoria & Albert's, located in the Grand Floridian
Resort, is Disney's top restaurant. Chef Scott Hunnel
and Executive Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek prepare
modern American cuisine with classical influence,
featuring foods gathered from the international marketplace.
The dining experience may be enhanced with wines paired
by Israel Perez, Maitre d'hotel. Victoria & Albert's
has earned the AAA Five-Diamond Award and is considered
one of the best restaurants in the US.
Because Victoria & Albert's offers a formal dining
experience for its guests, please note that jackets,
dress slacks and dress shoes are required for men
(ties are optional), and women are required to wear
appropriate dinner attire such as a pant suit or dress.
This restaurant is not recommended for children.
The restaurant has a private room that can accommodate
up to 21 people. There is a minimum expenditure requirement
of $1560, plus 6.5% tax and 20% gratuity. They place
no restrictions on who can book group events.
The Private Room Prix Fixe menu includes one cold
appetizer, one hot appetizer, a fish course, one entree,
selection of cheese or sorbet and two desserts. This
menu is customized from the nightly menu in the Main
Dining Room and is up to Chef Hunnel's discretion.
Each guest receives a personalized menu. You can see
a sample menu here, but keep in mind that the
menu changes daily.
They can arrange for special celebration
cakes, although the menu includes a wonderful dessert.
There is no cake cutting fee.
Tables are already elegantly decorated with
beautiful china, elegant linens, silver vases and roses,
so no outside table decorations are needed. You can bring
in favors if you wish.
If you want to drink a special wine you're
bringing from home, this is allowed, but there is a $25
corkage fee per bottle.
Contact: (407) 824-1893
