Grand Gathering Information

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Grand Gatherings are even more magical when you add a Grand Gatherings Experience to the vacation plans. From a sumptuous international dinner with special storytelling for the kids to a rambling safari on the African savannah followed by a delectable dinner featuring African cuisine, choose from four unique experiences available only for Grand Gatherings.


Experiences can be booked beginning 180 days in advance up to 3 days prior to the event date (see below for more booking details).

International Dinner & Illuminations Dessert ReceptionWelcome to Epcot® for a celebration of international friendship. Be welcomed by well-traveled and fun-loving Auntie Roz while experiencing colors and flavors from around the world. Guests are treated to delicious homemade food, served family-style.

In addition, live musical entertainment and storytelling activities will be shared by Auntie Roz. Children and adults will be delighted when some of our famous Disney characters provide fun and excitement as they invite Guests to dance and interact. Auntie Roz will be happy to recognize birthdays, special occasions and anniversaries with special songs and personal attention. Afterward, everyone will be escorted to a reserved lagoon area for a viewing of "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" and to enjoy a dessert buffet.

2010 Non-Peak Price: Guests 10+ - $69.99 USD* : Guests 3-9 - $33.99 USD*
2010 Peak Price: Guests 10+ - $73.99 USD* : Guests 3-9 - $35.99 USD*
Meeting Place: Odyssey Restaurant (in Future World, by First Aid)
Ticket: Valid Theme Park admission required.


Safari Celebration Dinner
After a beautiful day in any of our parks, imagine the final experience of the evening being the best one yet. This experience begins in Asia, at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, by meeting a special guide for an end of the day tour on the Kilimanjaro Safari.

Following this exciting safari, the adventure will continue in the Tusker House Restaurant with a delicious African inspired dinner menu that is served family style and all-you-care-to-eat. Taste a full range of delectable foods that will please even the children. Special Disney Characters will be there for fun and autographs, plus opportunities to have an "up-close" experience with some exotic wildlife. Guests who are celebrating special occasions such as family reunions, birthdays or anniversaries, will be recognized.


2010 Non-Peak Price: Guests 10+ - $69.99 USD* : Guests 3-9 - $33.99 USD*
2010 Peak Price: Guests 10+ - $73.99 USD* : Guests 3-9 - $35.99 USD*
Meeting Place: Flights of Wonder Theatre (in Asia)
Ticket: Valid Theme Park admission required.



Good Morning Character Breakfast
Tony, the proprietor (from Disney's "Lady and the Tramp"), welcomes Guests to Tony's Town Square Restaurant for a fun-filled breakfast with plenty of character, including Mickey who will be on hand to mingle with guests. Savor this "all you care to eat" breakfast served right at the table while enjoying songs plus the opportunity to dance and interact with the characters. Tony will be happy to recognize birthdays and special occasions along with a special serenade of "Bella Notte" for anniversaries. At the end of the experience, proceed to one of the most popular attractions in the Magic Kingdom® for reserved seating at the very next show of "Mickey's PhilharMagic".

2010 Non-Peak Price: Guests 10+ - $34.99 USD* : Guests 3-9 - $20.99 USD*
2010 Peak Price: Guests 10+ - $38.99 USD* : Guests 3-9 - $22.99 USD*
Meeting Place: Tony's Town Square Restaurant (Main Street U.S.A.)
Ticket: Valid Theme Park admission required.



Custom Events
During a visit to Walt Disney World® Resort, you may want to enjoy a special meal in one of our unique Theme Park private dining locations or beautiful resort catering venues. Available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or perhaps a dessert reception - groups of 20 or more can celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or any special event. Contact a Grand Gatherings Travel Planner at the Disney Reservation Center to arrange an event.

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Booking Information
Each experience is operated on select days of the week. Experiences are limited and subject to change or cancellation. Experiences will be shared by multiple parties. The same experience must be purchased by at least 8 guests in the party ages 3 and up. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance but no later than 3 days prior to experience date. Full payment for each experience is required 45 days prior to arrival. Reservations may be modified or cancelled up to 6 days prior to the first experience date without charge for the experience. Prices effective June 25, 2009, subject to change.

Peak Periods
February 14, 2010 - February 20, 2010
March 28, 2010 - April 10, 2010
April 18, 2010 - April 24, 2010
June 13, 2010 - August 14, 2010
November 21, 2010 - November 27, 2010
December 19, 2010 - January 2, 2011

*Prices include tax and gratuity.

[Cruiselover]

Thanks for sharing. I really think that the Grand Gathering dining plan is really worthwhile. We are thinking about to reserve this during our October trip and it look like the greatest value of the Grand Gathering events.

Best Regards,

[Kelly]

I get raves on the chAracter meal and the safari from my clients