Atlantic Dance Hall Reception

[princessmegank]

Hello all,

I decided to finally join the board after a couple of years of reading post back and forth.

My boyfriend and I are discussing the possibility of having a Disney Wishes Wedding in late 2014. We have been heavily looking into all the details we can find about the process, venues, pricing, etc.. Last night we decided that we would probably, and most likely want hold our reception at the Atlantic Dance Hall. I am just curious, for those who have chosen this option for their reception, how they liked it, what the food was like, and if there are any other fees associated with this venue…and so on.

I would love to hear your insight and details of your experiences!

Thank you much!!

Megan

[rrali33tt]

I am in the same boat as you. My boyfriend and I are looking at a fall 2014 wedding at ADH over labor day weekend (its the only date that works for our wedding party right now). The venue fee for ADH is $500 and I think you need to hire a guide for $125. If you want to use the video screens during the reception its an additional $750. You must use Disney for all decor.

Since you are new to the planning process, I would reccommend getting the PassPorters guide to weddings...it is really helpful and lists all the fees for each venue.

http://www.passporter.com/weddings.asp

[princesswendy720]

Originally Posted by rrali33tt

I am in the same boat as you. My boyfriend and I are looking at a fall 2014 wedding at ADH over labor day weekend (its the only date that works for our wedding party right now). The venue fee for ADH is $500 and I think you need to hire a guide for $125. If you want to use the video screens during the reception its an additional $750. You must use Disney for all decor.

Since you are new to the planning process, I would reccommend getting the PassPorters guide to weddings...it is really helpful and lists all the fees for each venue.

http://www.passporter.com/weddings.asp

We just had our reception at ADH and only had the venue fee (which covered an event guide and the marquee). They change things all the time, so it's possible this has already changed though!

[princessmegank]

Thank you ladies for your reply, I purchased the 'Passporters' ebook last night and started reading through it immediately!

I am excited to get through the whole book and learn some new information about DFTW. So far it has been very helpful..!

[Cmdbuddy]

Hi there!

We are having our reception at ADH in September. ADH can host up to 80 people for a plated meal or 200 for a buffet meal. It seems like most people that use ADH go for the buffet meal. The catering is handled through the Boardwalk catering, but goes with Disney's standard menus. The ones for 2013 are here:

Here are all the menus for 2013:
Wedding Menus

Keep in mind that you can customize them any way you want, this is just a starting place. You can also try up to 8 different things during your menu tasting.

[Cmdbuddy]

Also, I'm not sure if it's because we have such a large guest count (150) or because we are having a dessert party in EPCOT afterwards, but we have 2 event guides assigned to our group. They are $150 each.

[princesswendy720]

Originally Posted by Cmdbuddy

Also, I'm not sure if it's because we have such a large guest count (150) or because we are having a dessert party in EPCOT afterwards, but we have 2 event guides assigned to our group. They are $150 each.

I think you just posted your budget in that thread, if so, your $500 venue fee is split on the BEO as $200 for marquee and $300 for event guides. They aren't in addition to the venue fee.

[Museofire]

Hey guys new to this, but I felt like I had to chime in since I had this discussion with my consultant two days ago. All of the above talk of fees is accurate IF you're having a buffet reception. If you want it to be plated they will only do it on Sunday or Monday nights and they charge you a $2500 furniture moving fee. Since they remove all their cocktail tables and replace them with banquet. My consultant also told me that ADH does not have a kitchen so they actually set up a tent behind the venue and use that for cooking and the quality of food does suffer.
She was very candid with me which I hella appreciated and thought I should pass it along.

[princesswendy720]

Originally Posted by Museofire

Hey guys new to this, but I felt like I had to chime in since I had this discussion with my consultant two days ago. All of the above talk of fees is accurate IF you're having a buffet reception. If you want it to be plated they will only do it on Sunday or Monday nights and they charge you a $2500 furniture moving fee. Since they remove all their cocktail tables and replace them with banquet. My consultant also told me that ADH does not have a kitchen so they actually set up a tent behind the venue and use that for cooking and the quality of food does suffer.
She was very candid with me which I hella appreciated and thought I should pass it along.

The move fee is when you have a higher guest count and want to put the large rounds on the first or 2nd floor (not the dance floor). We only had 45 people so everyone fit on the dance floor and there were no move fees (we didn't use the cocktail tables). I think I've seen as many as 8 rounds on the dance floor before but they might have limited it now. The F&B minimum is also higher for plated than buffet.

[CaptainObvious]

I got married at ADH 5 years ago