Grand Gatherings

A Grand Gathering is defined as a party of eight or more guests (ages 3 and up*) staying at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel.

Take advantage of exclusive itinerary planning assistance and add special functions designed for groups. A dedicated team of Grand Gatherings Travel Planners at the Disney Reservation Center will assist in booking resort hotel rooms and packages, arranging special Grand Gathering Experiences, dining, golf, and spa reservations, as well as pre-order merchandise.


Grand Gathering Experiences
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International Dinner & Illuminations Dessert Reception

This event is hosted by "Auntie Roz" at Epcot's Odyssey Restaurant. Served buffet style, this International dinner features the cuisine from five different nations.

While enjoying your meal, storytelling and live musical entertainment is provided. This event features some of your favorite Disney Characters who join the guests on the dance floor.
If you're celebrating a special occasion, just let Auntie Roz know and she'll take it from there.

Once you've enjoyed your evening of food and fun, you're escorted to a reserved viewing area for the nightly "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" where a delicious dessert buffet is served.

Disney Dining Plan: 2 Table Service credits
Meeting location: Odyssey Restaurant
Valid theme park admission is required

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Safari Celebration Dinner

This special event begins with an end of day Kilimanjaro Safari ride. You'll meet your guide in Disney's Animal Kingdom's Asia section and be taken on your tour.

Following your Safari is dinner in the Tusker House Restaurant. Featuring African inspired cuisine, your all you care to eat dinner is served family style.

While enjoying your meal, Disney Characters will be available for photos and fun. As an added treat, you'll get an up close look at a few of Animal Kingdom's exotic species.

Birthdays and special occasions will be given recognition.

Disney Dining Plan: 2 Table Service credits
Meeting location: Flights of Wonder Theater
Valid theme park admission is required

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Good Morning Gathering

Ciao! and welcome to Tony's Town Square Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Here Tony invites you to enjoy a delicious all you care to eat breakfast. Mickey and Friends are there for treasured photos and fun interaction.

Tony will be happy to note special occasions. Guests celebrating anniversaries will be serenaded with "Bella Notte," the classic song from Disney's Lady & the Tramp. Following this memorable start to your day, you'll have preferred entry to "Mickey's PhilharMagic."

Meeting location: Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Valid theme park admission is required
Available with the Dining plan as well