Can you do your own wedding at Disney World?

Yes, It's doable. And often comes up when people ask about affordable options. However, keep in mind that Disney can ask you to leave if they catch you doing this, and they can ban whatever officiant you bring from doing any ceremonies at WDW in the future.



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Yes, It's doable. And often comes up when people ask about affordable options. However, keep in mind that Disney can ask you to leave if they catch you doing this, and they can ban whatever officiant you bring from doing any ceremonies at WDW in the future.

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The event minimum is determined by the ceremony venue, day of the week, and time of day. EPCOT wedding venues have event minimums ranging from $10,000 – $17,000, while Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom have minimums ranging from $15,000 – $25,000.

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The second way is what is commonly referred to as “rogue” weddings. This is when couples sneakily get married inside Disneyland, commonly using friends as the officiant and witness. Couples do this as a way to get married inside Disneyland without paying the price tag of an official wedding.

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Book a Morning Wedding on a Tuesday or Wednesday Tuesday and Wednesday are the cheapest days of the week to get married at Walt Disney World, and morning ceremony times come with lower Event Minimums and lower food-and-beverage minimums for the reception.

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Small Weddings The least expensive Disney weddings in the $7,500 range are limited to four guests, plus the couple. And most of the eligible venues are at a Disney resort hotel. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa as well as Disney's Polynesian Village Resort are the two main venues for small Disney weddings.

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Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Walt Disney World Resort weddings range between $7,500 and $100,000, but the average cost of a Disney wedding is around $30,000. The costs of Disney weddings depend on a variety of factors.

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Visit the Wishing Well This is one of the most magical spots in the Disney Parks – a rustic and charming Wishing Well located close to Cinderella's castle. Here, you can ask your partner to marry me with a view of the castle on one side, and the beautiful wishing well just beside you.

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You can choose exactly what you want for your marriage proposals. The most romantic and special option at Walt Disney World is Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian, but there are other fine dining options. If you want characters to be around during your proposal, you can also choose a character dining meal.

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In fact, last year alone, there were nearly 19,000 documented proposals at the Disney theme parks. However, that number will be 0 in 2024, now that Disney is banning proposals inside their theme parks. The Disney parks are a truly magical place for many.

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You can wear your wedding gown anywhere at Walt Disney World except inside the parks. Brides who have in-park events arranged through DFTW get a special exception to wear their gowns at their events.

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Discounted theme park tickets are available to wedding guests via the Disney Fairytale Weddings ticket link. Wedding guests can also purchase partial-day tickets, valid from either 1pm or 5pm until park closing, at a reduced price.

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Take your wedding guests for a ride. Rides won't be operating if you get married before or after normal park hours, but there is a way around that for you and your guests. If you host your reception at one of the Disney venues available during park hours, you can add on a ride mix-in to your event.

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Frugal couples should budget about $4,000 for a seven-night Disney World trip, but trips can easily cost more. Sally French is a travel rewards expert who joined NerdWallet in 2020. She previously wrote about travel and credit cards for The New York Times and its sibling site, Wirecutter.

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Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.

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1. Select Number of Tickets. Please note, children younger than age 3 don't need a ticket.

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Melanie, kids who are between ages 3-9 do need a ticket when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket at this time. As you make your ticket selections and choose your date, you will then select how many adult (ages 10+) and child (ages 3-9) tickets you're purchasing.

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Disney Wedding Park Portrait Sessions can be booked with the help of your Disney Wedding Planner. If your Disney wedding or vow renewal has passed, you can book a Disney Wedding Park Portrait Session at Walt Disney World, directly through the Disney Fine Art Photography at [email protected].

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QWhen can I book my event? AYou can begin planning with your Disney Wedding Consultant 16 months prior for wedding and vow renewal events including a ceremony and full reception with meal and 10 months prior for all other wedding and vow renewal events.

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