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PHOTO - Disney planning a new look for the Wedding Pavilion
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Coaster Lover
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For comparison purposes, here's what it currently looks like...
Bocabear
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So...new white benches and some chandeliers in place of the terrible 90s looking fixtures that are there... How is this newsworthy? Are they going to do a rendering and press release when they change the toilet paper holders in the restroom?
Must be a slow news week...lol
Must be a slow news week...lol
Bolt
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It was posted on the Disney Weddings website. Why wouldn't they post a rendering of what the new look would be? Sounds like you're calling out @wdwmagic for posting the story...So...new white benches and some chandeliers in place of the terrible 90s looking fixtures that are there... How is this newsworthy? Are they going to do a rendering and press release when they change the toilet paper holders in the restroom?
Must be a slow news week...lol
worldfanatic
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What!!!!?
Toilet paper holders are changing?!?!
WHERE?????????
Toilet paper holders are changing?!?!
WHERE?????????
COProgressFan
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The existing space, IMO, is truly gorgeous. It's simple enough (primarily white) to allow couples to set up the space and with flowers, lighting, decor, etc, any way they want.
That said, the decor and setting in the lobby area, bride and groom rooms, etc. is more akin to the old, pre-furb GF rooms (florals, more Victorian). I'm guessing the new space will be more lightly themed and elegant in a modern way. I think this is a good thing. This is a 20 year old facility and while it's certainly been kept quite well, it could benefit from a refresh.
My concern still remains the DVC building looming overhead. Part of the appeal of the pavilion was the peaceful, secluded setting. I have not been to the pavilion since the DVC opened but it from what I can see it destroys any sense of scale and setting of the WP from the exterior. I wonder if any insiders know if it's had any effect on bookings there? And with the massive price increases across the board in WDW as of late, I also cannot fathom what the pricing for wedding events is like now. The cost used to be at a premium, but in many ways was comparable to wedding services in other parts of the country.
I would say its extremely newsworthy to any Disney couples planning a 2017 wedding!
Bocabear
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not calling you out, but find it funny they produced a press release over this... They have their own internal marketing which should handle this if anyone is planning a wedding, and quite frankly, if you are planning a Disney Wedding, these changes will not really make a difference...it will just be nicer... "Gee I really wanted to book the Disney Wedding, but I just didn't like the chandeliers and I wish the benches were painted"...Said no one ever...
DisneyWorld30th
Active Member
Disney Fairy Tale Weddings is a cash cow for Disney. As many as 8 weddings scheduled a day. I would anticipate the refurbishment to happen fairly quickly in 2017 so there is very little downtime.
COProgressFan
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Keep in mind weddings take place all over property, not just the pavilion. There was a time in 2004 I know of when the pavilion was closed for a month for refurbishment. At that time, the look and style remained the same, but they redid the wood flooring, carpeting, etc.
Animaniac93-98
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I always look forward to seeing the new Weeding Pavilion @ Flower & Garden Fest. 
Mike730
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DznyGrlSD
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Disney weddings = HUGE $$$$$$$$$$$ cow for Disney...of course they press-released this
A lot of wedding couples are EXTREMELY picky on everything to do with their wedding. Changing the slightest things causes waves, so this is going to be quite a big deal.
melflip8
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I just got married in here on May 20th, I can tell you there are some Disney Brides out there who have 100% stalled for the new decor or planned around it. Never underestimate a Disney bride and the amount of control down to the detail they want!
cmarten
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#relationshipgoalsAlso, shameless opportunity to share wedding photos....it was worth every penny and the best day of my life.
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CaptainAmerica
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Yeah... no. That's just false. They're very expensive but their volume is minuscule compared to tickets and rooms.
RoyWalley
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Congratulations to you and your husband. My daughter's dream one day is to get married at Disney, she is only 18, so we have plenty of time (years).
DisneyDebRob
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Beautiful pics, congrats!Also, shameless opportunity to share wedding photos....it was worth every penny and the best day of my life.
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