Hi Stephanie and welcome to planDisney!
Walt Disney World is such a great destination for
large groups! I coordinate a reunion at Walt Disney World every year for 100+ Guests, so I'm quite familiar with group travel and putting on private events. Whether it be inside a park or at one of the many venues at a
Disney Resort hotel, Disney always makes special events magical.
Disney Meetings & Events is where you should start your inquiry into a cocktail hour for your group. It looks like
Disney Coronado Springs Resort has a few options for locations to hold your event. The waterfront courtyard sounds like it would be a beautiful spot for the early evening! The last event that I set up for my reunion group was held along the BoardWalk waterfront at
Sea Breeze Point as the sun was setting and had an array of hors d'oeuvres and some fun entertainment that Disney set up for us. It was an evening to remember!
Another option for a private event is a dessert party at
EPCOT during their nighttime spectacular. There are many locations around World Showcase Lagoon that can hold a private party. We have had numerous dessert parties there over the years and they're always such a fun way to end an evening.
Since your event is coming up next month, don't hesitate to reach out to Disney Meetings & Events to get the ball rolling and please
stop back by and visit if you have any additional vacation planning questions.
Have a magical day!
Leslie