Welcome to planDisney, Danielle, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It sounds like you've got a vision for your big day, and I'm happy to walk you through the options that are available to you if you've got your heart set on a fireworks reception at
EPCOT.
For the private EPCOT fireworks dessert party you're envisioning for your 47 guests, the option that's going to be closest to exactly what you want is working with
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons. They're the in-park experts: they handle reserved viewing locations, dessert stations, staffing, and all the behind-the-scenes logistics that make a private reception during the fireworks feel seamless and magical. They will also be best positioned to give you advice about your preferred ceremony location and how it can work with your reception at EPCOT.
Your other official avenue is
Disney Custom Gatherings. It's a different path for coordinating special group events in the parks; however, it operates with the same event minimums you've heard about with Fairy Tale Weddings. In other words, if the goal is to create a private dessert party inside EPCOT during the fireworks without meeting that minimum spend, Custom Gatherings won't change that requirement.
Next steps are simple! Submit an inquiry to Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons outlining your date preference, headcount, and that you're seeking a private EPCOT fireworks dessert party reception. Ask them to share available viewing locations, sample menus, timelines, and the current minimums so you can see everything in writing. Then, if you want a second data point, reach out to Disney Custom Gatherings for a like-for-like quote and compare. If the minimum works for your budget, the next steps would include design choices, menu tastings, and timing to bring your reception to life.
I hope this answers your question, Danielle, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation!
Jessica