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  • 2025

DJ Not A Panda

Bilingual MC
Do-Not-Play List
One Event Per Day
Photobooth
Selena
Darshil
Anna
Stephanie
Lori

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

DJ Not A Panda is a wedding DJ company based in Sarasota, Florida. Tony Garcia has been a DJ since 2018. He's served hundreds of weddings, and his unique blend of down-to-earth professionalism and goofy expressiveness makes him a popular favorite wherever he goes. Tony is happy to play whatever music will help you have a great time and keep you and your loved ones dancing long into the night, frequently impressing even customers who request music in languages he doesn't speak! Tony can't wait to surprise and impress you with a wedding entertainment experience you'll remember and cherish for the rest of your life.

Services Offered

DJ
DJ Not A Panda covers weddings throughout Florida. Tony's DJ/MC package includes a pre-wedding consultation, dance floor lights, wired uplights, glowing foam sticks, sound equipment, microphones, and MC services. Tony will also do his best to accommodate any special requests you may have. Tony looks forward to making your wedding vision a reality.

Photo Booth Package
The photo booth is always a hit for any customer who wants a budget-friendly photo booth experience! He's not shy about exploring what you want in a photo booth experience to make sure he's the right vendor for you. It comes with the photo booth unit, props, a backdrop, and digital-only photo gallery (no prints!).

Karaoke Package
The karaoke package is situational, and not right for every group. Talk with your family about whether that would be a fun experience, but if so, this is a fun activity to include!

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Just me

Experience

    8 years in business

    We speak Chinese, English and Spanish

Links

Visit website

FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$1

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of DJ Not A Panda

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DJ Not A Panda, also known as Tony, received glowing reviews from multiple newlyweds for his exceptional DJ services at weddings in Celebration, Orlando. His thorough communication, professionalism, and ability to cater to diverse musical preferences were highly praised. Tony's online wedding worksheet helped couples structure their day effectively, ensuring smooth and personalized celebrations. He was noted for his friendliness, flexibility, and value for the quality of service provided, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

DJ Not A Panda, also known as Tony, received glowing reviews from multiple newlyweds for his exceptional DJ services at weddings in Celebration, Orlando. His thorough communication, professionalism, and ability to cater to diverse musical preferences were highly praised. Tony's online wedding worksheet helped couples structure their day effectively, ensuring smooth and personalized celebrations. He was noted for his friendliness, flexibility, and value for the quality of service provided, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.

Selena
Selena Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book if you want the best!

Tony was very thoughtful in his planning and collaboration with us and went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. From beginning to end Tony helped put our minds at ease so we could enjoy our time! He made the entire night flow so smoothly and seamlessly. He was professional, energetic, fun, and played music that kept the dance floor packed in a crowd that doesn't even dance! His entire set up from the lighting, to the photo booth to the light-up foam sticks, made the entire atmosphere a party you'll never forget. I wish I could upload photos to this review, but be on the lookout for my other reviews for Tony! Please book Tony if you want the best!
Darshil
Darshil Sent on 02/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome DJ

Tony (DJ not a panda) was a great choice as our DJ for our wedding in Celebration, Orlando. He was with us from the start of the ceremony through the end of the reception, and everything ran smoothly!

From the beginning, Tony stood out for his communication. We had several calls leading up to the wedding, and he always took the time to walk us through how wedding DJing works and what we should be thinking about. He also answered a ton of questions via email and didn't mind the back and forth at all. As a couple planning a wedding for the first time, there were a lot of small details we hadn’t considered. Tony filled in those gaps with practical advice from his experience without ever being pushy.

He has an online wedding worksheet that was especially helpful. It’s a detailed form that covers each part of the day: ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and more. We could fill it out over time as we made decisions, save our progress, and then review everything with him before the big day. That process made us feel organized, confident as we were able to track our TODOs through his website

On the wedding day, Tony arrived early, coordinated seamlessly with our planner, and handled setup without needing anything from us. He is a total professional, and clearly knows what he's doing.

The ceremony music was exactly what we wanted (music, timings and everything), and the reception was even better. Our wedding was multicultural (Indian/American) and had a wide range of ages, and Tony managed that balance really well. He played great Bollywood tracks (and already knew crowd favorites), mixed in classics for the older guests, and kept the dance floor packed with hip-hop, house, and other popular songs for the younger crowd. He rotated genres thoughtfully so everyone felt included at all times. Special shoutout to him as he gracefully handled all spontaneous song requests from us and our guests !

Overall, we’d absolutely recommend Tony. He’s super friendly, communicates really well & is very reasonably priced for the level of service he provides: honestly, for what you get, it feels like a great value. He's a solid choice and will spend time and effort in understanding your vision, we’re very grateful for his contribution in making our event such a great success
Anna
Anna Sent on 02/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hallelujah

I have been nothing short of absolutely pleased with Tony's work. My husband (then fiancé), actually came across him during a festival in Plant City. He was incredibly friendly and engaging so I reached out afterward to secure him for our wedding. He answered any and all questions I had prior to booking. Once we secured our date and services, everything else was a breeze. He provides a wedding worksheet to complete at your leisure, and it covers every little thing you could possibly think of, plus some. I felt super overwhelmed with the planning process and the provided worksheet actually helped me to structure my day and account for things I hadn't previously. He truly kept my wedding flowing without me having to worry or think about it. And honestly, he's a trooper because he provided A++ services in FRIGID weather, and was able to be more than flexible with shifts that had to be made for guest warmth. He is professional and 100% client-driven. Highly recommend.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ

DJ Not A Panda did an awesome job! He kept everyone on the dance floor during our wedding. He was enthusiastic and made sure everyone had a great time! We appreciated the Wedding Worksheet- I was a type A bride so this was an excellent way to keep things organized through all the details. I would also recommend the photo booth. Thank you DJ Not A Panda!
B
Bradley Sent on 04/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptionally Thorough And Easy To Work With

For our wedding, my wife and I chose Tony, and we were so delighted with the entire experience. Tony demonstrated exceptional thoroughness in preparing for our celebration, providing a very helpful and detailed worksheet that allowed us to clearly communicate our desires for the evening. I enthusiastically recommend Tony for your event; he is a genuinely kind person and incredibly easy to collaborate with.
Lori
Lori Sent on 04/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t go wrong

DJ "NotAPanda" Tony was amazing from the start. Very knowledgeable, cares & keeps you in the loop & guides you every step of the way. You feel informed & comfortable with him. His music was spot on, performed exactly as we wanted & was incredible. All the teens seemed to really like him & feel comfortable with him. Lots of extras as well with the Photo Booth props, etc. The party was a hit & we will definitely recommend him & use him in the future! Thanks again Tony!
pbpriore
Paul Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tony is a great DJ.

We hired him to MC and DJ our daughter's wedding and reception. His site was great but after direct contact with him I had zero concerns about how this was going to work. His forms to help you through your event are so thorough - you can tell that he knows his stuff.

This was all confirmed on wedding day. Tony is efficient - from arriving on time, to setting up, to performing his duties, to tearing down. His abilities are without question some of the finest. By the way - the photo booth was so worth the effort in including it in the package.

Nothing - nothing at all but good results from Tony the DJ. INCLUDING the value for the cost. Hire him. He's great.
S
Scott Sent on 02/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The real deal - Tony is your only choice

Tony is the epitome of a professional DJ. We hired him for a very large corporate event, and any concerns we might have had in selecting entertainment for our event were quickly put to rest after hiring @DJNotAPanda. From the high tech website that managed our booking and outlined all the available options, the process was transparent and efficient. Tony was more than responsive and delivered on all fronts - DJ, Karaoke, Photo Booth, etc. He read the crowd, kept them engaged, and exceeded our expectations. If you don’t hire DJ Not A Panda for your event, you are missing the opportunity to work with the best! Thanks Tony!!
Diana
Diana Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous DJ! You will love him!

Tony (Not a Panda) was fabulous! I needed a DJ for my nonprofit animal rescue event. Having limited funds, as being an animal rescue, Tony immediately responded to my request wanting to help me and also “pay it forward” with a possible sponsorship exchange. We worked out a deal and started the process. He even brought his Photo Booth which was a hit with all attendees. He was very professional and responsive from day one and had online forms that made the whole process very easy and thorough.
At the event itself, he was again thorough ahead of time with a walkthrough of what was needed, on point with all my needed announcements and even made suggestions, cranked out the perfect tunes for the day and was so energetic MCing that you know he loves what he does! Several people commented to me how great the DJ was which was so nice to hear. I would highly recommend him, as I know you will not be disappointed! I could not have been more pleased!
R
Rob Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ, MC and awaesome photo booth

Tony did an event for us on Saturday 2/3/24, he is so professional with a great attitude and a smile and keeps the crowd moving with his great playlist. Definitely a great find.
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