So you think a trip to Walt Disney World is one that only kids can enjoy. Well think again! Here are some tips to make your Mickey Mouse Land vacation memorable for the whole family.
o Hire a babysitter for an evening alone. If you are a registered Disney resort guest, please drop off children at one of their child care centers. Dinner will be provided along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games. If your child is under 4 years old or potty trained, call Kid’s Nite Out at 407-827-5444 for in-room childcare.
o Plan a date at one of Disney’s world-class restaurants. For the height of romance, head to Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. In its intimate, dimly lit dining room, a sumptuous 7-course meal is served on white tablecloths with Royal Doulton china and gleaming crystal. Or try the California Grill on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Here you’ll find an unparalleled panorama of the Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon along with picture-perfect views of the Wishes Fireworks. From impeccably fresh sushi to exceptional New American cuisine, sensational desserts, and an excellent California wine list, this place has it all.
o Consider choosing two bedrooms. This will ensure that mom and dad get some time alone. After the kids are in bed, order a romantic meal in the privacy of your room.
o Enjoy a bottle of wine in your room or on your balcony. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of Disney. Bottled wine selections at the Disney Resort stores are a bit slim, but room service usually offers a good selection.
o Coordinate a couples massage in a candlelit room at the Grand Floridian Spa. Or choose the 3-hour couples instructional massage with step-by-step instruction in massage therapy.
o Watch the fireworks show at night from a Magic Kingdom resort. You’ll find the most romantic spot at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where the two of you can relax in a swing or hammock on a white-sand beach.
o Take a fireworks cruise from one of the Magic Kingdom or Epcot resorts. Order a bottle of champagne from room service to be delivered to your ship and enjoy!
o Party at Disney’s Pleasure Island. It’s New Years every night of the week at this 6-acre playground for adults. Wall-to-wall clubs and a nightly street party with live entertainment and fireworks at midnight make this the party-goer’s choice for nighttime entertainment.
o Spend a night at Disney’s Boardwalk. Rent a surrey for a spin around Crescent Lake and then dance to Atlantic Dance and the Illuminations show from the upstairs balcony.
