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The Adult Side of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

To some, when you think of adult vacation destinations, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort is not near the top of your list. However the reality is that Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has an extremely underrated side to it that beckons an untold number of couples and singles sans children to visit annually. From honeymoon and anniversary trips to vacations with friends and weekend getaways, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort offers more for adult travel guests than one would imagine!

We are all accustomed to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s larger than life characters and icons, amazing family entertainment, immense โ€˜kid appealโ€™ and ย rides for all ages. What we often forget is that Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort doesnโ€™t have to be โ€˜just a trip for the kidsโ€™. From fine dining and wine tastings to spas, golf and adventure seeking experiences, there are countless activities to tickle the fancy of any adult!

The great news is, if you have children you donโ€™t have to leave them at home to enjoy the best in Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s adult offerings! Select Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort hotels offer Childrenโ€™s Activity Centers for children ages 3 to 12, that will entertain your children with videogames, dinner, snacks, movies and more while you slipย  away for a little grown-up time. If group childcare isnโ€™t the best for your children, there are also in-room babysitting options for you too! There is no need to feel guilty experiencing a little alone timeโ€ฆin fact your children may ask you to go away more often after experiencing the Childrenโ€™s Activity Centers.

For those who are looking to travel to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort without children and are nervous about the younger set having the run of the theme parks, consider visiting Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort during the traditional school year. Avoiding planning your visit during the summer months and holidays to reduce the amount of crowds you run into on your trip. The late fall and early winter are both beautiful times to visit Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort!

While all of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s hotels provide great accommodations with top-notch service, there are a few resorts that really stand out to travelers looking for a more elegant travel experience. Disneyโ€™s Port Orleans Resort โ€“ French Quarter is absolutely beautiful, transporting you to the romantic and historic French Quarter in New Orleans. Then there is Disneyโ€™s Coronado Springs Resort, a Southwest-themed resort placing you in Spanish-colonial Mexico. Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Resort and Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort are also fantastic options for a romantic getaway. Singles and friends may really enjoy Disneyโ€™s Yacht Club Resort and Disneyโ€™s Beach Club Resort…featuring the Stormalong Bay โ€˜water wonderlandโ€™.

When it comes to entertainment and relaxation, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has that too! As the home of two water parks, four golf courses and an entire area dedicated to entertainment, shopping and dining you are certain to find enough to keep you busy! From Cirque du Soliel to the Richard Petty Driving Experience, you can slow down and relax or pick up the speed with thrills designed for adults. Spas? Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has those too! Hey, it is your vacation, it is okay to overindulge!

And then there is dining. Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort restaurants range from elegant to casual and areย  certain to tickle your taste buds. Some of the wonderful options for adult dining experiences include California Grill, Restaurant Marrakesh, Bistro de Paris, Narcoosseeโ€™s, Artist Point and the grand dining experience of Victoria & Alberts. The list of fantastic dining options could go on, so just consider this a starting point!

This is just a GLIMPSE into the adult side of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort! As you can see, it isnโ€™t just for kids! Whether you are looking for a quiet evening on your next family vacation, or you are planning on traveling without kids to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€ฆyou are in for an incredible time!

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 18th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , |0 Comments

The Adult Side of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

To some, when you think of adult vacation destinations, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort is not near the top of your list. However the reality is that Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has an extremely underrated side to it that beckons an untold number of couples and singles sans children to visit annually. From honeymoon and anniversary trips to vacations with friends and weekend getaways, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort offers more for adult travel guests than one would imagine!

We are all accustomed to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s larger than life characters and icons, amazing family entertainment, immense โ€˜kid appealโ€™ and ย rides for all ages. What we often forget is that Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort doesnโ€™t have to be โ€˜just a trip for the kidsโ€™. From fine dining and wine tastings to spas, golf and adventure seeking experiences, there are countless activities to tickle the fancy of any adult!

The great news is, if you have children you donโ€™t have to leave them at home to enjoy the best in Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s adult offerings! Select Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort hotels offer Childrenโ€™s Activity Centers for children ages 3 to 12, that will entertain your children with videogames, dinner, snacks, movies and more while you slipย  away for a little grown-up time. If group childcare isnโ€™t the best for your children, there are also in-room babysitting options for you too! There is no need to feel guilty experiencing a little alone timeโ€ฆin fact your children may ask you to go away more often after experiencing the Childrenโ€™s Activity Centers.

For those who are looking to travel to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort without children and are nervous about the younger set having the run of the theme parks, consider visiting Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort during the traditional school year. Avoiding planning your visit during the summer months and holidays to reduce the amount of crowds you run into on your trip. The late fall and early winter are both beautiful times to visit Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort!

While all of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s hotels provide great accommodations with top-notch service, there are a few resorts that really stand out to travelers looking for a more elegant travel experience. Disneyโ€™s Port Orleans Resort โ€“ French Quarter is absolutely beautiful, transporting you to the romantic and historic French Quarter in New Orleans. Then there is Disneyโ€™s Coronado Springs Resort, a Southwest-themed resort placing you in Spanish-colonial Mexico. Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Resort and Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort are also fantastic options for a romantic getaway. Singles and friends may really enjoy Disneyโ€™s Yacht Club Resort and Disneyโ€™s Beach Club Resort…featuring the Stormalong Bay โ€˜water wonderlandโ€™.

When it comes to entertainment and relaxation, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has that too! As the home of two water parks, four golf courses and an entire area dedicated to entertainment, shopping and dining you are certain to find enough to keep you busy! From Cirque du Soliel to the Richard Petty Driving Experience, you can slow down and relax or pick up the speed with thrills designed for adults. Spas? Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has those too! Hey, it is your vacation, it is okay to overindulge!

And then there is dining. Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort restaurants range from elegant to casual and areย  certain to tickle your taste buds. Some of the wonderful options for adult dining experiences include California Grill, Restaurant Marrakesh, Bistro de Paris, Narcoosseeโ€™s, Artist Point and the grand dining experience of Victoria & Alberts. The list of fantastic dining options could go on, so just consider this a starting point!

This is just a GLIMPSE into the adult side of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort! As you can see, it isnโ€™t just for kids! Whether you are looking for a quiet evening on your next family vacation, or you are planning on traveling without kids to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€ฆyou are in for an incredible time!

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 18th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming in 2013

It was recently announced that 2013 will be the year of “Limited Time Magic” at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort andย Disneylandยฎย Resort! To announce next year’s program, Disney Parksย unveiled a three-story fairytale castle made of 45,000 pounds of ice in the heart of Times Square.

52 weeks of magical experiences will await guests on both coasts. The experiences are only available for a limited time though, appearing and then disappearing as the next special surprise debuts.

So what will these “Limited Time Magic” experiences be? While Disney Parks hasn’t released all the details, here are a few samples of planned events:

  • True Love:ย Lovebirds will enjoy this celebration of romance and enchantment throughout Valentineโ€™s Week. The iconic castles of the Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkย and Disneylandยฎ Parkย will be bathed in hues of red and pink while Disney Princes join their Princesses for special meet and greets. Select dining locations will offer prix fixe menus and Valentine collectibles will be offered for the week.
  • Independence Week: Disney Parks salutes America with a 4thย of July Fireworks Party for an entire week. Mickey Mouse will make appearances in his patriotic finest, guests will find special USA limited-edition souvenirs, and the castles on both coasts will be bathed in red, white, and blue.
  • Long Lost Friends Week: Lesser-known Disney characters emerge from the shadows to participate in meet-and-greets on both coasts. Disney guests will have the chance to vote online to select which “long lost friends” they would like to see – like Flik, Clarabelle Cow, Remy, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.
  • Pirate Week: ย Celebrate everyone’s favorite scalawags all week long! Expect a realย bi-coastalย buccaneer bash complete with pirate bands, pirate meet-and-greets and more.
  • Dapper Dans Sing Boy Bands: The Main Street, U.S.A.’sยฎ iconic quartet, theย Dapper Dans, have a true following the in theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkย andย Disneylandยฎ Park. But what happens when America’s “Original Boy Band” meets today’s boy bands? Enjoy a week of the Dapper Dansย performing a medley of hits from One Direction, *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.
  • Unleash the Villains: A Friday the 13th in 2013 can’t be overlooked, so prepare for a special celebration on Sept. 13. Disneylandยฎ Parkย and Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎย will stay open until the 13th Hour (1 a.m.). Many of your favorite Disney Villains have already RSVP’d for the event, will you DARE to be there?
  • Golden Horseshoe Revue: The fabled Frontierlandยฎย show returns to Disneylandยฎ Parkย for one month only, bringing back the corny jokes and enduring songs that were often enjoyed by Walt Disney himself.

Thanks to the extra sprinkle of pixie dust from “Limited Time Magic,” 2013 is a great year to celebrate at Disney Parks! What will you celebrate?

Tink Brings Ice Skating to the Disneylandยฎ Resort Next Week

Thanks to the help of some Disney magic, Tinker Bell will debut a new ice skating experience in theย Downtown Disneyยฎ District next week at the Disneylandยฎ Resort. Located between AMCยฎ 12 Theatres and the ESPN Zone, the rink allows guests to skate in the world of Tinker Bell with special music and lighting effects. And in November, a special holiday village will be added by the rink to provide guests with a selection of seasonal foods and merchandise.

The rink opens Oct. 23 and is available to guests of all ages through the holiday season. Skates will be available to rent. Helmets will be provided and required for the safety of all guests.

Photos: A Look Inside Magic Kingdomยฎ Park’s Enchanted Forest

Guests who visited theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park this past weekend received an extra surprise when they were treated to a “dressย rehearsal” for the Enchanted Forest of theย Newย Fantasylandยฎ Area. Guests were able to experience theย Under the Sea~Journey of the Little Mermaid Attraction, take part inย Enchanted Tales with Belle,ย and meet and greet everyone’s favorite mermaid insideย Ariel’s Grotto.ย Althoughย Be Our Guest Restaurantย wasn’t serving food, guests were permitted to go inside and look around.

Whileย Enchanted Forestย remained open all weekend long, it is unclear how often these “Dressย Rehearsals” will happen between now and the scheduled soft opening date on Nov. 19. Special previews will be held starting Oct. 20 – Nov. 11 for registered parties of select groups, including Cast Members, Annual Passholders, D23 Members, and DVC Members.

Downtown Disneyยฎ AMCยฎ Theatres Offer ‘Sensory Friendly’ Shows

Theย AMCยฎ Downtown Disney 24 at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort and theย AMCยฎ 12 Theatres at theย Disneylandยฎย Resort have begun offering Sensory Friendly Films to guests once per month. These special showings provide families affected by autism an opportunity to enjoy a movie in a safe and accepting environment. Theatres during these special showings will keep the lights up and will turn down the sound. Parents are encouraged to allow their child to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing during the film.

AMCยฎย has proudly partnered with the Autism Society to bring these special matinees to many of their theatres across the country for the families of the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder to enjoy. Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings include Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph on Nov. 10 and Rise of the Guardians on Dec. 8. All shows begin at 10am local time. Dates and films are subject to change.

‘Tea Party’ Meets ‘Pool Party’ at Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

For years, guests of theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort have enjoyed interacting with Alice in Wonderland and The Mad Hatter atย Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa duringย Supercalifragilistic Breakfastย and theย Wonderland Tea Partyย atย 1900 Park Fare Restaurant.ย Now, thatย Alice in Wonderland fun is expanding, and is sure to get guests a “little” wet!

Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has just opened a newย Alice in Wonderland themed water play area. This “tea party” turned “pool party” has many fun features, including overflowing teapots and teacups, the Mad Hatter’s hat thatย unexpectedly dumps on those below, water slides, sprinklers, and water spouts.

Enjoy these photos of this new themed area available exclusively toย Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa guests.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 12th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

‘Tea Party’ Meets ‘Pool Party’ at Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

For years, guests of theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort have enjoyed interacting with Alice in Wonderland and The Mad Hatter atย Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa duringย Supercalifragilistic Breakfastย and theย Wonderland Tea Partyย atย 1900 Park Fare Restaurant.ย Now, thatย Alice in Wonderland fun is expanding, and is sure to get guests a “little” wet!

Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has just opened a newย Alice in Wonderland themed water play area. This “tea party” turned “pool party” has many fun features, including overflowing teapots and teacups, the Mad Hatter’s hat thatย unexpectedly dumps on those below, water slides, sprinklers, and water spouts.

Enjoy these photos of this new themed area available exclusively toย Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa guests.

‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Coming to Disney Parks Next Month

A brand new Character Meet and Greet experience is in the works forย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎย andย Disneylandยฎ Park.

Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz, two main characters from Disney’s upcoming animated movie,ย Wreck-It Ralph, will greet guests daily starting in November. Atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ,ย the duo will be waiting for guests at “Sugar Rush” insideย The Magic of Disney Animation. Atย Disneylandยฎ Park, they will be located inside the Tomorrowland Starcade.

Disney’sย Wreck-It Ralphย premiers in theaters nationwide on November 2.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 11th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Coming to Disney Parks Next Month

A brand new Character Meet and Greet experience is in the works forย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎย andย Disneylandยฎ Park.

Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz, two main characters from Disney’s upcoming animated movie,ย Wreck-It Ralph, will greet guests daily starting in November. Atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ,ย the duo will be waiting for guests at “Sugar Rush” insideย The Magic of Disney Animation. Atย Disneylandยฎ Park, they will be located inside the Tomorrowland Starcade.

Disney’sย Wreck-It Ralphย premiers in theaters nationwide on November 2.

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