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Plans That Turn Up The Romance

Over Off to Neverland Travel’s® five year history, our Magic Makers® have become known for planning some amazingly whimsical vacations. From first to fiftieth visit, birthday to graduation, our Magic Makers® love working with you to make each and every trip your “DreamDSCF0067e get to plan something special for Lovebirds as the romantic side of Disney Destinations is something that often gets overlooked. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our Magic Makers® to share with us some of their past plans and suggestions they’ve given clients looking for romance on their getaways.

Dinner for two at one of  Walt Disney World® Resort’s restaurants may be the easiest way to add romance into your trip. Magic Maker® Katie Simmons suggests selecting a restaurant with a view and then timing your dinner around that night’s showing of Wishes or IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. While Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is her favorite, many other restaurants overlooking the Seven Seas and World Showcase Lagoons are available. And for dessert, Magic Maker® Courtney Agnello suggests you call ahead and place a special preorder – maybe even the flavor of your wedding cake to celebrate your anniversary!

The fun doesn’t have to stop with dinner! Magic Maker® Allie Willits often directs those looking for a “night on the town” to Jellyrolls, a lively dueling piano bar on Disney’s Boardwalk.  Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island and West Side also offer a variety of nightlife with live performers nightly. Your children can have a “night out” too in one of the Children’s Activity Centers located at select Resort hotels!

Booking a specialty fireworks cruise is at the top of the list of romantic suggestions for Magic Maker® Courtney Harris. Cruises are available most nights for both Wishes and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. For a different perspective of  Wishes, try watching it from a hammock on the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort – complete with soundtrack! Or for a quieter evening, Magic Maker® Heather Straight recommends a horse-drawn carriage ride at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside or Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

No vacation is complete without a souvenir, but Magic Maker® Sharon Rosenlieb has a tip for a keepsake much more memorable. She suggests a stop at one of the Wyland Galleries. With locations at Disney’s Boardwalk and Disney’s Polynesian Resort, they offer a great selection of custom made jewelry.

Last but not least, as home to some of the world’s most famous romances: Cinderella and Prince Charming, Lady and the Tramp, and even Beauty and the Beast – we would be remiss to not mention engagements! Magic Maker® Marcie Munoz shares of a magical proposal at the Walt Disney World® Resort. A character artists in Magic Kingdom® Park was asked in advance to draw a portrait of the couple, but the soon-to-be fiancee was shocked when the completed portrait was revealed and he was on his knee proposing. Just as illustrated, he proposed and she said YES!

Our list could go on and on as the possibilities are nearly endless! Whether you choose a moonlit stroll, a luxurious spa treatment, or  an intimate dinner at your next Disney Destination, our Magic Makers®  can make any day feel like Valentine’s Day!

The Romantic Side of Walt Disney World® Resort

by Magic Maker™ Courtney Harris

Couples at DisneyWalt Disney World® Resort is often dismissed as a “family vacation” destination.  While it is definitely family-centered, its potential as a romantic getaway is often overlooked.  Walt Disney World® Resort boasts many activities geared toward adults and couples, whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, or just wanting to spend some quality time with your significant other.

At both Disney’s Port Orleans Resort- Riverside and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, couples can enjoy a 25 minute horse-drawn carriage ride around the property.  During the month of December, the carriages at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground are transformed into “sleighs” that travel around the campgrounds viewing the stunning light displays set up by campers.

For couples wishing to splurge, fireworks cruises can be booked that provide them with their own private pontoon boat and driver, from which they can view either IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot® or Wishes fireworks show at Magic Kingdom® Park.  For an extra fee, the audio from the show can even be piped into the boat.  While water, soda, and snacks are provided as part of the package, those wishing to enjoy a romantic meal or dessert may preorder private dining to be delivered to the boat before it departs. Wine and specialty cakes can also be ordered to enjoy while on the cruise.

California GrillCouples wishing to enjoy a romantic meal can make dinner reservations at one of the signature dining restaurants on property, such as the California Grill or Jiko: The Cooking Place.  The dim lighting and quiet setting of these locations combine to create a romantic atmosphere perfect for couples seeking a nice meal together.  Specialty cakes can also be ordered at these locations, along with romantic desserts such as chocolate covered strawberries.  For couples wishing to enjoy a night-in, private dining will bring the romance to them by delivering directly to the room.

There are many other activities on property for couples to enjoy such as getting a massage together, renting a private pool cabana, parasailing, bicycling, or booking a behind-the-scenes tour. The list is endless!  While all of these activities require advance booking and have an associated fee, there are many romantic activities that couples can enjoy for free!  Just one example is watching Wishes from a hammock on the beach of Disney’s Polynesian Resort.  Audio is piped onto the beach so you can enjoy the beauty of the fireworks without fighting the crowds on Main Street, U.S.A.® Area.  Some other free activities include searching for hidden Mickeys, taking a stroll around the Disney’s Boardwalk, or just walking hand in hand around your resort hotel.  Most of the hotels have very elaborate theming in order to immerse you in a particular time period or setting.

If you have been craving some alone time with your significant other, but always thought the Walt Disney World® Resort was “just for kids”, contact your Off to Neverland® Magic Maker™ today to learn more about these activities, along with countless other tips for making your vacation the romantic getaway of your dreams!

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Top 5 Adult Activities on Disney Cruise Line

One of the biggest misconceptions we encounter is that Disney Cruise Line® is just for families and not for adults. This is far from true! Adults aboard one of Disney Cruise Line’s® ships will be immersed in a range of activities, dining, and areas designed specifically for guests over 18.

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Disney Cruise Line® is currently booking itineraries through the end of 2013. Contact your Magic Maker® today for more information.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Here are just a few of our favorites to celebrate with the love of your life with the Disney Destinations.  Be sure to tell us where you enjoy going with yourspecial someone in the comments below.

Walt Disney World® Resort
From carriage rides to romantic dinners, the Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to celebrate.  Cuddle under the moonlight in a horse-drawn carriage at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside.  Watch the Magic Kingdom® fireworks from the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort or while dining at California Grill from the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  Enjoy a quiet dinner in the wine cellar at Le Cellier or under the stars at San Angel Inn and then catch Illuminations: Reflections of Earth on the World Showcase Lagoon.  Stroll hand-in-hand down Disney’s Boardwalk and dance the night away in the Atlantic Dance Hall.  Schedule a couples massage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.  Parasail together over Bay Lake for a perfect view of the world.  Snuggle together as the haunts fly around you on Haunted Mansion.  Recreate the spaghetti scene of Lady & the Tramp at Tony’s Town Square in the Magic Kingdom. And don’t forget to end your fairytale vacation with a meal inside Cinderella Castle.

Disneyland® Resort
In the place where magic began, you create some magic of your own.  Enjoy a meal on the bayou at Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square.  Experience the magic of Fantasmic!. Enjoy a romantic meal for two at the elegant, and award-winning Napa Rose. Listen to live jazz music at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney®. Watch the sunset from the back of the Mark Twain as it sails around the island. Wait til the park is nearly empty at the end of the night and stroll hand in hand down Main Street U.S.A. taking in the atmosphere. Sneak down the path of the waterfalls of the Disneyland Hotel to steal a kiss. Take a spin on Mickey’s Fun Wheel in Paradise Pier at night. Fly to Neverland on Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland.

Disney Cruise Line®
Get away from the worries and stress of every day life, and enjoy a romantic cruise with your significant other.  Enjoy coffee together at the Cove Café. Watch one of the Broadway-style productions in the Walt Disney Theater. Dance the night away in one of the many night clubs or up on deck under the stars. Reserve a Spa Villa and relax in the personal jacuzzi after your couples massage or schedule a massage in the private beach cabanas on Disney’s Castaway Cay.  Soak in the adult-only pool.  Enjoy a romantic dinner for two with sweeping ocean views in the adult-only restaurants, Palo and Remy. Book excursions to explore exotic locations.  Bask in the sun on Serenity Bay, the adult only beach of Disney’s Castaway Cay.

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