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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 “Dreame 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!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:52-05:00February 14th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney for adults, Disney World Adults, Disney World Romance, Romance, Valentine's Day|0 Comments

The Romantic Side of Walt Disney World® Resort

by Magic Maker™ Courtney Harris

Walt 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.

Couples 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!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:05-05:00April 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney for adults, Disney World Adults, Disney World Romance|0 Comments

Special Dining Options Available

Did you know that there are several experiences to make dining even more magical while visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort? From preferred viewing for fireworks to enjoying a meal with a Disney Imagineer, check out some of the options you can add to your next vacation:

Dine with an Imagineer
Have you wondered how the magic all happens behind the scenes? Dine with an Imagineer at Walt Disney World® Resort offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy engaging conversation with a Disney Imagineer as you savor a delectable lunch at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ theme park. Or choose a delicious dinner at the Flying Fish Café at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort.

Up to 10 Guests join in stimulating discussion with one of the incredibly creative artists who bring the magic of Disney to Walt Disney World® Resort attractions and entertainment. Feast on a 4-course meal and will receive a souvenir plate designed exclusively for this experience that can be personalized by the Imagineer!

Flying Fish Cafe Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner
The Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner at the Flying Fish Café is a unique opportunity to taste savory selections from a 6-course prix fixe menu with a focus on simplicity, true tastes and seasonal freshness, along with expertly chosen wines.

Take your seat at our chef’s counter, directly in front of the onstage kitchen, and watch as the evening’s special dishes are prepared right before your eyes. Displaying the culinary expertise for which they’re well-known, the Flying Fish chefs create 6 delectable courses using the freshest ingredients of the season, and the manager selects wines that perfectly complement each course. As you enjoy your sumptuous feast, be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the chef.

(This experience is designed for Guests ages 14 and older and may not appeal to younger children.)

Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party
Make your evening extra sweet at a special dessert party that provides a wonderful vantage point for Wishes® Nighttime Spectacular, the biggest, most dazzling fireworks show to grace the skies above Magic Kingdom® theme park!

Held at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant most nights, the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party includes a self-service buffet offering an array of tempting sweets and beverages. The party begins one hour prior to the start of Wishes® Nighttime Spectacular.

Fantasmic! Dining Package
The Fantasmic! Dining Package combines dinner at one of three restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ theme park with designated seating for the Fantasmic! fireworks show. The Fantasmic! Dining Package gives you an unforgettable dining and entertainment experience. With the convenience of choosing lunch or dinner at The Hollywood Brown Derby or Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, or dinner at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ theme park, you’ll also enjoy designated seating for the Fantasmic! fireworks show.

With 3 restaurants to choose from, you can decide between buffet service, casual dining or fine dining. After your meal, be dazzled by the dramatic spectacular, Fantasmic! Follow Mickey Mouse into a dream world as he and his friends battle Disney Villains in an action-packed conflict of good versus evil. Fantasmic! is performed on select nights only and runs approximately 30 minutes. The Dining Package is only available on days that Fantasmic! is scheduled.

Contact your Magic Maker® to find out more about these special experiences and to make a reservation.

*Reservations required for the above dining events. Entertainment and package offerings subject to change at any time without prior notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:14-05:00January 6th, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Dine with an Imagineer, Disney World Adults, Fantasmic Dining Package, Fantasmic!, fireworks dessert party, Magic Kingdom Fireworks|0 Comments

Disney Dining- Adult Style

From Magic Maker® Deb Tokarski
I love, love, love going to the Walt Disney World® Resort…more so now that I go as an adult or in an all adult group, as opposed to when I was a child or traveling with children. Not that Disney is not for children, it certainly is, but Walt Disney World® dining with adults, well let‘s just say…“It‘s a Whole New World.”

The excellent chefs and dining options at the Walt Disney World® Resort couldn‘t be more enjoyable! Here are a few of my favorite adult dining destinations:

Narcoossee’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has a timeless eloquence, beautiful surroundings and an excellent menu of innovative, coastal cuisine from North American waters. The experience is capped off with a spectacular view of the Magic Kingdom®!

The Flying Fish Café, located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, has a whimsical atmosphere and a diverse menu encompassing the “New American” style. Guests can also dine at the show kitchen to watch and interact with the chefs.

California Grill, located on the 15^th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, features spectacular views of Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom® Park. The light and airy atmosphere combined with a wonderful menu makes this an instant favorite.

Wolfgang Puck is located in the Downtown Disney® West Side. The name says it all! Awesome! You will feast upon the inventive creations of master chef Wolfgang Puck at this exciting, upscale eatery. The four different dining rooms in this unique restaurant each offer its own unique atmosphere.

One of my personal favorites, Le Cellier Steakhouse, located in the Canada Pavilion at World Showcase in the Epcot® has the best steak at the Walt Disney World® Resort! A steak-lover’s paradise served in an environment inspired by castle wine cellars of the grandest of Canadian chateaus.

Try the new Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village or Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, both with an African influence, a pleasurable experience! Both offer creative menus where the inspiration comes from the many cultures and cuisines along the historical spice route – Africa, India, China, and Europe.

For the ultimate adult dining experience, make a reservation at the posh Victoria & Albert’s^* at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for award-winning meals that make heads turn! This very-special-occasion romantic Victorian retreat offers nightly harpists, lavish décor, personalized menus and a long-stem rose for each lady.

Do you have special dietary concerns? Need Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, or Kosher meals prepared for you or someone in your traveling party? Disney chefs are very accommodating; just mention this to your Dream Maker when asking for your Advance Dining Reservations.

Still want to feel just like a kid again and dine with the characters? No worries, adults are always welcome in their most popular restaurants! Have dinner with Cinderella’s wicked step sisters at 1900 Park Faire at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, dining with the Big Cheese himself at Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort or have breakfast with Minnie Mouse, Goofy & Donald Duck, at the Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. All have excellent buffets with plenty of options to please any appetite! Yes, you can still eat at a majority of the Walt Disney World® Resort restaurants with children, in fact children’s menus are offered in most of their restaurants.

Dining with an all adult group is really an enjoyable dining experience. I rank some of the Walt Disney World® Resort restaurants with five stars! I hope on your next trip…you can enjoy a few of these excellent adult Disney dining choices and the great service given in each and every one of them! Just mention these restaurants and let your Magic Maker™ grant your Disney Dining Wishes!

Click here to start planning your Walt Disney World® Resort Adults Only Vacation!

* Guests age 10 and up only at this location. No children’s menu.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:59-05:00March 4th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: adult dining disney world, Disney World Adults|0 Comments

Love is in the Air at the Walt Disney World Resort

It may be difficult to picture yourself enjoying a romantic vacation with that special someone at a theme park, but at the Walt Disney World® Resort, you can do just that. A Walt Disney World® Resort honeymoon, anniversary, or any romantic vacation surrounds couples with an entire world of magic and an endless array of enchanting possibilities.

It all starts with the romantic atmosphere of the your resort. Enjoy the nighttime atmosphere at Disney’s Polynesian Resort with its torch lit pathways and tropical atmosphere and watch from your room as the fireworks light the night sky high above Cinderella’s castle. Or you may prefer Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside where can ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the quaint plantation-style mansions of the deep south. There is a resort just for you and your romantic style at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

The day is all about the two of you. Imagine sitting in a French bistro enjoying a delicious brunch. Maybe spend the afternoon melting cares away with a soothing massage or enjoying a relaxing nap in a hammock on the beach. If adventure is more your style, envision parasailing high above the Seven Seas Lagoon or taking a safari in Africa. Discover your inner child, meet the famous mouse and sail away with Peter Pan. Enjoy delicious food and quiet ambiance of one of the many romantic restaurants on property. End the day, holding one another close, as a symphony of fireworks and music fill the night sky.

Picture a vacation as memorable as it is magical. Where seven lands of fantasy hold countless romantic opportunities, and where the fireworks in the sky burn as brightly as newfound romance. This is the place where romance and magic walk hand-in-hand.

Click here to start planning your Walt Disney World® Resort
honeymoon, anniversary, or any romantic vacation!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2010-02-08T12:04:51-05:00February 14th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Adults, Disney World Honeymoon, Disney World Romance|0 Comments