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Valentine’s Day

Plans That Turn Up The Romance

Over Off to Neverland Travel’sยฎย five year history, ourย Magic Makersยฎย have become known for planning some amazingly whimsical vacations. From first to fiftieth visit, birthday to graduation, ourย Magic Makersยฎย 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 Makersยฎย 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 ย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort’s restaurants may be the easiest way to add romance into your trip.ย Magic Makerยฎย Katie Simmons suggests selecting a restaurant with a view and then timing your dinner around that night’s showing ofย Wishesย orย IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.ย Whileย Narcoossee’s atย Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is her favorite, many other restaurants overlooking the Seven Seas and World Showcase Lagoons are available. And for dessert,ย Magic Makerยฎย 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!ย Magic Makerยฎ Allie Willits often directs those looking for a “night on the town” to Jellyrolls, a lively dueling piano bar on Disney’s Boardwalk.ย ย Downtown Disneyยฎ Pleasure Islandย and West Sideย also offer a variety of nightlife with live performers nightly. Your children can have a “night out” too in one of theย Children’s Activity Centers located at select Resort hotels!

Booking a specialty fireworks cruise is at the top of the list of romantic suggestions forย Magic Makerยฎย Courtney Harris. Cruises are available most nights for bothย Wishesย andย IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. For a different perspective of ย Wishes, try watching it from a hammock on the beach atย Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Resort – complete with soundtrack! Or for a quieter evening,ย Magic Makerยฎย Heather Straight recommends a horse-drawn carriage ride atย Disneyโ€™s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside orย Disneyโ€™s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

No vacation is complete without aย souvenir, butย Magic Makerยฎย Sharon Rosenlieb has a tip for a keepsake much more memorable. She suggests a stop at one of theย Wyland Galleries.ย With locations atย Disney’s Boardwalk andย Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Resort,ย they offer a great selection of custom made jewelry.

Last but not least, asย home to some of the worldโ€™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!ย Magic Makerยฎย Marcie Munoz shares of a magical proposal at the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort.ย A character artists in Magic Kingdomยฎ Park was asked in advanceย to draw a portrait of the couple, but the soon-to-beย fianceeย 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 ย an intimate dinner at your next Disney Destination,ย our Magic Makersยฎย  can make any day feel like Valentineโ€™s Day!

“Limited Time Magic” Brings Romance Next Week

Cinderella and Prince CharmingNext week’s forecast is calling for a whole lot of romance at Disney Parks! “Limited Time Magic” puts sweethearts in the spotlight during “True Love Week” – just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

  • True Love Weekย โ€“ Enjoy a week of activites created to be shared with those you love! Whether you are visiting with your spouse, family or best friends, these “Limited Time Magic” events are something you will remember forever. Click here for more details.

Disneylandยฎย Resort

  • Lunar New Year –ย Disney California Adventureยฎย Park will be celebrating Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culture during a special Lunar New Years Party Feb. 8-11, 2013. Enjoy cultural performances and even participate in Mulanโ€™s Chinese New Year Procession! No Disney Party would be complete without Character greetings โ€“ meet Mulan, Mushu, Mickey and Minnie dressed in traditional Chinese outfits!
  • ย Bayou Bash and Mardi Gras –ย Disneylandยฎ Parkโ€™sย New Orleans Squareย will come alive when Princess Tiana and Louis the Alligator host the Bayou Bash! ย Events include jazz music, street performances, authentic Cajun cuisine, and a special Court of Angels Photo location with Disney characters in their finest Mardi Grad fashion! Be sure to join the celebration Feb. 8-12, 2013.
  • True Love Weekย โ€“ Enjoy an abundance of “Happily Ever After” activities and events at the “Happiest Place on Earth!”ย Click here for more details.

And on both coasts, the โ€œYear of the Earโ€ย continues with the some Glitzy Ear headbands!

Off to Neverland Travelยฎย will continue to bring youย details on futureย โ€Limited Time Magicโ€ events as they become available!

‘True Love Week’ Comes to Disney Parks

Disney Princes and PrincessesAs part of their “Limited Time Magic” offerings,ย Disney Parksย has announced “True Love Week” just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Love will be in the air as “True Love Week” hits theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort in Florida and theย Disneylandยฎย Resort in California. Taking place Feb. 11-17, 2013, romance will be the theme of the special “Limited Time Magic” events happening around the Resorts. Whether it be a romantic dinner for two or a photo opportunity with one of Disney’s “sweethearts,” these events are something you won’t want to miss!

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

  • Magic Kingdomยฎ Park will be adorned with special Valentine’s Day decor and signage while Cinderella Castle is bathed in hues of pink, red, lavender and blue.
  • Special “Dinners for Two” with prix fixe menus will be available at Artist Point, The Waveโ€ฆof American Flavors, Hollywood Brown Derby, and Yachtsman Steakhouse. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact your Magic Makerยฎ.
  • Limited Edition merchandise like pins, plush, apparel, and Vinylmation will be available at select merchandise locations.
  • Enjoy several Royal Gatherings where Disney Princes and their Princesses will greet guests. You may run into other Disney “Sweethearts” like Mickey & Minnie and Mary Poppins & Bert around the Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkย as well!
  • Pose with those you love in several Romantic Photo Locations throughoutย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park. Cinderella’s Glass Coach, Cinderella’s Wishing Well, and The Rose Garden in Central Plaza will all serve as enchanting backdrops for a cherished photo.

Donald and Daisy at DisneylandDisneylandยฎย Resort

  • Disneylandยฎ Parkย turns into the ideal place to celebrate Valentine’s week with heart-shaped signage and sweetheart-themed dรฉcor. Hues of red and pink will be cast upon Sleeping Beauty Castle along with projections of flowers and hearts.
  • Photoย opportunitiesย will be plentiful at Disneylandยฎ Park. Pose in front of aย giant floral heart on Main Street, U.S.A.ยฎ or in front of Snow White Wishing Well near the castle.ย Disneylandยฎ ย “Sweethearts” Mickey & Minnie and Donald & Daisy will greet guests inside Town Square. Disney’s Royal Princes will be meeting guests with their Princesses at The Royal Walk in Fantasyland and over in New Orleans Square.
  • Enjoy a romantic “Dinner for Two” with prix fixe menus atย Blue Bayou, Cafรฉ Orleans, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Steakhouse 55, or Napa Rose. Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for more details or reservation information.
  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafรฉ, Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafรฉ, Pacific Wharf Cafรฉ, and Disneyland Hotel Coffee House will feature a specialย Valentineโ€™s dessert – a chocolate cupcake with raspberry mousse filling and dark chocolate mousse frosting!
  • Purchase limited-edition pins, plush, apparel, Vinylmation, and a glitz Disneylandยฎ ear hat.

Off to Neverland Travelยฎย will continue to bring youย details on futureย โ€Limited Time Magicโ€ events as they become available!

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day
Disney Valentines

For Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share the romantic side of Disney Parks. Regardless of the day of the year, keep these suggestions in mind to surprise your sweetie!

Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort

  • Stroll hand-in-hand down Disneyโ€™s Boardwalk and dance the night away in the Atlantic Dance Hall.
  • Cuddle under the moonlight in a horse-drawn carriage at Disneyโ€™s Port Orleans โ€“ Riverside.
  • Parasail together over Bay Lake for a perfect view of the world.
  • Watch theย Magic Kingdomยฎ fireworks from the beach at Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Resort or while dining at California Grill from the top of Disneyโ€™s Contemporary Resort.
  • Snuggle together as the haunts fly around you on Haunted Mansion.
  • 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.
  • Schedule a couples massage at Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
  • Recreate the spaghetti scene of Lady & the Tramp at Tonyโ€™s Town Square in the Magic Kingdom.

Disneylandยฎย Resort

  • Listen to live jazz music at the House of Blues inย Downtown Disneyยฎ.
  • 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.
  • Take a spin on Mickeyโ€™s Fun Wheel in Paradise Pier at night.
  • Watch the sunset from the back of the Mark Twain as it sails around the island.
  • Sneak down the path of the waterfalls of the Disneyland Hotel to steal a kiss.
  • 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.
  • Fly to Neverland on Peter Panโ€™s Flight in Fantasyland.

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ

  • Enjoy a romantic dinner for two with sweeping ocean views in the adult-onlyย restaurants, Palo and Remy.
  • Enjoy coffee together at the Cove Cafรฉ.
  • Watch one of the Broadway-style productions in the Walt Disney Theater.
  • Book excursions to explore exotic locations.
  • Soak in the adult-only pool.
  • 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 Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cay.
  • Bask in the sun on Serenity Bay, the adult only beach of Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cay.

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Love is in the Air

The Magic The Memories and You Romance Overlay“The Magic, The Memories, and You, ” a dramatic nighttime projection show filled with special effects and magic, quickly became a fan favorite when it started back in 2011. Projected onto Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort and on โ€œitโ€™s a small worldโ€ at theย Disneylandยฎ Park, the show has featured some holiday overlays throughout the past year.

In honor of Valentines Day, the show will add a new segment inspired by romantic moments in Disney Animation. This overlay covers the respective landmarks with roses for one scene and a star filled filled sky for another.ย While this romantic overlay will only be shown for a limited time, you can expect similar additions to the show in the future.

“The Magic, The Memories, and You” runs on select nights.ย Check your Daily Times Guide for specific show times.

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