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by Cara Goldsbury, Author of The Luxury Guide to Walt
Disney World: How to Get the Most Out of the Best
Disney Has to Offer
So
you think a trip to Walt Disney World is one only
the kids can enjoy. Well, think again! Here are a
few tips for making your vacation to Mickey Mouse
Land a memorable one for the whole family.
·
Start off by hiring a babysitter for an evening or
two alone. If you're a registered guest of a Disney
resort, drop off the kids at one of their child care
centers for around $10 per hour, per child. They'll
be given dinner along with classic Disney movies,
arts and crafts, and video games. If your child is
under 4 or not potty trained, call Kid's Nite Out
at 407-827-5444 for in-room childcare.
· 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 you're served
a sumptuous 7-course meal on white linen set with
Royal Doulton china and sparking crystal. Or try the
California Grill on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary
Resort. Here you'll find an unbeatable panorama of
the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon along
with picture-perfect views of the Wishes Fireworks.
From pristinely fresh sushi to exceptional New American
Cuisine to sensational desserts and an outstanding
California wine list, this place has it all.
· Consider springing for two rooms. Disney
guarantees connecting rooms for families with children,
thereby guaranteeing Mom and Dad some alone time.
After the kids are in bed, order in a romantic meal
in the privacy of your room.
· Enjoy a bottle of wine in your room or on
your balcony. The bottled wine selections at the Disney
resort shops are a bit sparse, but room service usually
offers a nice selection.
· Arrange for a couples massage in a candle-lit
room at the Grand Floridian Spa. Or choose the 3-hour
Couples Instructional Massage with step-by-step instruction
in massage therapy.
· Watch the evening fireworks spectacular 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 sandy white
beach.
· Take a Fireworks Cruise from one of the Magic
Kingdom or Epcot resorts. Bring along a bottle of
champagne, 2 glasses, and enjoy!
· Party down 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
bash with live entertainment and midnight fireworks
make this the party-lover's choice for nighttime entertainment.
· Spend an evening at Disney's Boardwalk. Rent
a surrey for a spin around Crescent Lake followed
by dancing at Atlantic Dance and the Illuminations
show from the upstairs balcony.
Provided the following credit is given, you are welcome
to reprint this article for free.
Cara
Goldsbury is the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt
Disney World: How to Get the Most Out of the Best
Disney Has to Offer. Order by calling 1-800-247-6553,
online at www.luxurydisneyguide.com, or at your local
bookstore. You can contact Cara at info@luxurydisneyguide.com.
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