Most know Disney World as the happiest place on earth. The largest kid's playground in the world. But a flip-side also exists. Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Florida, is also the most popular honeymoon destination in the world. Romantic couples celebrating weddings, first, second and twentieth honeymoons, golden anniversaries, just becauses, and week-end rendezvous know this "secretly romantic" side of Disney World well. And like the playground side offers the enchantment of childhood fantasies for everyone from 9 to 90 – the romantic side of the "magical kingdom" offers pure romantic enchantment for the lover in everyone.
Romancing Disney
Disney World is a place of luxurious resorts, fine dining, golf, boating, tennis and fabulous nightlife with live music, nightclubs and slow-dancing. Mix in just the right amount of the amusement park life at Disney World and what lovers get is the perfect destination for any romantic holiday, according to Janet Groene, author of Romantic Getaways.
Where else but at Disney World can couples dine on their own balcony overlooking a romantic castle, while watching a fireworks spectacular set to music? Or spend the morning being thrilled on Splash Mountain and the afternoon being pampered in a spa?
Disney Offers Couples a Trip Around the World
At Disney World, couples can stroll the old-time promenade of the 1930s or dine in the exotic restaurants of Norway, Morocco or Germany. Every romantic night spent at Disney can be spent in another world "destination." A romantic nighttime cruise tops off the trip.
The romantic Disney couples know offers this, plus a lot more. Some of the most romantic hotels on the planet are in Disney World.
Romance at Disney World's Famous Resorts
What draws couples back to Disney time and time again are the fantastic Disney World resorts, says The Hidden Magic of Disney World author, Susan Veness. The heart and soul of any vacation is the resort and Disney has 20 delightful ones. This is where Disney remains unique. Disney resorts aren't motels with fancy names. Each Disney World resort provides a theme destination designed to transport lovers to a fantasy world.
When it comes to luxury and service, many of Disney's resorts rival the world's finest hotels. The Grand Floridian presents the turn-of-the-century opulence, the lakeside American Southwest splendor of the Coronado Springs appeals to the romantic in everyone, the Beach Club's New England vacation at the shore, the old New Orleans romance of Port Orleans and the high-timber adventure of the Wilderness Lodge all offer romance and atmosphere galore.
From architecture and landscaping to room amenities and dining, these are fantasies so perfectly conjured up that even the housekeeping staff works in costume.
Live Like a King and Queen at a Disney World Resort
For lovers desiring especially romantic accommodations, Disney offers a large selection of the special and the sublime. Some "over the top" rooms include the Honeymoon Turret Suite at the Grand Floridian, the Steeplechase at BoardWalk, the Yellowstone or Yosemite at the Wilderness Lodge and the Commodore at the Yacht Club.
Many of the Disney World resorts offer excellent concierge service. A level of service is provided that includes a private lounge with continental breakfast, a day-long offering of snacks and hors d'oeuvres, and evening cocktails. A dedicated and knowledgeable concierge staff will anticipate every need.
Couples can make Romance travel arrangements through a travel agent or Disney Central Reservations at 407-WDW-DISNEY or romantic packages are available at the Disney World website. Disney offers couples a one-of-a-kind magical getaway many look forward to repeating again and again. Whoever said you can never be too rich or too thin, forgot to include that lovers can never be too romantic.
Sources
Romantic Getaways: Janet Groene: Hunter Publishing: 2010
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Susan Veness: Adams Media: 2009
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