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Disney Romance Vacation

[fa icon="calendar"] Thu, Oct 17, 2013 @ 10:26 AM / by Becca Bell

Becca Bell

romantic disney vacations Can Disney really be romantic!?!  Absolutely, positively, yes, yes, yes!  A beautiful resort, fine dining, fun in the parks, and the countless extra opportunities for spending time with the one you love. 

Vacations are definitely what you make of them, you save, you splurge, and most importantly you chose a vacation that will make you happy.  Disney is a great place to bring about that happy feeling!  It's the perfect place to celebrate all they reasons why the two of your first fell in love. There are so many options that you may find yourself returning year after year!

On every trip I've taken to Disney I've seen multiple couples wearing Bride and Groom mouse ears.  Disney is a popular spot for many honeymooners and couples celebrating their wedding and their anniversary.  Without a doubt, Disney wants you to experience your Happily Ever After, they want you to create your very own Fairy Tale.  Disney has an entire department dedicated to Weddings and Honeymoons, there's even a Disney Honeymoon Registry!

Be aware that although many resorts do cater to families there are some nice spots for couples to get away from it all.  My top pick would be the Villas at the Animal Kingdom.  Perhaps an in room massage or  in room dining are just the thing you need.  Sleep in or simply relax by the pool together.  Most importantly, slow down, take in your surroundings and enjoy the person you are sharing your vacation with.

Enjoy some amazing meals together.  If you ever get the chance, you MUST check out Disney's award winning restaurant Victory and Albert's, located at the Grand Floridian Resort. A romantic dinner here is the perfect place to propose or to splurge on the one you love.  On a recent visit I overheard a couple talking about their dinner there, they spent over $500 between the two of them, but felt it was totally worth it.  An anniversary  memory to last a lifetime for sure.

Do you remember how fun it was to ride the rides at Disney when you were a kid?  Do you remember how good it felt to just laugh?  While riding rides may not scream Romance to some of us, there is a chance to challenge yourself and your partner.  Perhaps your wife is scared of roller coasters, convince her to ride Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom with you, tell her you'll protect her!  If you need a calmer ride enjoy a cuddle on It's a Small World at Magic Kingdom. All of us need to connect with our inner child every now and again.

Don't forget all the extra fun you can experience.  From Downtown Disney to numerous Golf Courses, a spa date and everything in between, there is sure to be something to please every couple.  Take a horse-drawn carriage ride or rent a motorized boat for two.  Experience the show La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil.  Most importantly, take time to enjoy doing the things you love doing as a couple and leave all your worries at home.

If you're visiting Disney with your children and still want a little romance, take advantage of the child-care clubs.  Plan a romantic night out to dinner or ride the rides together sans the chaos of your little ones.  If your kids are older send them off for a few hours to explore the parks on their own while you get some free time with your spouse, the kids will love their free time and think you're pretty cool, too! Disney offers all types of accommodations from value resorts to luxury deluxe villas that offer suite accommodations with a separate, master bedroom with extra privacy for Mom & Dad in case they want to keep on "celebrating".

Are you ready to plan your next romantic getaway to Disney?  Perhaps a Disney Wedding or Honeymoon are in your future! Let us help put a little Disney romance back into your life.

Topics: Disney Vacations

Becca Bell

Written by Becca Bell

Mother of two, lover of all things Disney and family travel agent at Vacationkids.com. In her free time Becca can be found either running her kids to activities or running a marathon