Six Best Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day at Disney World
Plus, How Much is a Wedding Inside a Disney Park?
Wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day at Walt Disney World? We share the top six ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in style, plus a look at new Disney Parks wedding options and the new Disney Weddings gowns for 2024.
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A Disney Spa Treatment for Two
If you are a couple who loves spas (or even if your significant other loves them and you want to make it special), the Grand Floridian Spa at Walt Disney World is a great spa where you can relax and unwind together. To book a treatment you can call a Spa Co-ordinator at (407) 824-3039 for more information on their couples options and other spa services.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
If you find it romantic to think of experiencing the "World" from high in the sky, head over to Disney Springs where you can board the Aerophile hot air balloon. This is a fun hot air balloon ride that floats 400 feet above the ground, offering great views of Walt Disney World (and beyond) day and night.
You likely won't have the balloon to yourself on this one (it holds 30 people in total), but if you time it right you can catch a flight at sunset or during the fireworks displays for a little extra burst of romance and Disney magic.
Cost for a ride is currently $30.00 per person (DVC and AP discounts may be available).
Disney Springs Shopping Spree
If your Valentine loves to shop, then why not surprise them with a Disney shopping spree at Disney Springs?! Gift your Valentine a gift card (or cash--which might be better for non-Disney shops) and accompany them on a shopping spree tour of Disney Springs!
This is a particularly great gift if you don't normally like to spend time shopping, making it extra thoughtful and something your Valentine will truly appreciate it. Plus you have the option of making a day of it with a hot air balloon ride, treats and a romantic dinner!
Romantic Carriage Ride
Is there anything more romantic than a horse-drawn carriage ride?
Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered through the wilderness trails of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and also at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. There aren't many things more romantic than snuggling up with your special someone in an old fashioned horse-drawn carriage through relaxing natural surroundings. The rides are approximately 25 minutes long and leave from Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness and Boatwright's Dining Hall at Port Orleans.
Call Disney Reservations for more information: 407-939-7529.
Romantic Dinner for Two
No romantic Disney vacation with your Valentine would be complete without at least one special dinner for two.
While Walt Disney World is known for its fun character dining, there are also a number of excellent award-winning restaurants at Disney World, many of which would make an ideal spot for a romantic dinner for two.
You can choose from very formal experiences, such as Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or more relaxed—yet very elegant—surroundings such as Citrico's right next door. Narcoossee's, also at the Grand Floridian, is another good option. Other great choices include Via Napoli, Takumi-Tei and Monsieur Paul at EPCOT, or The Boathouse at Disney Springs.
You can either pick your personal favorite Disney World restaurant, or even better, make a surprise choice if you know a particular restaurant that your Valentine loves or wants to try.
Whatever your dining tastes, there is a great romantic spot for you somewhere around Walt Disney World.
Bicycle Built for Two
Finally, for some casual but thoughtful romantic fun, a bicycle built for two is a romantic notion that you can do in a very practical way at Walt Disney World with your Valentine. Rent a surrey bike at Disney's Boardwalk Inn (or several other places around Walt Disney World) and you can enjoy a cozy bike ride side-by-side with your special someone.
Riding along the Disney Boardwalk and adjacent area at night amidst the lights and activity of the surrounding area is a particularly romantic experience. Plus, you can enjoy dinner, a drink, dessert or even a nightclub after the ride at The Boardwalk
New Disney Wedding Style Options
Disney Weddings has added EPCOT with Spaceship Earth as a backdrop to its list of locations for in-park weddings at Walt Disney World.
Disney noted that the offering includes enhanced unique lighting displays on Spaceship Earth, choreographed to music and changing color patterns. EPCOT is now available to book for Disney weddings taking place in January 2025 and beyond.
In case you were wondering, Disney in-park weddings offer a lot of potential setups. Pricing will rise into the hundreds of thousands, starting with a standard $40,000 ceremony fee and going up from there. You must use Disney transportation and so on.
Weddings take place two to three hours after park closing. Ever wondered why Magic Kingdom was closing early one day for no apparent reason?
Weddings can involved extravagent seating and couches along Main Street. The reception in from of the castle with tables elegantly designed. An underlit dance floor in front of the castle. Arrive by a trip down Main Street in Cinderella's Carriage and so on.
Disney Wedding Gowns 2024
And if you're mortgaging the house for a Disney Wedding, then you have to have a Disney Princess inspired gown from the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, right? The 2024 line of Disney bridal gowns was just released and the gowns are, not surprisingly, stunning (and so is the photography being posted on social media by Disney). Sizes are available from 0 to 30 and gowns start at $1,799.
Follow Disney Weddings on Instagram or Facebook if you want to see what all the buzz is about.
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