Look around, and you’ll spy young couples in top hats and bridal veils. They know Disney makes a memorable romantic retreat. But you don’t have to be newlyweds to celebrate your love. Every couple can find lovely magic in the Happiest Place on Earth.
Where To Stay: Disney’s Grand Floridian and Yacht and Beach Club Resorts offer a refined luxury not found in the other resorts. But if you want privacy, the Caribbean Beach Resort’s buildings seem a world away. Avoid the kid-packed All-Star and Pop Century Resorts.
How To Spend Your Time: Couples should splurge for tickets to La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil in Downtown Disney—it’s worth the cost. After dark, settle onto the beach by the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian to watch the fireworks reflected on Seven Seas Lagoon. Late-nighters adore the dance clubs on Pleasure Island.
Mealtimes: Find the best restaurants by resort-hopping. You’ll discover New York style at Todd English’s bluezoo in the Dolphin, South African foods at Jiko-The Cooking Place in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Mediterranean favorites at Spoodles on the BoardWalk. In Epcot, dine at Bistro de Paris or Sunshine Season, the new food court in The Land Pavilion, where wood-fired grills and woks elevate Disney counter service to a healthy level. (Visit southernliving.com/features to see our June 2005 Disney “Food Finds.”)
In the Parks: At Epcot, don’t miss Soarin’, a large-screen movie that makes you feel as if you are hang gliding. Plan several hours to explore the World Showcase for shopping and dining. Couples will enjoy the twists and turns of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.
ARTICLE BY Annette Thompson / Photography Gary Clark
