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Britchick
13-03-2010, 09:34 AM
Looking for romantic things to do on our anniversary in WDW, mainly during the day as we may do Victoria and Alberts. The only thing that puts me off that is the jacket for dh, with the reduced luggage allowance don't really want to waste one piece with a suit carrier- any ideas?
V & As will lend you a jacket if I remember rightly. I'm sure I read that they keep a selection of blazers available for borrowing.
luvthemansion
13-03-2010, 11:12 AM
we love watching the fireworks :yes: a walk around epcot after most people have left and back to the hotel for a relaxing drink :wiggle: the california grill on top of that weird looking place is very romantic too :hug2:
Britchick
13-03-2010, 01:14 PM
V & As will lend you a jacket if I remember rightly. I'm sure I read that they keep a selection of blazers available for borrowing.
ooh, that would solve a problem, can anyone confirm this?
the california grill on top of that weird looking place is very romantic too :hug2:
I'm afraid i had a bad experience with the California Grill and shall never return, but thanks for the idea.
I'm torn between doing discovery cove maybe with a cabana, Victoria and Alberts or hiring a private boat for the fireworks- unless i see any more ideas.
Keith
13-03-2010, 01:22 PM
V&A is just so good it really really is. (Even though they seem to have changed their water which is not as good and stopped hand writing the names on the menu)
Im pretty sure they still lend out jackets although I just throw a sportcoat in the luggage and wear that.
I doubt the atmosphere can be matched anywhere else on site really
Fireworks cruises are nice, both wishes and illuminations. I think Wishes was perhaps the most romantic but illuminations was sorta closer. Both are pretty hard to book and need doing at exactly the right number of days out.
What happened at california grill??
Deafjeff
13-03-2010, 02:01 PM
Cinderella Castle is quite romantic and you get a photo thrown in :-)
I'm with Brit. Stay away from that icky Cali Grill. :sorry:
Romantic? Ummm... well, remember these are coming from me ;) :lol:
Segway tour at Fort Wilderness? That would be wicked fun. Herself and I did the EPCOT one for her birthday, and are now hoping to do the Fort Wilderness one (it's a bit more rugged and seems more "authentic" if that makes a lick of sense).
The specialty cruise would be great. My favorite boat is the reproduction Chris Craft, but that's not for everyone true. If you really want to splash out there is the fully equipped (following me here, Mama?) yacht, The Grand... :D :D
There are other sports oriented things to do, parasailing, race car driving/riding... and the like.
What do you consider romantic? I guess that's the place to start! :D
Britchick
13-03-2010, 03:41 PM
What happened at california grill??
We went for Christmas day Lunch 2002 I think, halfway through the meal I had a funny turn, felt like i was going to faint. I went to the bathroom to get some cold water to put on my forehead, back of my neck. One of the other guests got the manager and she thought we were trying to get out of paying the bill and couldn't get me out of there fast enough without helping me at all. I was worried about getting back to the Polynesian where we were staying and as she ushered me into a lift said that I would need to use the payphone downstairs to get a cab. I'll never go back, it was a horrible experience.
Segway tour at Fort Wilderness?
What do you consider romantic? I guess that's the place to start! :D
you know Tink I think that's why I'm struggling- Jon and I like to eat at nice restaurants but we're not really into romantic meals. I think a series of activities would be good followed by a nice meal somewhere. Also I'm thinking while DC would be my idea of a way to celebrate our anniversary I'm not sure that it would be fun for Jon. I would like to surprise him though- but with something that he will like rather than just me iyswim!
I was thinking of getting a buoy with would you marry me again for DC as we will be renewing our vows in Thailand in a few years time.
I just looked up the Grand Tink $500 an hour :eek: lovely but.....
Oh geez. The price went up! :eek:
OK, so look into some of the sportier things. The segway tours really are great fun.
You know I'm a huge fan of the Bistro and the degustation menu. Great food, good service, and yep, romantic. You could try for a window table and catch Illuminations if the timing were right, eh? :yes:
Britchick
13-03-2010, 04:34 PM
You know I'm a huge fan of the Bistro and the degustation menu. Great food, good service, and yep, romantic. You could try for a window table and catch Illuminations if the timing were right, eh? :yes:
it's FRENCH!!! :tongue:
Keith
13-03-2010, 04:38 PM
:laugh:
Is there something wrong with French? :unsure: My Grandfather was French. :D :yes: Canadian French, Quebecois...
Britchick
13-03-2010, 05:16 PM
i'm guessing calling them cheese eating surrender monkeys would NOT be appropriate then Tink? only kidding. :tongue:
Isafari
13-03-2010, 09:45 PM
Hot air balloon ride?
Surrender monkeys? :unsure:
uscwest
13-03-2010, 11:19 PM
V&A most definitely have jackets to loan for the men.
Britchick
13-03-2010, 11:33 PM
Thank you John.
Tink it Refers to the fact that the French surrendered in WW2, it was actually first said in an episode of the Simpsons!
Oh. I've never seen the Simpsons. :D
Deafjeff
14-03-2010, 12:06 PM
Oh geez. The price went up! :eek:
OK, so look into some of the sportier things. The segway tours really are great fun.
You know I'm a huge fan of the Bistro and the degustation menu. Great food, good service, and yep, romantic. You could try for a window table and catch Illuminations if the timing were right, eh? :yes:
Segway tours looks like fun!
Where do I get the info on this?
Jeff
Play Disney I believe. That's where I booked the Segway tour. The EPCOT one.
There are two. EPCOT (before the Worldshowcase Opens) and Fort Wilderness for the more rugged segway... (bigger tires, etc.).
407 WDW TOUR is the number... Play Disney is for the specialty cruises. Sorry for the confusion!
Britchick
14-03-2010, 04:37 PM
i think i may go for the Epcot one as it's Jon's favourite park, i'll do it as a surprise. Do they do 8.30am ones like the WL?
lisaw
14-03-2010, 05:00 PM
That's am Julie - are you sure about that? :taunt:
Britchick
14-03-2010, 05:25 PM
That's am Julie - are you sure about that? :taunt:
yeah but 1.30pm in the UK :ouch:
lisaw
14-03-2010, 05:27 PM
yeah but 1.30pm in the UK :ouch:
I'll remind you of that then when I call round to say hi one morning! :lol:
Britchick
14-03-2010, 05:33 PM
i won't tell you where i'm staying! LOL
I don't remember how early they start, but I think our tour was about 9:00 am or so?
It's nice. You have a long bout of training indoors, and then off you go like a bunch of baby ducks after their Mama. :lol: We were given an exclusive segway pin after the tour. OOOOH. LOL. Not sure what we did with ours. :unsure:
josh.p.
14-03-2010, 11:44 PM
DC would be fantastic! even if he doesn't like the dolphins there is plenty to do :yes: I'd go there for the food alone!
Shellyamc
14-03-2010, 11:50 PM
I always have the same answer :)
Dh and I did a carriage ride at the POR and it was wonderful!! We did it at night and everything has little white lights on it and we brought some "drinks" to enjoy..very nice :yes: I felt a bit like a Princess myself :tongue:
Britchick
15-03-2010, 09:30 PM
That sounds nice Shelly! Any photos?
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