Can a trip to DisneyWorld really be romantic?

Getting away from it

There are loads of places away from the main parks where you can have some proper 'us' time. There are two spas on site, and we visited the swish Grand Floridian Spa where Mike and I each had an amazing Swedish massage. And just to make it that bit more special, a door was opened up between our massage rooms so we could chat to each other while we relaxed.

There are loads of treatments on offer, from facials to reflexology, and also a sauna, steam room Jacuzzi and health club which visitors can use, and not a cuddly character in sight. For big kids there are also lots of adult experiences to try out, like body boarding, paragliding, award-winning golf courses, the Richard Petty Driving Experience - where you can get to drive your own racing car - and the Sea Raycers, which allow you to zoom freely around the Disney waters.

DownTown Disney also offers loads of adult entertainment in the form of numerous bars, restaurants, shops and clubs (including comedy clubs and Mannequins, which boasts a revolving dance floor). And if you fancy a bit of culture, you can pop along to see Cirque De Soleil's La Nouba, which is truly breathtaking.

Getting fed

If you're a food fan, DisneyWorld will seem like heaven. The park's cafes offer a lot of the expected burgers and salads, but there are also sit-down restaurants, which have great menus. And if you have a sweet tooth, you're never far away from a cake shop or ice-cream stand. The resorts also have a huge selection of swisher restaurants, our favourites being Narcussi's and Citrico's, which both feel more like fancy West End London venues than cheery Disney.

However, by far our best experience of the entire trip was our visit to Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian Resort. It's without a doubt the swankiest of the Disney restaurants and you won't find any kids running about the low-lit, romantic room. Men are required to wear a suit, while women generally wear smart dresses and the place just oozes glamour.

The six-course dinner, which is accompanied by a different wine for each course, is nothing short of incredible. And even notoriously difficult to please, food-loving Mike admitted that it was one of the best meals he'd ever had. The atmosphere was pure old-fashioned romance, and staff treated us like royalty, which meant that by the end of the evening I quite literally felt like Cinderella!

To summarise

Can you have a romantic time in Disney? Without a doubt. From the bonding with your beau on the scary rides to the non-stop laughs and gorgeous restaurants and fun clubs, there's a whole new side to Disney just waiting to be discovered. Would we go back? In the words of Mickey Mouse himself, 'You betcha!'

Need to know

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - Florida

• Seven nights in Orlando with Virgin Holidays, staying at the 4V Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground starts from £939
• Prices include Virgin Atlantic flights from London Gatwick to Orlando, transfers and accommodation on a self-catering basis
• Prices are per adult, based on two adults travelling and sharing a room, for departures between 01 January 2008 - 31 December 2008
• Child prices for under 12s start from £229
• Prices may be subject to a fuel surcharge and an increase in Air Passenger Duty

To book call 0871 222 1232 or visit www.virginholidays.com

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