Can a trip to DisneyWorld really be romantic?
When you think of spending a romantic getaway with your other half, destinations like Paris and Venice probably spring to mind. But have you ever thought about a visit to DisneyWorld in Florida?
My boyfriend Mike and I were determined to have some time away together after a few hectic months at work. So when I got offered a break to DisneyWorld and was allowed to take someone along, we jumped at the chance. But would it really turn out to be the romantic break I'd hoped for?
Staying there
We were going to be staying in log cabins at Fort Wilderness, one of the largest resorts in the incredible, sprawling 23-square mile space that is Disneyworld. The thought half excited me and half filled me with dread. I loved the idea of log cabins being quaint and romantic, but I've never been what you'd call a 'back to nature' kind of girl so I was worried that I'd be stepping over huge spiders and waking up to find lizards sleeping on my bed.
Thankfully, when we got to the resort I soon realised that neither of those things were likely to happen and, in fact, the large, comfy cabins housed a kitchen, comfortable big bathroom and enough beds for six people. Everything was on offer, from a coffee pot to a hairdryer, and even Mickey Mouse shampoo, and we soon felt at home. In fact, as the week went on, some of the nicest times we had were in the log cabin waiting to get ready for a night out with the rain beating outside (and you thought it only rained in England!) and a glass of wine in our hands.
Getting scared
Disney always conjures up images of mice in brightly coloured clothes and princess castles. But we were pleased to discover that there is also plenty for adults to do at the parks. Fast Passes soon became our best friends and enabled us to get on rides with minimal queuing. The idea is that you get your Fast Passes for certain rides by collecting them from a machine using your park ticket, and then you return at the time stated and join the 'Fast Pass' line which means that you're generally waiting about ten minutes for your go on the most popular rides.
Our favourites included the genuinely scary Tower Of Terror, the Rock 'n' roll Rollercoaster, the Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Epcot's Mission space and Text Track and Animal Kingdom's Dinosaur, Expedition Everest and Kali river Rapids (expect to get very wet!).
Although some of the parks are geared towards kids, you get swept away in the fun atmosphere and there are plenty of places you can go if you want some quiet time. Epcot is the most grown-up of the parks and is surprisingly educational as well as fun.
Getting about
It's really easy to flit between the parks as there are numerous free buses, shuttles and boats, and there's so much to pack in we didn't even have time to visit the two water parks or have a go on the miniature golf.
If you want to take a trip off campus, there are two large and temptingly cheap outlet malls a short car ride away, as well as the Florida Mall and Mall at Millennia close by for some posher shopping. Needless to say, we managed to do a bit of both!
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