Suggestions for our 1 Year Anniversary at WDW

[C.FERNIE]

Hey folks, lucky us our folks are going to take us to wdw this year in october and it just happens to be our one year anniversary! After looking at every place to eat and looking at other things to do i am a bit overwhelmed as to how to celebrate! Want to do something special but i can not work out what lol, anyone got any suggestions or experianced some of the extra things personally? any help would be most helpful! :wave:

 

[real mad hatter]

Good Question.

Yeh,wish I knew the answer.Altho we have been married for 13 years this year,we have been together for 25.What you could do is have a romantic dinner that will blow a hole in your wallet,or do a fireworks cruise,get one of those Disney celebration cakes with a Mickey & Minnie topper.Iam giving my DW an eternity ring and she knows about this.Anyway,hopefully others will have better and more exciting ideas.:wave:

 

[C.FERNIE]

Did think about a horse ride, but we have horses lol, and did think about the adult princess set but its quite expensive, too many choices lol :wave:

 

[Annielkd]

I just got back from my 15 year anniversary. There really isn't anything "romantic" to do. I guess it might be romantic to pay a fortune to eat on top the contempory at the fireworks time (we did that for our 10th). For us, just walking around Epcot in the evening with the nice breeze was romantic. Of course we also bought the photo pass plus, which allowed us to take pictures EVERYWHERE and we got all kinds of romantic pictures. Someone else recommended getting a special ornament.... but, we didn't get around to doing that.

 

[real mad hatter]

Times on your side.

At least you've got now till October to do some research on things.:wave:

 

[Mr_Incredible]

You can always do dinner at Victoria and Alberts then a firework cruise.

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

There are TONS of romantic things to do at Walt Disney World!

At Port Orleans there is a horse and carriage ride. Time it for the evening and it's quite beautiful (not sure if you have to be staying there...I got it for my mom & step-dad so they could have some time alone away from all the grandkids on our last trip all together)

Find a spot on the Polynesian Beach and watch the fireworks from Magic Kingdom

Do a spa treatment for 2 at the Grand Floridian

Order something cute from Disney florist to be in your room...they have a few different romance packages available.

Dinner for 2 in the Mexico pavilion always seems romantic. It's always a beautiful twilight dinner there

Curl up in a swing at The Beach Club resort, it's also a beautiful spot in the evenings

Take a boat ride to Wilderness Lodge and head to the beach - it's generally very quiet. Write a little love note to each other in the sand.

Even just a walk around the Boardwalk in the evening is great. If the little games are open challenge him to win you a stuffed animal...it may turn out to be your favourite souvenir of the trip

Pick up a bottle of Wine in the France Pavilion, some chocolates in Italy, purchase some wine glasses in Germany and maybe a cute little kimono in Japan and have a deliciously naughty evening in your room.

Do a tour of the Disney Dark rides as an excuse to cuddle together - you'd be surprised how romantic Peter Pan, Haunted Mansion and Snow White can be when you have someone to hold on to.

Even just walking around the World Showcase hand in hand is romantic. If you have a point & shoot camera take a "me shot" in every pavilion - you know how close you have to get when he's holding the camera to take a shot of the two of you together. Make it a "kiss around the world" and get a photo. --- just keep it fairly PG, a little peck is better than a makeout session in front of all the kids.

Go to Basin at downtown Disney, make a candle of your favourite scents and pick up some bath and shower stuff and a massage bar for the two of you and head back to the room (lets see if two people can fit in that shower)

I can probably think of more...but that's what I thought of off the top of my head.

 

[bethymouse]

Congratulations!

I just got back from my 15 year anniversary. There really isn't anything "romantic" to do. I guess it might be romantic to pay a fortune to eat on top the contempory at the fireworks time (we did that for our 10th). For us, just walking around Epcot in the evening with the nice breeze was romantic. Of course we also bought the photo pass plus, which allowed us to take pictures EVERYWHERE and we got all kinds of romantic pictures. Someone else recommended getting a special ornament.... but, we didn't get around to doing that.

We're also celebrating our 15 years together @ WDW in September!

 

[Annielkd]

I had my BEST trip ever this past April. I've gone there about 7 times and this was by far our most pleasurable.

 

[bethymouse]

Any night @ WDW can be romantic...

I love watching WISHES from one of the beaches (POLY of GF).
PORS or Fort Wilderness has carriage rides.
In my opinion, the Disney florists baskets are beautiful, but WAY too expensive!
Flying Fish Cafe at Boardwalk later @ night like 8PM dinner is quiet and VERY romantic just to walk around!
The Brown Derby @ HS is a nice romantic meal.
A late night swim @ your resort's QUIET pool! The one @ WL has spa-like jets in it!
Riding a boat to DD at night is also very relaxing.
So many ways to just enjoy the "magic" of being together @ the happiest place on earth!:animwink:

 

[Annielkd]

There are TONS of romantic things to do at Walt Disney World!

At Port Orleans there is a horse and carriage ride. Time it for the evening and it's quite beautiful (not sure if you have to be staying there...I got it for my mom & step-dad so they could have some time alone away from all the grandkids on our last trip all together)

Find a spot on the Polynesian Beach and watch the fireworks from Magic Kingdom

Do a spa treatment for 2 at the Grand Floridian

Order something cute from Disney florist to be in your room...they have a few different romance packages available.

Dinner for 2 in the Mexico pavilion always seems romantic. It's always a beautiful twilight dinner there

Curl up in a swing at The Beach Club resort, it's also a beautiful spot in the evenings

Take a boat ride to Wilderness Lodge and head to the beach - it's generally very quiet. Write a little love note to each other in the sand.

Even just a walk around the Boardwalk in the evening is great. If the little games are open challenge him to win you a stuffed animal...it may turn out to be your favourite souvenir of the trip

Pick up a bottle of Wine in the France Pavilion, some chocolates in Italy, purchase some wine glasses in Germany and maybe a cute little kimono in Japan and have a deliciously naughty evening in your room.

Do a tour of the Disney Dark rides as an excuse to cuddle together - you'd be surprised how romantic Peter Pan, Haunted Mansion and Snow White can be when you have someone to hold on to.

Even just walking around the World Showcase hand in hand is romantic. If you have a point & shoot camera take a "me shot" in every pavilion - you know how close you have to get when he's holding the camera to take a shot of the two of you together. Make it a "kiss around the world" and get a photo. --- just keep it fairly PG, a little peck is better than a makeout session in front of all the kids.

Go to Basin at downtown Disney, make a candle of your favourite scents and pick up some bath and shower stuff and a massage bar for the two of you and head back to the room (lets see if two people can fit in that shower)

I can probably think of more...but that's what I thought of off the top of my head.

Where do you find out about the Disney Dark Tours... I've never heard of it. (I had a 10 year old with me... which probably made it harder to be romantic.

 

[Poofiesdream]

Celebrated our 40 anniversary there last year, and our 41st this year. It doesn't matter what you do as long as you do it together and spend some time relaxing!:wave:

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

Where do you find out about the Disney Dark Tours... I've never heard of it. (I had a 10 year old with me... which probably made it harder to be romantic.

Sorry...maybe I wasn't clear. I just mean doing the dark rides at Magic Kingdom like Peter Pan, Snow White, Pooh, Haunted mansion etc...it's not a tour

 

[disneygirl76]

Hey folks, lucky us our folks are going to take us to wdw this year in october and it just happens to be our one year anniversary! After looking at every place to eat and looking at other things to do i am a bit overwhelmed as to how to celebrate! Want to do something special but i can not work out what lol, anyone got any suggestions or experianced some of the extra things personally? any help would be most helpful! :wave:

Congrats! You can have the bride and groom ears with your names on them waiting in the room for you. Or you can have champagne, chocolate and flowers in the room! You can book a spa day for the two of you. You can also have a cake at the place where you choose to dine. If you want the ultimate dining experience (although not the most "Disney" experience) you can dine at Victoria and Albert's. There are so many wonderful dining experiences for your Anniversary. You can do California Grill and over look the Castle. Or even dine in the Castle!

 

[C.FERNIE]

thank you everyone! completely forgot about the castle lol think it maybe down to that or watching the fireworks at the poly beach! we already got the hats, we have them proudly on display in our living room hehe! I did look at victoria and alberts and though we eat out a nice places a lot i couldnt help think maybe it was a bit stuffy for our celebration not sure lol Got the disney florist for our honeymoon and they were awesome! think ill keep thinking and looking lol! :wave:

 

[disneygirl76]

You can also do a special photo shoot too. My DH and I have always wanted to do that. And maybe the cake makers can replicate your wedding topper!

 

[C.FERNIE]

thats an awesome idea forgot we could get pictures hehe! thats defo on the list now! :wave:

 

[durangojim]

Depending on how much money you wanted to spend I would recommend Victoria and Albert's. However I wouldn't do it the same night as a fireworks cruise as you want to be able to enjoy yourself there and not feel rushed. If you're not into very fancy meal that takes hours I would highly recommend the fireworks cruise on the pontoon boats I prefer the wishes cruise over the illumination cruise. Happy anniversary and have a wonderful time!

 

[Annielkd]

Sorry...maybe I wasn't clear. I just mean doing the dark rides at Magic Kingdom like Peter Pan, Snow White, Pooh, Haunted mansion etc...it's not a tour

Thanks. I thought there might be something I missed (I scour the site for everything that I can do.)

 

[eroyee]

Don't forget to stop at the Guest Services of the first park you visit and get some Congratulations buttons to wear. You get lots of attention....