Decadent Disney diversions: in the Kingdoms that Walt built, it's possible to embrace your inner child while still celebrating your adult desires for the finer things in life. In fact, it's as easy as wishing upon a star.DISNEYLAND, ANAHEIM, CALIF. Opened: July 17, 1955 Gay Days: First weekend in October Parks: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Disney's California Adventure is a theme park in Anaheim, California, adjacent to Disneyland Park and part of the larger Disneyland Resort. It opened on February 8, 2001. The park is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company. SUITE DREAMS: Experience an epic adventure in the Pirates of the Caribbean This article is about the franchise. For other, more specific uses, see Pirates of the Caribbean (disambiguation). For real pirates, see Piracy in the Caribbean. Pirates of the Caribbean Suite at the Disneyland Hotel (714-956-MICKEY; $2,575-$3,667), which offers sweeping views of Catalina Island and the San Bernardino Mountains San Bernardino Mountains, part of the Coast Range, S Calif., extending c.60 mi (100 km) NW and SE through San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Notable peaks are San Bernardino Mt. (10,630 ft/3,240 m) and Mt. San Gorgonio (11,485 ft/3,501 m). . Spanish colonial furnishings mingle with modern touches like a state-of-the-art stereo system, Jacuzzi, and wet bar. (Johnny Depp not included.) DECADENT SPA DAY: Slip into the couples suite at the Mandara Spa (714-300-7350) in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, where Balinese-inspired art complements soothing customized La Therapie facials and aroma stone therapy massage. End the day overlooking Disney's California Adventure in the hotel's acclaimed Napa Rose restaurant (714-781-3463), sipping fine wines and sampling specialty dishes from the state's legendary wine country. VIP TOUR: The 31/2-hour guided "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour (714-781-4400; $59 plus park admission) highlights the launch of an empire, and it includes a private lunch on the patio of the Disney Gallery (originally designed as Walt's apartment) and a peek at the members-only Club 33. FABULOUS FIREWORKS: Savor dessert on a balcony high above New Orleans Square New Orleans Square is a themed land exclusively at Disneyland, and is not at any other Disney park; however, a similarly themed area can be found within Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland. It is based on 19th century New Orleans. as the "Fantasmic!" fireworks show explodes before your eyes. The crowds below will wonder how you snagged a spot in the private 21-seat viewing area (714-781-4400 to reserve up to 30 days in advance; $59 plus park admission). WALT DISNEY WORLD Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World , ORLANDO, FLA. Opened: October 1, 1971 Gay Days: First weekend in June Parks: Magic Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot Disney's Animal Kingdom
It is the largest Disney theme park in the world, covering more than 500 acres (2 km²). SUITE DREAMS: Forget swinging from trees-gay Tarzan types will find nirvana in the Royal Asante (Presidential) Suite at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is a "deluxe" classed hotel resort in the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida which opened on April 16, 2001. This African themed resort is located adjacent to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. (407-W-DISNEY; $2,075-$2,735 per night), a 2,115-square-foot oasis that looks onto a savanna sanctuary for wildebeest wildebeest: see gnu. , giraffes, zebra, and more. The carved wood king-size bed draped in netting evokes Africa, and there's a remote-control fireplace to boot. DECADENT SPA DAY: The Grand Floridian Resort's 10,000-square-foot spa offers the "Relaxed Yet?" package (407-824-2332; $500 per person including lunch) featuring sumptuous soothers like thermal infusing facials. Its Victoria & Albert's restaurant is where chef Scott Hunnel crafts you a personal menu with the Chef's Table option (407-WDW-DINE; $165 per person, $235 with wine pairing). VIP TOUR: Cut through the crowds with Disneys private concierge service, which secures special viewing areas for stage shows and parades for any of WDW's four theme parks. Your guide will even track down your souvenir requests, so you don't have to lift a finger (407-560-4033; $125 per hour for up to 10 guests, minimum of six hours). FABULOUS FIREWORKS: Charter the Grand I Yacht (407-824-2682, about $375 per hour), a 45-foot Sea Ray docked on Seven Seas Lagoon The Seven Seas Lagoon is the man-made lake in front of the Magic Kingdom Park, at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The lake reaches a depth of only 14 feet. Uses and history at the Grand Floridian Resort, for front-row waterfront viewing of the fireworks display (with the show's audio piped onboard). HAPPILY EVER AFTER The term happily ever after is used in association with many works of children’s fiction and romantic fiction. It describes a happy ending, often a cliché in which all the good characters have emerged victorious and all the evil characters have been punished. An April 2007 policy change allows same-sex couples to reserve any of the fairy tale wedding packages at Disneyland and Disney World previously reserved for straight couples. Get whisked away in Cinderella's carriage from one of Disney's luxury resorts! Packages start at $2,950 with four-night stay (call 714-956-6527 for Disneyland, 321-939-4623 for WDW). |
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