Disney World Honeymoon Packages, Resorts & Planning Tips
Disney is not just 4 ever-expanding parks, but also includes 27 resort hotels (with plans for more), waterparks, and Disney Springs. The resorts range from simple to luxury where you can relax for a couple’s massage or take a boat ride from the resorts to the park. To make your trip extra special, reserve a table for two at one of the many restaurants before catching an evening performance of Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba. Whatever your mood and couple style, Walt Disney World fits like a glass slipper.
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Many couples find both Disney and Universal Studios magical so why not enjoy both? With 8 days you can explore both while staying at the resort hotel of your choice or even a luxury hotel between the two. Start your honeymoon at Disney World, exploring the parks over 4 days. Stay at the Disney World Resort accommodations of your choice with a shuttle service to Universal Studios for 2 days.
Alicia put together our Honeymoon to Disney & Universal and we could not be happier. She got to know both of us so she knew just which hotel we would like the best, which restaurants we would like to eat at and even which parks to go to each day. She spent so much time making sure our honeymoon was the best. Thanks Alicia!
Melanie – Denver, CO
Meet Alicia, Our Disney Honeymoon Specialist
I am so excited to be helping you with your magical trip! I love Disney and I want my clients to experience that same delight, so I put my heart and soul into every client’s vacation. I maintain my Disney and Universal Destination Specialist Certification in order to provide my clients with up-to-date prices and info so they experience the most seamless, stress-free, and memorable trip possible. As your personal travel concierge, I provide restaurant recommendations, research which days have the lowest attendance, tips on how to navigate the parks, tell you which special events/tours are worth a splurge, and tons more. After 30+ years of visiting Disney and Universal, I have a wealth of knowledge that I love passing on to my clients.
Disney Honeymoon Accommodations
Looking to Save? Stay at an Airbnb!
While staying at an Airbnb will not get you all the benefits of staying at a Disney World Resort property, they get you close to the parks without the price tag. You can find resort accommodations, nearby private condos, or even glamping options.
Located next to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort which has a tranquil Lazy River, beautiful pool and private lake. You can find listings from the owners of the timeshare property regularly on Airbnb. About 10 minutes from the park is Vista Cay which also has resort amenities available.
Benefits Of Staying At a Disney Resort
Disney resorts are going to be more expensive than nearby hotels, so by looking only at the budget, you may think you want to stay outside of Disney. When you look into the benefits of staying at a Disney resort, you may find that it’s worth the extra money.
Extra Magic Hours – If you stay at a Disney resort, you are allowed to experience Extra Magic Hours. This is an hour before or after a park opens for the public where only resort guest are allowed in parks. This extra hour can mean several short lines to the most popular rides.
Fast Passes – Guests staying in a Disney Resort are able to book fast passes 60 days in advance, as opposed to 30 days in advance for everyone else. For the most popular rides, it can be difficult to get a Fast Pass if you don’t book within minutes of your 60-day mark.
Extra Disney Magic – A lot of extra Disney magic will happen at your resort, as compared to what happens in the parks. You may find surprises in your room or get a few extra fast passes, and you have many more dining options in the resorts.
Ease of Transportation – By staying at a Disney resort you can take a bus to get anywhere. Beyond that, you are always close to a Disney Park.
Best Disney World Resort Accommodations
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
If you have the money, the Four Seasons is our top recommendation for a honeymoon stays at Disney for many reasons. The Four Seasons luxe rooms feature marble bathrooms, in-mirror televisions, and are the largest guest rooms by the square foot in Orlando. Honeymooners will enjoy the simple detail of having do not disturb buttons at the side of the Four Seasons bed. Out of the balcony, you will have a perfect view of the evening fireworks show. Here you will also find the only adult-only hotel at Disney.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas
The best part about staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is being in the middle of all the animals. From Savannah rooms, guests are able to see animals out in the fields. There are even viewing stations that include night vision binoculars.
For dining, there are several options with the most well known being Jiko – The Cooking Place. This fine dining restaurant serves African-style food cooked in wood burning ovens. For an extra-special night, you can book a meal and a safari together!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
A more budget-friendly option, the Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, located in Disney Springs, has a cozy southern feel. You can stroll the quaint streets of the French Quarter, or the more rustic Riverside area, with tree-lined passageways and horse-drawn carriages. If you enjoy jazz music, the Scat Cat’s Club is a great lounge to visit.
4 Reasons to Honeymoon at Disney
The Rides Are Top Notch
The latest rides are even more thrilling but take strategy to visit without crazy lines. I’m talking about the new Avatar rides and Toy Story area. The Avatar Flight of the Passage ride may be the most thrilling ride I have ever been on but can be over 2 hours of wait time.
We love the thrilling roller coasters like Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom, Expedition Everest in the Animal Kingdom or Aerosmith’s Rockin Roller Coaster in Disney Hollywood Studios. Personally, I need a little variety so we enjoy the thrill rides mixed in with the other fun rides like the Splash Mountain, Test Track and Soarin. Then there are the classics like Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan that cannot be missed.
The Food
The Walt Disney World Resort is full of amazing restaurants and experiences. Within the park, you can enjoy unique treats and food events like the Food and Wine Festival. Last time we were there, we enjoyed all the small samples of food at Epcot.
If you are a foodie, take some time to research where you want to eat before you go. Victoria & Albert’s is a great option for fine dining, Ohana is a crowd-pleasing character meal with family style served Hawaiian themed meals and I think the best food in the parks is in the Animal Kingdom. Those are just a few places to start looking but keep in mind you need to make reservations in advance for many of the restaurants.
Unique/Romantic Experiences
The honeymoon is a time to indulge and there are plenty of experiences you can try during your honeymoon. To relax, you should try a couple’s massage or take a boat ride from the resorts to the park. Make reservations at one of the restaurants with a good view of fireworks. Go for a horse-drawn carriage ride, or find a unique way to celebrate that is special for you.
Location
You can enjoy a honeymoon at Disney almost at any time of the year due to the great weather in Orlando. Additionally, there are several other park and attractions in the area you can enjoy. You can also couple your Disney vacation with a trip to the beach or even a Honeymoon cruise.
Disney Planning Tips
Use Fastpasses!
Some of the rides have long lines all the time. You can schedule fast passes for these days to avoid lines. You can schedule rides for your honeymoon 60 days ahead of your trip if you are staying at a resort or 30 days for everyone else. If you do not get the rides you want, keep checking back. Last time I went to Disney World, we decided to go 2 weeks before the trip. I kept checking back to get Flight of the Passage fast passes and about 3 days before the trip the appeared!
Try Stretch Your Dollar On a Disney Honeymoon
A Disney Honeymoon can get expensive very quickly. First, figure out what is important to you and then try to make it work. Want to stay at one of the top resorts but can’t afford it? Consider starting your trip at a cheaper resort or even somewhere out of the park and then upgrade your accommodations for the last few days of your trip. You can also pick a few meals where you will splurge and others where you eat a salad from the grocery store in your hotel room. Think of creative ways to save money on some things so you can afford more expensive experiences you want.
Pass on park hoppers. If you are going to spend several days at Disney World, you may not need park hoppers. Save the money, and enjoy one park each day.
Get Expert Help
We can help you plan your honeymoon from start to finish making sure you get the best reservations available and the best deal. If you do not want to work with a Disney travel agent you can also join Disney World Facebook groups to help you plan your honeymoon. They are full of people who go to the park regularly and will help you with any question you have. Some splurge every trip while others stick to a tight budget. Do not be shy to ask questions, and to share your plans with the group. The seasoned Disney vets can really help you create the perfect plan and make sure you don’t miss any details.
How to Plan Your Disney Trip Together
There are so many options and ways you can enjoy your honeymoon at Disney. Discuss what you envision to make sure you are aligned with how you will spend your time. I personally am inclined to rush from ride to ride ensuring we do as much as possible. If you are like me, you need to make sure your spouse is ok with that. Then consider spending a few days more relaxed, you don’t even have to go into the parks every day.
When Should We Go On a Honeymoon To Disney?
Although your wedding might be in August, summer is Walt Disney World’s muggiest and most crowded season. Stick to early spring and mid-fall, and avoid holidays and school breaks in order to guarantee a less crowded and more romantic honeymoon. There is nothing wrong with having a honeymoon a few months after your wedding and going to Disney during the best time of year for you.
How Long Should You Honeymoon At Disney?
There’s so much to do at Walt Disney World. No one can see everything in one visit, but with a little planning (and scheduling in some downtime), you can spend your post-wedding days in bliss, not stress.
How long you stay is up to you. If you want to make sure you get in all tons of attractions and activities, you are going to need five days to a week. The good thing is that longer your stay, the cheaper park tickets become each day. With a week, you can go to one park each day, which is plenty of time to ride all the rides, see a show or two and relax. On days you are not at the parks you can enjoy the other many attractions at your resort or in the surrounding areas.
If you do not want to spend your whole honeymoon in Disney World, I recommend going for 2-3 days. This is enough time for you to hit many of the park highlights; just pick the attractions that matter most to you.
We went to Disney for 2 days and were able to ride almost all the main rides we wanted to at all the parks. There is so much more to see and do, but we got to do all the main stuff we cared about, except dinning experiences. We spent the rest of our time at other parks in the area.
Make your Disney Honeymoon special
The Disney Parks are famous for their unparalleled hospitality for each and every guest, but they really kick it up a notch for visitors who are celebrating a special occasion. Honeymooners are no exception. Make sure to tell cast members (Disney employees) why you’re taking this special trip, especially when you are booking your room, checking in, and making dining reservations.
You never know what little surprises await just around the river bend: free dessert, special ride, and parade perks, or maybe even a special phone call from Mickey Mouse – not to mention attention from guests and cast members congratulating you throughout your stay. I highly recommend you wear matching couples shirts to let everyone know it’s your Disney honeymoon. Not only will everyone know what you are celebrating but they make a great souvenir.
Honeymooning at Walt Disney World can be a lavish experience, and it’s easy for the expenses to add up. But there’s no need to wish upon a star: the Disney Honeymoon Registry helps your wedding guests fund the honeymoon of your dreams. By using this online service (complimentary for Disney Resort Hotel couples), your friends and family can choose gifts and experiences directly from a Disney honeymoon catalog, including dining and theater packages, park tickets, a carriage ride – even a VIP safari!
What Packages Are Available?
Tickets – Disney offers a variety of packages that bundle park tickets, room, dining, and transportation. Prices vary depending on date, park, season and rotating promotions. Contact us for the latest deals.
Photos -Want photographic souvenirs of your memories taken by pros? With a purchase of the Memory Maker package through Disney’s PhotoPass, you get unlimited downloads of your PhotoPass photos and videos, select attraction and character dining photos, discounts on prints, plus fun digital borders and stickers. Bring on the scrapbooking!
Dining -If you book through a Magic Your Way Package, make sure you add on the Disney Dining Plan. Once you choose your plan level (Quick Service, Dining, and Deluxe Dining), you are allotted a number of credits per day for snacks, quick service meals and table service meals, which are redeemable at most of the over 140 restaurants. If you know you’ll be taking advantage of the property’s wide variety of cuisines, this is a great way to let yourself sample the smorgasbord. One credit includes one entrée, one dessert and one drink, regardless of the listed price, making this the best value for eating well. Different resorts may offer different deals on dining plans, so be sure to compare your options if you book a Disney resort. And don’t forget to make reservations early (up to 180 days) so that you and your sweetheart can spend a candlelit night recreating the scene from Lady and the Tramp, and not waiting outside the California Grill for an hour getting hangry.
What Can We Do Beyond Walt Disney World?
Theme Parks
Of course, Disney is not the only player in the theme park game you should consider during your honeymoon in Orlando. Universal Studios is half an hour’s drive north toward Orlando and offers three theme parks, featuring a range of rides from zany to thrilling, plus the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If marine life floats your boat, SeaWorld Orlando is located about halfway between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. With rides, live entertainment, and exclusive animal experiences, this wet and wild theme park is a fun way to beat the heat.
Visit Discovery Cove
For a relaxing, but exciting day, you can spend a day a Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive day spa with dolphins swims, snorkeling a heated lazy river. You can also get a packaged price with other Sea World parks included.
Excursions
If you need a day (or two) of peace away from the theme park whirlwind and the gleeful screams of children, consider renting a car and visiting one of the many suburbs of sprawling Orlando, such as Winter Park or Thornton Park, or visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral, just over an hour’s drive from Walt Disney World. For a saucy night out, attend Treasure Tavern Burlesque, Comedy & Dinner Show for an evening of adult entertainment with acrobatics, music, comedy acts, dancing, and world-class dining.
Beaches
Need a beach day? Florida has more sandy shores than you can shake your sunscreen at. St. Pete Beach (2 hours from Walt Disney World) is a picture-perfect white sand beach on the Gulf with hotels, shopping, and water sports. For a more natural beach, visit Canaveral National Seashore (1.5 hours from Walt Disney World) – you may even spot nesting sea turtles on the shores of this National Park.
Doing Disney Right
Walt Disney World can be overwhelming in the best of circumstances, so take it slow. Savor the details as you walk down Main Street. Smile at the giggling children. Sing along to the parades. Stand in awe under the fireworks. And fall in love all over again in the place where dreams really do come true.
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