{"id":21102,"date":"2012-02-03T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2012-02-03T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=21102"},"modified":"2018-03-06T18:16:59","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T00:16:59","slug":"yacht-rides-fireworks-a-disney-vacation-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/yacht-rides-fireworks-a-disney-vacation-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Yacht rides & fireworks: A Disney vacation for Valentines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Skip the chocolates — sprinkle spontaneity into your Valentine’s Day celebration with a Disney vacation.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Jill E. Cooper<\/em><\/p>\n

Ah, love.\u00a0 Some say \u201cit makes the world go round,\u201d while others insist that it is \u201cwhat makes the ride worthwhile.\u201d\u00a0 In either case, Valentine\u2019s Day gives us the chance to celebrate those who bring love into our lives.\u00a0 If you and your loved one are fortunate enough to spend Valentine\u2019s Day this year at Walt Disney World<\/a>, you\u2019llfind a full range of ways to make your day extra sweet.<\/p>\n

Consider making your way to Downtown Disney, where at Goofy\u2019s Candy Company you can custom-design an inexpensive treat for your sweetheart.\u00a0 Start with your choice of caramel apple, pretzel rods, marshmallow, gingerbread cookie, fudge cookie, or Mickey-shaped rice krispy treat and then drench your selection with your choice of white, dark, or milk chocolate.\u00a0 Roll that masterpiece in one or more of your sweetheart\u2019s favorite toppings (crushed Butterfingers anyone?) and then drizzle another layer of chocolate on top of that.\u00a0 With all those choices, no two treats are alike.\u00a0 Who wouldn\u2019t want such a thoughtful and decadent Valentine surprise?<\/p>\n

If something more exotic strikes your sweetheart\u2019s fancy, treat him or her to one of the alluring creations found in the Epcot World Showcase pavilions.\u00a0 A perennial favorite in my family is the Kaki Gori shaved ice in Japan.\u00a0 Revel in a cozy moment on a bench along World ShowcaseLagoon while enjoying your tangerine, melon, or strawberry ice.\u00a0 And there’s more to share: buttery caramel popcorn, chocolate and caramel-dipped strawberries, or rocky road apples at Karamell K\u00fcche in the Germany Pavilion.\u00a0 Save the best for last —\u00a0 dreamy layered Napoleon pastries served at the France Pavilion\u2019s Boulangerie Patisserie.<\/p>\n

If you decide to splash out at Walt Disney World\u2019s flagship resort, Disney\u2019s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa<\/a>, call the chefs at the private dining line.\u00a0 As part of the romance package, have rooms delivered to your suite from one of the\u00a0 resort\u2019s six restaurants or better yet,\u00a0 sail on the Grand One Yacht as it departs the resort\u2019s dock for a magical fireworks cruise on the Seven Seas Lagoon. And the memory of sipping champagne and nibbling on strawberries during fireworks over Cinderella’s Castle will last longer than a dozen long-stems.<\/p>\n

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