Welcome back to planDisney, Bruce! And happy early anniversary to you and your partner! I can't think of a more magical place to celebrate than
Walt Disney World Resort. And while I'm sure being together will be the greatest gift, let's explore other ways to commemorate this milestone. Love is in the air!
Staying at a Disney Resort Hotel is a fantastic way to stay in the Disney bubble. I especially love how Cast Members often go above and beyond to help guests make treasured memories.
I celebrated a birthday at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort last year, and my husband snuck by the front desk one morning to ask the very same question about doing something special for me. He came back with a balloon and a signed greeting card from Mickey Mouse! While there's no guarantee you'll get the same, it never hurts to ask. I think of these special touches as pixie dust; you never know when it's going to sprinkle down!
You can also call
Tickets and Hotel Reservations to let them know you're celebrating a milestone anniversary. They can make a note in your reservation, and you might find a fun message on the in-room television. There's that sparkle of pixie dust again!
If you want to guarantee that a romantic surprise awaits at your resort, check out Magical Floral & Gifts. You can find the link to this preferred partner's
website and phone number here to see their current offerings. The way to win my heart is with snacks, so maybe a basket of yummy treats is in order!
Table service restaurants throughout Walt Disney World can also elevate birthdays and anniversaries. My tip is to check in for your reservation in the
My Disney Experience mobile app a few minutes before your reservation time. You'll see an option to select a celebration, and your server might bring out a fun treat for you and your love. My favorite was an anniversary celebration my husband and I had at
Tony's Town Square Restaurant. They brought a cupcake that looked like a plate of spaghetti! We truly felt like we were in that romantic scene from Lady and the Tramp.
And don't forget your celebration buttons! You can pick up complimentary anniversary buttons at your hotel's front desk and in most merchandise locations. Cast Members and other guests often go out of their way to congratulate you when they spy those fun buttons.
Bruce, Walt Disney called it "plussing up" when he enhanced something, so I hope I've given you some ideas to plus up your anniversary! Have a lovely time, and stop by
planDisney again.
Magic awaits,
Elaine