Hiya Mark!
Welcome to planDisney, and thank you so much for sending us this magical question. Oh my goodness, Mark, congratulations on your Happily Ever After! I am honoured to be a small part of your planning journey, and I am so excited for you and your partner to celebrate your love at the Walt Disney World Resort. How romantic!
Let's talk about those theme park tickets as they are definitely important! At this time, valid admission to the theme parks requires theme park tickets and reservations, so it is essential to book both for each member of your party. UK residents can currently purchase
14-day or 7-day Magic Tickets, which do include the water parks. However, if you would like only to buy four or five-day tickets, you will be able to do so once you land in Florida. Regarding US theme park tickets, the
Park Hopper Plus Option includes the water parks, so make sure you select it when purchasing your tickets! You will not have to book
theme park reservations for the water parks, and you will only have to make a reservation for the first park you intend to visit if you want to park hop. Make sure you visit that first park before park-hopping starts at 2 P.M.
Now, Mark, I thought I would share some suggestions for activities or restaurants you could visit while celebrating at the Walt Disney World Resort! First, one of my favourite restaurants is the
Boma - Flavors of Africa, located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Their menu is always phenomenal, but I especially love their breakfast menu - not just because they serve Simba waffles! Plus, this is a good restaurant option for bigger groups, though I suggest
reaching out to a Disney Representative for help booking big reservations. However, if you would like a special moment away from your group,
The Grand Floridian Spa recently reopened. What could be more romantic than a massage at the Grand Floridian Resort? Lastly, pick up your complimentary "I'm Celebrating" and "Happily Ever After" buttons at Guest Relations and merchandise locations, as they are necessary for all celebrations!
I hope this was helpful, Mark, and that you and your Ohana will have the most magical vacation on your next Disney holiday! If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your visit, please don't hesitate to reach out. And now, I believe we must finish this answer like all our favourite love stories: "and they all lived happily ever after."
Have a magical day,
Ariane