How to Plan A Magical Disney World Bachelorette Party
Your wedding day will be the most magical day of your life, so what better place to celebrate your fairytale ending then with a trip to the most magical place on earth? From the rides and character meet and greets to the incredible shopping and night-life, Walt Disney World Resort offers any kind of send-off that you can dream up.
Whether you are a Disney fanatic and want to see as much of the parks as possible, an adventurous thrill seeker, are looking to relax, are a huge foodie, or a little bit of each, Disney World has something for everyone. Best of all, with the right planning and advice - all for less than you might think!
Where to Get Your Beauty Sleep
Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort is the best way to ensure you experience the most magic on your bachelorette. (For our top 10 reasons to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort, click here.) With over 25 Disney Resort hotel locations varying from the budget-conscious value resort hotels, to luxurious deluxe resort hotels; from studio rooms to two-bedroom deluxe villas that can sleep 9 and have a full kitchen and living room, the choices can be overwhelming. At Travel By Pixie Dust, we take the time to fully understand every aspect of your bachelorette to ensure you choose the right resort.
For the Disney Fanatic
When it comes to hitting the parks, it is often a stretch to try and visit all 4 theme parks, as the average bachelorette party lasts 2 to 3 nights. We recommend Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. We consider the International Food and Wine Festival (which runs between Aug and Nov) a must do. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party runs during the same period. This is the only time that adults can dress up in costume at Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom has the most attractions of any of the 4 theme parks. Whether you enjoy some of the classic, slower moving rides like It’s a Small World, Under the Sea, and Peter Pan’s Flight, or the thrill of Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, and The Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride, Magic Kingdom has you covered. No visit to Magic Kingdom would be complete without a picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle and catching the nightly fireworks display - Happily Ever After!
Magic Kingdom also boasts two of the most sought-after dining locations in Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest.
Within EPCOT, the World Showcase represents 11 countries packed full of culture, restaurants, shops, rides, and of course alcoholic beverages. You can literally drink around the world! Champagne flights in France, wine flights in Italy, fresh margaritas in Mexico and sake in Japan are only a few of the offers as you make your way around the World Showcase.
The dining options at EPCOT are undoubtedly the best of the 4 theme parks, boasting Le Cellier Steakhouse in Canada, Via Napoli Pizzeria in Italy, Monsieur Paul in France and Biergarten in Germany to name a few.
In the spring of 2020, the new fireworks show “Disney Harmonious” will debut. This show promises to be the biggest and most ambitious fireworks show Disney has ever created for any Disney park, anywhere in the world.
If the thought of Magic Kingdom and EPCOT just aren’t enough Disney for you, you can always add a park hopper option to your ticket. This option will allow you to visit multiple parks on the same day.
For the Adventurous
If thrill rides just aren’t enough adventure for you, try horseback riding at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Those wanting the thrill of being up close with exotic African wildlife, can head over to Animal Kingdom and experience the Wild Africa Trek. This 3-hour journey will see you walk along a grassland path, cross a rope bridge and ride in a rugged safari vehicle over an open savannah. Your trek will give you the chance to view African creatures, including giraffes, rhinos, hippos, and crocodiles.
For the Relaxing
With multiple spas across Disney Resorts, there are plenty of options to relax and unwind with your friends. Not to mention, the amazing pools at the resorts where you can rent a cabana for the girls and enjoy a day in the sun! Cabanas come equipped with lounge chairs, towels, television, speakers, fans and a fridge for all your snacks. For an extra dash of pixie dust, take you and your girls out for a night cruise where you can enjoy your own personal viewing of the fireworks right from the water!
For the Foodie
Disney World Resort actually has world class dining opportunities. The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Resort where you will enjoy unlimited food and a full-service bar (beer and wine are included with dinner at no charge), all while surrounding yourself with music and traditional dances of Hawaii - complete with fire dancers and leis. Or enjoy California Grill, located on the top floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort which offers one of the best fireworks dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. Enjoy the enchantment of watching the fireworks at Magic Kingdom from a lounge or outdoor observation deck where the music from the show is piped throughout.
Disney Springs has over 60 different dining locations including The Boathouse, offering some of the best steaks and seafood in all of Disney World. Since you are at Disney World to celebrate a fairytale ending, why not experience the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. Here you can enjoy meeting Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel & Flynn Rider to start your day off!
For When the Sun Goes Down
While your days may be filled with family-friendly activities, it doesn’t mean that you can’t mix in some traditional bachelorette fun. While nightlife may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Disney World, you may be very surprised at just how many options there are for when the sun goes down.
Down at Disney Springs, you can enjoy the steampunk vibe of The Edison or visit Wine Bar George for a low-key but classy venue. Enjoy live entertainment at The House of Blues and Raglan Road.
Disney’s Boardwalk is your main nightlife stop. Head over to Jellyrolls (ages 21+), where you can enjoy dueling pianos and signalongs, take in the magic-themed AbracaBar, or the 1940’s aviation-themed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar before heading over to dance the night away at the Atlantic Dance Hall.
For Everyone
Best of all, you get to create incredible memories with the girls that will stand next to you on one of the biggest days of your life.