Walt Disney World’s private cruises are a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary, engagement, wedding or birthday.  Disney’s Grand1 Specialty Cruise caters to larger parties with its 45-foot yacht called the Grand1.  Smaller parties of 8-10 guests can enjoy Celebration Cruises on smaller boats.  A large or extended family could create a lifelong memory on a Disney private cruise.  Pricing can be high, but it may be worth it for a special celebration.

 For Grand1 Specialty Cruise reservations, call 407-824-2682.  To book a Celebration Cruise, call 407-WDW-BDAY (407-939-2329).  If you have a specific date in mind for your cruise, be certain to make your reservations far in advance.  Walt Disney World’s private cruises are very popular, and only a limited number of cruises sail each week.

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Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite princess attire for this special event.  As each small princess enters the Garden View Tea Lounge, she is announced as if she is attending a royal ball.  Rose petals are thrown at her feet, and undoubtedly, she will feel like royalty herself.  She and her adult companion will enjoy a menu of sandwiches, cheese, fruit and cake along with their tea.  Throughout the party, a costumed Disney cast member named Rose Petal tells stories and leads the guests in songs.  Princess Aurora from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” makes a grand appearance as well.

Each child receives several gifts just for coming to the Perfectly Princess Tea Party, which according to the Walt Disney World website, currently include a ribbon tiara, a silver princess link bracelet, a fresh rose, a princess scrapbook set and a “Best Friend” certificate.  Best of all, each child is presented with their own 18” My Disney Girl doll dressed in a Princess Aurora gown including accessories.

 The price of the tea party for one child and one adult is extravagant at $225 (including the gratuity but not tax).  An additional adult can join the party for $75 (plus tax), and an additional child can participate for $150 (plus tax).  For that steep price, guests receive royal treatment and delicious food and a variety of special gifts for the little princess to take home and enjoy. 

I have not attended the Perfectly Princess Tea Party, but I’ve watched it.  I’m not convinced that $225 is worth it for this party, but it would be a very special memory for a mother and daughter to share.  If you can afford it or just want to create a lifelong memory with your little princess, this could be the perfect party for you.

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The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is a vaudeville show with music and theatrical comedy.  The audience is involved in every aspect of the frontier-themed dinner show.  The actors mingle in the audience and invite adults and children to dance and play washboards, jugs and other instruments.  Several audience members are even selected to join the actors on stage, don costumes and act in a skit.  There is a real family, hoe-down atmosphere, and everyone is expected to have a lot of fun.

During the show, guests enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat, down-home meal of corn on the cob, beans, fried chicken, barbequed pork ribs, salad, bread and strawberry shortcake.  Unlimited drinks (draft beer, wine, sangria and soft drinks) are also included.  Tickets range in price from $30-$50 per guest.  The Hoop-Dee-Doo-Revue is one of the most popular shows in Walt Disney World, so be sure to make your reservations early.  You won’t want to miss the fun!

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