5 Outrageous Things You Can Do at Disney (If You Pay Enough)
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Behind the pixie dust and parade routes at Disney lies a world of bespoke experiences most guests never see — and yes, they come with a price tag.
From embarking on exclusive safaris to renting out the top floor of a deluxe resort, here are fiveoutrageous things you can do at Disney if you pay enough.
Also see the six best purchases the middle class can make at Disney.
The Ultimate Line Skip
Nothing is more luxurious than skipping the serpentine lines at theme parks. Disney’s Private VIP Tour delivers the full magic carpet treatment.
“Navigating quickly through the park, taking shortcuts or backstage routes to get places faster, enjoying a private vehicle to take you between parks — the Cast Member leading your VIP Tour does it all,” said Amanda Reed, a Disney travel advisor at White Gloves Travel Co.
Even magic has a fine print. Pricing doesn’t include park admission and can range between $3,000 and nearly $7,000, depending on the travel season, said Steve Griswold of Pixie Vacations.
“There are ways to best use your time at Disney World or Disneyland with your VIP guide,” Griswold said. “VIP guides can take you to all four Disney parks and will have transportation set up so they can get you to the back door areas.
The $95,000 View
For the ultimate Disney power move, guests can take their experience beyond a standard hotel room at Disney by reserving an entire floor of a deluxe resort — complete with sweeping views of the Magic Kingdom, private balconies and VIP service.
“At $95,000 per night, this hotel buyout offers unmatched exclusivity, turning the top floor into a private kingdom in the sky,” said Cody Hand, vacation concierge at Best Day Ever Vacations.
Book a Fairytale Wedding
For guests who have always wanted to get married in front of Cinderella Castle or the Tower of Terror after hours, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings program lets guests rent entire lands or attractions for lavish ceremonies.
Prices can top six figures depending on location, guest count and the level of pageantry (think Cinderella’s carriage and fireworks).
Wild Privileges: Luxe Safari Tours
Luxury safari tours and after-hours adventures offer an elevated way to experience Disney’s wild side, starting at $219 per person.
“If you love animals, check out the Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom,” said Lauren King, a travel planner and blogger who specializes in Disney and Universal vacations. “It is a private, guided safari experience with rope bridges, animal encounters and some special snacks along the way.”
And there are other options if you can’t get enough of the animals. “The Starlight Safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge is another great option for animal lovers. Guests get to go on a nighttime safari with night vision goggles and explore the outdoors after hours,” King said.
Dine Like Royalty
Tucked inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Victoria & Albert’s offers a multi-course tasting menu that rivals Michelin-starred restaurants, with a price tag to match.
“This exclusive culinary experience includes white-glove service, a private chef consultation and a wine pairing that could outshine the rent,” Hand said.
Victoria & Albert’s offers three increasingly lavish dining experiences, each more exclusive than the last.
- The Dining Room: This experience offers a tasting menu for $295 per guest, with optional wine pairings starting at $155 and zero-proof pairings from $115.
- Queen Victoria’s Room: A more intimate, regal setting, this option is priced at $375 per guest, plus plus wine pairings from $210 or zero-proof options at $145.
- The Chef’s Table: Tucked inside the kitchen itself, this behind-the-scenes experience features a number of courses for $425 per guest, plus the same beverage options as Queen Victoria’s room.
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Sources
- Amanda Reed, White Gloves Travel Co.
- Steve Griswold, Pixie Vacations
- Cody Hand, Best Day Ever Vacations
- Lauren King, Key to the World Travel
