Romance on the High Seas...
Author: Shellie Wylie, Owner Wishes Family TravelWhen you hear that phrase, do you think of the Disney Cruise Line? Probably not, but I'm here to tell you- you should!
My husband and I have taken three Disney cruise vacations without children in tow. All three vacations were simply wonderful! As an agency owner, we have traveled often sans children. By far, our favorite adult only vacations have been on a Disney ship. Let me explain why.The feeling of being valued and appreciated by all crew members begins the moment we arrive at the terminal. The efficient check-in process starts the trust in Disney’s ability to care for us in that special Disney way. I enjoy the experience with excitement as the daily stress carried around in my shoulder muscles begins to drop away.By the time we reach the gang-way and the cast member calls out “Welcome to the Wylie family”, I am in tears. The impact of that entrance, the grandness, the beauty, the simple yet profound welcome sets the stage for what is to come. How does this relate to romance?It is hard to explain. But what I think is, because of the superior service and beautiful surroundings, as a couple, we are freed enough from our real lives to see each other again as we did 17 years ago. Disney is a master at story telling. On the ship the story they are telling is your own. You write it. They’ve given you a beautiful sea-bound canvas. Classic, well designed stateroom, charming coffee bar, opulent and fun restaurants, room service, night club, piano bar, sports bar, adult exclusive pool, and so many options for activities if your story should include them.In this environment I am so very important again to my husband, and he to me. We can focus on each other because we trust Disney to do everything else. And they do.
Our stateroom is always clean. Our food is always wonderful. If we choose to sit and read on deck, we can do that in peace together on wonderful round cushioned loungers. We can play 70’s Music Trivia, or disco dance, or watch other people’s children prance around in princess costumes. It feels good to be a part of the magic.It’s magic, not Mickey Mouse. It’s NOT in your face Mickey or Minnie. They are there for sure should you seek them out. These ships have a feeling, a personality that does not focus on the Disney characters. The focus is on the elegance and magic to set your mind at ease.Magical people? Maybe so. They are people like you. They are people who enjoy family. They are people who are kind and thoughtful. They are people who don’t miss a casino. They are people who enjoy excellent Broadway quality shows who probably do similar things at home. And in all my cruise vacations, I have never seen an adult embarrassingly inebriated on a Disney ship as on other ships.It’s the magic that sets the Disney ships apart from other cruise lines. It was Walt’s belief that we NEED some magic in our lives now and then. He was right. We do need it. I think we need it now more than ever before. Simple beauty. Simple service. Simple kindness. These go a long way to un-complicating my life for a little while. 
So when we board the Disney Magic, or Wonder, or Dream, or Fantasy, the magic of Disney is where we live 24 hours a day. And that my friends amount to a hefty dose of romance.Email Shellie or use our online Quote Request Form