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Not so Bachelorette-y party at Disneyland - any ideas??
Ok...so I lived in California and had annual passes many years ago - but my last visit to Disneyland was almost 10 years ago! My best friend is getting married October 29th and I'm matron of honor. I plan to go out there the weekend before the trip and have a help the bride/personal vacation for the week (visiting old friends, going to Disney, etc). I've decided we should go to the halloween party one day (because I've always wanted to go...) and I may do one or two more days as well. I'm not sure if she will be able to come to Disney with me just one day or more than one yet - but I really want to make it special. It will just be the two of us, and since I'm missing her regular bachelorette party in Vegas I was hoping to make it up to her while we're at Disneyland (since we both love it!) Any ideas on what we should do? I have no idea what restaurants are good, what attractions/shows we shouldn't miss, etc. I also was wondering if anyone had any ideas on ways to make it special (like shirts, mickey ears, etc)...she's a big fan of Nightmare before Christmas which is part of why she wants to do Disney then. Sorry for all the questions!
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First of all, make sure that everyone can tell that you are celebrating a special occasion. You can do that by getting her a set of bridal themed Mickey ears. There are so many wonderful shows and parades each day. You will have to check for the specific dates and times that you are planning to know exactly what will be happening, but Fantasmic! and of course World of Color are two that come quickly to mind.
As far as restaurants, I would venture out to Downtown Disney for a fun meal. House of Blues has a great bar and may even have a special concert that day. You can check their website ahead of time for shows and prices. Ralph Brennans has great food and a fun atmosphere as well. There are many other great restaurants in the parks as well, but if you want to celebrate with some shall we say "adult beverages" you will have to go to DTD or CA park.
If you want to really splurge, check into booking some spa treatments at the Grand Californian spa....manicures or massages perhaps?
Have a great time!
Get her bride ears and get yourself some cute ones and embroider them "Matron of Honor". If you want to go really special, I'd plan on Napa Rose for dinner. Otherwise, you could have fun dressing up for the Halloween party - I'd suggest princess, since she's about to have her own princess day, but she may prefer to do something fun with Nightmare, instead....
Try revisiting your past - figure out what about Disneyland makes you nostalgic - is it the performances in tommorowland (do they still do that?)? Is it riding Big Thunder in the dark? Is it getting something to eat at a certain place (cinni buns on Main Street, MM Bars, eating at Blue Bayou, etc)? Then, spend some time with your BFF, your Bestie and really have some fun!
Thanks for all the great ideas! I will keep watching for more! I never thought about thinking back to when we were kids and what we used to do...She LOVES pickles and we used to stop first thing on main street and get some of those big pickles to eat. Do they still have those? I love the idea of the mickey ears, I think that would be a lot of fun! Thanks for the dining ideas too! Since it's been so long, I don't really know how any of the restaurants are. And, when I did live there and used to go - we usually didn't eat full meals in the park (and DTD wasn't there yet I don't think).
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My best friend is getting married October 29th and I'm matron of honor. I plan to go out there the weekend before the trip and have a help the bride/personal vacation for the week (visiting old friends, going to Disney, etc). I've decided we should go to the halloween party one day (because I've always wanted to go...) and I may do one or two more days as well. I'm not sure if she will be able to come to Disney with me just one day or more than one yet - but I really want to make it special. It will just be the two of us, and since I'm missing her regular bachelorette party in Vegas I was hoping to make it up to her while we're at Disneyland (since we both love it!) Any ideas on what we should do? I have no idea what restaurants are good, what attractions/shows we shouldn't miss, etc. I also was wondering if anyone had any ideas on ways to make it special (like shirts, mickey ears, etc)...she's a big fan of Nightmare before Christmas which is part of why she wants to do Disney then. Sorry for all the questions!
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