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After maybe 30 years since going to WDW with a friend (there have been several solo journeys inbetween), I have a buddy Trip coming up after Thanksgiving. This will be a nice change from the last time when my ^friend^ complained about every ride/ show and wanted to stop for coffee every 90 minutes. Anyway, this friend is more Disney minded, her biggest wish is to meet Snow White (EASY), but she would also like to have a Manicure. This is when the question comes in....
Where can an adult get a Fun Manicure in WDW? I can find lots of listing for deluxe spa experiences for mega dollars, but she is looking for something fun, like Minnie Mouse polka dots, at a reasonable price (say under $30). So anyone know where if at all this is available?
It would be really nice if she could do this, she has had a really bad year with her husband being extremely ill and becoming irrational because he refuses medical treatment which would help his chemical imbalances.
Thanks for any help. Good thing there are lots of other things we can do otherwise, if this is not available.
$30 is about an average manicure cost here in St. Louis. I don't know but highly doubt you could get one at WDW for less than $50.
If you could go to $35 each, I suggest Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian. The least expensive tea with three courses and a pot of tea costs that, and it's soooo fun and relaxing. A perfect way to chat and eat yourselves silly. It's so much food you can easily skip a meal and do this.
I've had this one as dinner and wasn't the least bit hungry till breakfast, couldn't touch my dessert, in fact.
The Bedfordshire Tea -
First Course
Medley of Finger Sandwiches accompanied with Berries, Cheese and Lavosh
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Second Course
Buttery Scone and Jam Tart
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Finale
Choice of delicate House-Made Pastries, Strawberries and Creme, or English Trifle
Accompanied by your choice of tea
(charge for additional pots of tea)
$35
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The spa at Grand Flo would be very pricey. They have a $55 manicure, plus an up charge for the Disney designs.
The Mandala spa at Swan/Dolphin has a more reasonable manicure, at $40. I don't know if they can do any Disney designs, though. It's definitely not listed on the webpage. I suggest calling the spa for more info.
Would she be interested in doing the manicure before heading to WDW? That may be the only way to get Disney designs for under $30. Any nail salon should be able to do Minnie Mouse dots...that's pretty simple. I usually get my nails done before vacation or do the nail stickers with a fun design.
OK, there is a manicure place called Millenium Nails in Windermere, behind Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs. They are very reasonable and do a great job.
If money is a concern, I would definitely go there over going to Disney. My daughter and I have our nails done here, and they are great about doing designs. If money isn't a concern, you can go to any of the Spas at Disney. It is going to be pricey-$50 or more just for a plain manicure with polish.
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Thanks for all the feedback. I think we will stick with all the other wonderful things to do.
By-the-by - Tea at the Grand Floridian was one of the first ADR's I booked. It is one of my favorite things to do and it will be extra fun this time with a like minded friend along.
We won't have a car so off site isn't really an option and I'd just as soon not waste park time.
If you live near your friend how about getting a Disney-themed manicure together n your home town before the trip? That would be a fun way to prepare.
What a sweet suggestion -- along with the Grand Tea idea. Only drawback is due to skin allergies I can't have a manicure myself , hence my total ignorance about price, where to, etc.
I do hope though that everyone else can have happy nails while in OUR happy place.
I am saving my Disney Collection by Jamberry wraps for my next Disney Trip. I have the look down if my family even suggests I use them for any other reason.
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