"You can go to Disney without kids?"

[HGD24]

A co-worker asked me this today when I mentioned that DH and I are going for 2 nghts without DD for our anniversary. He then asked what we could possibly do at WDW without kids :sad2: I was so shocked, I didn't know what to say. I then pointed to another co-worker who was sitting with us and said, "You've been to WDW a few times, you know there's plenty for adults to do right?" to which he responded, "I wouldn't really know since we've only been with our kids." Again, I was shocked. Here was someone who's been to WDW a few times and yet he still didn't get what a great vacation spot it can be for adults, yet he has claimed to me more than once that he has a great time while there and can't imagine vacationing anyplace else. :sad2:

DH and I went to WDW 6 times before we had DD so I guess I have a hard time with people thinking that WDW is just for kids or adults with kids. We've had some of the most fun, relaxing and romantic times at WDW when it was just the 2 of us. Yes, we have fun with our DD too, but it's a different kind of fun, it's the kind of fun you get when seeing things through your child's eyes, you know?

[ChocoKat]

We get this ALL the time.

DH and I aren't lucky enough to have children :sad1:, so we go to WDW alone all the time.

People always say the very same thing, how can we go and have fun, etc etc.
I tell them that it is impossible for them to know if they haven't tried to even imagine it.

They sometimes get curious and ask me to talk them through our typical day at Disney World childless. So I say:

We wake up at about 7, get ready, grab breakfast on our way to the bus, hit rope drop at a park, ride all the thrill rides and headliners within the first hour to hour and a half, then we take it very easy, go to a show, take pictures, we walk up to a sit down restaurant for lunch, have a nice meal, maybe a couple of drinks, then slowly walk, boat, monorail our way back to the resort, we change, go to the pool, hit the hot tub, the pool bar. We go back to the room, nap, shower, and head back out at around 5.

Then we either go to one of the signatures restaurants (with an ADR of course!) or hit another park to watch the fireworks show, or parades and eat some yummy counter service out of one of our favorite spots.

We could also hit the House of Blues if they have someone playing or performing that we wanna see, go to World of Disney, play with the toys at the stores, do a bit of shopping, go to Ranglan Road and grab a beer. We might catch a movie at AMC, or go on the Balloon ride or watch La Nouba.

In October we gather a bunch of our friends and we have an adults only trip to eat and drink around the world. We walk Epcot 3 times or more in one day, taste at least one thing on each booth, try and catch all the sets for Off Kilter, try and get picked by the World Showcase Players, watch the British invasion, and have dinner at Biertgarten to catch the show.

Then the next day we go on all the roller coasters on property hopping from park to park. And having a heck of a time.

If they listen to it all, they normally get it, and now every time I go and they see the photos I bring back they say they are jealous :thumbsup2

I had the same type of comments when I went on my first Disney Cruise this year, but after I returned and everybody saw my pictures, everybody wanted to go on one. :laughing::laughing:

[Kae]

You bettcha! And we are doing so again in OCT.

Kae

[maddhatir]

DH and I do not have kids- We have been there about 11 times alone and a few times with our niece and nephew.

I will take Disney w/o kids any day! I hate when people do not understand why we go but do not have kids. I tell them, if they have to ask, they are not doing Disney right and they do not know what they are missing:thumbsup2

IMHO- Disney is the most romantic place on earth.:love:

[DisCopper]

I've seen this attitude before. I know some people seem to get caught up in the fact that they're providing this wonderful vacation for the kids and don't think about themselves as much. They're getting their enjoyment out of entertaining the kids.

I had one co-worker come back from vacation grumpy. He told me, "I couldn't find a bar in that place." Probably because he spent a huge portion of his trip pushing a baby carriage around Magic Kingdom.

[WDWCNY]

DH and myself(no-kids) go to WDW alone all the time. We have gone with friends who have kids and it is fun because you can see it through there eyes. But going with just my DH is the best.

Co-workers, friends and family just don't understand the whole concept of going without children. I just see so much more of the detail that is put into the parks when no kids are with use. Here are just a few: Windows on Main Street in MK, Details put into the Countries in EPCOT, Conservation at AK and right know the evolving of HS from MGM. There are so many things you can do without children and so many things you can do with children.

[EricaG]

I totally agree! DH and I have had some wonderful times together at WDW, just the 2 of us, both before and after DS was born!

Since DS was born, we went once with extended family, who kept him so we could go out on our own a couple of nights, went on a long weekend just the two of us, and, most recently, took DS but got a Kids Nite Out sitter so we could go out one night by ourselves. The cool thing was, DS LOVED the sitter and still talks about how much fun they had that night--I think after 3 days/nights with just us, he was ready to talk to someone other than Mommy and Daddy!

[maddhatir]

I just see so much more of the detail that is put into the parks when no kids are with use. Here are just a few: Windows on Main Street in MK, Details put into the Countries in EPCOT, Conservation at AK and right know the evolving of HS from MGM. There are so many things you can do without children and so many things you can do with children.

I like to see the details of the dancing little bubbles in my champage I must get every trip from France:woohoo::rotfl2: The buzz carries you to Germany for a good beer.

ITA though- It is great to literally, stop, and smell the roses. Take your time through the ques and stroll worry-free through the parks;)

[zackiedawg]

I USED to get that reaction from coworkers and friends. But not anymore...I've converted them all!

I've never gone with kids (don't have 'em, don't really want 'em)...I go either solo or with friends or other adult family, up to 6 times a year every year. I've been there AS a kid. ;)

I had three different friends who would all declare constantly how Disney was not a place they had any desire to go - or they had just been last year and it was misery. In every case, they went with the kid-centric crush of family, and never really had time to notice anything other than the back of the kids' heads leading them to the next rush. So they couldn't understand why someone who didn't HAVE to go for the kids' sake, would voluntarily expose themselves to that hectic mob of inhumanity.

So I brought them with me...and told them to drop expectations and just play along. 2 out of 3 were instant converts...immediately falling in love with Disney again, and coming home with that "oh...so THAT'S why you love to go to Disney!" look on their faces. They've since spent a portion of their time converting their other friends and family. The 3rd friend was a bit resistant...she couldn't help but fall into the old routine that was ingrained into her by going to Disney annually with her brother's family of 3 kids. She'd wake up without me, and head out to the parks to get fastpasses for everything, run from ride to ride trying to beat the crowd, weave impatiently and frustratingly through the masses trying to go a little faster than they were, getting very upset and angry at people stopping in the walkways to adjust a baby carriage or discuss where to go. Her stress and anger levels were boiling over by noon...her feet were killing her, and she was so tired at 9pm she was out cold. I kept trying to explain that she needs to just try my way, or at the end of the trip, she's gonna come home declaring that she's had enough Disney to last a few years, and needs a vacation from her vacation.

Finally, in the last days of the trip...she tried it. We didn't head to the park until 10:30 - AK. We had a great lunch at Tusker. We didn't rush to a ride, but instead I pointed out how the plants were imported and designed to match the locale, pointed out the tiniest details...things on the backs of bicycles, posters on the backs of poles you can't even see easily, rust on lamps, wear marks on ice axes in backpacks at the Shangri-la, etc. We hit Kilimanjaro...twice...because the line wasn't bad, and it gave a chance to see the animals better. We lingered on the trails, really observing the animals. We had tropical drinks sitting riverside at the fort by Dawa Bar, watching ibis come home to roost near sunset. We stayed an hour after park closing to let the crowds die, and strolled out relaxed, enjoying the little side trails all over Discovery. Caught a bus to Downtown Disney instead of our resort...and then hopped a boat back to our resort - just because. Hit a magnificent meal at Jiko at AK Lodge, with a great bottle of wine. Then played minigolf until 11:30. At the end of the day, we were both relaxed, contented, and she finally understood. The next trip back, she did all the parks my way, and has now gone back on her own twice - with a renewed love of all things Disney!

I've worked the same magic on most of my family...my coworkers (my boss, who would just make a face like he smelled something bad whenever you said the word Disney, is now AT Disney as of today for a week long stay...his 3rd since I gave him some advice of things to do, see, and eat while up there), and friends.

Looks like you've got some fresh meat who need to learn the ways of Zen Disney!

[andy1078]

it is sad that people look at it that way. the first time i went to WDW I was 17, not exactly a child, and I had a blast!

[TSTEWARTFAN]

I have a friend at work who is in her late 40's, single with no kids. She would LOVE to go to Disney World! Problem is, she cannot find anyone to go with. All of her friends are single, all about her age, and think Disney is for kids. She has told them over and over that it isn't, but they just don't want to hear it. We all know how not true that can be. I was talking to her about the Epcot Food and Wine festival, showed her the web page, she showed that to her friends, and they were still not convinced. She is so frustrated! I sort-of can't wait for the opportunity to go without the kids so I can do just what I want to do!! Don't get me wrong, I have loved going to the World with them, but I am looking forward to it being just me and my husband.

[Lurker1]

I may be in the minority here, but i fervently believe that children almost shouldn't go to WDW. I'm 44 and single, and have been to disney about 8 times - and never as a child. My problem with children is that most of them simply can't appreciate all that it has to offer. It's so expensive, parents save for months and months and often times years and years to take their family and many kids just want more, more, more. Or throw a major tantrum complete with "I hate you, mom!" when she can't get the 3rd t-shirt she wants, or whatever the case may be. I've talked to several parents in line who've driven hours and hours to get there, they finally arrive, payfor their tickets, are there an hour, and the kids want to go back and swim.

Is this all children? I'm sure it's not! But in my mind, until a child can fully appreciate the sacrifices that have occured in order to give them a fantastic vacation, they shouldn't go!

On the other hand, speaking as an adult w/o kids? There is nothing more relaxing and refreshing than spending 2 weeks or so getting to a park at rope drop and coming back after EMH! There's nothing like absorbing the disney magic as an adult!

[disbabyndaddy]

I may be in the minority here, but i fervently believe that children almost shouldn't go to WDW. I'm 44 and single, and have been to disney about 8 times - and never as a child. My problem with children is that most of them simply can't appreciate all that it has to offer. It's so expensive, parents save for months and months and often times years and years to take their family and many kids just want more, more, more. Or throw a major tantrum complete with "I hate you, mom!" when she can't get the 3rd t-shirt she wants, or whatever the case may be. I've talked to several parents in line who've driven hours and hours to get there, they finally arrive, payfor their tickets, are there an hour, and the kids want to go back and swim.

Is this all children? I'm sure it's not! But in my mind, until a child can fully appreciate the sacrifices that have occured in order to give them a fantastic vacation, they shouldn't go!


Here, here! My DH was saying just today that most children shouldn't go to WDW...and certainly not until they are old enough to appreciate it.

And for being "The Happiest Place on Earth", we sure do see loads of screaming, crying kids when we're there.

I've been to WDW as a child, as an adult traveling with children, and as an adult without kids. Though I have wonderful memories of all trips, there is something special about experiencing the Magic with your DH...and DH alone.

:love:

[justskip70003]

i took the DS and DD in july last year. i just went for 9 days without them. i would kinda rather go with my kids because they make it more fun but i have NO problem going without lol!:lmao:

[zackiedawg]

I have a friend at work who is in her late 40's, single with no kids. She would LOVE to go to Disney World! Problem is, she cannot find anyone to go with. All of her friends are single, all about her age, and think Disney is for kids. She has told them over and over that it isn't, but they just don't want to hear it. We all know how not true that can be. I was talking to her about the Epcot Food and Wine festival, showed her the web page, she showed that to her friends, and they were still not convinced. She is so frustrated! I sort-of can't wait for the opportunity to go without the kids so I can do just what I want to do!! Don't get me wrong, I have loved going to the World with them, but I am looking forward to it being just me and my husband.

You ought to tell your friend to consider a solo trip. If there is anyplace on earth where it's not awkward to travel solo, it's Disney! There is so much to do and see, so many friendly people to talk to and meet, and so much catered to serving a mass audience where you are just one of a large group of people. I go to Disney a lot...I live close by, get an annual pass, and own DVC - so basically it costs me a tank of gas and whatever food I eat to go there. Out of 4-6 trips a year, one or two of them are usually solo. One or two trips are with friends, and another two or three are with family. I love traveling to Disney solo so much that I actually break away from family for parts of certain days even when I am traveling with them, just so I can get a little solo experience.

[hannah_03]

i took the DS and DD in july last year. i just went for 9 days without them. i would kinda rather go with my kids because they make it more fun but i have NO problem going without lol!:lmao:

This is me too:thumbsup2 I'm planning an adult only trip soon.

[xmlguy]

According to Walt himself, Disneyland was NOT designed for only for children.

He said that he wanted to design a park where adults could share the experience with children. Specifically, he was frustrated that he had to sit on a nearby bench while his daughters enjoyed the rides.

He also always included a mix of attractions that allowed "young and old" to enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth. This philosophy is part of the success of the Disney parks, which was carried through to WDW.

I think one reason that past adult visitors don't understand how much WDW offers them is that they've not experienced that aspect when they take the typical see-as-much-as-we-can-in-as-little-time-as-possible checklist guerrilla tourist approach when they take their kids.

[10_Kyle_10]

Though im still kinda young (24) I agree with a few PP'ers. When I have kids I will not be taking them till around 6-7 years old at the min. Disney has so much more to offer than what the majority of its visitors see and its a shame so many young children go and are overwhelmed with the time, crowds, and heat to "take it all in".

Xml guy hit it right on the head with true facts that ive recently read in the book "Designing Disney". Walt was sick of sitting down on the bench with other adults while the rides for just for kids. He wanted to make a place where young and old could come together.

[stacy347]

DH and I are going on an adults only trip in August and I've been feeling a bit guilty about it :guilty: ~ I'm glad I found this thread! :thumbsup2

I had a wonderful time with my girls on our past trips but DH and I have never taken a trip (anywhere) without them and I am really looking forward to being able to just go to whatever attraction I feel like at the moment instead of having to take a vote or decide who is splitting up to go where.

I'll definitely go back with my girls again but this trip is going to be a real treat for me! :lovestruc

[xmlguy]

DH and I are going on an adults only trip in August and I've been feeling a bit guilty about it :guilty: ~ I'm glad I found this thread! :thumbsup2

I had a wonderful time with my girls on our past trips but DH and I have never taken a trip (anywhere) without them and I am really looking forward to being able to just go to whatever attraction I feel like at the moment instead of having to take a vote or decide who is splitting up to go where.

I'll definitely go back with my girls again but this trip is going to be a real treat for me! :lovestruc

WDW offers a world of romance for exploration. Get a window seat at the California Grill (at the top of the Contemporary resort) facing the Magic Kingdom during the fireworks. The Italian and French pavilions at Epcot in the evening, with fireworks in the lagoon, then a walk around the Boardwalk afterwards is a nice excursion. You might create your own fireworks.

[twanner]

I love taking my DD8, but It would be fun just to go with my DH for a few days. I might actually get to read some of the interesting stuff that's posted everywhere! I'm sure I will eventually get there for an adult trip.

[HGD24]

We brought our DD last Fall when she was 8.5 months old and it was great to see Disney through her eyes. We're taking her back again this Fall, but we go as much for ourselves as we do for her, actually, more for us than her since she can't appreciate it yet. We don't plan to let her dictate our future trips, but we will incorporate things she would like to do as well as things we like to do and she'll learn to understand that it's our vacation too, not just about her (a mistake I feel many parents make - IMO).

I'm just amazed that people who've never been to Disney or cared to even ask about it assume that it's all about kids. Dh and I love it so much because of the wonderful customer service, beautiful resorts and the little details that make an attracation, but like many of you have said, most children may not take the time notice.

Looks like I have some Disney basic training to do with these 2 co-workers...

[tinytreasures]

DH and I are going on an adults only trip in August and I've been feeling a bit guilty about it :guilty: ~ I'm glad I found this thread! :thumbsup2

I had a wonderful time with my girls on our past trips but DH and I have never taken a trip (anywhere) without them and I am really looking forward to being able to just go to whatever attraction I feel like at the moment instead of having to take a vote or decide who is splitting up to go where.

I'll definitely go back with my girls again but this trip is going to be a real treat for me! :lovestruc

we are going in Sept
this is the first time we have ever left the kids so we decided if we were going to do it we should do it the right way
we went in Feb on our sons make a wish trip and all we could think about is going back without strollers and diapers :rolleyes1
plus no kids fighting over where to go

[wezee]

Do they still let kids into Disney?:lmao:

[black562]

Ya know, I've never been with kids, except for when I was one...lol.

Seriously though, when I'm there, I act like a kid...and why not? I run around, laughing and enjoying myself. We never grow old as long as we remain a kid at heart!!!

[karney]

My friends still give me weird looks everytime I go on vacation. They ask where, and the response is always Disney. Then they ask if I always go there because of DW (no kids!). They just cannot grasp the concept that of an adult male enjoying Disneyworld :sad2:

[Magix]

People who can't understand going to WDW without kids are people who don't get out and have much fun anywhere. They limit themselves with their thinking and don't allow themselves to loosen up, get out in the world and explore. I'm so saddened by that type of personality. I have friends who are absolutely amazed every time I travel by myself (whether to WDW or England or crewing aboard a tall ship...) and say I'm their inspiration. Unfortunately, most of them never take the step to actually go do anything by themselves. If they can't find a partner of some kind to travel with, they don't go and they miss out on so many wonderful opportunities.

How awful to be so limited in your adventures and life experiences by nothing more than faulty thought processes.

[TotalSnowWhite]

I went on a grown-ups only trip in March. It was a lot of fun, but I missed my DS terribly!! I swore on that trip that I would never go to WDW without him again. Now that I'm further removed from the trip, I may reconsider, but I just have so much fun with the kids in tow. DS is still young enough to believe everyone he meets really is that character, and the magic in his eyes is indescribable. I am soooo glad I took him at a young age.

However, it was also really fun to go out and blow off some steam at Jellyrolls (I do not drink in front of or while on the same trip as my kids). Luckily we were staying at BC, so I just had to make it across the bridge without falling in the lake. ;)

[ziggy298]

We get this ALL the time.

DH and I aren't lucky enough to have children :sad1:, so we go to WDW alone all the time.

People always say the very same thing, how can we go and have fun, etc etc.
I tell them that it is impossible for them to know if they haven't tried to even imagine it.

They sometimes get curious and ask me to talk them through our typical day at Disney World childless. So I say:

We wake up at about 7, get ready, grab breakfast on our way to the bus, hit rope drop at a park, ride all the thrill rides and headliners within the first hour to hour and a half, then we take it very easy, go to a show, take pictures, we walk up to a sit down restaurant for lunch, have a nice meal, maybe a couple of drinks, then slowly walk, boat, monorail our way back to the resort, we change, go to the pool, hit the hot tub, the pool bar. We go back to the room, nap, shower, and head back out at around 5.

Then we either go to one of the signatures restaurants (with an ADR of course!) or hit another park to watch the fireworks show, or parades and eat some yummy counter service out of one of our favorite spots.

We could also hit the House of Blues if they have someone playing or performing that we wanna see, go to World of Disney, play with the toys at the stores, do a bit of shopping, go to Ranglan Road and grab a beer. We might catch a movie at AMC, or go on the Balloon ride or watch La Nouba.

In October we gather a bunch of our friends and we have an adults only trip to eat and drink around the world. We walk Epcot 3 times or more in one day, taste at least one thing on each booth, try and catch all the sets for Off Kilter, try and get picked by the World Showcase Players, watch the British invasion, and have dinner at Biertgarten to catch the show.

Then the next day we go on all the roller coasters on property hopping from park to park. And having a heck of a time.

If they listen to it all, they normally get it, and now every time I go and they see the photos I bring back they say they are jealous :thumbsup2

I had the same type of comments when I went on my first Disney Cruise this year, but after I returned and everybody saw my pictures, everybody wanted to go on one. :laughing::laughing:

Oh my god - this sounds exactly like mine and my girlfirends disney trips. Fantastic

[jrc-elpaso]

My DH and I are in our early 60's and neither of us has ever been to WDW - and I can't wait. We're going in early September for our 41st anniversary and his birthday. We'll be there long enough (9 nights) to be able to take our time in the parks and still see / ride everything we're interested in. I even have one non-park day built in so we can swim - boat - play mini-golf - bike around the resort. We're staying at POR which I thought looked a bit more "grown-up" than some of the others. Love the idea of the boat to DTD - and the carriage ride. And of course, I'm constantly changing where we want to eat.

[Sueb383]

You'll LOVE POR! I used to always stay at the All Star Resorts, which are great for the value, but once I took the plunge and tried POR, I'm totally spoiled and can't imagine going back to a value resort! The landscaping is beautiful and even though there are still just as many kids staying there as there are at the value resorts, it really is much more serene. AND ... yes, the boat to DTD is a wonderful bonus!! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!! I leave for POR on my first solo trip exactly 4 weeks from today ... yippeeeee!!

[MillbrookMom]

DH and I are going on an adults only trip in August and I've been feeling a bit guilty about it :guilty: ~ I'm glad I found this thread! :thumbsup2

I had a wonderful time with my girls on our past trips but DH and I have never taken a trip (anywhere) without them and I am really looking forward to being able to just go to whatever attraction I feel like at the moment instead of having to take a vote or decide who is splitting up to go where.

I'll definitely go back with my girls again but this trip is going to be a real treat for me! :lovestruc

about going in August too, just DH and myself....I think it woudl be fun to go just us...but like you I'm feeling a bit guilty about going without our boys who are 11 and 13. They have both been.....once...and that was the only time dh has been....I've been one other time when I was a child. It's a great value trip though........and our boys would at least be at their grandparents (who live on a lake) I might add...........should we go for it??? :confused3

[Seven Seas Lagoon~]

OMG! You can totally go to WDW without kids. Heck, we went for our honeymoon! It is so much fun. My husband and I have been at least twice a year for the past 10 years.....without children. It has been great! It is so magical. We have also been on a Disney Cruise (also on our honeymoon)! I would highly recommend it! Although, we will are excited to take our future children some day too!! I say to those wondering out there...Just do it!pirate:

[7165red]

We love WDW without kids. I know I don't have to explain to you why. Sometimes when I see parents with little children and the kids are tired etc. I say to my husband I'm so glad to be here without kids. I think WDW is a great place to vacation with a family. I am not anti-family.

[tecomagirl]

I am so looking forward to my holiday without hubby or children, to what I want when I want. Yay!!!!

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Why Sure!

I have been 25 or so times and only once with a kid. I have a high-stress job and Disney gives me a chance not to stress over anything. You will find a lot of people in the Health Professions feel this way.

Besides my single reasons for Disney, I met, dated and married my DH AT Disney. We met for the first time in person at the ME desk in MCO. We "met" right here on the boards. We had both been going to Disney as adults. We are too old for kids (46 and 44), so we will be continuing our "Adults only" trips, as we were both DVC before we met.

In October, we are celebrating our 2nd Anniversary with the Mouse and 8 of our closest ADULT friends. I have not been with such a large group before, (except for our wedding) but we have simple plans and will have fun together.

So, GO....leave the kids at home once...it's a whole different experience!

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[Poohbear5]

Just went for our 4th trip in 25 years, our first without kids. What a blast!
We had a 10 day trip and were still left without having done everything we wanted to get to! It was certainly our most relaxing Disney trip of the 4!

[TillyMarigold]

Today, for the first time since we booked over 2 months ago, I told someone what we were doing, and she said "I completely understand that! [her DH] and I have always wanted to go! We really regret not going before we had [her DD], we always thought it would be better to go at least once before you have kids! It's such a great place for adults [she's been to DLR] and then if you go later on with kids you get to discover it all over after you already know your way around!"

Yes, she does talk in exclamation points. ;)

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Yes, you can!:thumbsup2
You can ever have a great time!

[MoniqueU]

I lovr disney obviously and have been to WDW with DH before we had kids and to DH just he and I after kids. To be honest it is the dead last place I actually want to vacation with with him when we don't have the kids. I want adults only!!! I don't even want to be slightly annoyedd by a loud or unruly child. I can go to disney any time I want I choose more romantic spots like in the caribbean to go to with my DH. Even Vegas is pusing it at so many people bring their kids to the more upscale hotels like Wynn and Bellagio. Don't get me wrong I love kids, I have them and countless friends over all the time, but when I get a chance for adult time I want it to be truly adult and yes I have just as much fun if not more then I have had childfree at Disney.

[**Sam**]

We have just secured our accomodation (through timeshare) for August 2010 - 'we' being myself and my boyfriend.

We have always said that we want to go to Orlando, Disney, Universal etc. before we have children and settle down... just the two of us!! I'll be 22 when we go and he'll be 26...and we're so excited.

One thing i have realised is that this trip will probably be the most fun - it will be my third visit. The first time i was 13, and it was me, parents, and my two stepbrothers and my sister. I dread to think how stressful it must have been for my mum and dad -family of 6, 4 kids, first time in Orlando and Disneyworld!! Obviously we had an amazing trip, but it must have been exhausting for them...
The second time we went with another family, when i was 16...and in terms of logistics, organising 10 people around WDW and the other parks is not easy!! Again an amazing holiday, but lots of people to keep an eye on and organise.

So this time, its just me and the boyfriend, and thats all we have to worry about. No kids, no large group to herd, just me and him and whatever we want to do!! I know my parents also want to go back just the two of them. You dont need children to go to Disney. Obviously i will definately be taking my kids one day - but we promised we'd go alone before all that.

and i cant wait!!

[Spacepest]

I was lucky enough to have grown up in Southern California, and my mother was from Florida. My mother had been to Disneyworld before and had enough common sense to know that small, non local children should probably not be taken there due to the stress factor and expense. We did not start doing family vacations there until we were preteens. They did take us to Disneyland in California a couple times per year because it was an hour's drive away from them (and back then, it used to be alot cheaper to go. Adult tickets $20, children's $15).

However, that did not stop them from going to Disneyland and Disneyworld by themselves. They even told us children that adults needed to go without kids sometimes. I remember my parents going to stay at the Disney Land Hotel on their wedding anniversary while relatives watched us.

Also, when I was growing up, it was not uncommon for dating young adults to take their dates out to Disneyland for the day. And for teenagers to have their high school graduation parties at Disneyland. Or for college buddies to go there on a spur of the moment trip on the weekend. So I grew up around friends and family who understood that Disney was not for children only.

I don't have any kids, but when I do have them, I know I would never take my small children to Disneyworld just because its gotten so expensive. For me and my husband to go now and stay on property, just the two of us, runs into the thousands of dollars per week. Add in children and I could easily see the cost of that doubling and tripling. Given the cost, I can't justify taking my children to on such an expensive vacation that they will most likely not even remember! (In my case, I can remember going to DW when I was 10 years old. I don't remember going to DLR before I was 6 though, even though my parents took me).

I frequently tell my husband if Disney was really all about the kids they wouldn't have gotten so expensive.

I kind of feel sad for people who think that Disney is only for children. When I think of places that are "only for children" I think of places like Chuck E. Cheese, and no way, no how, can the Chuck E. Cheese rat compare with Disney's mouse. Walt had it right when he wanted his park to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

[TStrickland01]

Very little of my 1972 experience do I remember. Much more of 1982 is in my conscience. But when I returned in 2006, 2007 and 2008 the memories are even more spectacular. In 2009, my DW and I are finally taking our kids to DW. Now they will experience the detalis. Any earlier, they would be like I was in '72, wondering what an
E ticket was, and why did I only have so many?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Very little of my 1972 experience do I remember. Much more of 1982 is in my conscience. But when I returned in 2006, 2007 and 2008 the memories are even more spectacular. In 2009, my DW and I are finally taking our kids to DW. Now they will experience the detalis. Any earlier, they would be like I was in '72, wondering what an
E ticket was, and why did I only have so many?

Looks like we'll be there the same time. I'm shooting for the Halloween Party on the 6th for "date night".

Have a Magical Trip!

:wizard::wizard::wizard:

[pooh2007]

Me and my DH have four children and a grandchild and we took our three teenage girls at Christmas 2008 and what a disaster that was :confused3. They did nothing but complain about the lines and that they were tired and hated having to get up before noon. :scared1: That was the last straw. We have way too much fun without them. We have already planned two trips and both of them are planned while they are in school! There is so much to do and so much fun and enjoyment to have. I doubt if we will take any children with us again for a long time. :cool1:

[ArmandXG]

OMG, my associates don't understand me at all! My friends get me (sometimes) and they know I am a big fan of the WDW experience.:goodvibes
Beside the fact that they don't understand why I CHOSE NOT to have children, they also don't get it why I like to spend my vacations in Disney and on DCL. Why would I choose to vacation in a place full of children? Because Disney can be the most romantic place on earth!:love:
When on DCL, we actually stay on deck 5 where the kids clubs are. Some how, we actually manage to avoid all the kids. It's amazing how DCL keeps everything separate; Adults, Family, Kids.
When we go to WDW, we usually go in late October, early November, so the crowds (kids) are light. We walk around the parks, hand in hand, enjoying the sights. We do the rides, snack on turkey legs and chocolate croissants and just take our time doing what we want to do at the time.
We like to eat at fancier restaurants, which I believe would be ruined if you drag little kids with you. :scared1:
I LOVE Disney! I wish they would have an adults only day/night, like they do for Senior High schoolers or Gay day. :thumbsup2

[mmmbop]

I had a professor in college who I unfortunately had to take two classes with (grad & undergrad - same material both times :headache:) and he truly believed it's just about the kiddos.

He tied the speech in to both classes, about a particular philosopher (I believe Kant). His speech went something along the lines of, You want to please the family so you give up your own happiness and go to Disney because the kids will love it. We went on a ride in Animal Kingdom and it's set up that you're on the hunt for poachers that have been spotted in the area. My son believed it, and for him, it was a thrilling experience. For the adults, you just go to make your kids happy. A few years ago, Disney had an ad campaign that did horribly because they targeted adults going without kids. What adult is going to go to Disney without kids?


He didn't like me much after those classes :rotfl: I've been going since I was a kid, but I enjoy it even more now that I can pick up on things I hadn't noticed before because I was too excited for the ride. I have friends who feel the same way, and of course, all you lovely people here on the DIS. :cloud9: Luckily in my grad class, someone was there who had recently been on a Disneymoon, so I didn't look quite as foolish as I did in the undergrad class, where half the class just looked at me like I was nuts :confused3

[wdwtheplacetobe]

I had a professor in college who I unfortunately had to take two classes with (grad & undergrad - same material both times :headache:) and he truly believed it's just about the kiddos.

He tied the speech in to both classes, about a particular philosopher (I believe Kant). His speech went something along the lines of, You want to please the family so you give up your own happiness and go to Disney because the kids will love it. We went on a ride in Animal Kingdom and it's set up that you're on the hunt for poachers that have been spotted in the area. My son believed it, and for him, it was a thrilling experience. For the adults, you just go to make your kids happy. A few years ago, Disney had an ad campaign that did horribly because they targeted adults going without kids. What adult is going to go to Disney without kids?




Too bad for the Prof that has lost his "inner child"!!!!


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[GrumpyOne]

So last week I'm at this diplomatic gathering. A rather informal party put on by a big-wig at the US Embassy as a going-away party. As everyone socializes, I'm asked (a few times) about summer plans, etc. Every time I mention "going alone to WDW", I get gasps of astonishment. Why would I want to do that? What could I possibly ...?

Some people got the whole "photography trip" idea, I think Disney is a complete photography destination. Others caught on that there are "adult" things to do when I described things like "Drinking Around the World". Diplomats and drinking ... go figure :confused3 :rotfl2:
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[rngclick]

We started going with the kids when they were 12 and 9. Now that they are grown and gone we are planning our 3rd trip WITHOUT THEM! We love it just the two of us. We can go when it is least crowded since we don't have to worry about school. We love sleeping late, having breakfast when/where we want, maybe go to Typhoon Lagoon and sip Mai Tais between floats around the lazy river, spending time in the lounge before/after a nice dinner, strolling around World Showcase taking our time, finding a good spot between the pool and pool bar relaxing and enjoying each other's company. I get the puzzled look too but I don't mind, it just makes me feel like I have a really cool secret!

[Sandysbuddy]

We are planning a trip in Sept and are not taking the kids. We took them the end of May and would love to go back and just enjoy being together. For those who have gone without your kids, do you tell them where you are going or keep it a secret? Ours are 3, 5, and 7. Not sure they will understand why we are going without them.

[ArmandXG]

DS is still young enough to believe everyone he meets really is that character

WHA..??? You mean they aren't??? Then who was that red nosed Chipmunk I attacked...um... approached and asked for a photo???:lmao::rotfl2:
(I'll admit that I sometimes get a little excited when I spot my favorite characters!)

[snowdog76]

Going to Disney Without Kids certainly isn't a new thing. My wife and I went a lot before we had children. We even honeymooned there. I know couples who go twice a year. One trip with the kids, and one long weekend without them. Disney can be a great place for an adult couple to get away and have some alone time. It's also a romantic place to be.

There is a book available called :Birnbaum's Disney Without Kids"
I also found a website called DisneyWithoutKids It states that it is not related to the book. I love the book and have read several of the articles on the website.

[auralia]

as much as i love to see my daughter at disney world I can't help but remember almost slightly longingly when it was just me and hubby... standing in line together... cuddling (not the nasty kind of cuddling involving entierly too much touching). now it's just gosh i hope we make it through this line without having to bail for a bathroom break/diaper/bottle/drink/lunch/nap.

[disneymom/teacher]

I am going to Disney on 8/1 without my kids and can't wait! There are sooooo many things that we are going to be able to do and enjoy more without my kids. Don't get me wrong, I love going there with them and seeing their faces and all, but we can do grown up things and enjoy adult beverages- like drinking our way around the ws in epcot!!:woohoo::woohoo:
But I too have had lots, even my sister question- why would you go to wdw without your kids. I'm going to be in MY HAPPY PLACE being very happy and catering to my wants and desires!:yay::yay::yay:

[mreece72]

We are going in Sept. for our anniversary trip. We looked at Mexico, Carribean and Jamaica, but decided on Disney. My friend said, "Why don't you guys do something new?" :sad2: I told her that we were doing something new and that going to WDW without the kids would be completely different. We have gotten the "go without the kids?" response some. We get the "you're going there again?" response more than anything. I can't wait to take it slower and enjoy spending time with just the dh. :yay:

[Metsoskil]

DW and I went sans kids last March for my birthday, and are going again this March without them. It was fantastic to spend time together, go at a more relaxed pace, and do adult things like Jellyrolls and Signature restaurants. It was also great to have a couple of moments on the trip where we said to each other, "Wow, the kids would have loved that!". I can't think of a time where we regretted not having the kids with us, but I can think of several times that something happened that made us look forward to our upcoming trip w/ kids even more.

[luckyprincess]

We don't have kids, don't want kids (haven't heard any ticking yet:rotfl:) and we're going to Disney for the first time together next month! I went for the first and only time when I was 25 and my bf went when he was 12. I was running around finding characters, balloon in hand, mouse ears on my head! I feel so sorry for people that can't imagine having that kind of fun without a child with them. I have wonderful nephews and a niece and going anywhere with them is such a huge process, lol! I love them all to death but everytime we leave a family gathering to go home, have some wine on our balcony, cook a long and wonderful meal together, play with our dog and go out to a movie we look at each other and say 'thank god we don't have kids! It's so nice to give them back!'.:thumbsup2:banana:

It's not that we don't like kids - we love our little nephews/niece, and we love to watch little ones get excited and stuff - but the strollers, spit up, diaper bag, pack n play, forumla, bottles, naps, bag of snacks and toys to keep them entertained, meltdowns in the hot parks, tantrums, dirty diapers - no thanks! We love going to theme parks together and leisurly strolling around, getting on the thrill rides, eating when we want, doing what we want when we want - not to mention our much bigger budget for shopping, lol!:woohoo:

[maddhatir]

I feel so sorry for people that can't imagine having that kind of fun without a child with them.

We love going to theme parks together and leisurly strolling around, getting on the thrill rides, eating when we want, doing what we want when we want - not to mention our much bigger budget for shopping, lol!:woohoo:

:worship:

I also feel sorry for those who can't see that Disney is romantic. So many people here say how romantic Disney is, I guess those who don't agree, aren't doing it right;) :woohoo:

[brack]

WHA..??? You mean they aren't??? Then who was that red nosed Chipmunk I attacked...um... approached and asked for a photo???:lmao::rotfl2:
(I'll admit that I sometimes get a little excited when I spot my favorite characters!)

:banana::thumbsup2

[angel81uk]

It was difficult enough trying to explain why as a childfree by choice couple we enjoy going to WDW on vacation. Now we're faced with the task of trying to explain why we have chosen to have a disney wedding! I've had everything from gasps of absolute horror to comments along the lines of "I could understand it if you were a big kid and wanted a princess wedding gown, but you're both so thoroughly grown up and sensible!" :confused3

[wdwtheplacetobe]

It was difficult enough trying to explain why as a childfree by choice couple we enjoy going to WDW on vacation. Now we're faced with the task of trying to explain why we have chosen to have a disney wedding! I've had everything from gasps of absolute horror to comments along the lines of "I could understand it if you were a big kid and wanted a princess wedding gown, but you're both so thoroughly grown up and sensible!" :confused3

DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT AT ALL!!!!!!!! Have the Wedding you want!

We met right here on the DisBoards...had an LDR (TEXAS to Illinois), DATED at WDW, got ENGAGED at AK, GOT MARRIED at the WEDDING PAVILION! The ceremony was very traditional and went off PERFECTLY. (The Disney Wedding Coordinators are fabulous) Last Fall (for our 2nd Anniversary) we took 4 other ADULT couples, all stayed in a Grand Villa at OKW and had a blast! I wrote the schedule, posted it on the fridge every day, along with a PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT.

We are going by ourselves this year and DH is planning all of it!

Where are ya'll getting married???? :bride:


:dance3::yay::dance3:

[maddhatir]

It was difficult enough trying to explain why as a childfree by choice couple we enjoy going to WDW on vacation. Now we're faced with the task of trying to explain why we have chosen to have a disney wedding! I've had everything from gasps of absolute horror to comments along the lines of "I could understand it if you were a big kid and wanted a princess wedding gown, but you're both so thoroughly grown up and sensible!" :confused3


Disney weddings are beautiful and tasteful.

ugh. What do they think, Mickey is going to officiate the wedding??? Characters running all around? http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/rhonda420/main%20album/funny%20smileys/eyes.gif

Non-Disney people are clueless. :sad2:

[angel81uk]

To be honest I'm not sure which I find funniest, that they can't get their heads around a Disney wedding or that they think we are grown up and sensible! :rotfl2:

We're getting married at sea breeze point over at the boardwalk and can't wait. And as for those who won't be coming because it's a Disney wedding, well it really is their loss because we will be having a great time whether they're there or not!

[maddhatir]

To be honest I'm not sure which I find funniest, that they can't get their heads around a Disney wedding or that they think we are grown up and sensible! :rotfl2:

We're getting married at sea breeze point over at the boardwalk and can't wait. And as for those who won't be coming because it's a Disney wedding, well it really is their loss because we will be having a great time whether they're there or not!

Stop! People would not come just BECAUSE it is a Disney wedding???:eek:

[roxiepenguin]

Do they still let kids into Disney?:lmao:

Love it!!!
I hadn't really thought about this being much of an issue before ...until recently when planning our 1st trip to WDW. Co-workers from both offices think we're a little odd for going w/out kids, but they just don't know the serenity of only having two adults and their more-managable-moods to deal with! ;)
Then I realized I've been to DL more as an adult than a kid and really have enjoyed it more. (I've also solo'd DLP many, many times. I figured I was there and might not make it back anytime soon, so I should go as often as possible and try to get sick of it! haha) And it's true; the details you see and fun you can have even alone is amazing!

[roxiepenguin]

Disney weddings are beautiful and tasteful.

ugh. What do they think, Mickey is going to officiate the wedding??? Characters running all around?

Non-Disney people are clueless. :sad2:


LOL!!!! GREAT visual!!! :rotfl:

[kandemom]

This is Dhs and I go to trip for our anniversary sans kids. Were going in January and cant wait. This is the time to ride all the good rides, not having to stop to do potty breaks every 10 minutes, you can move at a way faster pace....the list goes on and on:thumbsup2

[ladyhawk14624]

My fiancee and I are going alone for the first time in January, 2011. We've been twice with our kids. Took 10 of us down in 2009 including 2 grandkids. Had a great time with them all but left exhausted. It was the typical trip - go everywhere and do everything. This time it's just us and I can't wait. We're staying at Pop Century and just doing what we want. No rushing and no whining. One daughter wants to know if this is legal. We just look at her and chuckle.

[lyonking3]

Disney without kids is so good.

[stitchywoman]

most people I know don't understand why I go to Disney at all. The fact that I would rather be there than just about any place in the world confuses most people. But that's fine with me because it's already packed most of the time. Every person I can keep away is one less person in front of me in line. :rotfl2: I am known as the obsessed with Disney friend and I am okay with that. I always answer questions and you know what? The day they decide to go I am the one they are gonna be asking for help from. Then I will enact my revenge. "Oh no, you don't need to go to rope drop, take your time. It never rains, you'll be fine....." just kidding, I love my friends and would never REALLY do that to them. But it is a funny thought.

[pooh fan 13]

As much as my husband tries to tell everyone that we go to WDW because I'm the Disney nut, he's the biggest kid when we go!! I actually can't imagine us going with kids someday! LOL!

[ILoveMyGirls]

we used to go without children when we were in our 20's because we didn't have kids. i would pick Bermuda or another place to go without kids. we do vacations with our kids vs. without our kids.

[mcd]

My first trip to WDW was four years ago, at age 31. I went with my two adult sisters...only my younger sister (at 29) had been one time, my older sister had also never been.

My cousin went at the same time with her family--husband, DD7, DD4, DD1, and she was so stressed. Attacked the parks like a crazy woman, desperate to capture the "magic" that she missed the point entirely, and worked herself and the baby into illness by Day 4.

On the other hand, we took our time, did not try to see everything, and had a wonderful time!!

Our next trip is in December and I can't wait. There is SO much to do and enjoy as adults.

Next year if no one else is game, I'm going solo!!

[lilosurf11]

My parents go to WDW without my brothers and I, like all the time. I can't say I blame them. After raising us and working non-stop, they deserve it. Kudos to them!

[OceanAnnie]

It's a great experience with kids. It's also great for just adults. Great in different ways. So many restaurants, so little time. So many things that might not interest kids.

I think the adults that have only been with kids might have blinders on. There are plenty of things for adults and just kids at heart!

[zippity_do_da]

My first trip to WDW is this Nov and I am 31. Going with my boyfriend. Neither of us have children and do not want to have any. I am really looking forward to it!

[SarRoc1020]

Add us to the "can't-imagine-going-WITH-kids" group! I've done several different types of trips: family with young kids, just DH & I, long weekend with just the girls, and even a 10-day solo trip. Don't tell DH but the solo trip was my favorite so far ;)

We've been twice just the two of us, including last December for our 12-day honeymoon. Since it was only DH's 2nd trip, we did hit the parks hard, but we also spent down time at the resort, just hanging out (and drinking) in World Showcase, taking backstage tours, etc. We're looking forward to our next WDW trip, when our days won't begin before 10am!

[pigletforever]

Every trip have been with kids but I am looking forward to scheduling a trip for just me and DH.

[RumpleMom]

Disney's best kept secret isn't just DVC, it's that visiting WDW is even better without children.

[bboyneko]

Hi all, just joined the forum. Going to Disney January 7-10 2011 with my GF and 3 friends. It is an adults-only trip, I don't have kids and never will. Don't want them or like them much. My GF is the same way.

She is very reluctantly coming along since my friend works at Disney and got us sweet deals on the tickets. She loves other types of theme parks like Busch Gardens in Virginia, Kings Dominion in Virginia, and the Dells in Wisconsin.

I hope this trip converts her to understanding how WDW can be awesome for adults. Have not been in over 11 years myself. Never visited Animal Kingdom but I have been to the other parks.

We are staying at Pop Century. Looks kind of dumpy but its super cheap and because it is Marathon weekend just about all Disney hotels are fully booked.

[Judy in Texas]

We are staying at Pop Century. Looks kind of dumpy but its super cheap and because it is Marathon weekend just about all Disney hotels are fully booked.

Pop Century isn't dumpy. It's a fun-themed value resort. It's my resort of choice because by staying there, I can afford to go more often and it has dedicated bus service.

[maddhatir]

Hi all, just joined the forum. Going to Disney January 7-10 2011 with my GF and 3 friends. It is an adults-only trip, I don't have kids and never will. Don't want them or like them much. My GF is the same way.

She is very reluctantly coming along since my friend works at Disney and got us sweet deals on the tickets. She loves other types of theme parks like Busch Gardens in Virginia, Kings Dominion in Virginia, and the Dells in Wisconsin.

I hope this trip converts her to understanding how WDW can be awesome for adults. Have not been in over 11 years myself. Never visited Animal Kingdom but I have been to the other parks.

We are staying at Pop Century. Looks kind of dumpy but its super cheap and because it is Marathon weekend just about all Disney hotels are fully booked.

Pop Century is cute and clean. You will however find a lot of kids there! DH and I used to stay at the values and now have moved up to staying at DVCs- it is like night and day.

DH and I are child-free and have have been to Disney 17 times. This past trip was the first time we did EHM evening at the AK. It was beautiful! The crowds were really low. We walked right onto Kilimanjaro Safari. It was cute b/c there was a wedding party in front of us, about 20 adults all riding the safari and the bride was up front. They were all dressed up, ladies in their heels but they were having a blast! We later saw they were having their reception in Africa.

We were lucky that it was a full moon when we rode EE. It was so cool seeing the full moon as we were heading up the mountain and when we came out of the mountain backwards- I caught a glimpse of it. So cool!

The trails are great (and romantic :love:) during the day- but at night with the torches- it is like you are in your own world. Especially the trails around the Tree of Life. (The Maharajah Jungle Trek and the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail were not open at night and Kilimanjaro Safari closed early as did other rides) But there are plenty other little trails to find. I can't wait for our next trip to do it again. :yay: AK is like another world at night.

I think your GF will become a Disney freak in no time!:woohoo: It is not only about the rides, but the whole atmosphere of Disney.

[bboyneko]

yeah I expected that it would be full of kids. I figured we'd be away from the room most of the day and at restaurants, and by the time we got back hopefully they would be asleep. I understand Pop Century has the pool open 24 hours? But temperatures drop into the 50's in January in Florida so hopefully they won't be making too much noise.

My issue with kids is not really with them as much as with parents. They feel so entitled with their military-class super strollers and steamroll you out of the way, or allow their kids to run wild climbing on my chair etc. at restaurants...or allow them to scream or cry or bang things on a table while eating. basically a big FU to the rest of the people at the restaurant. They may have evolved the ability to tune out the monsters so that they may keep their sanity, but the rest of us have not.

I am hoping the kids will be so enthralled that they are at Disney that they will be mostly behaved and distracted. The other theme parks we go to have plenty of kids and there is never an issue.

We tend to enjoy the teenage crowd more since they are great people-watching. They are often trend victims or have all sorts of drama that is fun to watch at a distance.

My Disney employee friend got 50% off rooms at Animal Lodge, but there is not enough room for me and my GF and all other places seem fully booked for Marathon Weekend. Reading other threads here it seems it is not too crowded at the parks, and I hope the extended magic hours are more adult-oriented.

Looking forward to an adults only trip!

[maddhatir]

yeah I expected that it would be full of kids. I figured we'd be away from the room most of the day and at restaurants, and by the time we got back hopefully they would be asleep. I understand Pop Century has the pool open 24 hours? But temperatures drop into the 50's in January in Florida so hopefully they won't be making too much noise.

We never heard any "pool noise" when we were in our room. That should not be a problem. It is mostly the food court early in the morning that is pure insanity! Lucky for us we usually wandered in for our coffee around 10-10:30am. :laughing: But you are going in January- the crowds should be low.

My issue with kids is not really with them as much as with parents. They feel so entitled with their military-class super strollers and steamroll you out of the way, or allow their kids to run wild climbing on my chair etc. at restaurants...or allow them to scream or cry or bang things on a table while eating. basically a big FU to the rest of the people at the restaurant. They may have evolved the ability to tune out the monsters so that they may keep their sanity, but the rest of us have not.

That seems to be the problem and I am realizing that now. I read some stories here on the Dis about rude guests and it seems like the kids are more well behaved than their parents. They are usually the ones throwing the tantrums, shouting and demanding things. LOL.

I am hoping the kids will be so enthralled that they are at Disney that they will be mostly behaved and distracted. The other theme parks we go to have plenty of kids and there is never an issue.

Hopefully YOU will be so enthralled you will not notice the kids! Believe it or not, in Oct- I noticed a lot of childless couples. Old and young in Disney. It might be b/c we are childless and I tend to pick them out.

[Verstehen]

My dad became so disenchanted by having to haul my sister and I around when we were younger that until recently he literally had no memory of any part of Disney except for Small World. It took a lot of convincing to jog his memory so that he now knows there's plenty of stuff for adults to do.

And now he's determined to go without his five and six year old stepkids. Go figure :P

[melissac]

My best friend and I have gone 2 times alone and had a blast. We toured commando style and had no one to whine or complain. We even pushed ourselves and did 4 parks on departure day and made it to the airport by 3p.m. It was great. We even took pictures in each park to verify it. I would like to go alone with my husband sometime and do the DxDP. It would be a slower pace but I think it would be so much fun.

[NJDiva]

I have a friend at work who is in her late 40's, single with no kids. She would LOVE to go to Disney World! Problem is, she cannot find anyone to go with. All of her friends are single, all about her age, and think Disney is for kids. She has told them over and over that it isn't, but they just don't want to hear it. We all know how not true that can be. I was talking to her about the Epcot Food and Wine festival, showed her the web page, she showed that to her friends, and they were still not convinced. She is so frustrated! I sort-of can't wait for the opportunity to go without the kids so I can do just what I want to do!! Don't get me wrong, I have loved going to the World with them, but I am looking forward to it being just me and my husband.

OMG are you serious??? And she's from Jersey?? ok we need an intervention here! she really needs to go and I think all the Jersey Dis-ers should hijack her and show her a good time!...nah I'm kidding but she should go and her friends would just have to miss out

[bboyneko]

This seems to be Disney's biggest marketing failing: Promoting Disney's adult side. It seems they hardly need any help attracting people to the park in general, but if they could appeal to childfree adults they would get even more money. Shutting down Pleasure Island can't help.

[maddhatir]

This seems to be Disney's biggest marketing failing: Promoting Disney's adult side. It seems they hardly need any help attracting people to the park in general, but if they could appeal to childfree adults they would get even more money. Shutting down Pleasure Island can't help.

Oh- get ready b/c a lot of people will say there is MORE money to be made by marketing to families. We can't win. People can't see how fun Disney can be without kids. Some get offended that you even suggest it!:eek:

If you go outside of this forum- you will find that out quickly. ;)

[CruiseBoundnKY]

DH and I are going down for our 15th anniversary without the kids. Everyone seems to have the same reaction when I tell them we are going without them. Come on people...I love it too!!! It's not a crime. :lmao:

Very excited:cool1::cool1:

[stasijane]

I took my daughter this summer for our first trip and before we got home I was planning a kidless vacation! and its so close!!

[CapnZach]

I always tell people that Disney, seen through the right perspective, is a lot like Vegas, minus the sleaze. Non-stop entertainment, excellent dining, an entirely car-free vacation if you so choose, and beautiful environments to relax and enjoy. What's not to like?

[bboyneko]

I always tell people that Disney, seen through the right perspective, is a lot like Vegas, minus the sleaze. Non-stop entertainment, excellent dining, an entirely car-free vacation if you so choose, and beautiful environments to relax and enjoy. What's not to like?

Yeah I felt the same way, it feels like modern Vegas modeled itself after Disney World in many ways.

Vegas has much cheaper dining due to the recession and all the deals they are forced to offer. I ate at Sinatra while I was there for $45 a person (3 course meal) including wine, when normally the entrees alone are $50 or so. Just about every high-end restaurant there is offering ridiculous deals.

The recession did not seem to affect Disney at all, they offer no deals at their restaurants and can still charge $25 an entree or more.

[tomaszewski58]

So much fun to go without kids. The nightlife is amazing. The sun, the pools, and the parks