1st Trip without Kids!!

blessednrse

Earning My Ears

Joined

Apr 6, 2013

• May 20, 2015

• #1

My husband and I just booked a brief 3-day trip to Disney for our anniversary. This will be our first time WITHOUT kids! Of course we are going to try and hit all the "adult" rides but what are some of the fun activities, more for adults, that I may not know about? My family is going in October, so this mini-trip is on a small budget. We are only going to Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
My husband is particularly interested in a good place to get breakfast, like a buffet, but NOT character dining

Thanks!!

 

goofyintoronto

DIS Veteran

Joined

Mar 29, 2011

• May 20, 2015

• #2

Have you considered trails end, boma, or captains grill for breakfast? Theyre all buffets without characters. Trails End is the cheapest in price btw.

 

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com_op_2000

DVC Member since '93; One Hour from WDW

Joined

Jul 13, 2010

• May 20, 2015

• #3

Try the tequila sampler at the bar inside the EPCOT Mexico pavilion La Cava del Tequila
Also, you might want to do the drinks around the world.
Other adult things depends on what you are into:
sports: golf, mini-golf, fishing, RPDE, marathon, bowling, ESPN Club, WWS/ESPN Zone, etc
shopping: DTD, area outlet malls, large scale malls
drinking: Jellyrolls, Raglan Road, monorail tour of resorts, walking tour of resorts in the Boardwalk area
movies: DTD 24 screen theater some with meals served by waiters
night clubbing: Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance, Raglan Road, Citywalk
resort tours: monorail tour of resorts, Boardwalk around the lake tour of resorts, AKL/AKV
offsite: Gaylord Palms Resort, Citywalk, swamp tour

 

Last edited: May 20, 2015

Brocktoon

21st Century Schizoid Man

Joined

May 5, 2006

• May 21, 2015

• #4

I guess I'm partial to Trail's End as the Fort is my home base ... but they really do have a great non-character breakfast buffet with an excellent staff. It may be a little out of the way, but if you're anywhere near Bay Lake (MK or monorail resorts) in the morning, it's just a boat hop away.

 

Parker Clan

Is it December yet?!

Joined

May 25, 2014

• May 22, 2015

• #5

Another vote for Trails End breakfast here it's delicious!

 

spiceycat

dvc-blt

Joined

Oct 26, 2000

• May 23, 2015

• #6

the wave over at the Contemporary -

use to love trails end - but on my last visit - it was a bit to fancy for my taste.

 

Forevermarypoppins

DIS Veteran

Joined

Feb 1, 2015

• May 23, 2015

• #7

You'll have a great time w/o the kids!!! I know from experience. Make sure to get your HAPPY ANNIVERSARY buttons and wear them proudly. I loved the attention from Cast Members and it was a nice conversation starter with other guests.

 

samsteele

DIS Veteran

Joined

Feb 22, 2014

• May 23, 2015

• #8

Perhaps try a different restaurant at Epcot that you know your kids just wouldn't be into. eg Marrakesh, Tokyo Dining, San Angel, etc. Also do the boat ride from the International Gate at Epcot over to the Boardwalk & back. I would time it for after sunset to really savor the lights at Boardwalk, Yacht Club & Beach Club. Something a bit off track at Epcot might be the Sum of all Thrills. For 2 people, its easier as you can ride together. I would try to do it fairly early in the morning before the line gets long (no fastpass). The two of you design your own rollercoaster together (and there are many mild, easy versions) and then ride side by side in the simulator. Maybe not the most romantic thing ever but nonetheless unique. If you enjoy your margaritas, don't forget the avocado margaritas at La Cava inside the Mexico Pavilion. Probably best to have those AFTER the build your own rollercoaster. Not before.

 

spiceycat

dvc-blt

Joined

Oct 26, 2000

• May 23, 2015

• #9

have you done the live shows at Epcot - or any of the shows at Epcot or MK? those can be different.

know you say that this was an inexpensive trip - but might try one of the tours - for more information - see the link below

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/tours.htm

 

spiceycat

dvc-blt

Joined

Oct 26, 2000

• May 23, 2015

• #10

also this - although some of these are expensive
http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/romance.htm

 

Ewoks

Mouseketeer

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May 26, 2015

• May 29, 2015

• #11

Go to the Wave at the Contemporary for their breakfast buffet! You absolutely cannot beat the buffet there. It's great for adults, has tons of options, no characters to worry about, and it's typically not very busy. My husband and I have no kids and it's our favorite spot for breakfast anywhere at WDW. Truth be told, it's the only place we eat at more than once in a single trip.

 

imahistorygeek

Mouseketeer

Joined

Jun 11, 2015

• Jun 13, 2015

• #12

I second the drinking around the world. We've gone on several adult trips for our anniversary. It's a completely different place without kids! We love it!

 

TiggerTrigger

a.k.a. HouCuseChickie

Joined

Jul 16, 2010

• Jun 13, 2015

• #13

DH and I did our first kid free trip in 17 years this past November. For dining, while we did a handful of character breakfasts, we focused a lot on signature dining for the rest of our meals. We filled in our non-character breakfast days at spots like Kona and GFC.

I know this isn't everyone's thing, but we also did a monorail crawl before heading into MK for a couple of hours. Beyond that, we just did all of the things we wanted to do...from catching more countries in Epcot, him sleeping in a few mornings while I flew solo, and just taking more time to appreciate the little things.