Help me convince my boyfriend Disney is NOT "just for kids".. with PICTURES! - The DIS Discussion Forums

CinRell · 03-17-2010, 02:12 PM

Please help me... I can talk about Disney til I'm blue in the face or the fact it can be romantic or that there are fun activities FOR ADULTS... (though I admit I love the kid stuff more than anything!).... but my boyfriend wants more proof disney isn't just a giant playground aimed toward children we will have to dodge our entire trip (if I can convince him to go).

Can you post pics of fun/romantic/adventurous, etc etc etc things you did on an adult only trip? Thank you!!!!

dpmfloyd · 03-17-2010, 02:52 PM

my girlfriend (29) and i (30) went in january - had a BLAST

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpmfloy...7623212748989/

disney is great for couples! especially downtown disney.

ZephyrHawk · 03-17-2010, 04:21 PM

Would your BF appreciate a list of the best "make out" locations on property?

Any place with high quality adult restaurants, hot tubs and late night fireworks shows is not entirely for kids.

MarylandPirate · 03-17-2010, 09:03 PM

Here is a pic of my 23 YO old riding a Doom Buggy! lol

CinRell · 03-18-2010, 10:15 AM

Thanks guys! Keep em coming! The fact I'm not the only adult who claims disney has a ton to do for "adults only" trips will help

the ringmaster · 03-18-2010, 10:22 AM

If all else fails, tell him to search for "flash mountain" in google images

Definatly proof it's not just for kids

CinRell · 03-18-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the ringmaster

If all else fails, tell him to search for "flash mountain" in google images

Definatly proof it's not just for kids

Brocktoon · 03-19-2010, 11:45 AM

I know I posted this some months back on the adults photo thread, but it's hard to beat spending some quality time drinkin' it up at La Cava del Tequila! The times I've dropped by I think I've only seen a few kids if any around. It's a great stop during the afternoon in Epcot. Same for the Rose and Crown for grabbing a drink or two to cool off in the A/C.

If if fits into your schedule, I'd plan the trip during the Food & Wine fest. A ton a great food and drinks to check out, and a lot of seminars and other activities which are primarily focused on adults.

There's other cool stuff as well like taking a Segway tour in Epcot or Ft. Wilderness. Basically all the fun stuff I couldn't do as a kid in WDW, I can now do, but act like a kid doing it.

I spent one day last year having some drinks by the pool at Wilderness Lodge, then hit the SeaRaycer speed boats with my Dad, and then finished things off hanging out at the Poly with drinks at the Tambu ... never could have done that as a kid!

doxie24 · 03-19-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CinRell

Please help me... I can talk about Disney til I'm blue in the face or the fact it can be romantic or that there are fun activities FOR ADULTS... (though I admit I love the kid stuff more than anything!).... but my boyfriend wants more proof disney isn't just a giant playground aimed toward children we will have to dodge our entire trip (if I can convince him to go).

Can you post pics of fun/romantic/adventurous, etc etc etc things you did on an adult only trip? Thank you!!!!

My DH and I took our first trip when we were 21 to Disney together and of all my years (all 24 of 'em ) it was my favourite trip. We drank around the world at EPCOT (which is awesome) and had a fantastic time at the parks and we even just liked hanging out at our resort POR. It almost felt liberating, while all these families were arguing/moving slowly/taking bathroom breaks/fighting with the kids etc. - we felt so care free. Although I have to say I'm looking forward to having kids and sharing the fun with them too.

Stephanator · 03-19-2010, 05:09 PM

4 adults - ages 29-32

We did Drink Around The World at Epcot during Food & Wine Festival last year. And made the t-shirts declaring our intentions to the masses.

doxie24 · 03-19-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephanator

4 adults - ages 29-32

We did Drink Around The World at Epcot during Food & Wine Festival last year. And made the t-shirts declaring our intentions to the masses.

My kinda trip Stephanator, very cool stuff!

WizardLarz · 03-20-2010, 03:35 PM

Is he into nature? Tell him about the Flower and Garden Festival

How did they do that? They'll tell you!

Is he a SciFi fan? Tell him about Star Wars Weekends!

Celebrities!

and Characters

Darth Goofy Rock!

Is he into Food & Drink? As others have said there is The Food & Wine Festival! (Sorry no photos, I haven't been to FWF; YET!)

There are Kid free zones: Victoria & Albert's as well as JellyRolls come to mind!
Plus ever Main Pool has a Pool BAR! That kind of screams Adult!

disneyworldaddict · 03-20-2010, 04:20 PM

I'll get my daughter to post some. She and her DBF have been there 3 times together, with a group of adults with me and my DH and by themselves. We are going again with them in June. They are 20 and 21, and my DH and I are 46 and 47.

Last summer we ate an early dinner at Ohana, after dinner we grabbed some beach chairs and parked opurselves in the sand facing the castle. We had pina colodas (some were virgin lol) and watched the sunset while listening to Hawaiin music. We watched the electric parade, and then "Wishes". What a beautiful evening. The grounds of the Poly at night are completely romantic. Thick with ferns and flowers, lit torches and tiki statues. If you're lucky you can get a hammock and watch the sky catch fire as the sun sets over the lake...

This memory got me through 3 nasty blizzards this winter!

JeffGoldblum · 03-20-2010, 07:07 PM

Here I am having a blast on Dumbo:

Clifton · 03-23-2010, 12:34 AM

You said so yourself Pirates don't eat the tourist.

03-17-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
CinRell DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: home of the football hall of fame! Posts: 3,094	Help me convince my boyfriend Disney is NOT "just for kids".. with PICTURES! Please help me... I can talk about Disney til I'm blue in the face or the fact it can be romantic or that there are fun activities FOR ADULTS... (though I admit I love the kid stuff more than anything!).... but my boyfriend wants more proof disney isn't just a giant playground aimed toward children we will have to dodge our entire trip (if I can convince him to go). Can you post pics of fun/romantic/adventurous, etc etc etc things you did on an adult only trip? Thank you!!!! __________________

03-17-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
ZephyrHawk I can nicker too, but I'm not nearly as embarrassed about that Please don't ski with your kid on a leash I firmly believe in ghostly figments of my imagination Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,258	Would your BF appreciate a list of the best "make out" locations on property? Any place with high quality adult restaurants, hot tubs and late night fireworks shows is not entirely for kids. __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a rabbit" ~ Unofficial Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Fanclub member Polynesian Village (1983), Polynesian Village (1986), Grand Floridian (1989), All Star Sports (1997), Disneyland (1998), All Star Movies (2000), Port Orleans - French Quarter (2001), All Star Music (2002), Disneyland (2004), Wilderness Lodge (2007), Pop Century (2010), and Saratoga Springs (coming June 2013)

03-17-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
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03-18-2010, 10:15 AM	#5
CinRell DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: home of the football hall of fame! Posts: 3,094	Thanks guys! Keep em coming! The fact I'm not the only adult who claims disney has a ton to do for "adults only" trips will help __________________

03-19-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
Brocktoon 21st Century Schizoid Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly 'Burbs Posts: 1,372	I know I posted this some months back on the adults photo thread, but it's hard to beat spending some quality time drinkin' it up at La Cava del Tequila! The times I've dropped by I think I've only seen a few kids if any around. It's a great stop during the afternoon in Epcot. Same for the Rose and Crown for grabbing a drink or two to cool off in the A/C. If if fits into your schedule, I'd plan the trip during the Food & Wine fest. A ton a great food and drinks to check out, and a lot of seminars and other activities which are primarily focused on adults. There's other cool stuff as well like taking a Segway tour in Epcot or Ft. Wilderness. Basically all the fun stuff I couldn't do as a kid in WDW, I can now do, but act like a kid doing it. I spent one day last year having some drinks by the pool at Wilderness Lodge, then hit the SeaRaycer speed boats with my Dad, and then finished things off hanging out at the Poly with drinks at the Tambu ... never could have done that as a kid! __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice - Neil Peart

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03-17-2010, 02:52 PM	#2
dpmfloyd DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 515	my girlfriend (29) and i (30) went in january - had a BLAST http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpmfloy...7623212748989/ disney is great for couples! especially downtown disney.

03-18-2010, 10:22 AM	#6
the ringmaster DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 542	If all else fails, tell him to search for "flash mountain" in google images Definatly proof it's not just for kids

03-19-2010, 05:09 PM	#10
Stephanator Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 161	4 adults - ages 29-32 We did Drink Around The World at Epcot during Food & Wine Festival last year. And made the t-shirts declaring our intentions to the masses. __________________ Stephanie

03-20-2010, 03:35 PM	#12
WizardLarz DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 1,153	What does he like? Is he into nature? Tell him about the Flower and Garden Festival How did they do that? They'll tell you! Is he a SciFi fan? Tell him about Star Wars Weekends! Celebrities! and Characters Darth Goofy Rock! Is he into Food & Drink? As others have said there is The Food & Wine Festival! (Sorry no photos, I haven't been to FWF; YET!) There are Kid free zones: Victoria & Albert's as well as JellyRolls come to mind! Plus ever Main Pool has a Pool BAR! That kind of screams Adult! __________________ '88 Off Site -only two parks '00 Off Site '08 Fort Wilderness Campgrounds (Yes,I realy used a tent!) '09 Pop Century '10 Boardwalk Villas SWW '11 Pop F&W '11 Pop Century Mars Preview '12 Pop Century(hey it's cheap) SWW '12 Pop Century (yes Again) 2010 PRT "I'm off to see the Mickey! The wonderfull cool Mouse! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2383922

03-20-2010, 04:20 PM	#13
disneyworldaddict Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: entirely too far from WDW...NJ Posts: 357	I'll get my daughter to post some. She and her DBF have been there 3 times together, with a group of adults with me and my DH and by themselves. We are going again with them in June. They are 20 and 21, and my DH and I are 46 and 47. Last summer we ate an early dinner at Ohana, after dinner we grabbed some beach chairs and parked opurselves in the sand facing the castle. We had pina colodas (some were virgin lol) and watched the sunset while listening to Hawaiin music. We watched the electric parade, and then "Wishes". What a beautiful evening. The grounds of the Poly at night are completely romantic. Thick with ferns and flowers, lit torches and tiki statues. If you're lucky you can get a hammock and watch the sky catch fire as the sun sets over the lake... This memory got me through 3 nasty blizzards this winter! __________________ 1972 offsite, 1974 Poly, 2002 Movies, 2003 offsite, 2004 Music, 2005 CSR, 2006 CBR, 2007 Pop, 2008 POR AB,2009 CBR, 2009 Pop, 2010 CBR, 2010 Poly, 2011 AKL, 2011 POP, 2012 FWCCs, 2013 pending

03-20-2010, 07:07 PM	#14
JeffGoldblum Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 330	Here I am having a blast on Dumbo:

03-23-2010, 12:34 AM	#15
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