What would you do w/o your kids? - The DIS Discussion Forums

4disneyfreakazoids · 10-28-2009, 01:12 AM

Were leaving in a week with another couple sans kids! The other couple aren't disney freaks like us! So, we haven't been in 6 years without kids! Alot has changed! We weren't so desperate for decompression & relaxation!

So, what should we do? What have you done that made you think "I'm so glad you did that." Please help!

The other couple have hardly been so we want to do something special for them too!

Judy in Texas · 10-28-2009, 11:38 AM

I think the Keys to the Kingdom tour is special and for people over 16 only. It starts at Magic Kingdom City Hall, takes you through the "utilidors" (sp?) under the park, behind the scenes of Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion. They take you to where the floats are stored and explain how they work... how the parades work. VERY interesting. I highly recommend it and you couldn't do it with the kids.

Judy in Texas · 10-29-2009, 09:03 AM

Another thing... Is anyone in your group a military veteran? If so, sign up at the MK City Hall to be honored as the Veteran of the Day during Retreat. You can do this with or without kids; but, either way it is special.

wdposter · 10-29-2009, 11:01 AM

go to the poly and sit at the bar and have a drink. The pool side bar there is very nice too and the cast member will make you a wonderful drink, spend a little time talking to them its lonely out there. The medium priced resturant at the poly is one of my favorites, the prime rib is really great and the price is right.

tiggerrulz · 10-29-2009, 11:25 AM

Do the same things you would do if your kids were there

Just because my kids arent there doesn't mean I suddenly don't want to go on the same rides and do the same things.....

Actually I have done the Keys to the Kingdom tour and agrre, it is very worthwhile.

If you had little kids and didnt do much in the way of TS dining, perhaps one or two of the nicer restaurants might be in order.

nurse.darcy · 10-29-2009, 12:25 PM

Wow, the things I do when my kid is not there. . .

My kid has been to WDW 3 times and I have been 10 times. . .I do pretty much the same things when he is there as when he isn't there. . .of course my son is 16. He can't go to Jellyrolls or Atlantic Dance Hall. . .both of which I enjoy attending whether he is there or not. He loves fine dining so that is an easy one. I love just spending time enjoying my resort when I stay at deluxe resorts or the Port Orleans resorts. . .they are all so relaxing to me. My son and I don't spend a whole lot of time at Magic Kingdom cause we are from Southern California originally and think that Disneyland Park is way better. . .Epcot, around the world. . .shopping, drinking, whatever. . .its a very interesting trip. . .Animal Kingdom. . .walking the animal trails. . .awesome. If your kids are small and can't do the "big rides" then doing those is wonderful. . .basically just enjoy yourself. . .its awesome. . .

Judy in Texas · 10-30-2009, 03:23 PM

OK... here's another idea. I think the Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom is the best show at the WDW Parks. Yes, the kids can go; but, without them, you can soak it all in and not worry about who is/isn't sitting still, who spilled what, who has to go to the bathroom. The music is wonderful.

donac · 10-30-2009, 04:23 PM

Our kids are older so on our last family trip we did a Segway tour. YOu have to be over 16 to do it so when the last cousin turned 16 we booked one.

My dh and my bil did the Keys To the Kingdom and loved it. We would have done it on our last trip but I was still recovering from foot surgery and we thought it would be too much

4disneyfreakazoids · 10-30-2009, 09:13 PM

Thanks guys!

Going to Poly is a great idea! I've been for the character breakfast but never to the bar! I've always heard the beach there is great to see Wishes!
I read somewhere else about barhopping along the Monorail! That sounds fun!
We've done Keys to the Kingdom B.C.(before children) but the Segway tour sounds fun!

nurse.darcy · 10-31-2009, 06:41 AM

Barhopping along the Monorail (aka; The Monorail Bar Crawl) is a blast. . .although we never made it to the Contemporary cause we ended up on a bus to the boardwalk and went to JR's. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

tinkerdorabelle · 11-06-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nurse.darcy

Barhopping along the Monorail (aka; The Monorail Bar Crawl) is a blast. . .although we never made it to the Contemporary cause we ended up on a bus to the boardwalk and went to JR's. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

What bars are on the Monorail Bar Crawl? My DH is really unhappy that they closed PI and we're looking for adult places to go on our trip in Dec, just the 2 of us. Thanks.

Carousel_OF_Disney · 11-07-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 4disneyfreakazoids

Were leaving in a week with another couple sans kids! The other couple aren't disney freaks like us!

So, what should we do? !

Well I can suggest what you and your wife might enjoy if you get some quality alone time in the room !!

pookybean · 11-10-2009, 10:15 PM

i am going solo next week, planning to do jelly rolls and the kttk tour both of which were already mentioned. but im going to try to do the hot air balloon in dtd. i know the kids could do it, but 1 i probably wouldnt want to spend that much money ($16x4!) and my baby is only 2. not sure if she is too young, but i cant imagine chasing her around a hot air balloon! LOL

i am also looking forward to riding whatever i want when i want, i missed tot my last 2 trips because no one else wanted to ride, bring it on!

have a great time!

delaneyc52 · 11-11-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nurse.darcy

Barhopping along the Monorail (aka; The Monorail Bar Crawl) is a blast. . .although we never made it to the Contemporary cause we ended up on a bus to the boardwalk and went to JR's. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Oh I so want to know more about this!!! Please share!

disneyj914 · 11-14-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkerdorabelle

What bars are on the Monorail Bar Crawl? My DH is really unhappy that they closed PI and we're looking for adult places to go on our trip in Dec, just the 2 of us. Thanks.

Tried to do a MK monorail bar hopping tour but ended up staying at Narcoosee's and watching the Electrical Water Pageant and Wishes!!! So many great options though and def. plan on moving on next time....potential stops: Tambu Lounge and the pool bar at Polynesian, Mizner's and Narcoosee's at GF (love Narcoossee's, great bartenders and a veranda right on the water with a perfect view of Wishes!), and the Outer Rim and California Grill bar at Contemporary. You could also take the boat from the MK over to Wilderness Lodge and do Territory Lounge - its a great atmostphere and the landscaping and the lobby of the hotel are fantastic!

10-28-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
4disneyfreakazoids Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 29	What would you do w/o your kids? Were leaving in a week with another couple sans kids! The other couple aren't disney freaks like us! So, we haven't been in 6 years without kids! Alot has changed! We weren't so desperate for decompression & relaxation! So, what should we do? What have you done that made you think "I'm so glad you did that." Please help! The other couple have hardly been so we want to do something special for them too! __________________ <a href="http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"><img src="http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/tickers/amvvyxwecu29hbnz.png" alt="magicalkingdoms.com Ticker" border="0"/></a><br> <a href="http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"> <font size="-1">Free Disney Tickers</font></a>

10-28-2009, 11:38 AM	#2
Judy in Texas 1150 miles too far from the Fort Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 456	I think the Keys to the Kingdom tour is special and for people over 16 only. It starts at Magic Kingdom City Hall, takes you through the "utilidors" (sp?) under the park, behind the scenes of Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion. They take you to where the floats are stored and explain how they work... how the parades work. VERY interesting. I highly recommend it and you couldn't do it with the kids. __________________ Judy in Texas Pop Century December 2009 Fort Wilderness September 2009 site 1502 All Star Movies Novemeber 2008 All Star Movies November 2007 All Star Music September 2006 Off property 2000

10-29-2009, 09:03 AM	#3
Judy in Texas 1150 miles too far from the Fort Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 456	Another thing... Is anyone in your group a military veteran? If so, sign up at the MK City Hall to be honored as the Veteran of the Day during Retreat. You can do this with or without kids; but, either way it is special. __________________ Judy in Texas Pop Century December 2009 Fort Wilderness September 2009 site 1502 All Star Movies Novemeber 2008 All Star Movies November 2007 All Star Music September 2006 Off property 2000

10-29-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
nurse.darcy DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Now from Maryland Posts: 4,111	Wow, the things I do when my kid is not there. . . My kid has been to WDW 3 times and I have been 10 times. . .I do pretty much the same things when he is there as when he isn't there. . .of course my son is 16. He can't go to Jellyrolls or Atlantic Dance Hall. . .both of which I enjoy attending whether he is there or not. He loves fine dining so that is an easy one. I love just spending time enjoying my resort when I stay at deluxe resorts or the Port Orleans resorts. . .they are all so relaxing to me. My son and I don't spend a whole lot of time at Magic Kingdom cause we are from Southern California originally and think that Disneyland Park is way better. . .Epcot, around the world. . .shopping, drinking, whatever. . .its a very interesting trip. . .Animal Kingdom. . .walking the animal trails. . .awesome. If your kids are small and can't do the "big rides" then doing those is wonderful. . .basically just enjoy yourself. . .its awesome. . . __________________ 8/2007 - ASMu, 5/2008 - Pop, 8/2008 - POR & BWI, 9/2008 - POFQ, 12/2008 - Offsite, 3/2009 POR, 7/202009 AKL. 10/2009 AKV and SSR, 12/2009 BLT, 2/2010 BLT Myspace homepage: myspace.com/nurse_darcy

10-30-2009, 03:23 PM	#7
Judy in Texas 1150 miles too far from the Fort Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 456	OK... here's another idea. I think the Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom is the best show at the WDW Parks. Yes, the kids can go; but, without them, you can soak it all in and not worry about who is/isn't sitting still, who spilled what, who has to go to the bathroom. The music is wonderful. __________________ Judy in Texas Pop Century December 2009 Fort Wilderness September 2009 site 1502 All Star Movies Novemeber 2008 All Star Movies November 2007 All Star Music September 2006 Off property 2000

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10-29-2009, 11:01 AM	#4
wdposter Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 20	go to the poly and sit at the bar and have a drink. The pool side bar there is very nice too and the cast member will make you a wonderful drink, spend a little time talking to them its lonely out there. The medium priced resturant at the poly is one of my favorites, the prime rib is really great and the price is right.

10-29-2009, 11:25 AM	#5
tiggerrulz Time to quit lurking and start posting...... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 41	Do the same things you would do if your kids were there Just because my kids arent there doesn't mean I suddenly don't want to go on the same rides and do the same things..... Actually I have done the Keys to the Kingdom tour and agrre, it is very worthwhile. If you had little kids and didnt do much in the way of TS dining, perhaps one or two of the nicer restaurants might be in order.

10-30-2009, 04:23 PM	#8
donac BL6 Black Team Captain The Vanilla Rooibus was heavenly Heigh ho - Heigh ho - It's off to lose weight I go... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Central Jersey Shore Posts: 3,059	Our kids are older so on our last family trip we did a Segway tour. YOu have to be over 16 to do it so when the last cousin turned 16 we booked one. My dh and my bil did the Keys To the Kingdom and loved it. We would have done it on our last trip but I was still recovering from foot surgery and we thought it would be too much __________________ Dona July 1980 with DH family Nov 1984 Last trip before kids Aug 1988 Poly 10th AnnvAug 1992 Port Orleans Other trips I can't nameAug 2002 POFQ, FW, AS sp with Sean and the girls Aug 2003 FW Our 25th Annv Trip Aug 2005 Camping with the Knotts Aug 2006 Twin Sister Trip Aug 2008 30 Anniv/grad Trip 2009 POFQ just us

10-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#9
4disneyfreakazoids Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 29	Thanks guys! Going to Poly is a great idea! I've been for the character breakfast but never to the bar! I've always heard the beach there is great to see Wishes! I read somewhere else about barhopping along the Monorail! That sounds fun! We've done Keys to the Kingdom B.C.(before children) but the Segway tour sounds fun! __________________ <a href="http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"><img src="http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/tickers/amvvyxwecu29hbnz.png" alt="magicalkingdoms.com Ticker" border="0"/></a><br> <a href="http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"> <font size="-1">Free Disney Tickers</font></a>

10-31-2009, 06:41 AM	#10
nurse.darcy DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Now from Maryland Posts: 4,111	Barhopping along the Monorail (aka; The Monorail Bar Crawl) is a blast. . .although we never made it to the Contemporary cause we ended up on a bus to the boardwalk and went to JR's. Would do it again in a heartbeat. __________________ 8/2007 - ASMu, 5/2008 - Pop, 8/2008 - POR & BWI, 9/2008 - POFQ, 12/2008 - Offsite, 3/2009 POR, 7/202009 AKL. 10/2009 AKV and SSR, 12/2009 BLT, 2/2010 BLT Myspace homepage: myspace.com/nurse_darcy

11-10-2009, 10:15 PM	#13
pookybean Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: philly, PA Posts: 130	i am going solo next week, planning to do jelly rolls and the kttk tour both of which were already mentioned. but im going to try to do the hot air balloon in dtd. i know the kids could do it, but 1 i probably wouldnt want to spend that much money ($16x4!) and my baby is only 2. not sure if she is too young, but i cant imagine chasing her around a hot air balloon! LOL i am also looking forward to riding whatever i want when i want, i missed tot my last 2 trips because no one else wanted to ride, bring it on! have a great time! __________________ 3 times as a kid - off property May 06 - 8 nites at POP Dec 07 - 12 nites over Christmas! Oct 08 - Halloween! May 09 - Back to POP Nov 09 Shhh...Im goin SOLO! June 10 - POP again, cant get enough! laundy: me, dd 9, dd 2, ds 15

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