Is there a market at Disney for a small adults-only resort? - The DIS Discussion Forums

St. Germain · 11-23-2009, 12:20 PM

It seems like there are a lot of honeymooners, DINKs and retirees who would appreciate a small resort at Disney that was adults-only. It could be priced differently if necessary, etc. I'm just imagining that many adults would appreciate a kid-free pool, kid-free dining areas, and some adult targeted amenities.

Granted, if you're going to Disney, you're going to see LOTS of kids, but it just seems like there might be a market for it.

So_Money · 11-23-2009, 12:24 PM

I bet a lot of people would appreciate an adults only resort.

clkelley · 11-23-2009, 12:50 PM

I'm sure there is a market for it, but remember the outcry here when Victoria & Alberts announced that they would not be allowing children under 10.

So you can imagine the outcry that folks would say "their" darlings wouldn't upset the other adults there!!

Brian Noble · 11-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Only to the extent that it would encourage more people to come who otherwise wouldn't, or people who do come now to come more frequently (or pay more when they do come.)

The problem with the idea is that the rest of the World is pretty much a kid-infested place, so just having an adults-only resort doesn't get you very far---as soon as you leave your resort's boundaries, bam, there are kids.

My sense is that *most* people who truly want to get away from kids would rather go to a more "adult" destination, so the market would be pretty small. Given that Disney has a limited amount of capital to invest, they might prefer to invest it trying to address a larger potential market.

rickybobby13 · 11-23-2009, 01:06 PM

There's a market for anything Disney sells but they really don't need it.

So_Money · 11-23-2009, 01:09 PM

I think it would be acceptable even if they had an adults only pool area. I don't go in the hot tubs there because they are normally crawling with kids. Diapers do not belong in hot tubs.

SGMCO · 11-23-2009, 01:15 PM

That would be a Great Idea.
Wonderful for a Romantic Getaway!!

Judy in Texas · 11-23-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by So_Money

Diapers do not belong in hot tubs.

I agree! I go so far as to say they don't belong in any of the pools even with the swimming pool diapers.

PixieDustandEeyore · 11-23-2009, 02:38 PM

I like on the cruise ships they have an adult pool

Id stay at this resort

mickey916 · 11-23-2009, 02:40 PM

okay...so I had to read this thread, cuz when I read the title I thought you were proposing a resort for SMALL adults! LOL!

TagsMissy · 11-23-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey916

okay...so I had to read this thread, cuz when I read the title I thought you were proposing a resort for SMALL adults! LOL!

I was confused too by the title LOL

But let's think about this.. it's WDW... I don't see it happening.

christinec68 · 11-23-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by clkelley

I'm sure there is a market for it, but remember the outcry here when Victoria & Alberts announced that they would not be allowing children under 10.

So you can imagine the outcry that folks would say "their" darlings wouldn't upset the other adults there!!

Along with the jubilation of shutting down PI night clubs, you practically took the words out of my mouth.

It's never going to happen but I dont really think it should either although I do think there should be more rooms with King Beds!!!!

kaffinito · 11-23-2009, 03:48 PM

My take on the topic is that a small resort that catered to adults would be a good idea. I don't see Disney building one though - it would cost too much.

But it a resort were to be done on a small exclusive scale with king beds in the rooms and jacuzzi tubs, and the cost was greater than that of GF with true concierge service, then I could see a lot of DINKS or couples on their honeymoons or anniversary trips staying there.

A lot of adults love going to WDW as much as kids do, and if WDW was a place just meant for kids then it would only have kid orientated activities and resemble a glorified Chucky Cheese.

DH and I are going on our own for NYE and are going to stay at BWI. If there was a resort for just adults then we would be staying there for sure.

christinec68 · 11-23-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kaffinito

My take on the topic is that a small resort that catered to adults would be a good idea. I don't see Disney building one though - it would cost too much.

But it a resort were to be done on a small exclusive scale with king beds in the rooms and jacuzzi tubs, and the cost was greater than that of GF with true concierge service, then I could see a lot of DINKS or couples on their honeymoons or anniversary trips staying there.

A lot of adults love going to WDW as much as kids do, and if WDW was a place just meant for kids then it would only have kid orientated activities and resemble a glorified Chucky Cheese.

DH and I are going on our own for NYE and are going to stay at BWI. If there was a resort for just adults then we would be staying there for sure.

Except for V&A, Jelly Rolls and Atlantic Dance Club...what is not kid oriented at DW? I dont think it resembles Chucky Cheese but I feel the "dink" demographic is grossly overlooked in DW.

St. Germain · 11-23-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by christinec68

It's never going to happen but I dont really think it should either although I do think there should be more rooms with King Beds!!!!

It probably won't happen, but I see no reason that it "should not" happen. There are plenty of Disney fans out there who don't have kids and who would like a romantic getaway. Disney even advertises to that demographic.

Anyone who just plain dislikes children should steer clear of WDW

but I see nothing wrong with adults wanting to spend some of their time at the World in an adult-only pool, hot tub, and restaurant or two, etc.

Since it probably won't happen, I think the GF is the closest you can come currently by staying on-site.

11-23-2009, 12:20 PM	#1
St. Germain Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41	Is there a market at Disney for a small adults-only resort? It seems like there are a lot of honeymooners, DINKs and retirees who would appreciate a small resort at Disney that was adults-only. It could be priced differently if necessary, etc. I'm just imagining that many adults would appreciate a kid-free pool, kid-free dining areas, and some adult targeted amenities. Granted, if you're going to Disney, you're going to see LOTS of kids, but it just seems like there might be a market for it.

11-23-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
clkelley I squealed really loud!! I got one on my camper too Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 10,639	I'm sure there is a market for it, but remember the outcry here when Victoria & Alberts announced that they would not be allowing children under 10. So you can imagine the outcry that folks would say "their" darlings wouldn't upset the other adults there!! __________________ Carol MOUSE-KE-T@B 2007 Dutchman T@B Clam Shell #2741; 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.6 V8 2009 - 41 nights camped http://mouseketab.blogspot.com/ Updated 01/04/2010

11-23-2009, 01:15 PM	#7
SGMCO Vintage Style is Sweet--Rumbleseat Fashions Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,237	That would be a Great Idea. Wonderful for a Romantic Getaway!! __________________ *CSR--2006--POR--2007--POFQ--2008--AKL--2010* Me: Passion for Vintage Clothing DH: Tired of fixing things-Trade:Technician DS-- "Fantasmic" Us at WDW

11-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#9
PixieDustandEeyore Is a POP kinda girl Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 433	I like on the cruise ships they have an adult pool Id stay at this resort __________________ Me: 21 DF: 30

11-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
mickey916 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 172	okay...so I had to read this thread, cuz when I read the title I thought you were proposing a resort for SMALL adults! LOL! __________________ May 1976 - Contemporary Mar. 1987 - Offsite Oct. 1993 - CBR May 2006 - CBR Apr. 16-25, 2010 - CSR

11-23-2009, 12:24 PM	#2
So_Money Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 73	I bet a lot of people would appreciate an adults only resort.

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11-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#4
Brian Noble Absent-Minded Professor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 6,215	Only to the extent that it would encourage more people to come who otherwise wouldn't, or people who do come now to come more frequently (or pay more when they do come.) The problem with the idea is that the rest of the World is pretty much a kid-infested place, so just having an adults-only resort doesn't get you very far---as soon as you leave your resort's boundaries, bam, there are kids. My sense is that most people who truly want to get away from kids would rather go to a more "adult" destination, so the market would be pretty small. Given that Disney has a limited amount of capital to invest, they might prefer to invest it trying to address a larger potential market.

11-23-2009, 01:06 PM	#5
rickybobby13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 31	There's a market for anything Disney sells but they really don't need it.

11-23-2009, 01:09 PM	#6
So_Money Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 73	I think it would be acceptable even if they had an adults only pool area. I don't go in the hot tubs there because they are normally crawling with kids. Diapers do not belong in hot tubs.

11-23-2009, 03:48 PM	#13
kaffinito Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Reservations I Cannot Change Lock yourself in there for a few minutes and sing a happy song until the angry gerbils in your head stop stomping on your brain! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Too Far North Posts: 3,614	My take on the topic is that a small resort that catered to adults would be a good idea. I don't see Disney building one though - it would cost too much. But it a resort were to be done on a small exclusive scale with king beds in the rooms and jacuzzi tubs, and the cost was greater than that of GF with true concierge service, then I could see a lot of DINKS or couples on their honeymoons or anniversary trips staying there. A lot of adults love going to WDW as much as kids do, and if WDW was a place just meant for kids then it would only have kid orientated activities and resemble a glorified Chucky Cheese. DH and I are going on our own for NYE and are going to stay at BWI. If there was a resort for just adults then we would be staying there for sure. __________________ Me & DH DS17 DS9 DN4

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