Any adults-only experiences at the resorts?

[Cubbiecakes]

What resort are you staying at? All I can think of is renting SeaRaycers at either the MK resort area or Epcot resorts, or carrige rides in the evening at either POR or Ft Wilderness.
Take a stroll around your resort, many resorts have some quiet spaces with benches to relax on.
Knowing what resort you're staying at may help people with answers.

We are staying at the Polynesian.

Disney World is about he most kid friendly place you could go on vacation so you have to expect there to be children everywhere you turn.
Personally as a childless adult that loves WDW I don't mind knowing children will be around me 24/7 other than in my room.

Oh, I completely understand that WDW is a people trap set by a mouse, but my Disney obsession is strong to overcome that every couple of years. ;-)

My usual vacations are more "relaxing" than a visit to the Disney theme parks - off-season cruises, national parks, remote resorts, etc. This is more just pre-planning to manage the problem so we don't end up with four cranky adults snapping at kids and parents after a long day at the parks. Redirection works on adults just as well as kids! LOL

 

[Sue M]

We are staying at the Polynesian.



Oh, I completely understand that WDW is a people trap set by a mouse, but my Disney obsession is strong to overcome that every couple of years. ;-)

My usual vacations are more "relaxing" than a visit to the Disney theme parks - off-season cruises, national parks, remote resorts, etc. This is more just pre-planning to manage the problem so we don't end up with four cranky adults snapping at kids and parents after a long day at the parks. Redirection works on adults just as well as kids! LOL

Poly has a quiet beach area with lounges behind Fiji longhouse. It's away from main area of the resort facing GF. Not many people use it.
Upstairs in the GCH next to Ohana there's a pretty seating area with floor to ceiling windows that's fairly quiet during the day, before restaurant opens. Lots of sofas and chairs and very pleasant during the day. Once restaurants open though it's very loud and busy.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

The only place I can think of where you're guaranteed to be away from kids at a resort is Victoria and Albert's at the GF.

Can you give us some hints of what kind of experience you're looking for? Daytime/night time? Spa? Recreation?

I don't know about that. When I went to V&A in July, a family brought their kids in. They looked to be like 9 or 10. The kids were very well behaved and weren't necessarily noticed though. I'm just wondering if Disney tends to let that rule for this restaurant slide every once and a while.

 

[Disney_Alli]

I don't know about that. When I went to V&A in July, a family brought their kids in. They looked to be like 9 or 10. The kids were very well behaved and weren't necessarily noticed though. I'm just wondering if Disney tends to let that rule for this restaurant slide every once and a while.

The minimum age at V&A's is 10 (ie Disney Adults only) so they were both probably 10 or older. My understanding is that the rule is only relaxed at the Chef's Table.

 

[Nancyg56]

I honestly do not know anyplace that you will be gauranteed to be away from children. Bars will have kids in them at times. Senses allows children accompanied by an adult. If you are looking at a kid free environment in order to avoid have in cranky adult in your party, I think you will be a little stressed.

There are a few quieter areas I have found though. At the Grand FLoridian, on the second level of the main building, there is a balcony that is almost always deserted. It is quiet and I have taken a beverage from the pool bar there. At three the Grand Pianist plays in the lobby, so you will likely hear him and maybe the children who sometimes dance in the "ballroom".

There is a quiet beach at the Poly beyond the marina. My DD said it was always deserted.

 

[ChasingLeslie]

Jellyrolls is 21+

Rix Lounge at CSR has a DJ after 8pm (Thursday-Saturday) and NFL Ticket on Sundays. There's also the Ventanas Bar which is outdoors and good for lingering.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

The only guaranteed adults-only places at WDW would be Atlantic Dance Hall and Jelly Rolls and, obviously, they won't be quiet places. Children are allowed in the bars, except at Trader Sam's where they are not allowed in after 8 pm. I would suggest activities like renting a boat, the luau beach at Poly (again, not guaranteed, but never very crowded at least in my experience), walking around the Boardwalk in the afternoon or even renting a surrey bike, golfing, the spa. Again, except for the clubs on the Boardwalk, there will be children everywhere.

 

[Jennasis]

At the Poly there is a BBQ area behind Tokelau that is secluded and nice. Would be an ideal place to unwind without a lot of kids around. If you can snag a cabana at the Oasis pool it's pretty ideal too as most of the kids will be in the pool and oblivious to your conversation. My parents, DH and I managed to get one several times last week and had a grand time.

 

[Linleedo]

If you view the children through their eyes, most of the times you will smile at their amazement and fascination of their surroundings. It's Disney World! It's a magical place.

 

[Sandi]

We are staying at the Polynesian.



Oh, I completely understand that WDW is a people trap set by a mouse, but my Disney obsession is strong to overcome that every couple of years. ;-)

My usual vacations are more "relaxing" than a visit to the Disney theme parks - off-season cruises, national parks, remote resorts, etc. This is more just pre-planning to manage the problem so we don't end up with four cranky adults snapping at kids and parents after a long day at the parks. Redirection works on adults just as well as kids! LOL

So you have kids in your group and you're just trying to escape them for awhile?

My DH and I go on our own occasionally (he is not a big Disney fan) and he likes the quiet time -- we just have that in our room though (and we're not escaping any children). I love Jelly Rolls, but it is definitely not quiet. It has a bar, but you don't have to drink alcohol. Definitely fun for adults, but not open in the afternoons. We've enjoyed hanging in a quiet space (lots of nooks and crannies at BWI, for example), but there is no guaranty that children won't be there, too.

 

[busymommy2pink]

If I want kid free I tend to choose an adult only resort in the carribean. A Disney cruise could work too since they have an adults only area of the ship. I don't know that I could ever expect no kids in earshot whilst at Disney world. If you want to avoid crabby adults snapping at parents and children, perhaps you should rethink your destination?

If that's not an option, the poly has trader sams which is a fantastic lounge after 8pm. I like hitting it sans my children. Perhaps do a private cruise of bay lake? They have day time and night time options I believe. The quiet pool at poly is often not over run with kids like the volcano pool. Akl has large balconies with oversized rocking chairs that are usually not in use, mind you you may hear kids below the balcony though. The GF in the evenings with the band and piano player (after chaos of dinner with 1900 park fare) is normally relaxing. Again, kids do come and go, but nothing that's disturbing. What about splitting a suite so your room space is more like a lounge?

 

[mikedoyleblogger]

My usual vacations are more "relaxing" than a visit to the Disney theme parks - off-season cruises, national parks, remote resorts, etc. This is more just pre-planning to manage the problem so we don't end up with four cranky adults snapping at kids and parents after a long day at the parks. Redirection works on adults just as well as kids! LOL

You really need to get over yourselves. The problem is not Walt Disney World, the problem is you think you have a right to visit Walt Disney World and not have to deal with children, which is ludicrous. Your crankiness is your own problem. As an adult, you don't need "redirection," you need self-control. Because four cranky adults snapping at someone else's children is a good way to get thrown off property.

 

[adisneyaunt]

Evening horse n carriage at POR, Spa, rent a tandem bike, but even at those you ll likely see/hear children, though less than elsewhere.
Disney Equals Kids!
I hope you enjoy your trip... I'd say the most OFF season ( and there seems to be less of that)
And staying Deluxe is best bet. Good luck!

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

You really need to get over yourselves. The problem is not Walt Disney World, the problem is you think you have a right to visit Walt Disney World and not have to deal with children, which is ludicrous. Your crankiness is your own problem. As an adult, you don't need "redirection," you need self-control. Because four cranky adults snapping at someone else's children is good way to get thrown off property.

I was trying to think of a nice way to say this and I decided that there probably wasn't a really nice way to say it. You nailed it.

OP, you are not going to be able to find a hideaway that is child free. Especially if it isn't a bar, a restaurant or your room.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

You really need to get over yourselves. The problem is not Walt Disney World, the problem is you think you have a right to visit Walt Disney World and not have to deal with children, which is ludicrous. Your crankiness is your own problem. As an adult, you don't need "redirection," you need self-control. Because four cranky adults snapping at someone else's children is good way to get thrown off property.

I was trying to think of a nice way to say this and I decided that there probably wasn't a really nice way to say it. You nailed it.

OP, you are not going to be able to find a hideaway that is child free. Especially if it isn't a bar, a restaurant or your room.

I too was trying to find a way to say exactly this but not sound as harsh but honestly maybe the harshness is needed.
OP if others in your group will be cranky then I don't think its the right vacation for these particular people.
Maybe go on a relaxing vacation with them and go on a solo trip to WDW yourself since you're the one in the group that undrstands there will be children EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME.

 

[Lynne M]

Can we keep it respectful, please? The OP has said nothing offensive, and there's nothing wrong with wanting a quiet spot to decompress for awhile. The rudeness they're getting in response is unwarranted, and if it continues it will result in infractions.

 

[Sue M]

Can we keep it respectful, please? The OP has said nothing offensive, and there's nothing wrong with wanting a quiet spot to decompress for awhile. The rudeness they're getting in response is unwarranted, and if it continues it will result in infractions.

Totally agree. It's not an unreasonable request. I would though be respectful of the resorts, and not send them to other resort guest areas that are for the enjoyment of those staying there. Lobby and public areas are fine, but not all areas.
Pus I feel they are just looking for some quiet areas where they're staying to unwind. Just my opinion.

 

[AngiTN]

No matter how you want to phrase it, finding many spots at Disney that are free from kids hearing you or you hearing kids is really an unreasonable expectation. It is just not going to happen unless you go to your room or one of the very few kid free venues. It's Disney. There are a lot of kids everywhere. Best come to terms with it now or be disappointed

 

[DisneyWishes14]

You could also try mid-day at Ft. W. We had a late lunch at Trail's End once and though we saw children, Trail's End and the stables were virtually empty. It's so lovely over there. I find, typically, most resorts are very quiet mid-day when most people are at the parks. We've also gone mini-golfing as soon as it opens and are usually the only people there. The second floor of CR is typically very quiet if there isn't a convention, but there isn't anything to do - just sitting in chairs!

Not trying to be rude or catty, I would simply try to lower your expectations of finding any place completely kid free unless you are at Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance Hall or Trader Sam's after 8 pm.

 

[tobikaye]

OP: I understand wanting some privacy from others at WDW occassionally, children AND adults alike. There are no 100% ways to avoid this outside of your resort or car, if you have one. This is why I enjoy the cabins at FW, more space and a nice porch.

When I stay at a resort that shares walls and I want to be outside, I take an early or late night stroll. At the parks, I find out of the way places to sit and relax.