Any other single moms going with just the kids?

[Tweevil]

I am checking in.... lol

My son and I will be going back in October - I am taking his step brother and sister with us. Should be a fun trip - all kids are 10-13

 

[PrincessKell]

Hey all you mother warriors !
I am also a single mother of DS-12 and DS-4. We will be goin on our second trip to WDW August 22-30. This is our first trip without other family members and I am SOOOOO excited! The age difference between the boys can be an issue at times, but overall they enjoy each others company.
This year the 4 year old is tall enough to ride everything but RnR and we have been watching the big boy rides on YouTube and he keeps asking "can he go on that?". It is going to be a suprise trip: they wont find out untill that morning. Believe it or not, our first trip to WDW was a huge disappointment due to some family members seriously misbehaving on the trip and I was completely devistated I vowed that we would come back and make the next trip our "Real First Trip to WDW". It is so important to us.

The "real first trip" will be awesome for you! Its great to have that bonding time with just you guys.

I love that!!! I know your "real first trip" will be great. Let's just say my first (and only) trip with my ex was not my idea of a Disney vacation, so i couldn't wait to get back and do it right!

I am so glad I asked! Glad to hear there are other single moms headed to WDW with just the kids. We always have the best time when we go, it is our favorite family vacation. My friends and family don't really 'get' Disney or why I would want to go again or 'alone', and I get frustrated. I was so excited when I saw how many other moms feel like I do about a Disney vacation!

I have the same issue as you as other family members dont get it. They could care less about it and would rather do something else. I guess its a good thing I don't really care what they think. hahaha its kinda sad I can't share with them my excitement. But it makes us happy so that is what matters!

Another single Mom here! I take my two boys all of the time to DL and WDW. We have been Disney addicts since I was a little girl and wanted to carry on the tradition with my kids.
We got stationed in San Diego when my oldest was a toddler and took a trip up to Disneyland. My ex-hubby fell asleep in the park and was ready to go home at lunch. I should have known that the marriage was doomed right then and there
Seriously though, we have visited both DL and WDW since both were babies and have always had a wonderful time. My kids are five years apart so it was a bit challenging at times with some of the rides, but we always had a blast. Just don't try to do all day marathons in the parks. If the kids get tired and cranky, take a break and let their moods dictate the schedule. You will be fine!
I finally bought into DVC and we will be traveling this July and staying at SSR with our developer points. This will be our easiest trip since both boys love the arcades, water parks, and all of the rides. I am excited....if only I could get them to a Princess Character meal with me.....I can dream can't I?

hahaha I can't believe he fell asleep in the park! Yep that was the first clue. haha

I wish our first trip could be longer, but at least we get to go, and for Christmas! Im so darn excited!
Im not even gonna tell her. We are going to my mom's house for Christmas which is 30 minutes away from the Mouse House! So we will be staying down with them for two nights, and when we are getting ready to leave I am just telling her we are going home. hehehehe sneaky sneaky and we will head to hotel and then Disneyland. Really though, I dont know who is gonna be more excited her or me?!?!

 

[Disdad41]

I'm a single dad taking my two girls, 7 and 10, to Disneyworld August 20-27. Staying onsite at POFQ, my 7 year old hasn't been since she was 1 year old so doesn't remember anything and is very very very excited.

 

[MNT568]

Another single mom here! I have been taking my DS every year since he was 3, he's 11 now! We are going again this summer. We look forward to it every year.

 

[kellzkidz]

Hi everyone!

Single parent trips, I love it, somewhere I definately fit in!

Leaving in 7 (yes single digits!) days for my first trip in 10 years with my 3 children and my daughter's friend. So that makes me and 4 children- ages, 15, 15, 11, 6

My youngest son it is his first trip, my middle son, on his last trip he was 1 years old, so it is technically his first trip too, and my daughter and friend are thrilled to be going back!

We're staying at ASMu and celebrating 2 june bdays, and first visits, I have been planning this blow-out (pirate adventures and all) since Jan. I was a bit hesitant on planning such a big undertaking alone, but I am more confident than ever that it is going to work out fine.

As a single parent there is nothing more rewarding than proving you can do it, and having fun with your children as well!

Best wishes for a fantastic trip to all the single parent diser's

 

[PrincessDreams2]

Im a single Mom, will be traveling for our second trip to Disney in October and my son is only 2 lol....Just so nice not having to listen to anyone else. I enjoyed that we were able to just have a laid back week with no interference.
My ex told me that he was moving from Ontario, where we live to VA for work the day before we left, so it was nice to have time to think things through without other peoples interference for a week.

That is what I love the most about being in Disney with my DD5. No interruptions and just one-on-one time.

We are going on our second trip in September. It is all I can think about!! Another poster said it right, that Disney is a great place for single parents. Everything is taken care of for you. It is nice to know there are others out there like us!!

 

[WillowBelle]

I'm not single but will be leaving in 7 days for the 2nd trip to WDW with my 2 DDs (10 & 8) in 7 days.

Took the girls last summer for a quick 2.5 day trip, only going into the MK.

This summer we'll be there for 6 days, doing all 4 parks . Staying at Pop.

So excited I can hardly stand it!!!!!

 

[sohappy]

Single mom here too. I took the boys (4 and 6 now) last year and had a blast. My parents went with us though. They have been telling me not to go again so soon, but we wanted to go! So I planned a trip for September. Guess what, they are going again! While I am excited for the kids to spend time with with (they live 5 hrs away), I was looking forward to one-on-one time with the kids and just being us. I am sure we will have a great trip either way. Next time, it will just be us thought. think I can sneak a christmas trip in. . .

 

[Maggie'sMom]

That is what I love the most about being in Disney with my DD5. No interruptions and just one-on-one time.

We are going on our second trip in September. It is all I can think about!! Another poster said it right, that Disney is a great place for single parents. Everything is taken care of for you. It is nice to know there are others out there like us!!

I agree that Disney is a great place for single parents. It's the one vacation that I'm comfortable taking alone with DD, at least while she's young. I can take the ME so I don't have to worry about our baggage or taking a cab. Transportation onsite is taken care of. No worries about driving in a place that I'm not familiar with. While I know that not even WDW is completely safe, I feel secure at WDW. I certainly don't take chances and I'm always on alert, but I don't worry if we are out late at night. There's always plenty of other people around. If I need a break from DD, and she needs a break from me (which is even more likely), I can use the Kids Clubs for an evening. And there's lots to keep us entertained, too much for one trip so that gives us an excuse to go back.

 

[WillowBelle]

I'm a single dad taking my two girls, 7 and 10, to Disneyworld August 20-27. Staying onsite at POFQ, my 7 year old hasn't been since she was 1 year old so doesn't remember anything and is very very very excited.

This is fantastic! The world needs more daddy's like you .

 

[thegreggersmom]

I agree that Disney is a great place for single parents. It's the one vacation that I'm comfortable taking alone with DD, at least while she's young. I can take the ME so I don't have to worry about our baggage or taking a cab. Transportation onsite is taken care of. No worries about driving in a place that I'm not familiar with. While I know that not even WDW is completely safe, I feel secure at WDW. I certainly don't take chances and I'm always on alert, but I don't worry if we are out late at night. There's always plenty of other people around. If I need a break from DD, and she needs a break from me (which is even more likely), I can use the Kids Clubs for an evening. And there's lots to keep us entertained, too much for one trip so that gives us an excuse to go back.

ITA.

 

[samano]

I'm a single dad taking my two girls, 7 and 10, to Disneyworld August 20-27. Staying onsite at POFQ, my 7 year old hasn't been since she was 1 year old so doesn't remember anything and is very very very excited.

Didn't mean to leave out the single dads...I hope you guys have a great time! What memories your girls will have.....

That is what I love the most about being in Disney with my DD5. No interruptions and just one-on-one time.

We are going on our second trip in September. It is all I can think about!! Another poster said it right, that Disney is a great place for single parents. Everything is taken care of for you. It is nice to know there are others out there like us!!

Well said!

 

[JerseyMamaBear]

When I was a single mom I would always take my son on trips with just me and him. And even though I am now married with a 1 year old and 1 on the way I still take time to plan just me and him trips.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

Single mom, last trip was me and the two kiddlets, plus my Mum, brother, etc... This time it will be just me and the two kids. At first I said "this is what we are doing" then shortly after I said "omg what am I going to be getting myself into".
It is nice to see so many others who have done it and survived! LOLOL!

 

[Froggie Gurl]

Well...my best friend and his children are supposed to go, but they never do. That leaves me and my girls. This will be the 3rd trip for us just Mom and children. I actually like it better that way! As a single Mom, i have soooo much fun taking trips with my kids. The exdh wasn't a great traveler. He whined A LOT!

 

[jennyf2]

Hello!

I have always taken my boys to DW by myself. I started taking my oldest (now 15) when he was 6 & my youngest (8) has been 3X. I agree with the previous posters--we feel safe & I have never had any issues when we are there

 

[samano]

Love hearing there are so many others!

 

[lntsmom]

We just got back from Disneyland. I've done both DLR and WDW twice now with the kids. What a change time has made.

On my first trip it was me and a 3 1/2 year old...and he managed to develop an ear infection on our last day there! Still, it was a great trip. But, it was for a 3 year old, so it was mostly shows and the small rides. We didn't even go to World Showcase!

This year my boys are 14 and 8. We rode Splash Mountain, the Matterhorn, Big Thunder, and they even hauled me on Indy. (Indy is evil, ) This was the first trip where they could take off to do something (Autopia) while I did something else (staked out a spot for the Jedi Academy) and I didn't worry.

My older son wants our next trip to be Ireland...so I'm not sure when we'll get to do Disney again.

If you search for my trip report from last year you'll see that I think there are things much worse than being a single mom when it comes to vacationing! My boys and I have a great time together!

 

[niklynn1]

We're leaving in 3 days for our 2nd Disney trip, just me and the kids. I was a bit nervous the first time 3 years ago when the kids were 8 and 11, but I found out that Disney is a GREAT place to vacation as a single mom. Everything is so kid friendly, I didn't have to worry about driving and finding my way around as the busses took us where we needed to go. It turned out to be fun and mostly stress-free! Yeah for Disney!

On Tuesday we're headed back again!

 

[dsnycrzy]

Hi all,
another single mom here. This will be my 13th trip with my 3 little best friends...DD16, DS13 and DD6 (turning 7 while in WDW). last 2 years I took a boyfriend and niece and the trip before that we were alone and before that we took my sister and her kids. So this will be a nice relaxing "just us" trip.