Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[franandaj]

I knew I wasn't the only one that enjoyed Disney kid free, but reading through this thread made me feel less alone

Husband and I have no children together, but he has a daughter from his first marriage. My stepdaughter is 8, and while we get along really well and love taking her to Disney, I also LOVE the trips we take just the two of us. Husband and I are visiting the week of Thanksgiving, just us.. looking forward to it!

Welcome! We are taking a friend who is 62, next May for her first trip to WDW and she has been reading up on all the books that I've given her. She's known that me and partner enjoy it childfree, but didn't understand completely until she started to read about all the restaurants and other adult activities there are. Now she's really looking forward to the trip! Just three older (ahem) ladies and we'll have a blast!

I'm sure you will love it at Thanksgiving!

 

[lakelandgal70]

Welcome! We are taking a friend who is 62, next May for her first trip to WDW and she has been reading up on all the books that I've given her. She's known that me and partner enjoy it childfree, but didn't understand completely until she started to read about all the restaurants and other adult activities there are. Now she's really looking forward to the trip! Just three older (ahem) ladies and we'll have a blast!

I'm sure you will love it at Thanksgiving!

Oh that sounds like a fun trip too! I love taking people who have never been to Disney. It is so cool to see it through their eyes.

 

[CynBeth]

Hi! My husband and I are childless and love Disney! We do have our fur baby that is sort of like a kid but as I always say animals are very intelligent. The 2 of us and my Mom will be going to Disney for Thanksgiving week. This will be a 5th trip for Mom and myself and a 3rd trip for my husband but we have never been during the holiday season. Where is everybody from?

 

[lakelandgal70]

Hi! My husband and I are childless and love Disney! We do have our fur baby that is sort of like a kid but as I always say animals are very intelligent. The 2 of us and my Mom will be going to Disney for Thanksgiving week. This will be a 5th trip for Mom and myself and a 3rd trip for my husband but we have never been during the holiday season. Where is everybody from?

Hi there and welcome! We are childfree and have 4 fur kids lol. You will enjoy Disney during the holidays. Really special time and the Christmas decorations should be up as well. I am from central Florida about 30-40min away from the Mouse and go as often as possible.

 

[franandaj]

Hi! My husband and I are childless and love Disney! We do have our fur baby that is sort of like a kid but as I always say animals are very intelligent. The 2 of us and my Mom will be going to Disney for Thanksgiving week. This will be a 5th trip for Mom and myself and a 3rd trip for my husband but we have never been during the holiday season. Where is everybody from?

Hi! Welcome! We have several fur babies who are quite intelligent too! We live in Long Beach CA, just a little bit away from where the magic all started!

 

[zima-cheryl]

DH & I have 4 fur-babies, 3 of the feline and 1 of the canine type.
I agree, most days our cats seem smarter than most folks we meet.

 

[AngieBangie]

No, my in laws live near Disney, so we stay with them. It's a nice way to save money, but I love when we can afford to stay on property to get the full experience!

 

[franandaj]

No, my in laws live near Disney, so we stay with them. It's a nice way to save money, but I love when we can afford to stay on property to get the full experience!

I just noticed that you are brand new to the DIS. Honored that you have shared your first few posts with us Childfree peeps!

 

[CurlyJo224]

Hi! My husband and I are childless and love Disney! We do have our fur baby that is sort of like a kid but as I always say animals are very intelligent. The 2 of us and my Mom will be going to Disney for Thanksgiving week. This will be a 5th trip for Mom and myself and a 3rd trip for my husband but we have never been during the holiday season. Where is everybody from?

When DH and I first got married we had a coworker who had asked us when we were having kids. We told her we weren't, she got this sad look, then abruptly brightened and asked, "Maybe puppies? Kittens?" We assured her that there would be puppies and kittens in our future.

 

[maddhatir]

A big to the new CF peeps!

 

[CynBeth]

Thanks! We have a dog that we adopted from a local shelter here in MD almost 5 years ago and we would love to adopt another but she is too jealous. We think she is 9 so maybe once she gets a little older we will.

 

[franandaj]

So a while back someone posted a preposterous quote about our only purpose of being on this earth was to procreate. On another thread, as we were discussing the sad condition of Ranger Stan (formerly of the WL) and how one would measure success in life. Someone posted this from Ralph Waldo Emerson and I think I prefer this rationality over procreation.

What is Success?

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;

To find the best in others;

To leave this world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden path or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;

 

[zima-cheryl]

So a while back someone posted a preposterous quote about our only purpose of being on this earth was to procreate. On another thread, as we were discussing the sad condition of Ranger Stan (formerly of the WL) and how one would measure success in life. Someone posted this from Ralph Waldo Emerson and I think I prefer this rationality over procreation.

What is Success?

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;

To find the best in others;

To leave this world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden path or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;

 

[maddhatir]

I like this one

"Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children."
~ George Bernard Shaw

 

[dgbg100106]

So a while back someone posted a preposterous quote about our only purpose of being on this earth was to procreate. On another thread, as we were discussing the sad condition of Ranger Stan (formerly of the WL) and how one would measure success in life. Someone posted this from Ralph Waldo Emerson and I think I prefer this rationality over procreation.

What is Success?

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;

To find the best in others;

To leave this world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden path or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;

Love it!

 

[dgbg100106]

I like this one

"Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children."
~ George Bernard Shaw

 

[franandaj]

I like this one

"Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children."
~ George Bernard Shaw

I love it!

 

[mskayjay]

I like this one

"Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children."
~ George Bernard Shaw

This is perfect for me because today.....I'm officially a member of AARP!!!!

 

[Bunless]

Ok child-free duos, I need opinions as I'm starting to prepare for our 10/28-11/4 WDW trip.

The food and wine planning isn't the problem, the problem is the temptation to do the Halloween party. Any opinions?

 

[franandaj]

Ok child-free duos, I need opinions as I'm starting to prepare for our 10/28-11/4 WDW trip.

The food and wine planning isn't the problem, the problem is the temptation to do the Halloween party. Any opinions?

Hey! You'll be there almost the same week that I will, I'm there the 27th through the 3rd!

Here is my motivation not to do the party. I'm an AP holder and $75 per person for candy, a parade and fireworks on top of the fact that I can get into the park without additional admission. If you don't have an AP then this isn't a very strong argument!