Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[zima-cheryl]

Ah, because you misunderstand the reasoning. The parent says they are doing it for the child, but they are really doing it for themselves.

Same with the nice places, bars, etc. The parents don't want to be deprived of such experiences just because they have children, so they make others deal with their children. I honestly don't even mind that so much if the children are well-behaved and/or asleep (the very wee ones). However, I find a lot of parents seem to "tune out" the really irritating behaviors, like constant noise and/or running around, and make others deal with it too.

Better yet.... then when the kid does something (trips a waiter, knocks over someone's drink, etc) the parents get all up in arms about it. Like we need to be keeping out of the way of the kids?
Sorry... what happened to sit quietly at the table? If we ran around like I see some kids now days, we would have been in a peck of trouble!! And when my parents grounded us or took away privileges they stuck to it!!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Welcome! You'll find we are an eclectic bunch... mostly harmless to ourselves & others.

And it looks very problematic to have to carry all the stuff to take care of an infant in the WDW heat.

I don't get carrying a lot of stuff at all?!?
Most days we travel w/just what fits in DH's cargo pant/short pockets & the camera around my neck. If we absolutely need a little umbrella or something I'll wear a fanny pack, but that is it.

I'm amazed at the backpacks, camera equipment and purses you see some folks hauling around all day. I guess if you need medications, or something you don't have a choice, but sometimes I just wonder what people are really hauling around all day that they never use?

I don't even buy souvineers (sp?) the last few days. If I'm past the point of being able to have it delivered back to our resort or at least the front of the park for pickup on the way out, I rarely buy anything. I hate carrying anything around.

 

[mskayjay]

Hi all! Been MIA for a while. Work is just ridiculous for both DH and myself right now. I've had 2 vacation days since last Christmas and DH has only had 5 back in April. 70+hour work weeks .....just yuck!

So I told him we're out of here in next month, called Disney, got a decent deal at Wilderness Lodge and off we go! We'll be there from the 5th-12th and I can't wait. Anyone else there then? I would love to go somewhere else but there is a comfort in going to a hotel you know, a place you know, great restaurants you know, no need to make extra plans or do research when you are this tired....you know the deal.

Now I just have to pray that we don't get the screaming toddler next to us this year. Please God just smile on us this time! I'm going to reach out to some nice cast members we've met at WL and see if they can help us get a room where we want.

Tired tired tired but at the same time profoundly grateful to be in a position in life where we can just go like this.

We are of course doing Cali Grille and trying like crazy to get in to 'Ohana's again but I think we are going to try some new places this year. Any suggestions? As much as we stay at WL we've never done Artist Pointe. Jiko's didn't work out too well last year but I would try it again. Citrico's? Russian Tea at Grand Floridian????? I'd like this but DH??
Where do you "have to" eat at Disney.

Oh and I can tell you we will for sure be spending an evening at Jelly Rolls again.

 

[mskayjay]

Welcome! You'll find we are an eclectic bunch... mostly harmless to ourselves & others.



I don't get carrying a lot of stuff at all?!?
Most days we travel w/just what fits in DH's cargo pant/short pockets & the camera around my neck. If we absolutely need a little umbrella or something I'll wear a fanny pack, but that is it.

I'm amazed at the backpacks, camera equipment and purses you see some folks hauling around all day. I guess if you need medications, or something you don't have a choice, but sometimes I just wonder what people are really hauling around all day that they never use?

I don't even buy souvineers (sp?) the last few days. If I'm past the point of being able to have it delivered back to our resort or at least the front of the park for pickup on the way out, I rarely buy anything. I hate carrying anything around.

I have an itty bitty little NY Yankees sling bag that holds my card, my camera, and cell phone. It seriously is about the size of a pack of cigarettes and holds everything I need. If I buy anything, I charge it and get it delivered. NOT carrying stuff anymore. My days of strollers, snack bags, and huge camera cases are over for now. If I'm ever a Grammy that will change but not now.

 

[franandaj]

Where do you "have to" eat at Disney.

Oh and I can tell you we will for sure be spending an evening at Jelly Rolls again.

Since you mentioned that you'll be at Jelly Rolls, maybe start off the evening with Flying Fish or Kouzzina...we ate at both those places last September when we stayed at the Boardwalk. I love FF and Kouzzina was really good. The reviews are hit and miss, but we had a great meal.

The other place we tried, finally, was Fulton's Crab House, it was awesome! We will definitely be going back there again!

 

[mskayjay]

Since you mentioned that you'll be at Jelly Rolls, maybe start off the evening with Flying Fish or Kouzzina...we ate at both those places last September when we stayed at the Boardwalk. I love FF and Kouzzina was really good. The reviews are hit and miss, but we had a great meal.

The other place we tried, finally, was Fulton's Crab House, it was awesome! We will definitely be going back there again!

Are there non-seafood choices at those places? DH loves it but I can't stand seafood of any kind. lol

 

[franandaj]

Yes definitely. There are plenty of non seafood choices at Kouzzina, they have a flank steak, and a lamb burger, a greek lasagne, I'm sure there are plenty of other choices, I believe a chicken choice and others.

At flying fish they have a steak and at least a vegetarian pasta option. Check out the menus at allears.net

I know Fulton's has a filet and a chicken dish as well.

 

[Ashton7]

Ah, because you misunderstand the reasoning. The parent says they are doing it for the child, but they are really doing it for themselves.

Same with the nice places, bars, etc. The parents don't want to be deprived of such experiences just because they have children, so they make others deal with their children. I honestly don't even mind that so much if the children are well-behaved and/or asleep (the very wee ones). However, I find a lot of parents seem to "tune out" the really irritating behaviors, like constant noise and/or running around, and make others deal with it too.

Actually, I don't misunderstand the reason. I just didn't want to be quite so blunt.

 

[HockeyKat]

I have an itty bitty little NY Yankees sling bag that holds my card, my camera, and cell phone. It seriously is about the size of a pack of cigarettes and holds everything I need. If I buy anything, I charge it and get it delivered. NOT carrying stuff anymore. My days of strollers, snack bags, and huge camera cases are over for now. If I'm ever a Grammy that will change but not now.

I am with both of you... I tour the parks with pretty much nothing. If I have a pocket I carry my AP, my id, my cell phone, and my room key, but otherwise I make DH carry it in his camera bag. I hate carrying anything. I use a spi belt (which I use for running) to carry my cell phone sometimes, and sometimes I just leave it in the room.

Then again, I don't even carry a purse, period. A wallet and my phone.

Actually, I don't misunderstand the reason. I just didn't want to be quite so blunt.

Fair enough.

 

[Darkfirewolfe]

Where do you "have to" eat at Disney.

For us it's the restaurant inside Mexico for the atmosphere alone and Morcooco - those are our MUSTs for every trip.

Funny story about Mexico. The restaurant inside doesn't serve things like tacos and burritos. My partner and I were waiting for our table on our last trip, and a father comes up to see a menu. He then gets really annoyed and asks about tacos and the hostess explains that is not what they do, but the restaurant outside does. And he states he has children who won't "eat this stuff." And she suggests the restaurant outside. And he asks in a very loud and angry voice if he can't just go outside and get a taco for his kids and bring it into this restaurant and eat. She said no, he couldn't do that. Fortunately, he left after that without making a scene.

 

[SydneyFalco]

Mexico's been on our must do list the last three times. And yes, almost entirely for atmosphere alone--although I'm glad it's not Tex Mex (for the moment anyway). Still, next time we go (if we go) I think we'll give it a miss.

California Grill's our other must-do, but there's no plans to give up on that one, yet.

 

[mskayjay]

For us it's the restaurant inside Mexico for the atmosphere alone and Morcooco - those are our MUSTs for every trip.

Funny story about Mexico. The restaurant inside doesn't serve things like tacos and burritos. My partner and I were waiting for our table on our last trip, and a father comes up to see a menu. He then gets really annoyed and asks about tacos and the hostess explains that is not what they do, but the restaurant outside does. And he states he has children who won't "eat this stuff." And she suggests the restaurant outside. And he asks in a very loud and angry voice if he can't just go outside and get a taco for his kids and bring it into this restaurant and eat. She said no, he couldn't do that. Fortunately, he left after that without making a scene.

OMG I would have busted a gut laughing. What was it the chihuhua used to say? "Yo quiero Taco Bell"? bwahahahahahaha

I am so done with the drama stuff and honestly I am so tired that if someone messes with my trip this year I am going to tell them off.....seriously. I have never told anyone to watch their kids, been unkind when they lose their cool, had screaming kids at any dinners but this year....this chick is super tired and dangit I want to relax and have fun!

Get this..... I popped on at lunch today and got a ressie for 'Ohana on Sat and Sun both right around 6:30!!!!!! WTH! I almost didnt' book because 'Ohana's and Cali Grille were both unavailable. so glad I went ahead with it.

 

[mskayjay]

Mexico's been on our must do list the last three times. And yes, almost entirely for atmosphere alone--although I'm glad it's not Tex Mex (for the moment anyway). Still, next time we go (if we go) I think we'll give it a miss.

California Grill's our other must-do, but there's no plans to give up on that one, yet.

I will note that for our next visit when it is not Food and Wine Fest time. I have been reading a lot about people saying that so things must have changed there. Used to be an "avoid at all costs" type of thing and now I hear the adult bevs are to die for (bring on the Margharitas!!!!!) and that the atmosphere outweighs mediocre food.

So far I have my absolutely, make or break ressie at Cali Grille and snagged an unreal ressie at 'Ohanas. Knowing I have those 2, believe it or not, I can relax. The rest is all just "tell me something new to try". I adored Boma b'fast, hubby didn't. I want to do Crystal Palace this year no matter what. That PoohBear baby....if I wasn't already married to DH, he would be my man! lol Heard the food was okay but to see my lovin' stuffin' is so worth it. 1900 was ehh....so on to new places. I remember when it was character b'fast at WL and it was all Pooh. Sooooo loved it!

Okay I'm getting chirpy and chatty. ewwww........

 

[lakelandgal70]

When I was 4 I chased him down in the Magic Kingdom. Gave my mom a heart attack cause I ran off hahhhhaa.

We will be at WL from 7-10 and can not wait to just relax !!

 

[BeadyLady]

Joining In!

My DH & I have traveled to WDW the last four; soon to be five times without any of our children. Ours are all grown up, and I'm not up for taking the DGSs. DH & I do what we want, when we want, and at the pace we want.

 

[JennyMP03]

Had to chime in on the kids-being-in-inappropriate places conversation because this drives me and DH nuts, too.

I get wanting to go out, and I have no problem with kids who are well behaved in public. I've seen very young kids who can sit through a movie with no issue. However, we went to a midnight showing of a movie once and the couple next to us had their baby-- a very young baby-- with them! The baby cried during the movie. Of course it cried, it was there from midnight until 2 AM when the poor thing should have been snuggled in its crib!

So frustrating. I can't imagine why someone would think that's appropriate.

 

[zima-cheryl]

Had to chime in on the kids-being-in-inappropriate places conversation because this drives me and DH nuts, too.

I get wanting to go out, and I have no problem with kids who are well behaved in public. I've seen very young kids who can sit through a movie with no issue. However, we went to a midnight showing of a movie once and the couple next to us had their baby-- a very young baby-- with them! The baby cried during the movie. Of course it cried, it was there from midnight until 2 AM when the poor thing should have been snuggled in its crib!

So frustrating. I can't imagine why someone would think that's appropriate.

Makes you wonder doesn't it?
Those of us w/no practical experience raising children can figure it out but yet their parents don't get it.

 

[Shyvioletisme]

Had to chime in on the kids-being-in-inappropriate places conversation because this drives me and DH nuts, too.

I get wanting to go out, and I have no problem with kids who are well behaved in public. I've seen very young kids who can sit through a movie with no issue. However, we went to a midnight showing of a movie once and the couple next to us had their baby-- a very young baby-- with them! The baby cried during the movie. Of course it cried, it was there from midnight until 2 AM when the poor thing should have been snuggled in its crib!

So frustrating. I can't imagine why someone would think that's appropriate.

When Hostel came out and was in theaters, DH and I went to an evening showing and the people 2 rows behind us had a toddler(maybe 2-3 years old) and even got him a booster seat so that he wouldn't miss any of the movie If you've seen it, it is definitely NOT something a little kid needs to see at all.

 

[mskayjay]

Okay where is Mad????? It is not like her to be absent and not busting my butt every time I post. I see she hasn't been on in a few. Is she away or something?

Madddddddd...........come out and play!

 

[Alesia]

Okay where is Mad????? It is not like her to be absent and not busting my butt every time I post. I see she hasn't been on in a few. Is she away or something?

Madddddddd...........come out and play!

She's still in WDW.