Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[zima-cheryl]

Awww, thanks. But so rarely do you find someone so compatible, where you complete each other's sentences and share such a strange mix of interests, it was easy to stick around. Now the part when the in laws went all senile and crazy THAT is the part I should really be commended for sticking through!

Ugh! In-laws...

 

[franandaj]

Ugh! In-laws...

I seem to remember you having a rant about the in-laws and your upcoming trip, has that improved any? At least I don't think there is anything left that mine can actually do at this point....

 

[zima-cheryl]

I seem to remember you having a rant about the in-laws and your upcoming trip, has that improved any? At least I don't think there is anything left that mine can actually do at this point....

I actually am lucky. I love my FIL. It is his fiance that gives me fits.
We just have nothing in common & she has very little interest in our side of the family.

Thanks for asking, but it turned out exactly as I predicted & they have since backed out & canceled their reservation. Too expensive, can't be away from work/school that much, blah, blah, blah. I totally know it is coming from her. It is going to be so very hard to keep my mouth shut first trip they take to the beach this summer. She loves the beach so I'm sure there will be a week or two there (despite school & the cost)

I shouldn't complain, she could be an interfering (sp?) harpy... but still. I hate to see DH lose out on time with his Dad like that.

Like I said.... In Laws, Ugh!

 

[franandaj]

It's too bad that your DH won't get to spend the time with his father. I guess you'll have to find other times than sharing WDW trips.

We took my parents a year and a half ago, and while nothing went horribly wrong, over Christmas I asked if they wanted to go back. As my Dad was saying, "Sure."

My mom said, "Not for a long time."

Oh well, we have friends that might be more appreciative.

 

[t_daniels]

I soooo want to be a mermaid!!
I really hope this goes over well & they decide to keep it past July 2nd.

ooo! Very pretty- I didn't see anything like this geared toward adults when I went last summer!! Here's hoping it sticks around too- we're not going to go until near end July..

btw- sorry for the weird quote. Post count isn't high enough for URL's/images yet. Had to remove it!

 

[dgbg100106]

Anyone else out there??!

I am childfree by choice and a Disney FREAK!!

If anyone asks, "how you can enjoy Disney without kids?" I tell them, "obviously YOU are not doing it right!"

I have been to Disney about 16 times. 11 times it was just DH and I, and the other 5 were with BIL, SIL and the kids. I am SO looking forward to our next trip- ALONE!

All I have to say is, Disney is MUCH more enjoyable without kids- hands DOWN! Not only is it the "Happiest" place on earth- it is also the most "ROMANTIC"!

I'm here!!!

DH and I are also childfree by choice and we LOVE Disney!!!

 

[franandaj]

I'm here!!!

DH and I are also childfree by choice and we LOVE Disney!!!

Welcome Brandi!

Aren't you leaving like today or something?

 

[dgbg100106]

Welcome Brandi!

Aren't you leaving like today or something?

Tomorrow!

I found this thread because I was searching for SCOTCH... funny huh...

I know that sometime last year I read on the DIS that one of the places in EPCOT had a scotch tasting but now I can't find anything...

I think I am losing my mind.

 

[franandaj]

Tomorrow!

I found this thread because I was searching for SCOTCH... funny huh...

I know that sometime last year I read on the DIS that one of the places in EPCOT had a scotch tasting but now I can't find anything...

I think I am losing my mind.

Perhaps you should join in on the Old Fogies thread too!

 

[dgbg100106]

Perhaps you should join in on the Old Fogies thread too!

I might need too.....

Some days I feel really old and other days I feel like a spring chicken....

But I must be getting older, I tend to say things that my Mom and Grandmom used to say! It is scary!

 

[franandaj]

I might need too.....

Some days I feel really old and other days I feel like a spring chicken....

But I must be getting older, I tend to say things that my Mom and Grandmom used to say! It is scary!

My big OMG moment was last NYE when we left the party because the live band was too loud!

 

[dgbg100106]

My big OMG moment was last NYE when we left the party because the live band was too loud!

I did that before too. I think it was last year and I won tickets to cheap trick and we left early because they were screaming.

 

[zima-cheryl]

I know that sometime last year I read on the DIS that one of the places in EPCOT had a scotch tasting but now I can't find anything...

I think I am losing my mind.

You aren't crazy at all. It is at the pub in England @ EPCOT. We did it 2 years ago on my 40th Birthday trip.

There were 2 flights you could choose from. I don't remember which I did.
I didn't care for it, I remember that. But everyone had a good laugh @ my "Scotch Face". I'm glad I tried it.

They also have a tequila flight in Mexico. Staff is very knowledgable & it is fun too. I liked that & will be returning on our next trip I'm sure.

From All Ears...http://allears.net/menu/menu_rcp.htm
Scotch Flights
Imperial Pint $8.00; In a Souvenir Cup $11

Single Malt Flight - Glenkinchie, Oban, Lagavulin $15.00

Johnnie Walker Flight - Black, Gold, Green $12.00

Give it a go & then when you get back let us know how you liked it.

 

[dgbg100106]

You aren't crazy at all. It is at the pub in England @ EPCOT. We did it 2 years ago on my 40th Birthday trip.

There were 2 flights you could choose from. I don't remember which I did.
I didn't care for it, I remember that. But everyone had a good laugh @ my "Scotch Face". I'm glad I tried it.

They also have a tequila flight in Mexico. Staff is very knowledgable & it is fun too. I liked that & will be returning on our next trip I'm sure.

From All Ears...http://allears.net/menu/menu_rcp.htm
Scotch Flights
Imperial Pint $8.00; In a Souvenir Cup $11

Single Malt Flight - Glenkinchie, Oban, Lagavulin $15.00

Johnnie Walker Flight - Black, Gold, Green $12.00

Give it a go & then when you get back let us know how you liked it.

Thanks for the info.

We have tried the tequila flight and enjoyed that very much.

We will report back when we return.

 

[mskayjay]

Now I will need to overcome my "fear" of being the only childless couple at a character meal...maybe on my next trip.

You will LOVE it! We love doing all types of meals while we're at the parks and I just love the characters so much. DH says I'm more of a kid now then when we had our kids with us!

I have to tell you that I get the biggest kick out of reading your comments from the *always* child-free perspective. I call myself child-free because they're grown up and gone and I believe that folks like us deserve a place at WDW too! After having been "Mom and Dad" for many years and having done all the sacrificing for the kids, we're at that stage where we get to really enjoy our time together without having to plan around the kids and it is fantastic! There are things we enjoy so much more, things we enjoy not necessarily less but just can do without, and things we look forward to someday sharing with grandkids but for now.....child-free is fantastic!

 

[diznee25]

Hi everyone! Hubby and I have been married for 7 years and have 2 dogs. We love vacationing at WDW, can you tell from my siggie?

We have done character meals many times, and it's so fun. Nothing to be worried about....just let your hair down! On our next trip I would really like to do the autograph book and have the characters sign it. I just need to build up the courage!

Just a general comment about being "childless": I have found there are stages of reactions you get when people find out you don't have children.

1. "When are you going to have a baby?" (Beginning of marriage.)

2. "Oh, you still have plenty of time" (to have children.). (A few years into marriage.)

3. "Is something wrong with one of you?" (Fertility questions.)

4. "Ooooh, you're getting a second dog. Well, it's your choice." (Nosey family members!)

5. Comments from (jealous) coworkers, "Oh, I wish I had all that free time to do things for myself." (And also various comments regarding how they are strapped with kids and money is tight.)


We don't worry about what anyone thinks of our decision, life is too short. But to be quite honest, I didn't think that such a personal decision like this would be a concern of anyone elses.

Just for the record I like kids. I grew up in a family of 8, and I used to be a nanny a few years ago. My dream job would be something relating to children. However, for personal and medical reasons DH and I just don't want to have any ourselves. (Our dogs are our children!)

I will continue to lurk this thread!

diznee25

 

[jgplimdesign]

Oddly, until today----I never browsed the 'adults only' area of this site. . . Saw this and thought at the very least, I'll add my name to the list. . .

Personally, when I see how awkward some parents get with trying to collapse strollers for the buses (I think some make it more difficult than it really needs to be. . .I'm not looking for a fight here. .. just saying) and the mid day meltdowns, etc. . . I think, geez. . .thank goodess. . .and my husband and I happily spin around on our heels & grab a margarita!

We LOVE WDW. . .and for us WE will always be the kids!

 

[maddhatir]

I'm here!!!

DH and I are also childfree by choice and we LOVE Disney!!!

Welcome!!

When I hear "scotch", I think of this......................

 

[HockeyKat]

I find the biggest thing that separates us from our child-full friends is that we talk about our pets, and they talk about their kids.

But, on a more serious note...

A lot of people I know/meet are cool with our attitude about it all, but I do get the occasional instant dislike from a mommy type.

The thing is... I know that it's not a popular opinion, but I really just don't like kids. I never have, and I likely never will. I love love animals, esp. baby ones, but I have little tolerance for (in no particular order) kids, too much noise, stupid people, and rude/inconsiderate people.

I can occasionally handle a child or two on their own, if they are intelligent and well-behaved, or can't talk yet and aren't crying, but I much prefer the company of adults.

I usually keep that opinion to myself and try to temper it around people who are parents (or stupid/rude people I have to deal with like coworkers or family), though.

 

[franandaj]

I relate to and completely agree to all of this!

I find the biggest thing that separates us from our child-full friends is that we talk about our pets, and they talk about their kids.

But, on a more serious note...

A lot of people I know/meet are cool with our attitude about it all, but I do get the occasional instant dislike from a mommy type.

The thing is... I know that it's not a popular opinion, but I really just don't like kids. I never have, and I likely never will. I love love animals, esp. baby ones, but I have little tolerance for (in no particular order) kids, too much noise, stupid people, and rude/inconsiderate people.

I can occasionally handle a child or two on their own, if they are intelligent and well-behaved, or can't talk yet and aren't crying, but I much prefer the company of adults.

I usually keep that opinion to myself and try to temper it around people who are parents (or stupid/rude people I have to deal with like coworkers or family), though.

You would think with all the overpopulation in the world people would be happy that there are people with our attitudes towards breeding!