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[donnajz]

Just curious...DD will be turning 16 three weeks after our trip to Disney. We'll be staying at CSR for the first time. While I know its a large resort, would you feel comfortable letting her walk to the main pool/food court by herself. (We both have cell phones so we could talk while she's walking). While I think Disney is a fairly safe place, I'm a little concerned with how large the resort is and the number of business people there for conventions.

 

[krmlaw]

I absolutely would, even though I havent been there yet. 16 is 16. Isnt she driving already? And on her own out with her friends?

 

[KatMark]

We have stayed there six (soon to be 7) times and I would have no issue with letting my daughter (if I had one) walk alone from her room to the pool, etc. We have often seen young kids--and probably younger--than 16 walking alone to the pool, food court, etc.

 

[Buzz2001]

To me, Disney is just another place. Would you feel comfortable letting your DD walk in a similar situation at home? If yes, then there would be no difference at CSR. If no, go with your gut instinct. I'm one of those over protective dads so I don't let my DD out of my sight...even at 15.

 

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

I wouldn't, but I'm an overprotective mother!

 

[hammie59]

Yes, I'd be comfortable with it. As a mother, I'd be more concerned at letting her go alone at night.

 

[donnajz]

I absolutely would, even though I havent been there yet. 16 is 16. Isnt she driving already? And on her own out with her friends?

Yes, she does go out with friends but always driven by a parent. She won't be 16 for 4 months so she isn't driving yet. I'm probably a bit overprotective since she's an only child.

 

[Buzz2001]

Yes, she does go out with friends but always driven by a parent. She won't be 16 for 4 months so she isn't driving yet. I'm probably a bit overprotective since she's an only child.

That's my case too. Only child = overprotective dad.

 

[fall08CP]

I've been walking around the resorts on my own since 13-14 and I'm still here I've never felt unsafe at any resorts, especially CSR. I feel like the ranchos are the most isolated part of the park so I'd suggest requesting the cabanas or casitas because they're well lit and populated

 

[krmlaw]

There is nothing wrong with being over protective! I am too But Im sure she'll be fine, but trust your gut. And only you know your child the best. When I was growing up, my mother and I took self defense classes together. It was a great bonding experience and I learned how to really kick butt when needed.

 

[donnajz]

I've been walking around the resorts on my own since 13-14 and I'm still here I've never felt unsafe at any resorts, especially CSR. I feel like the ranchos are the most isolated part of the park so I'd suggest requesting the cabanas or casitas because they're well lit and populated

Very good suggestion. I definitely would not feel comfortable if she had to walk through a part of the resort not well lit and somewhat isolated. We live in a small plan in the suburbs outside of Pittsburgh and she doesn't really walk around by herself. Either she's with friends or with me!

 

[rie'smom]

My daughter and niece were 13 and 14 on our trip at Thanksgiving and they would stay in the parks after I left. The girls took the busses back to BWV by themselves. Of course, my daughter had been to WDW 11 or 12 times by then, so I felt comfortable that they knew their way around the resort.