Going with just hubby

[pooksma]

We have finally begun to discuss an adults only trip. There were so many things I would have liked to have done SLOWER . And I don't need to be on rides all the time. I'm still working on DH. Hopefully for August 08...

 

[kimis]

DW has been bugging me since our first family trip in 1998. I always resisted because I thought I would feel too guilty being there without them.

She finally got her way. We are heading to WL from 9/12-9/18. Just the two of us, to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Kids (DS16, DD13, DS10) are splitting time between grandparents and they all know we are going without them. They are just now starting to get a little jealous. And I am getting SUPER excited

We have ADR's for Artist Point, LeCellier, Chefs de France, and Raglan Road. We got tickets for Cirque, and we're taking the KTTK tour.

We're staying at WL, so we plan to take a carriage ride and a few night time strolls. Maybe sit on the beach and actually talk.

Whatever we do, we just hope to enjoy each others company. And try not to feel too guilty.

My dh and I have seen CIrque twice and love it. Also we took the KTTK tour and liked that also. YOu might also think about dinner at California Grill and watch the fireworks at MK. Have fun!!

 

[goofypooh]

DW has been bugging me since our first family trip in 1998. I always resisted because I thought I would feel too guilty being there without them.

She finally got her way. We are heading to WL from 9/12-9/18. Just the two of us, to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Kids (DS16, DD13, DS10) are splitting time between grandparents and they all know we are going without them. They are just now starting to get a little jealous. And I am getting SUPER excited

We have ADR's for Artist Point, LeCellier, Chefs de France, and Raglan Road. We got tickets for Cirque, and we're taking the KTTK tour.

We're staying at WL, so we plan to take a carriage ride and a few night time strolls. Maybe sit on the beach and actually talk.

Whatever we do, we just hope to enjoy each others company. And try not to feel too guilty.

Have fun!! DH & I just got back from our trip w/o kids. We had such a great time. We also did the KTTK & ate at LeCellier (it was so good!). I was worried about feeling guilty, too, but actually just enjoyed my time with hubby & didn't feel guilty at all. Funny thing was that we kept seeing kids who were totally exhausted & parents who were totally stressed out with their kids. We knew our kids would be acting the same way & that made us enjoy & appreciate our time together that much more!

 

[fredw]

Hi All'
I'm laughing at/with all of you young uns. don't feel guilty. We raised two beautiful girls and we feel like it's our time now. Enjoy yourselves when you get the chance. I've celebrated 32 wonderful years with the girl of my dreams and wouldn't trade a minute of them for anything. We love disney so much we bought into the DVC. That got a big laugh from the girls. We used to take them every year and always thought the DVC was too expensive. We look forward to our geta ay every few months now and plan to take the grandkids when/if they come along. Hope you all have a wonderful time.
Fred

 

[jayhjay]

Ugh, I can't decide if we should tell the kiddies we are going without them. DH has a conference all week and I am tagging along. It made no sense to bring the kids as DH will be unavailable during the week and I can't solo with a 3 and 6 year old. But for me it is a great deal as hotel is paid for, I have a freqent flyer ticket, etc. Not to mention that we had a family trip last year one coming up next year I am sure.

So, I feel no guilt at all about not taking the kids. We travel alone at least once every year or two (two years ago we did this same trip). And I firmly believe we have a right to go on our own. But while I don't feel guilty, DD6 will be DEVASTATED if she finds out we are going without her. So while I don't feel bad about going and think we made the right choice not to take them, I feel bad knowing that she will be upset. Does that make any sense?

DD3 is too little to really understand, but DD6 asks once a week when we are going again. I was planning on just telling her I am going with DH to a meeting (which is true) but not telling her where. Is that awful? Is it better to disappoint her, or "mislead" her? And what happens to all those souvenirs we bring home? Ugh!

 

[Pakey]

Our favorite trip to WDW was also our very first vacation without our 3 DS. It was the most magical vacation of our lives and we've been on some very nice vacations (even my dream vacation to Italy was not as great as that first childless WDW vacation). The kids are grown now and married and we still take them every other year with their spouses to WDW but on those off years, my DH and I go alone and still enjoy the magic of just being 2 big kids. Book a few nice meals at places away from the parks (Jiko, California Grill, etc.) so that you relax. Parasailing at the Contemporary Resort is a lot of fun and much more affordable if there are only two of you!!! My DH and I both love the Cirque show at Downtown. Personally, I never miss going to the spa and having a massage on my next to last day so that I'm really relaxed and ready to return to the real world!!!

 

[Mrsjvb]

No kids here either. DH's first experience with a Disney park was at age 38 in Tokyo(Disney Sea is a fantastic experience for Adults!)

We do some rides( he'll get his Roller coaster fix, and I will do Soarin' about ten times, it was our favorite at DL) But mostly its' about wandering around arm in arm, seeing shows and indulging in really good food. I cannot WAIT to get to Epcot and go shopping either!

This will be new for him, he's never been to WDW. It's be 20 years for me, so I guess It will be new for me as well.

 

[davis1334]

My husband and I are also going for New Year's for our 10th wedding anniversary. We also have 2 children (boys) ages 5 and 6. We have never been during New Year's but have been at just about every other time of year. We are so excited! We have been to WDW one other time (about 3 years ago) without the kids and had the very best time ever. It is nice to do "grown-up" things and just enjoy each other every so often. Another positive thing about going to WDW without the kids sometimes is that you get to do the "grown-up" things, and then when you do go with the kids you can then just focus on having fun with the kids. You don't have to be disappointed about not being able to do something that you want to do. They are definitely two different vacations, but I think that is what is so cool about Disney. You could go 1,000 times and make it a different experience every time. You never "run out" of things to do.

 

[Charleston Zurg]

My wife and I were thinking of places to go (without the kids) when I come home on leave from Operation Enduring Freedom. I really wanted to go to WDW. But did not suggest it because she is not as big as fan as I am. When she suggested WDW I almost fell off of my chair. We are thinking about four to five days. We have never been anywhere for more than one night without our three kids. Have not picked a placed to stay yet (looking at WL) and not sure what we are going to do. Just wanted an opinion on how WL is for couples, and can someone tell me about the Yatchsman Steakhouse.

 

[kimis]

My wife and I were thinking of places to go (without the kids) when I come home on leave from Operation Enduring Freedom. I really wanted to go to WDW. But did not suggest it because she is not as big as fan as I am. When she suggested WDW I almost fell off of my chair. We are thinking about four to five days. We have never been anywhere for more than one night without our three kids. Have not picked a placed to stay yet (looking at WL) and not sure what we are going to do. Just wanted an opinion on how WL is for couples, and can someone tell me about the Yatchsman Steakhouse.

The first thing I want to say is a huge THANK YOU for serving our country. I have a nephew in OEF and I am proud of all of you!!!!
The second thing is I am so glad you are going to WDW on your leave. Did you know that Shades of Green is for military and you get a discount? I am not sure if you can get a package deal or not there. My dh and I always stay at POR. We love it there---it is so romantic.
The Yatchsman is fantastic. We eat there every year. YOu might think about eating at California Grill also while watching the fireworks at MK!
Have a great time!!!

 

[rumrunnergirl]

I'm so glad I found this thread!

I'm a FL native and my family did WDW every year starting the year it opened (I was 11 or so). I continued to go to WDW as a single adult.

Then - when I'm expecting our 2nd child, DH says he wants to go to WDW because he's never been. I said "what fun will I have being 5 mo pregnant and hanging out with a 17m old child?" I went anyway and told him never again until our youngest was 40" tall and could do the rides, LOL. In 2005-2006 we went 4 times with the kids.

So - now our oldest is 8, youngest is 6 - and I haven't had more than a few hours to myself since I became a Mom (no regrets, just sayin', LOL), and I was planning a trip in January as a family when it occured to me to ask my FIL and his wife to stay with the kids while DH and I do WDW alone. My FIL and his wife love to travel and come to Florida in the winter anyway, and this way they can stay in our house and not have to rent. Our kids only see them once a year and it would work out perfectly.

I used to wonder why people honeymooned at WDW - I thought it was because they were too poor to go anywhere "exciting" - but now I realize it's because they can HAVE FUN! LOL

DH and I are thinking of the money we'll save by not having to rent a double stroller ($50 and up) cuz the kids get tired walking, and we won't have to shell out for the Neverland Club ($80), and we save by not having to buy the DDP for them ($20 per day) and not buying park tickets for them. We won't be next in line for Soarin' and have DS say "I'm not getting on!!" - nor will we be in line and have one of the kids have to go potty when we just walked by the bathroom and they didn't have to go. We can eat dinner in peace, go where we want, ride whatever rides we want - TOGETHER - as many times as we want, stay up late, not miss the fireworks due to potty breaks, listen to kids fight over what ride they want to go on next, keeping an eye on them at all times, etc.

I've mentioned it to the kids and they are fine with it. The thought of having their grandparents here for the week is pretty exciting to them too. Just got to get FIL and his wife to say "Yes"!! LOL

I know I will miss them greatly but they will be having fun and so will we.

 

[Raenstoirm]

My fiance and I love going by oursleves (no kids yet). We ride every ride and I do mean every ride. Last april we only missed medieval whirl (think I spelled that wrong) since he deosnt like to spin.

I would say the best part of adults only are the late nights. Some nights the parts are open till 2am or later (extra magic hours) and are virtually empty. That is the best time to go! And no worries aobut the sleeping kids or worse, crank over-tired ones!

 

[dep7418]

My wife and I are going Late Jan08 for a week. She has training/conferences every year on Dis property (I know...bummer!!!) THis time we are NOT going to go to any parks (she feels guilty going with out our kids). We plan on just hanging out at downtown dis, I-drive, and other places.

Any places we can go to catch fireworks if we are not in the parks?

Any ideas of decent nightlife for a couple hip mid 30 year old!! HAAA

 

[du286]

It may sound selfish but my wife and I have been going to Disney every other year w/o the kids, though they are older,DD-20 and DS 15, they understand that the parents need some time alone. My wife and I enjoy the time to relax, use the facilities that we don't normally get to use at Boardwalk and enjoy trying new resturants. But we still find time to do the Parks. We've even started to venture off grounds to see what's happening in the Orlando area. We go in Jan or Feb to avoid the crowds and as a break to the Mid Atlantic winters.

 

[dep7418]

We've even started to venture off grounds to see what's happening in the Orlando area. We go in Jan or Feb to avoid the crowds and as a break to the Mid Atlantic winters.

If you have any places you would recommend, I sure would appreciate it. We are heading late Jan08 for a week and plan on only going to Seaworld once. We are looking for things to do around the area...It's nice to get away and just go out in the evening for an adult beverage or 3 and not worry about who is running out of ketchup for their nuggets!!

We like to try "off the beaten path" places, so any ideas of nice lesser know places would be greatly appreciated!

 

[kimis]

It may sound selfish but my wife and I have been going to Disney every other year w/o the kids, though they are older,DD-20 and DS 15, they understand that the parents need some time alone. My wife and I enjoy the time to relax, use the facilities that we don't normally get to use at Boardwalk and enjoy trying new resturants. But we still find time to do the Parks. We've even started to venture off grounds to see what's happening in the Orlando area. We go in Jan or Feb to avoid the crowds and as a break to the Mid Atlantic winters.

It isn't selfish at all! My dh and I go every year without kids or grandkids. We go Jan/Feb and love it. We do ride the rides---even the rollar coasters-, we eat at the nice places (thanks to the ddp) and we make lots of special memories. We have never left the property but that is alright with us. We aren't the partying type so we haven't ever been to Pleasure Island at night either. We do stay very busy and have a great time. Enjoy!

 

[Mickiethepooh]

We are also a couple that goes without the kids many times also take cruises. We just had our 39th anniversary and we are going to "The World" to celebrate it, made more Poignant by the fact I had a heart attack two weeks ago. there is just so much to do based on what you like as a couple, and you can take it at a slower pace. No Commando style. Now in two years we will be taking our first grandchild and that will be a great new thing in itself.

Just so you know my last trip I took 3 of my adult sons,[I have five children] two of them to model my Capt Jack and Will Turner costumes at MNSSHP.

 

[Disneytwinz]

We just decided yesterday to take a trip with no kids. At first I was feeling guilty and this morning when I woke up and the kids gave me a hard time, I decided to drop the guilt We took the family in May this year and we'll be going again in May 2009. This trip is for adults only, although shorter than we'd like we'll still have one day per park. I say go for it!!

 

[7165red]

We have been going to WDW for years,just the two of us and love it. We enjoy the restaurants visit the parks & downtown Disney. You can also visit Seaworld and universal. We never get tired of things to do. We will be visiting in Dec. Just love it!

Enjoy!