New Resort Idea!!!

[Laugh O. Grams]

access only by boat and calling it oasis reminds me of fantasy island. =o) just as long as tatoo isn't there to greet ya...i'm for this resort!

Or Mr. Rourke teaching you some "moral" question by setting you up to have some terrible imaginary experience showing you the error of your ways. "Just hand me a rum runner, Whitey, and keep the palm frond chicks fanning me or I'll snatch that horrible toupee off your head!!!"

 

[Densgirl]

I love this idea and I LOVE children and am a mother to two DD and one DS. I think something along the lines of an oasis would be wonderful. Maybe Jasmine and Alladin could be the character tie ins here. I also loved the suggestion of a B&B where you were treated like the King and Queen.

 

[SnackyStacky]

No one has mentioned whether an adults-only resort would be against state law. Wouldn't it be discriminating against age?

I don't believe it would be against state law because Disney World is private property. Hence the reason they can dictate what can and can't go on in their parks.

 

[Disney Debbie]

luvey - you beat me to it! I was thinking the same thing about Fantasy Island!

I would love an adults only resort - but with that said must say what I would REALLY like is a resort that only allows people that know not to run outside the rooms, shout down the hall at 7:00 a.m or 2:00 a.m., not slam their doors or have their TV blaring, not to let their kids come over to your table with their light saber and bonk you on the head with it during dinner, or march about the restaurant blowing a FREAKIN WHISTLE! Unfortunately - most of the first things I listed are not necessarily limited to kids only - and the last two are rotten parents! I really haven't had too many problems with kids in the resorts but I certainly don't have a problem with an adults only resort for those that want it. Disney isn't JUST for kids anymore - and Disney is the first to tout that all over the place. The Disney Institute had nothing special about it as far as theming goes, was way overpriced and had all those classes. If they had done more of a theme instead of just making over the old villas and done more pampering and couple oriented stuff I think it would have gone over better.

 

[megrod74]

It was not hateful or putting anyone else down,

Yet you called the idea crazy and told people to stay home. Way to be open-minded. Not everyone loves kids as you say that you do.

 

[duranfan]

I've heard that rumour too about the old Discovery Island being turned into a resort style adults only resort. THough have a feeling it would be so PRICEY it would eliminate alot of adults.
I agree there is a need for some kind of adults only relaxation area when it comes to resorts. I am surprised Disney hasn't realized this since they even market to 'seniors' going to disney WITHOUT the 'kids'.
We don't have kids yet but I do take my nieces and nephews with me sometimes. I can't help but notice at all the pools all the time its impossible to get any peace and quite IF you want to read. Theres always kids screaming at the top of their lungs, running and splashing water on OTHER guests. (I go to disney like every other month, literally stayed there hundreds if not thousands of times. Been going since a tot back when they opened). Also, the whirlpools at all the hotels have basically become kiddie pools even though many spa peeps discourage very young kids from being in them.
Basically I would just be happy if they had a wing at a resort with an adults only pool area.
I mean since theres kids in my traveling party sometimes I realize they ARE going to be noisy but considering that disney is suppose to cater to all they SHOULD address this issue.
I just think peeps should exercise common sense, seen way too many tired crying kids put into adult restraunt situations and they make their unhappiness known to all! LOL!

 

[Vivianne]

I think an adult's only resort is a great idea. It would just be another option for a vacation suited to a person's wants.

We stayed at the POFQ last May after searching for a small quiet hotel suited to couples. We were lucky on that trip. Hopefully it will be the same on the next one.

An adult only resort will probably be a reality with the baby boomers retiring. After all, Disney is just a company looking to make money.

Disney isn't exclusively for families with children it is also for families who don't happen to have young ones with them on their vacation or childfree adults or solo adults as long as they have the money to pay for their trip. There would be plenty of individuals seeking for an adults only resort.

 

[DAWGPOUNDAJ]

No, I do not think it's a good idea. There are plenty of places around the world that cater to Adults Only. This is, and should be, for families.

I am going to have to respectfully disagree here. Disney is not just for families. Even Disney says that Disney is for EVERYONE. There are already shows that cater to adults, along with clubs. Do you disagree with Pleasure Island dance clubs being only for those 18 years of age and older? Your reasoning would say you did because if a "family" is not allowed into the club than the club should not exist. The adults only resort would just be an extension of what Disney has slowly been starting to do for years!

Plus, a lot of people are single and in their 40s, 50s, 60s, etc. They go to Disney solo and have a great time!! But an adults only resort would increase the fun they already have there by allowing them to really interact with other solo goers, and they would have the chance to meet other single adults who love Disney as well! Just because someone is single and older does not mean that they would not enjoy the rollercoasters, themed attractions, night life, light and firework shows, etc. alone. You do not need kids running underfoot to enjoy Disney at all, which is why Disney is for everyone, not just for families.

I also think your forgetting another thing that is not obvious to everyone, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a family. Some people cannot have children, but they would still love WDW. However, seeing kids at the parks for them all day is one thing, but seeing them 24/7 while on vacaqtion might be a bit of an upset for them.

Thats not even mentioning the families that have sadly lost their children. Having an adults only resort would be a really nice option for them, that way they could enjoy WDW during the day but escape children and potentially painful memories at night. Yes, they would be subjected to painful memories during the daytime, but they would be so busy with the attractions that it would not be as noticeable for them, but at night when things wound down for them (and when they would be more likely to start thinking about sad memories as things calmed down) they would have a respite from children right when they needed it. It would be a really great thing for them, I certinaly know that a friend of mine who has lost both her children would love something like this at Disney. She has come to terms with her loss, but having an adults only hangout would be very nice for her. I even asked her about this option and she said that would be great. She loves seeing kids but for her if it got to be too much she could go back to her resort and relax then. And not having kids constantly underfoot at the resort would be wonderful for her as she put it.

Basically its just another option. Thats all it is. The logic you are using basically says 'Disney is for families only, and if you do not have a family you might as well not go.' But other people enjoy Disney as well. Its the #1 Honeymoon Capital in the United States, and a more mature, romantic, quiet atmosphere may appeal to many honeymooners, anniversary goers, not to mention the retired whose hearing could sometimes need a respite from childrens cute but often shrill yelling.

It's an idea not meant to offend anyone, or to discriminate, but mainly it is meant to provide more options.

 

[DAWGPOUNDAJ]

I forgot to add another reason for having an adult resort, but avoiding awkward situations. Now this will sound odd, but I think I have a sign painted on my back that says "If you are a lost child come to me and I will take you to the CMs so you can find your parents." I've had kids come up to me who have been lost LITERALLY for over an hour, asking me to find their parents for them. Now I do not mind this at all and am thankful to God that they came up to me rather than to someone who would kidnap them, but I always make a point to WAIT with them after I take them to the resorts front desk until their parents get there. The CMs do not have time to talk to them or calm them down properly when they are in hysterics b/c their mom and dad are missing. For me seeing them reunited with their parents has always enhanced my trips, however, a lot of people would rather avoid being put into this situation.

The sad reality is that while most parents are wondeful and attentive, many are not. This inconveniences others on vacation at times. I have never minded it, but would NEVER fault someone who did. An adults only resort would help people who know right off the bat that they would mind something like this to AVOID it in the first place.

 

[anne930]

I think it's an awesome idea. But even if they didn't want to devote an entire hotel to being adult-only, they could devote a couple of buildings in certain resorts or certain floors to adults only. I love kids, but I don't love kids running down the hallway at 8:00 am in the morning or 4-year olds in the hot tub at 11:00 pm at night. It would certainly make our trip more enjoyable. Just my 2 cents worth !!

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I forgot to add another reason for having an adult resort, but avoiding awkward situations. Now this will sound odd, but I think I have a sign painted on my back that says "If you are a lost child come to me and I will take you to the CMs so you can find your parents." I've had kids come up to me who have been lost LITERALLY for over an hour, asking me to find their parents for them. Now I do not mind this at all and am thankful to God that they came up to me rather than to someone who would kidnap them, but I always make a point to WAIT with them after I take them to the resorts front desk until their parents get there. The CMs do not have time to talk to them or calm them down properly when they are in hysterics b/c their mom and dad are missing. For me seeing them reunited with their parents has always enhanced my trips, however, a lot of people would rather avoid being put into this situation.

The sad reality is that while most parents are wondeful and attentive, many are not. This inconveniences others on vacation at times. I have never minded it, but would NEVER fault someone who did. An adults only resort would help people who know right off the bat that they would mind something like this to AVOID it in the first place.

OK...but what about adult guest, like me (but not), who after doing the Monorail drink-a-thon and then stopping at Pleasure Island for a night cap, comes up to you, crying his eyes out because he's too hammered to find his hotel room? Would you help this hypothetical (not me, but someone else who might look like me) guest, to find his hypothetical wife (not my wife, but maybe possibly also named Karen)?

 

[karebear1]

Well, um..... Hypothetically, of course, I was kinda under the assumption that once you got married, we'll say, that said husband and a wife constituted a family- whether there are children involved or not. So, if WDW is for families, then my DH and I fit the bill.

LaughOGrams- Hypothetically..... I might be willing to help you, if you could , say, back me on my idea of what consititutes a family?!?!?

 

[EltonJohn]

I think having an adult only hotel would be great! Disney has adult only activities and options on their cruise lines, I don't understand why they don't do they same on land.

I also think that an adult's only Disney resort would be great too! A Disney Channel geared for adults would be great too!

 

[DAWGPOUNDAJ]

OK...but what about adult guest, like me (but not), who after doing the Monorail drink-a-thon and then stopping at Pleasure Island for a night cap, comes up to you, crying his eyes out because he's too hammered to find his hotel room? Would you help this hypothetical (not me, but someone else who might look like me) guest, to find his hypothetical wife (not my wife, but maybe possibly also named Karen)?

LOL Well hypothetically said guest named Kim (but not me, someone else by that name) who was come up to by hypothetical guest (not you or anyone named Karen) would probably be in the same state trying to find their hotel room after making their way back from the mini-bar as well. So we'd, I mean not we, but the hypothetical guests, would be trying to find Karen to help them ALL find their hotel rooms. And hopefully another daiquiri on the way back.

 

[DAWGPOUNDAJ]

Well, um..... Hypothetically, of course, I was kinda under the assumption that once you got married, we'll say, that said husband and a wife constituted a family- whether there are children involved or not. So, if WDW is for families, then my DH and I fit the bill. [\QUOTE]

Good point! I guess I didn't think of it like that! But your right that does constitute a family. With my point before I was really keeping my single friends in mind. A lot of them are in their 30s and have neither parents nor siblings, nor spouse or children so truly are without a biological family. Thats what I was really getting at with that.

 

[pumpkinfish]

Wow...I come back to this board 24 hours later and it is a free-for-all! I know we are all entitled to our opinions, and that is great, but what happened to all our ideas?

I kinda liked how we were talking about IDEAS for an ADULTS ONLY hotel.

Everyone got so serious as to whether Disney should or should not have one. It's not like we asked for our resort to be for nudists! Let's get back on track with this If you don't like the idea, I respectfully ask you go to another thread...now on to my Mickey head coconuts!!
Maybe we could even have a boat ride through the resort like the Jungle Cruise! With fake animals and such! We definitely need a waterfall at one of the quiet pools...and maybe even a grotto! How exciting this resort will be!

 

[rcumming]

Yet you called the idea crazy and told people to stay home. Way to be open-minded. Not everyone loves kids as you say that you do.

Yes I LOVE children!! I especially LOVE MY OWN! Again, like I said earlier, I have been there with and without a child, so I can almost understand the rational.

You do not have to love children but you will have to put up with them, in some shape form or fashion. Even with a private oasis.

I said the IDEA was crazy NOT the individual. I just really wish that everyone could just take the opinions without getting so upset. It really isnt that deep.

 

[theresaruth]

When I left this thread 2 days ago, my reply was on page 3 and we were talking about ideas for a "adults only resort." what a wonderful thread, i can't remember who started it but I am sorry for the ugly turn this has taken...maybe this thread should have been posted on the Solo/Adults board at least this way we would all be on the same page.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

I agree there should be an adult only resort, it would be great for people on honeymoon or couples just wanting a romantic getaway. Alot of childless couples don't go to WDW just because they think its just for kids.

 

[EltonJohn]

An adult only resort might work, but isn't Vegas sort of an Disney World for adults.

Not all adults (me for example) like Vegas-some of us like Disney.

I've notice that some people in this thread use the term "families" to only include people who have children. That is simply wrong to exclude "families of two"-a husband and a wife with no children, or retirees with kids who have flown the coop. They are as much of a "family" as a "family" who has 10 children. If Disney is geared towards "familes" then they should have options geared towards these "families of two".

Wow...I come back to this board 24 hours later and it is a free-for-all! I know we are all entitled to our opinions, and that is great, but what happened to all our ideas?

I kinda liked how we were talking about IDEAS for an ADULTS ONLY hotel.

Everyone got so serious as to whether Disney should or should not have one. It's not like we asked for our resort to be for nudists! Let's get back on track with this If you don't like the idea, I respectfully ask you go to another thread...now on to my Mickey head coconuts!!

That is off-topic, here is the original post:

Wouldnt it be nice to have Disney open up an ADULT only Resort! I know Disney is for children and all that, but this is for adults who dont have kids, or parents that have children grown up and dont go to Disney.

I think that would be a great Resort! I know that me and my DH like to stay at the WL because it is a more "grown up atmosphere".

Anyone else who goes to Disney without kids have an opinion on my idea? :thewave:

I welcome those who have an opposite opinion of mine to speak up! This thread topic is not about talking about our theme ideas*-it is about voicing our opinions on the OPs idea that Disney should have a adults-only resort. I think that it is a great topic to debate.

*See my thread for voicing ideas about Disney adults-only themed resorts.