onboard w/a 22 year old

[disney queen]

what kind of activities are there for the young adult set? i know the babies, preschoolers, children, teens, and adults are taken care of, but what about this age group? thanks!

 

[ThreeCircles]

A 22 year old will probably enjoy the adult activites quite well.

 

[Kabuli1]

A 22 year old is considered an adult. I know, mine doesn't always act like one . . .

You might want to find the thread for your cruise and ask if there will be any other similar aged DISers on board. Or start a thread "Any 20-24 yo's on such-n-such cruise???"

Karyn

 

[disney queen]

 

[CamColt]

As stated above a 22 yo is an adult. They can do all the adult activities such as the spa, the clubs at night, and dine at Palo. They can avoid kids at the adult pool and the adult beach on CC.
Theres just about nothing they cant do...well, except maybe go down the Mickey slide.

 

[disney queen]

 

[musicalSaranader]

I'm in that age group (I'm almost 19) and I was just on the Disney Magic. I felt that I am way too old for the teen stuff and a lot of the adult stuff was filled with people much older than me. I did happen to meet up with a few people my age, but I felt it would have been more helpful if there was a room just for the 18-21/22 year olds, just like there is for everyone else. And it just so happens there are conferences going on that by the time I go on the Magic again (next August) there will be just that. I'll be just turning 20 and will find it helpful to have a specific place to go to meet people my age.

 

[wdwfamdvc]

This is one area on board the ship that Disney has neglected.
We've traveled twice on the Magic (Aug.2002 and 8-2-03) with our 20 year old daughter and 22 year old son. We also have a 16 year old who loves the Common Grounds area.
Our 22 yr. old feels out of place at all the adult places. Not too many singles. He enjoys all the shows, but he hates hanging with the parents.
I think DCL should give a personal invitation to all 19+ to approx. 25 year old singles to meet and have a lunch or brunch. They should have access to the internet or games or such, just like the teens (13-17) in common grounds.
I found that by the last day or two of our 7 day cruise, our older two were just getting to know a few other "adult kids"

Yeah, I know the cruise is mostly for little kids with parents.....but we've been going to WDW or DCL for years now, since our kids were little. So any other ideas on how to get this age group to mingle????
My older kids are not sure if they want to do the cruise thing again.

Lisa and her WDW family

 

[disney queen]

it so happens that there are conferences going on...................

would you elaborate on this some more? do you mean there is discussions now to address this issue? thanks!

 

[disney queen]

 

[disney queen]

 

[figment52]

Originally posted by wdwfamdvc


Yeah, I know the cruise is mostly for little kids with parents.....
Lisa and her WDW family

I don't want to alarm you but there are many people on this board that would disagree with you. This is not just a cruise for parents with little kids. In fact I can think of one childless couple that have been on over 30 cruises.

I agree with you though that young adults (19-25) - single or otherwise might like some place to call their own, or at least be able to meet others their age.

 

[musicalSaranader]

Sorry disney gueen on not elaborating; yes, it means there are discussions addressing the issue. I'll be psyched if they become a reality

 

[disney queen]

woohoo!! that sounds great. thanks, musicalSaranader!

 

[wdwfamdvc]

but truthfully, the Disney Cruise is "mainly" a family cruise that caters to families with children under the age of 15. We have friends who've cruised for over 20 years on many other cruise ships as well as Disney, and yes.....the Disney is "mainly" for families with younger children.

Now that I got that off my chest I just wanted to let you know that I loveeeeeee the Disney Cruise...and I will stay cruising with them, but...my 18-20somethings don't enjoy the cruise that much.... and I don't think they are alone in that feeling, and I don't like to discount their feelings. That's why I wanted to discuss this with others who have "children" of this age group.
I still believe that Disney is lacking in this area... Maybe if they asked many of their cast members (who are this age group) for some suggestions as well.

sorry, I didn't mean to vent....but when you travel with 2 big kids who are looking for others, and things to do and then don't enjoy the trip like the rest of us....well enough said.
Have a Magical Disney Day

 

[abitjaded]

I agree there should be something special for single 21 somethings. My nephew (22) cruised with us in October and there wasn't anywhere he felt part of a crowd. He met a few young ladies that he played sports with and met for jogging, he went to the exercise room and spa a lot, but he ended up "baby sitting" my little kids too often just to have company and ended up going to Palo and clubs late evening with his mom.

It would be so nice if DCL could set aside a club at some point for a meet and greet. I have seen posts here, especially in the RCCL vs. Carnival and Disney discussions, where folks whose kids reach the 21 something age bail on DCL for the other lines. DCL is missing an untapped group.

Something permanent along the line of a club with Internet, computer games, coffee, organized sports, etc. would be great. How about the under-utilized library? I've noted meetings for single parents where cruise staff facilitate mingling and fill in the gaps if the numbers are low. A fun younger male and female CM could do the same for this group. Maybe let some of the kid's clubs staff occasionally do a few more semi-adult things?

Carla

 

[Toby]

I agree with the above - we just got back from a wonderful 7-day western cruise with my 16yo son and almost 21 yo daughter. While we all had a wonderful time, and my daughter did meet a few people her age, she said that would probably be her last cruise on Disney. While my son had tons of kids his age, that 18+ group does not have a lot. She made her own time, relaxing, and doing the various excursions with us. I hope Disney targets this group, as I'm sure a lot of families have older kids along with teens.

 

[DisneyHumbug]

We're booked on a 3 day cruise in Dec. and now I'm really concerned. My kids are 17, 19 and 21. My DD's friend is 21 and just got back from a 7 day cruise and said she had a great time. That's what made us decide on the Disney cruise. I wonder if I've made a mistake.

 

[wdwfamdvc]

I wouldn't worry, they just need to not be afraid to get out and have fun. Don't let them sit in the room.

I don't want anyone to feel like I'm gloom and doom, just an area where Disney needs to improve

 

[allforpooh]

I am also trying to decide what to do for our first Disney Cruise. I would love to take my 18yr DD, but feel she might not have as much fun as our 11yr old DD. She has already said she doesn't mind us going without her, but it will be the first vacation without her. It is probably harder for me then it is for her. I am sure she would have more fun staying home with her friends.

If only that darn crystal ball would work...

Denise