Seniors

[DollyXXXX]

Aren't there any couples out there over 55 going to Disney, or is everyone on this thread single/solo?????

 

[ttester9612]

I'm 53 - solo...does that count

 

[DollyXXXX]

Of course! I just wanted to hear from folks over 50 how they spend their time down at WDW to get some pointers that we may have missed.

 

[pdchris]

I'm 55; solo. Had my first solo trip last December (near the leave date, son had to cancel so decided to go by myself).
I had fun (first night was a bit lonely, I'll admit) while I was there. I took my time, never rushed to get anywhere. One thing I'd recommend is Park Hoppers. Since I was solo and had it, I'd spend time at one park and, if it got a bit too crowded for me, I'd head out to a different one.
A pleasant surprise for me was the single rider line at some rides (like TT at Epcot). Since in previous trips I was with someone, I never really noticed them.
I would've gone this year but the economic downturn made me rethink my budget so I've had to pass on the trip this December.
But I am thinking late April/early May in 2010!

 

[ttester9612]

I love going solo. Back in May I spent 12 days there which is the longest I've been solo and at first I thought I would get bored, but I didn't. It was a very relaxing and the best vacation I ever had. I took my time going through the parks and as pdcchris said, get a park hopper that way you have the option to hop over to another park. I did meet up with others from the DisBoards during my 12 days and I had fun meeting them all. I also did the Behind the Scenes at Epcot and the Backstage Safari tour in AK. They were both great. My next solo trip is Oct 21-27 but I already have plans to meet up with others but not every day. I like my alone time, so I can absorb the atmosphere.

 

[ttester9612]

I'm also planning a solo trip in Apr/May 2010. Maybe we can all get together then and call the little meet "Young at Heart Going Wild"

 

[TrustedTraveler]

I'll be 57, DW 58 when we go in January. Daughters w/ significant others will be with us through Wednesday, then we have the rest of the week to ourselves (hooray!). We've learned to do the parks on our own as the kids don't appreciate the planning or schedules. We plan to do rope drop several days while they, bless their sleepy little hearts, meet us somewhere for dinner.
Now, what else will we do? Well, we have rented a 6 bedroom home with a private pool so we'll come home some days for a nap, dip or both.
If some of our friends can get away, we'll invite them down for the second half of the week.
There's usually a half day at the outlets, a couple of nice dinners out and a few hours at DTD.
We're open to new things... got some ideas?

 

[DollyXXXX]

We haven't been to WDW since our honeymoon 10 years ago. We are doing a split land/sea vacation. Sun-Thur. - land; Thurs.-Sat. sea (Wonder). We are staying at a timeshare resort.

 

[honeydiane1953]

Aren't there any couples out there over 55 going to Disney, or is everyone on this thread single/solo?????

hi i am 55 and planned my first solo trip this month. of course i planned the trip for months.
i had to cancel my MNSSHP vacation and boy am i glad i did. very hot(92) and torrential rains. so the trip was just not meant for me. i am again planning a solo trip in Feb or early March. i will looove being solo. i use a scooter (WDW) only due to huge amount of walking. i realize scooters may aggravate some folks who may want to go with me sooo i am going by myself.

 

[PrincessTrisha]

My parents are a couple of seniors (56 and 60) who will be down at the end of the month.

Of course, they bring me along to pay for it

 

[delaneyc52]

DH and I are 57 and go to WDW at least twice per year! We do anything and everything a 25 year old would do. Peter Pan syndrome. Last trip we did Kim Possible at Epcot....and while we did that (in September) we found that there were more adults playing than kids!!! Good lord I love Disney...

 

[delaneyc52]

Just a p.s....and afterthought. I too thought this board was for adults -- not just solos...but I've discovered otherwise. Maybe we need an adult maried/couples w/o kids or grown kids type site ourselves?

 

[Harvestdj]

DW and I are 65/67 year old seniors who go to DL or WDW every year (Sometimes twice) Love everything Disney from Dumbo to rollercoasters. Leave on our nest trip to WDW on Dec 1.

 

[MdmMim]

We are over 50 and go to WDW often. However, we do not consider ourselves "seniors" by any means.

I do go solo quite a bit, as DH does not have the time off that I do.

I believe this board is for adults AND solos. I know many solos who are married/partnered, etc.

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

Hey ! Who are you calling us "seniors"??? LOL ! LOL!

Anyway, I am 56, and although I am married, I do WDW solo for one whole week !!! DH would rather stay home with our two fur babies (cats).
This December 8th will be my 11th annual solo trip. I always do all the shows and attractions in each of the parks. I make ressies for one person in some of the sit down restaurants, and also eat counter service. I eat at the resort breakfast buffets.

The only things that I am NOT comfortable with as a solo are the water parks, and any downtown night life. As far as any non-park night life, I would much rather be resting in my room, getting some sleep for the next busy day.

I dearly love Disney World, and I hope I get to do this at least once per year for the rest of my life !

 

[jksgrammy]

Hubby (57) and I (57) both LOVE WDW. We haven't been since 2007, but will be at BCV's (1 bedroom unit) 12-12 - 12-19, 2009. We haven't even gotten there, and we're already planning our next trip in May, 2011!!

Favorite rides: Soarin' and Splash Mountain
Favorite dining: Teppan Edo
Favorite resort: Was POFQ, but it may change to BCV's!
Favorite park: Epcot

How can one not enjoy WDW?!?!?!

 

[DollyXXXX]

Yes,it would be nice to have a separate thread just for mature adult couples going so they can swap ideas and maybe meet up.

 

[shoes99]

We are 64 and 63. We did the Land/Sea Vacation in Sept, 2009. BLT for 3 nights and 4 nights on the Wonder Cat 11.
We are going to the NFFC Convention at the Regal Sun in Dec 2009. We are from NJ but we visit often.

 

[wvdisluv2]

DH is 55 and I am 42 and we just went to WDW the first of this month Looking at going again in Jan/Feb of 2010 I've been 4 times since Sept 07 and we are always up for meeting Dis'ers

 

[honeydiane1953]

Aren't there any couples out there over 55 going to Disney, or is everyone on this thread single/solo?????

yes I am going solo and i am 55. since i am alone do u think i would save money by NOT doing the dining plan??