TRIP REPORT: This will be the last trip for a long time.....

[mmafan]

there's lots of different ways to see and do Disney and if you only been 4 times in the last 6 years you just scratched the surface and not experienced much of it so it sounds.....but if its not for you theres a million other places to go...have fun

 

[twinspluscade]

Sea world/busch gardens have kid only areas. We did not spend the whole day there or anything like that but it was nice to have an area where our kids could ride some rides without competing with all the adults in the park.

I bet one kidney that if BBB boutique offered adult makeovers adults would fill up a good part of the appointments.

IIRC, I think they used to allow adults to get the makeovers. I noticed on here recently that now it's ages 4-12, and wondered if the reason why was because it was getting too hard for kids to get appointments.

I have no problem with adults only meeting characters, although I don't think I'd care to do it myself. Maybe once or twice;-). I do like the kiddie rides though, since I don't do thrill rides. I already told my kids I'll be riding the carousel by myself since they refuse to ride it now.

I did read a recent trip report where the author (solo adult) got picked to ride with Alice on the tea cups. That sort of experience should be for the kids, IMO. Yes, I'm sure an adult can get excited about riding with Alice too, but for a young child it would be a bigger deal. Just IMO, of course.

 

[Networth]

Still confused why this is not on the trip report boards.

 

[tinkerhon]

Disney has never been just for kids.

We went to Disney when my girls were kids, then went for another 10 yrs as adult only trio until my daughter had my grandson 2 years ago and now we're back to going with a young one again.

Some of our best trips were as adult only. But hey, if it works for you- it works for me!

Statistically, isn't disneyworld the top destination for honeymooners?

Thought I read that a few year ago

I love my kids as much as the next person, but our best trips were just DW and I ---- for 10 years before they were born....

Now, we have an amazing time as a family

 

[Missyrose]

IIRC, I think they used to allow adults to get the makeovers. I noticed on here recently that now it's ages 4-12, and wondered if the reason why was because it was getting too hard for kids to get appointments. I have no problem with adults only meeting characters, although I don't think I'd care to do it myself. Maybe once or twice;-). I do like the kiddie rides though, since I don't do thrill rides. I already told my kids I'll be riding the carousel by myself since they refuse to ride it now. I did read a recent trip report where the author (solo adult) got picked to ride with Alice on the tea cups. That sort of experience should be for the kids, IMO. Yes, I'm sure an adult can get excited about riding with Alice too, but for a young child it would be a bigger deal. Just IMO, of course.

I'm guessing that was my May TR that you're talking about, thanks for the judgment (IMO, of course). Maybe I should cross writing TRs off the list of activities adults should do too. Since practically everything you'd document in a TR should be left for the kids.

 

[goofy4tink]

I have been to WDW about 40 times since my first trip in Oct 1999. Some have been with my dd...now just about 21, some with my dd and dh, but most have been solo. I either travel with a friend, or (in the case of my Nov trip) meet friends there. We enjoy the photos with characters as much as a lot of kids. Lets be honest here....anyone over the age of 8 pretty much 'gets' those characters. And we enjoy Dumbo and Peter Pan! As well as all the other rides and shows. Adults have just as much right to do these things as the kids do. It's nutty to feel otherwise.
Everyone is, obviously, entitled to their own opinion.....I have to imagine that the number of adults that go without kids is probably pretty high. And I imagine they would be a bit miffed heating that they are taking up space needlessly in character lines and rides.

 

[lustergirl]

Yeah... Exactly this kind of attitude was a huge turn off for me and it's part of why we did not plan a return trip. The entitlement feeling of everyone in the parks is kind of gross. Everyone paid thousands of dollars so everyone has the right to do whatever they want.



It "takes" from the experience because in my opinion character meets/kiddie rides are kid experiences it sucks to have to wait in line for hours so adults get their chance to meet the characters little kids don't have the same stamina as adults. I went to disney as a childless adult but I had no desire to meet characters or to ride kiddie rides but to each their own.

If Disney is really interested in catering everyone maybe they should keep some things kids only or adults only accompanied by kids that way the kids can have have some rides they can ride without long lines.

MMMMM... Adults pay the same price or even more so to stand in that line. God forbid they take away from the little snowflake's chance of a meet and greet

 

[goofy4tink]

Can somebody tell me how to delete the original post. This is getting pretty ridiculous. I made an observation on our trip and it has turned into that I hate any adult that goes to Disney ever without kids......

Just tell me how and I'll delete it.

I don't think anyone thinks you 'hate adults that go to WDW without kids'...I think they are just trying to explain why they go without kids, and that they have the same 'rights', if you will, to do all the same stuff you and your kids do. No harm.

I will admit.....I do miss going to WDW with my young dd. it's not the same now. But...time marches on and I go, without her, and find I enjoy myself in other ways. I do love watching the little kids, seeing things as they seem them. I have stepped aside and let a family meet a character when I was the last person to get through at that time. I would rather wait for the next time slot than see a disappointed child. Easier for me to wait than for them!

There is room for everyone at WDW. I think we can all agree with that!

 

[cruisingtwins]

I'm guessing that was my May TR that you're talking about, thanks for the judgment (IMO, of course). Maybe I should cross writing TRs off the list of activities adults should do too. Since practically everything you'd document in a TR should be left for the kids.

Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.

Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.

 

[Missyrose]

Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything. Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.

Get over myself? Thanks.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

This is one of the nicest posts I have ever read. I'm glad you and your DH can still see the magic - may you always!

Well, DH and I are childless adults who really love Disney. I'm not going to get mad at the comment, but I will give an answer to "why would someone without kids go?"

Because it's magic. I love that it's an insulated bubble of happiness, good times, and family. I don't have children, and probably never will (by choice) but I LOVE seeing kids light up at a fireworks show. Heck, adults too. It's great to be surrounded by imagination and whimsy- which are normally completely stamped out of adulthood. We went with some friends a few years back and got to watch one of them see Fantastmic! for the first time. It was a heartwarming moment to know that adults can still have that shock, and awe, and surprise that you forget about as you get older.

My husband is a bigger Disney lover than I am. Always has been. But over the last few years, it's taken a different place for him. He works with emotionally disturbed kids for his job. Lots of mental illness, but also lots, and lots, and LOTS of severe abuse. Abandonment. Lots of kids that are shuffled through the foster system. Disney is a retreat for him from all of that. When we go, it's like taking a giant weight off his shoulders because he can just be the goofy guy he is, without a care in the world, gorging himself on popcorn. And not to sound totally creepy, but being surrounded by all of you parents and your kids brings a smile to his face too- because it's nice to be reminded that there are devoted parents who love their kids and share wonderful experiences with them.

 

[Disney Dad 88]

Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.

Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.

Wow, kettle calling the pot black So, sorry the adults took up your kids space in line. They paid just as much as you. Keep up the trip reports Missyrose we love them, and your character tips too!

 

[merbobear]

How exactly did an adult prevent your children from doing anything at Disney? Perhaps you didn't want them to wait in line, but that is your own decision, not the "fault" of another paying guest. By the way, I am not knocking anyone who chooses not to wait for certain experiences with small children - we all know our kids the best and what type of wait they can tolerate before melt downs ensue, but you can't blame your children's tolerance for waiting in lines on someone else!

If an adult prevented your kids from doing things in another way, like physically blocking the entrance to an attraction, or shoving them out of the way at a meet & greet, then I will gladly eat my words.

Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.

Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.

 

[merbobear]

I wonder what everyone thinks of Kenny the Pirate being in the parks and meeting the characters. I am willing to bet that at least one person complaining about adults in the parks has gone to his site or facebook and taken his advice.

 

[Yonich2501]

Honestly, I can't believe that someone would say there weren't enough kids at disney. Seriously, you have got to be kidding me.

We purposely plan our trips when there AREN'T as many kids there. They cut in front of you, cry, whine, and parents assume that you think every little thing they do is cute...IT'S NOT. Especially when you have been waiting 2 hrs to get stellar parade pix and some crazy mom sets up shop with her jumbo stroller right in front of you 5 min before the parade starts because her kid can't see. That's not my problem lady.

I strongly feel they should have an adult-only day, only allowing. 21+ in. It would be so nice.

 

[OnSpaceshipEarth]

sounds like someone's ready for Universal Studios

Time and time again this seems to be the sentiment.

 

[merbobear]

That's an unfair generalization too. Everyone deserves to have a good time there, not just people with kids and not just adults.

Honestly, I can't believe that someone would say there weren't enough kids at disney. Seriously, you have got to be kidding me.

We purposely plan our trips when there AREN'T as many kids there. They cut in front of you, cry, whine, and parents assume that you think every little thing they do is cute...IT'S NOT. Especially when you have been waiting 2 hrs to get stellar parade pix and some crazy mom sets up shop with her jumbo stroller right in front of you 5 min before the parade starts because her kid can't see. That's not my problem lady.

I strongly feel they should have an adult-only day, only allowing. 21+ in. It would be so nice.

 

[BridgetR3]

IIRC, I think they used to allow adults to get the makeovers. I noticed on here recently that now it's ages 4-12, and wondered if the reason why was because it was getting too hard for kids to get appointments.

I have no problem with adults only meeting characters, although I don't think I'd care to do it myself. Maybe once or twice;-). I do like the kiddie rides though, since I don't do thrill rides. I already told my kids I'll be riding the carousel by myself since they refuse to ride it now.

I did read a recent trip report where the author (solo adult) got picked to ride with Alice on the tea cups. That sort of experience should be for the kids, IMO. Yes, I'm sure an adult can get excited about riding with Alice too, but for a young child it would be a bigger deal. Just IMO, of course.

I would love to ride with Alice. I would love to be family of the day, parade marshal, families in the Christmas parade at AK. Why should the magic stop just because I'm an adult?

Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.

Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.

If the adults are stealing all of the joy from your children, then maybe you should wait until they are adults so that they can enjoy it fully. But then again, isn't that the whole point of this thread.....!??!

 

[Angel Ariel]

I don't think anyone thinks you 'hate adults that go to WDW without kids'...I think they are just trying to explain why they go without kids, and that they have the same 'rights', if you will, to do all the same stuff you and your kids do. No harm.
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I agree with this. I don't, and haven't at any.point, thought the OP actively hates adults without kids who go to WDW. Just a little taken aback at it being a negative to the OP's trip.

I totally understand why some would never go to WDW without kids....that describes pretty much the rest of my family. Its that those who do somehow take away from someone else's vacation just by their mere presence that took me aback. No anger here...no looking to be offended...just honest surprise.

 

[cruisingtwins]

The OH NO!!!! I guess I have to stop meeting characters riding rides and writing Tr was bit ridiculous. No one said adults should not do any of those things.

And yeah you pay all your thousands of dollars and all of that so go ahead and ride all the kiddie rides a thousand times. We probably won't be back for now as we felt the parks were not little kid friendly which is weird because it's freaking disney world it should be the most kid friendly place on earth. But if adults are the ones bringing the money now good for them.