WDW alone with 2 small kids?

[Kmygrl73]

I just needed some insight from other people that love Disney as much as I do. My husband will be going on a week's vacation skiing with the guys. I don't mind at all because it's something that he loves and he goes every year. I have to take the week off of work because we have a 2 year old and a 9 month old. My husband works overnights so he takes care of them during the day while I work. So I will be sitting at home really doing nothing because it's winter and not much to do here. I was thinking of going to WDW for 4 nights with the 2 kids. I am 30 years and totally feel safe at WDW. I can get really good deals on the resort and the airfare, etc. He doesn't think I should go because he would worry about us there but I think we would be fine. Besides, me feeling kind of lonely without an adult, I think I would have a great time. My 2 year old goes crazy over Disney too and we already go at least once if not twice a year. She has already been there 4 times since she was born. Should I do it? I need advice from my crazy Disney fanatics. Would you do it if you were in the same situation?

Thanks.

 

[Barb D]

OK, I think you'd be totally EXHAUSTED, but as long as you can afford it and are realistic about your expectations I think you could do it. I don't know that I'd be willing to spend that much money on a trip where I'd be so limited in what we could do, but if you have the $$ to spare I'd say go for it.

 

[Disneylvr]

I am probably not a good one to answer your question because I am in a panic about traveling with my one child (who will be 13 months for our trip) and my DH IS coming along too. But I am a 36 year old first time mother who is just too used to traveling without children.

If it were me, and I really wanted to go to WDW I would probably ask a female relative or friend to come along to help out with the kids and be an adult companion to me. Maybe a sister or close girlfriend? Or perhaps a teenager you know would like to go along?

 

[HappyMommy2]

It sounds to me like you would definitely be capable of doing this and having a good, safe time. Since you've been to WDW many times with at least one small child, you know what to expect in terms of facilities, transportation, etc., and you already know not to overschedule yourself. I think you'd do great!
If you can afford it, and if your DH can be convinced that it's a good idea (you probably wouldn't want to do something that your husband REALLY had a bad feeling about), I say go for it!

Would you be staying onsite? Seems to me like that would be best. Also, if staying onsite, would you have a rental car? I think I'd rent a car in your situation--it would be hard to juggle the stroller and two little kids on the buses.

If you do take this trip, be sure to give us a report when you come home! I've been considering taking the kids to WDW myself while DH is deployed overseas and some tips would be great!