What not to miss?

[rkandmjsmommy]

I will be at the World May 18-21 with my best friend, we are celebrating me graduating from nursing school.

Give me some GREAT adult things to do, we are both married with kids and they are all staying home

thanks

 

[ThePsychoticCow]

I think that if you want to go to a park that the Disney Studios would be the best for you. There you have Rockin' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror, also the car stunt show. I always enjoy going there.

 

[ZoZo]

I really liked the Adventurer's Club at Pleasure Island. What a hoot! Be sure to go into one of the rooms and watch a "show." We saw a female comedian in October (darn, can't remember what her name was, but she was hilarious!).

Also at Pleasure Island is a place where you can get a "water massage". I love getting massages, and wondered if it would be enjoyable, so I tried it. It's hard to describe, but I'll try! You lie on a cushioned bed inside a machine (inside a tube, but with your head hanging out the front), and automated jets of water massage your body. You control the amount of pressure and can also concentrate the jets where you want them (my legs were quite sore from all of the walking I'd been doing, so I concentrated lots of time on my legs). You're fully clothed - the water jets are contained inside a type of plastic covering, so the water never touches you directly. See - I said it was hard to describe! But I found it very relaxing and great for tired muscles - perfect after a long day at the parks. It only costs about $15 for a 15-minute massage. I would definitely recommend it!

 

[tednvon]

Hello...
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DEGREE!!
what a fun question to answer...so here goes!

Assuming that you each get a 3 day park hopper...this is a 3 day whirlwind tour!!! II am also assuming you do want to an "ADULT" at Disneyworld...You can most of things here and still fit in some real adult stuff!!

Don't miss: DAY ONE........

Morning at the Animal Kingdom...The Safari ride, Everest, Festival of the Lion King, It's Tough to be a Bug,
Afternoon at MGM...lunch at Sci Fi Diner (call 407-wdw-dine for reservations.)

Then make sure and do Great Movie Ride,
Muppets 3D,
Millionaire,
Car Stunt show (get your guide for times)
The Art of Disney with the little dragon from Mulan and draw your own Disney Character (about 30 minutes but fun)....
get your picture taken with Mickey down by the Sci Fi Diner,
then to Tower of Terror (best ride at Disney) and Rockin Rollar Coaster if you like coasters.
If you want a little break catch the beautiful Beauty and the Beast 1/2 hour show...
Stay and don't miss Fantasmic...
dinner before Fantasmic at 6:00 at Prime Time Cafe with "MOM"!

DAY TWO:
Early breakfast at either Kona Cafe in the Poly or Boma's in Animal Kingdom Lodge...
Magic Kingdom...don't miss
It's a small World
Mickey's Philharmagic 3D
One of the beautiful live shows in front of the castle
Peter Pan's Flight...long line maybe
Pirates of the Carribean,
Tiki Room Birds...
Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern (bring your camera) and call for reservations
Country Bear Jamboree,
Water Log Ride with Brer Rabbit (name escapes me) good FAST PASS
skip rollar coasters unless really into them
Tomorrowland in MK...
skip Space Mountain unless really into rollar coasters or a short line
Stiche's Great Adventure is kind of fun...

DON'T MISS the Parade on Main Street
Take a break for Dinner...ride the monoraid to either the Kona Cafe or O'hannas in the Polynesian
...stop at Grand Floridian just see the Lobby and maybe have beverage!!....
or Hop in the car about 5PM and head for Disney Boardwalk...
have a cold brew at the microbrewery or ESPN,
then walk over to Disney's Beach Club for the buffet.
Come back for the 10 PM fireworks at Magic Kingdom and watch them from the middle of Main Street.

Day 3 Epcot...long day...get ready...
Breakfast on your own
EPCOT (front half) do Spaceship Earth twice as it has so many cool things to see.
Get a fast Pass for "Soarin" in the "LAND"...take the laid back ride through the indoor gardens on the boat.
Do the Ellen Degeneras Show in Energy
Do Living Seas if really into fish
Test Track...use the singles line
Do Mission Space if and only if you like very high intensity wild rides...it is great but intense
See "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" by the "LAND"
Send a funny email Home from the IMAGINATION Pavilion
taste all the COCA COLA from all over the world at ICE STATION

Head for WORLD SHOWCASE (earlier make a reservation) for Dinner...I would suggest either Italy or England for easier reservations...Try lunch in Mexico
Catch the "BEATLES" in England,
the acrobats in Front of France,
The 360 movies in France and China and Canada
The full American Adventure with the singers (afternoon) and the stage show inside
Catch the Kilt band by Canada
Don't miss the fireworks at 9PM...

In all of EPCOT take time to enjoy the incredible flowers and plants

This is a few suggestions of what we love and things that are PURE Disney
If you want to Party Harty head for Pleasure Island...if want Disney, this will give you a small taste of Disney World...it is just the high points...

Have a great time...Ted

 

[JMD]

Give me some GREAT adult things to do

Since you said "adult" things, I assume you were refering more to Disney nightlife than parades, muppets, and "Its a small world".

I would definitely check out Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk. Its a dueling piano bar and its alot of fun. They play songs that everyone knows and do alot of crowd participation stuff. I always try to go there a few times every trip.

I've never been to the Adventurer's Club, but I hear alot of good things about, you may want to check that out.

There are a alot of really nice restaurants that are more adult oriented. Maybe go out to a nice quiet dinner.

I also like to eat and drink around the world at Epcot. Start in Mexico with a marguerita and work your way around World Showcase, getting something to eat or drink(or both) from every country. Finish at the pub in the United Kingdom.

 

[tednvon]

Hi..guess the kid in me just came out...lots of fun adult things to do...mostly around Westside Disney and lots at Epcot...Also kind of assumed this was first trip to Disney World.

I just won't grow up!!!

Ted

 

[JMD]

I just won't grow up!!!

LOL. Your advice was great. Well thought-out and informative. I'm sure the OP appreciates the time it took you to put all that together, I'm just not sure if its what they were looking for. I could be completely wrong though...

 

[rkandmjsmommy]

YOu are all AMAZING, LOVE LOVE LOVE the ideas, keep them coming!!!!

 

[WillCAD]

The best adult things to do are the ones that make you feel the most like a kid again.

Personally, I love Star Tours and Muppetvision 3D for a nice little vacation from adulthood. Star Wars and the Muppet Show are some of my most treasured childhood memories; nothing makes me happier than flying past Endor or actually seeing a show in the Muppet Theater.

the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational - this is what we call our Muppet SHOW!!!!!!!!!

 

[MiAimee82]

Go to Jellyrolls!!!!! Dueling pianos!!

 

[Sue88]

I love the parks, but for some nice adult time I recommend scheduling some time to relax at your resort and lay by the pool when most people are likely to be at the parks. If you time it right, it is just a perfect environment with few noisy distractions.

sue88

 

[grumpy.uncle]

I will be at the World May 18-21 with my best friend, we are celebrating me graduating from nursing school.

Give me some GREAT adult things to do, we are both married with kids and they are all staying home

thanks

Definitely check out Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk. It's a dueling pianos bar. I was there in January, had such a blast that I went back 10 nites in a row. All my friends were amazed when I told them I had gone solo to a bar, since I'm a non-drinker and a non-bar type. The staff @ Jellyrolls are so wonderful, they made me feel so welcome. In fact, I'm going back in January to celebrate my 50th birthday w/ all my friends. I can guarantee that you will find my there.