would this be rude

[mickeyfan2302]

My husband and I were thinking about taking a trip to WDW in Jan of 2009 for our 10 year anniversary. We would love to stay at the Poly. Would this be rude not to include our kids. We are leaving next Fri. for our family vacation, but would also like to enjoy it with just the two of us. Just wondering

 

[disprincessatheart]

your kids might think so, but you defintely wouldn't be the first or the last to do it. I say go for it!

 

[grannyminnie]

What...you're kidding, right??? Well, if you need our permission, we hereby give it!! Book those ressies when you can, and enjoy the Poly...if you have kids, you deserve to!!

 

[Disney_Mama]

DO IT! We are going for our 15th anniversary this sept with NO KIDS to SSR.
They have no problem with it. They get to go every year anyway.

 

[pixistix]

DH and I honeymooned in Disney in 2004 without my DD's 11 and 13. That was our first vacation without them. It was awesome to just do the adult thing! We've already warned them we're going back (alone!) for our 5 year anniversary in 2009.
They can't gripe, we're leaving Friday for our 4th trip to Disney with them in 7 years!
I also remind them that some children (like myself) never get to Disney before they're adults.

 

[MissyDVC]

Dh & I celebrated our 15th Anniversary last November at WDW without Ds & DD. We stayed at SSR and it was wonderful! The kids understood that we needed to celebrate as a couple and the trip was fun and romantic.

 

[sassyat30]

My husband and I were thinking about taking a trip to WDW in Jan of 2009 for our 10 year anniversary. We would love to stay at the Poly. Would this be rude not to include our kids. We are leaving next Fri. for our family vacation, but would also like to enjoy it with just the two of us. Just wondering

Nope! My DH and I are planning a trip for just the two of us in January. I can't wait!!

But, then again, we're the kind of parents that take trips alone a couple times a year (often just long weekends). We need the time to be friends/lovers and not just Mom and Dad, know what I mean?

I say go for it and have a great time!!

 

[Keyana]

DH and I are going for our 17th anniversary in Dec (postponed from May). Our four kids are a little sad, but they understand. (We took them last year). We try to go somewhere alone on vac. every 5 years, we are 2 years past due.

We tell our kids that spending time on our marriage is as important as being good parents. We tell them we hope that they will make a point to do the same someday when they are married.
K

 

[BobNoxious]

I don't think it would be rude... but you will definately dissapoint them. Imagine what they tell their friends... "My mom and dad went to DW without us"? Ok.. I'm jealous! Have a good time!!!!

With Kids vacation: DW
Adults only vacation: Vegas, baby!

 

[zippyhannah]

just dont tell them were ur going

 

[disneygal2007]

NO it wouldn't be rude at all. My husband and I did it in Feb alone we left our 2 boys 3 and 7 with my parents. We did feel bad when we saw all the things they would have loved. And we missed them really really bad and at times we sat there while we were eating and just stared at each other lol But there were time when it was perfect just the 2 of us. Like Valentines day we went to to the parks the went to Shulla's and after dinner walked hand in hand down the board walk. IT was the most perfect night. Have fun

 

[crazy_for_the_dis]

I'm jealous! Really, though if it was me, I don't think I could do Disney without my DD. I would look at everything and think of our past trips (just her and I) and how much she loves it there, and feel guilty. I can think of a million other places me and DH can go, and do from time to time, for our weekends/vacations for just the two of us (Vegas, wine festivals, etc) without the guilt trip and leave Disney for the family time. At Disney you are surrounded by families, and I think it would make me miss my kids even more! I know that I am in the minority, but I figure that there will be plenty of time for alone Disney trips when the kids are grown (although then I might have grandkids in tow!)

 

[JoyMouse]

My DH and I just celebrated our 21st. I've toyed with the idea of a WDW trip w/o our little darlings DD 19 and 15, but so far haven't had the heart to leave them behind. If I don't hurry, I will be taking grandchildren too!

 

[kikiq]

We're celebrating our 32nd at Poly in Aug. Leaving the DDs...although my Dh has had second thoughts about leaving them behind, he quickly recovers and says but that's not going to stop him from having a good Disney time.
It will be our first time alone at WDW, even my dad is wondering why he's being left at home<G> Our trips to WDW are usually involve several extended family members. We're not sure how this will feel w/o kids/parents/brothers/sils...just us.

 

[hddanis]

DH and I are headed to Disney for our 14th anniversary in December. Our 4 kids aren't exactly thrilled with the idea, but they're happy to have 5 days with Nana..(which means Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins every day)

Go for it, have fun and don't feel guilty!

 

[Simba22]

Absolutely not! Depending on how old your children are: if they are older, then they will understand that this is an anniversary trip for just you two. If they are younger, then you don't even necessarily need to tell them where you are going, just tell them that you are going on a trip for your anniversary. Make sure the baby-sitter (if one will be there) doesn't spill the beans by not even mentioning your exact location to him/her...just say you're going to Florida. That way they don't feel upset or left out.

 

[Tink3Belle]

If someone wants to take care of the kids while you are on anniversary trip I say go for it, you are so lucky can i borrow your babysitters?

 

[Skroops]

You are on the DIS board! Of course it is NOT rude!! (don't go asking this question on the home and gardens boards! )

I usually go twice a year with out my little one! My BF and I have a yearly trip with just girls, and my DH and I try to get away alone. Of course having an AP kind of makes going to WDW a little more of an incentive! Looking around at where else to vacation, (and seriously, where else really would I want to go?) it seems that we can always get the best deals to MCO. Plus, we've been to a lot of other locations prior to kids. Been there, done that! (OK, still haven't taken an African safari, or sat in a tiki hut in Bali...)

WDW rocks!

I'd tell the truth though. It always gets out any way. Just tell the kids that Mommy and Daddy are taking an adult trip to see the adult side of WDW! And there is lots of "adult" stuff to do! Golf, spa, wine and dine!

Have a great trip!!

 

[izzys4]

Holy smoke ..... I am so in the same boat as you.... my DH and I are going on a spur of the moment trip Aug 11 - 16 for our 14 yr anniversary and this will be the first time we haven't been with the kids ANYWHERE!! My DS was upset at first but both kids are staying at my brothers and he'll keep them busy. I am getting very excited to go just the two of us!!