Would you feel funny going without the kids?

[cheryterese]

We just got back from an incredible 10 day vacation at WDW with the kids - ages 4.5, 2.5, and 18 months. We plan to go again as a family in 2 years because we figure that's how long it will take to save and we want to go for a full 2 weeks next time. There is a chance DH and I could go for 2 nights, 3 full days for our anniversary this August, BUT as excited as I am, I feel wierd thinking about going to Disney without the kids! DH and I went twice on our own, but it was before they were born. We'd do Epcot (Worlds expecially) and Downtown Disney mostly, and would really enjoy doing those more adult venues without kids, without 2 strollers and without all the stuff, but I can't shake the feeling of being sad the kids wouldn't be there. Should we just go somewhere else for the 3 days?

 

[ccgirl]

My DH and myself did just that this past October for our 10th Anniversary. It was during F&W so we spent the majority of time leisurely walking around the countries trying the food and drinks. We never would have been able to do that without the kids. I did not feel guilty because we had already been with them that year and knew we were going again in 7 months with them. Go and enjoy yourself. It can be a very romantic time and, as you know, is a totally different vacation without the kids.

 

[xipetotec]

We just got back from an incredible 10 day vacation at WDW with the kids - ages 4.5, 2.5, and 18 months. We plan to go again as a family in 2 years because we figure that's how long it will take to save and we want to go for a full 2 weeks next time. There is a chance DH and I could go for 2 nights, 3 full days for our anniversary this August, BUT as excited as I am, I feel wierd thinking about going to Disney without the kids! DH and I went twice on our own, but it was before they were born. We'd do Epcot (Worlds expecially) and Downtown Disney mostly, and would really enjoy doing those more adult venues without kids, without 2 strollers and without all the stuff, but I can't shake the feeling of being sad the kids wouldn't be there. Should we just go somewhere else for the 3 days?

When DW turned 30, we went by ourselves. We'd never had a honeymoon and she'd always wanted to do universal HHN and I wanted to do MNSSHP. Yep, not only did we go down, but we went down for halloween parties and left the kids at home.

We take the kids every two years and we are firm believers in WDW being a great vacation spot for big kids as well as little ones so we had no problem at all going without them.

As much as i love going with my kids, it was different being able to casually go through the parks, just the two of us. And BONUS, it was also Food and Wine festival!

 

[cheryterese]

My DH and myself did just that this past October for our 10th Anniversary. It was during F&W so we spent the majority of time leisurely walking around the countries trying the food and drinks. We never would have been able to do that without the kids. I did not feel guilty because we had already been with them that year and knew we were going again in 7 months with them. Go and enjoy yourself. It can be a very romantic time and, as you know, is a totally different vacation without the kids.

Our Anniversary is in August, but now I think we should wait and go for Food & Wine fest instead! Off to check the dates on that!

 

[TiggerFamily]

DH and I went for a long weekend just the 2 of us and left the kids with Grandparents. The kids were 3 and 2 at the time. GO have fun and don't worry about the kids.

 

[design_mom]

My husband and I did it in 2008 for a long weekend during free dining. My parents offered to watch the kids so we could have a weekend away.

I did feel guilty about going, but we had a great time and it was nice to spend the time together without the kids. My kids were older 8 and 4... and they would have liked to have come, too. But they were really good about it and didn't complain or try to make us feel guilty too much.

Go... and have a great time.

 

[DisneyDaddio]

Do it. You mentioned that you just spent ten days as a family there and plan to take them again in 2 years. You should not feel guilty at all. Enjoy yourselves.

 

[cheryterese]

We're going to do it! Dh was all for it and suggested we try to do 3 nights/4 days if we can work out childcare. Yay!! So excited! Seeing Disney through the eyes of my kids was fantastic, but I loved my previous trips with dh before they were born. And now I can just keep on planning! Thanks for encouraging us everyone!

 

[DisneyDaddio]

Good for you!

 

[pixiewings71]

We did DLR a few times without the kids, they knew where we were and why we were going and they were fine with it. Of course the fact that we had APs and went a LOT probably helped....LOL I say do it, you'll have fun and it's nice to be a couple instead of parents sometimes.

 

[Faldred]

Yes I would feel funny about it.

And I would still do it in a heartbeat, if finances and schedules permitted.

 

[kehlyrsmom]

We just booked our own getaway a couple of weeks ago. My husband and I spent our honeymoon at WDW and we have not had an adults only trip since then. We have taken our kids every year since 2006 and have a trip booked for this Sept (Free dining Bounce Back Offer).

There are so many things things that we would like to see but do to noice levels and stuff like that we have not been able to see it. So we are greatly looking forward to getting to go just the two of us. We are going in May and will be celebrating our 19th anniversary while on our trip, also celebrating the fact that I have been on a diet and hit my goal weight (I told my hubby last fall if I hit my goal weight we are going back just the two of us. Originally it was just going to be a long weekend but it turned into 6 nights.

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

I don't think I could do WDW w/o my son. I'd have to go somewhere else. DH and I went to Vegas and left DS at home with Grammy and Poppy. We had a blast and I did not feel bad at all going but there was nothing there he would have enjoyed.

 

[quentina]

I just did it, last week. Yes, I miss my kids, they miss us however; sleeping in for 4 days a year is just amazing!

It is hard however; so worth it. Mommy and Daddy time is important.

We do it once per year for 4 nights, my mom keeps the kids at our house (she stays here). We talk a few times per day and bring them lots of gifts!

 

[LovetheMouse12302]

I don't think I could do WDW without DS, mainly because we live so far away, (Indiana). I would jump on a more close weekend trip though! DH and I haven't been alone in quite some time.

 

[Bowen9475]

We have been many, many times as a family. All of the kids have been on alone trips with just one parent. My husband and I have been to WDW three times alone in the past five years, over the MLK weekend. While we missed the kids and they missed us it's great to have some alone time at a place we love. It is a very different experience without kids. Go and enjoy

 

[sdemore]

go!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

DH and I do this every year -- we leave ds at home to be spoiled by grandparents and do the WDW Half Marathon in January. It happens after school has started, and he can't miss at his age, so we go without him and then spend a few days.

We have a great time and come back refreshed, ready to parent, and remembering why we fell in love 17 years ago...

I have a great time picking out a special souvenir for ds, and he gets a special experience with his grandparents that would not normally be possible, since they live 1500 miles away.

Everybody wins!

Maria

 

[littlbugmom]

I would probably feel weird about going without the kids while they are young. I don't think going without them is wrong....not at all. But I know myself and I'm 99% sure I'd feel weird about it. DH and I take short weekend or overnight vacays for our anniversary but we've never considered going to Disney. (although, the flight down is more than we'd want to spend on an anniversary weekend)


That said, I hope to go with just DH when the kids are older.