Would you go to Disney without kids?

[RN01]

My dream vacation would be to go to DW without kids, just me and my hubby. We could do whatever we wanted whenever we wanted without having to worry about the kids acting up. Even though this sounds wonderful I would still feel terribly guilty about doing it. Should I?

 

[ntsammy5]

Sure, we do it all the time -- of course the baby is 27.

 

[eliza61]

My dream vacation would be to go to DW without kids, just me and my hubby. We could do whatever we wanted whenever we wanted without having to worry about the kids acting up. Even though this sounds wonderful I would still feel terribly guilty about doing it. Should I?

Girl, make those reservations NOW!! I can't tell you how exciting Disney is with just you & your sweetie. I did this last March and we are planning an anniversary trip in October. We actually can't wait until my sons go to college because then we can go whenever we want.

I just returned (5/9) from a trip with my best friends. It was fabulous. We did a spa treatment at the Swan. Drank adult beverages at Epcot and actually went to DTD and sat in some clubs.

If you're kids are typical american kids like mine, I bet the following applies.
1) They have a cell phone
2) They have some sort of electronic game (Xbox, Wii, PS2)
3) They may have an Ipod or mp3 player
4) They have been to Disney with the family
5) They have seen 1 movie recently

So tell me again, what is there to feel guilty about?

 

[Jesussavedme]

Oh my goodness YES you should go! And don't feel guilty!!!!
There are so many things in Dis just for us grown-ups.
EPCOT is Dh and my favorite place to go when it was just the two of us.
Meandering around the countries, being able to window shop, share a romantic or relaxing dinner, have dessert in France/Patisserie, watch the movies in China, Canada, France, America,
and we like rides too.

There is so much you can do, just the two of you, in the entire area. That's why it's a great honeymoon spot too.

Go and have a great time!!!

 

[Magic Mom]

uummm YES!!!!

 

[WDW Traveler]

Absolutely do it! DH and I did this in January. We wanted to go someplace to get away from the snow - looked into a cruise or an island and ended up at Disney World! DD9 wasn't happy, but she's been so many times already and will go so many times more I didn't feel guilty. We had a blast. Everything at our own pace and seeing what we wanted to see and skipping things we didn't feel the need to see. I can't tell you how much time we saved not waiting in line for EVERY characters autographs! Not that that's not fun with DD, but we'll do that all again with her next time!

GO! GO! GO!

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

I'm probably in the minority, but I did it once and don't think I'll do it again.

We can take the kids to Disney without any problems - if I vacation without the kids again, I'd rather go someplace that I want to visit but the kids wouldn't really enjoy.

 

[princesskimberella]

I would love to go with out my children, yes I would probably have a little guilt but I thin every couple need a little time away. For some people it is a beach or Vegas for us it would be Disney. Hey I even tried to talk my DH into letting me go by myself for some "me" time. Of course my sister was down there at the time doing the collage program, so I would not have been totally alone, but unfortunately she came home really sick so it did not work out

 

[Momvic5]

My Dh and I joke about this often! For us, I think the idea of it is nicer than the reality of it would be. I think my Dh and I would have a great time the first day, but then after that, we would miss our kids and the excitement we have with them. However, that is just my Dh and myself.

If you and your Dh feel good about it, I would do it. Don't let guilt get in your way!

 

[gracefor5]

My hubby and I went to DL for 2 days when our kids were 2,4,6. We needed to go have fun!!!!!! We stayed in the DL hotel (read $$$$) instead of an off-property and had the time of our life . We ran like kids from ride to ride. We stayed until park closing. We did all of the things you can't do with kids, slowly eating an ice cream. Taking an unknown path. You know the stuff that kids don't want to slow down for. It was one of our best trips.

We didn't tell the kids until years later and after their initial surprise and spoiled moment of "how could you go without us!!" We reminded them of everything we do for them and they knew enough to smile and fake it

DO IT!! You'll love it. You leave all your stress and PLAY!!

Kim

 

[Mickey1974]

I say go for it! Yes, you will probably feel guilty and yes, the kids will be jealous but you have to try it at least. I went last year with my friends. We wanted to take a trip without strollers, diapers, naps etc... We stayed up late, went to DTD, acted like kids ourselves...it was awesome! Now my youngest will see Disney and hollar "That's where you went without me!" (She forgets that she's been there before) Our next trip will be with the kids again so it's not like they don't ever get a chance to go!

 

[gracefor5]

My hubby and I went to DL for 2 days when our kids were 2,4,6. We needed to go have fun!!!!!! We stayed in the DL hotel (read $$$$) instead of an off-property and had the time of our life . We ran like kids from ride to ride. We stayed until park closing. We did all of the things you can't do with kids, slowly eating an ice cream. Taking an unknown path. You know the stuff that kids don't want to slow down for. It was one of our best trips.

We didn't tell the kids until years later and after their initial surprise and spoiled moment of "how could you go without us!!" We reminded them of everything we do for them and they knew enough to smile and fake it

DO IT!! You'll love it. You leave all your stress and PLAY!!

Kim

 

[lclark0621]

Not for us. We would miss DS to much & always be thinking how much he would be enjoying stuff.

IF we were to travel without DS, we would go somewhere more adult oriented & save the fun family stuff for when we would take DS with us.

 

[Coconuts]

In a HEARTBEAT!!!!! DH and I have talked about this numerous times and we can't wait until the opportunity comes up.

 

[abolanwoski]

YES! I wouldn't sub a solo trip for one of our family vacas but in a heartbeat, I'd add an extra grownups only trip. DH and I went to WDW 6 times before we had kids, and I so miss those types of trips. Eating late at signature restaurants, walking slowly through stores and cultural exhibits in Epcot, going on tours, getting drunk and rowdy at PI, going non-stop at the parks, sleeping until 2pm (after getting drunk and rowdy at PI) I've been dreaming of a week by ourselves and I think in the next year I'm going to surprise him.

 

[LuckyMamaInDE]

Yes! We went last year for four days during the Food & Wine Festival and had a FABULOUS time! We're going to go again, just us, in 2009 for F&W again.

Remember, you were friends and a couple first, before any kids. Your marriage and your family will benefit from couples-only time (Disney or not!).

 

[trivial]

We haven't been since having kids, but we wouldn't mind going again sometime without the kids; especially for Food and Wine (on the condition that it improves). We plan to take a trip every few years, so the kids will still get to go many times. We'll probably both feel guilty, though... well to be honest, we'll probably miss having them with us more than anything (I saw that now...).

There's also the possibility of going with kids but having them spend some time in a baby sit club. Or if you plan on going with other friends/family, there's the possibility of trading off the kids or asking grandma and grandpa to take them for a bit. And on a Disney cruise, the kids clubs will keep them busy for hours on end.

 

[christa112]

No, I wouldn't go without my kids.

 

[leighe]

DH and I have gone several times without our girls and we love it!!

 

[minkydog]

We have been several times with the kids and one time without the kids. Each had it's highpoints and very few lowpoints. I loved seeing the World as a couple--no negotiating with the kids, no diapers, no cutting up anyone's food but mine. Sleep in or get up early, stay out late, really getting a chance to enjoy each other in a place we love. What's not to like? Our kids are teens and while they don't like to be left out, they understand that sometimes Mom & Dad just need to get away. They also know that for every trip we take alone, they get a fabulous trip to WDW! Everybody wins!