Would you go without the kid(s)

[1andrea]

I have one daughter who is 13 and a half and we're off to WDW on our family trip in August. It will be me, DD and my partner.

I would love to take a trip in February half term with my partner as we've only been away together once for a few days to Spain.

We'll have annual passes so it would e great if we could take a budget trip in February half term (my mum will look after DD).

Has anyone been to Florida without the kids? I feel bad even thinking about it!!

 

[April2012]

I don't think it is too bad considering your already having a family trip in august.
Would you be telling your DD where you are going or keeping it a secret?
We have never been away without our DS but he is only 6!! I'm not ruling out a holiday without him one day though as the very thought is extremely appealing lol.....bless him!!
Our neighbours go on holiday at least once a year without their kids and say it is essential to the health of their marriage

 

[scoobydooby]

My DS now doesn't want to go to WDW again (I think 9 trips under his belt at aged 15), so me and DD (12) are going on our own in May and the boys have swapped for a skiing trip. I feel zero guilt about this because he doesn't want to go again anyway. My only guilt is for my DH who loves WDW! That said he loves skiing too and I hate it. So we split up for one holiday a year. No big deal. We will be together for the other annual trips and we each get some special 1:1 time with one of our children.

So I guess I'm saying it depends on how your DD would feel about it. If me and DH went to WDW without the kids my son wouldn't care. He'd love the freedom of his grandma looking after him for a week!!!!! My DD on the other hand would hate it, so I wouldn't do it without her.

 

[1andrea]

I don't think it is too bad considering your already having a family trip in august.
Would you be telling your DD where you are going or keeping it a secret?
We have never been away without our DS but he is only 6!! I'm not ruling out a holiday without him one day though as the very thought is extremely appealing lol.....bless him!!
Our neighbours go on holiday at least once a year without their kids and say it is essential to the health of their marriage

I'm not sure about the secret part. I think I'd tell her but dwell on the fact that we're just going to do all the things she doesn't like doing, like long walks and shopping.

Any theme park visits will be kept quiet!

Haha good on your neighbours!!

 

[1andrea]

My DS now doesn't want to go to WDW again (I think 9 trips under his belt at aged 15), so me and DD (12) are going on our own in May and the boys have swapped for a skiing trip. I feel zero guilt about this because he doesn't want to go again anyway. My only guilt is for my DH who loves WDW! That said he loves skiing too and I hate it. So we split up for one holiday a year. No big deal. We will be together for the other annual trips and we each get some special 1:1 time with one of our children.

So I guess I'm saying it depends on how your DD would feel about it. If me and DH went to WDW without the kids my son wouldn't care. He'd love the freedom of his grandma looking after him for a week!!!!! My DD on the other hand would hate it, so I wouldn't do it without her.

My DD would prefer to come as she still loves Disney but we're all going together August this year for three weeks and next year for our annual trip.

I just wanted to take a short trip with my partner and even Europe is close to Florida price if we follow a tight budget and I'd much prefer Florida obviously!!

My parter isn't DD Dad and as she's a typical teen he has to put up with her demands without complaining!! So I think it would be nice for him us to have a break together.

 

[scoobydooby]

My DD would prefer to come as she still loves Disney but we're all going together August this year for three weeks and next year for our annual trip. I just wanted to take a short trip with my partner and even Europe is close to Florida price if we follow a tight budget and I'd much prefer Florida obviously!! My parter isn't DD Dad and as she's a typical teen he has to put up with her demands without complaining!! So I think it would be nice for him us to have a break together.

That's a tough call. I think it's an absolutely reasonable thing for you to want to do that should be a none issue. But then 12/13 year old girls are not terribly rationale or reasonable. Sorry. I know that's not helpful. I do get the potential pleasure of an adult only trip. Me and DH have ours all planned out. Only 6 years to go until we do it!!!!!!!!!!

 

[1andrea]

That's a tough call. I think it's an absolutely reasonable thing for you to want to do that should be a none issue. But then 12/13 year old girls are not terribly rationale or reasonable. Sorry. I know that's not helpful. I do get the potential pleasure of an adult only trip. Me and DH have ours all planned out. Only 6 years to go until we do it!!!!!!!!!!

My partner also says we can't afford it so that's another issue!!

I think we can't not afford it with annual passes burning a hole in my pocket!

Just spotted your signature....when are you going in August? We arrive on the 16th

 

[scoobydooby]

My partner also says we can't afford it so that's another issue!! I think we can't not afford it with annual passes burning a hole in my pocket! Just spotted your signature....when are you going in August? We arrive on the 16th

I have only been on the boards on my i phone for ages so I can't see my signature, it must be out of date. I'd better get on the PC and sort that out! We went last in August 2013 and I'm going next with my DD in May this year, so 40 sleeps! Short 10 day trip but we can't wait anyway It was a sneaky extra one like you're considering!!!!!!

 

[1andrea]

I have only been on the boards on my i phone for ages so I can't see my signature, it must be out of date. I'd better get on the PC and sort that out! We went last in August 2013 and I'm going next with my DD in May this year, so 40 sleeps! Short 10 day trip but we can't wait anyway It was a sneaky extra one like you're considering!!!!!!

Just noticed it said August 2013!

May is soooo close I still have 126 days to go xx

 

[scoobydooby]

Just noticed it said August 2013! May is soooo close I still have 126 days to go xx

I had a 520 day countdown once. It could be worse

Book for February 2015, plan some special times for you DD and her grandma and have no regrets. Life's too short for regrets. And those AP's you mentioned are now burning a hole in my pocket on your behalf too

 

[flortlebap]

Yes.

We did it last year, having taken the kids to WDW a few months previously. We are also going again without them in September, but we are having a family holiday together in August.

We only go for a week, whereas we go for two with the kids. And we didn't tell them we had been, we said we had gone to Europe. But honestly, we had a great time, which is why we are doing it again this year lol. Fortunately they really enjoy staying with their grandparents (who usually end up taking them away for a few days whilst we are away).

The first trip was a sneaky extra to do the things we couldn't when we had the kids, but now it's becoming an annual event, lol!

 

[wayneg]

So I guess I'm saying it depends on how your DD would feel about it.

This would be my answer.

My DD would prefer to come as she still loves Disney but we're all going together August this year for three weeks and next year for our annual trip.

I just wanted to take a short trip with my partner and even Europe is close to Florida price if we follow a tight budget and I'd much prefer Florida obviously!!

My parter isn't DD Dad and as she's a typical teen he has to put up with her demands without complaining!! So I think it would be nice for him us to have a break together.

Everyone brings up their family in their own way.
Our Son is 20 this year and he is still coming on all 3 trips with us this year (1 London, 1 Orlando & 1 Cruise/Orlando)
We did do a couple of trips when he was 18 & 19 while he was at Uni due to us having AP's but its not something we would have done when he was younger.
So not something we would do but many others would.

 

[1andrea]

I had a 520 day countdown once. It could be worse

Book for February 2015, plan some special times for you DD and her grandma and have no regrets. Life's too short for regrets. And those AP's you mentioned are now burning a hole in my pocket on your behalf too

Thank you!

I am definitely giving it some serious consideration!

Enjoy your trip xx

 

[1andrea]

Yes.

We did it last year, having taken the kids to WDW a few months previously. We are also going again without them in September, but we are having a family holiday together in August.

We only go for a week, whereas we go for two with the kids. And we didn't tell them we had been, we said we had gone to Europe. But honestly, we had a great time, which is why we are doing it again this year lol. Fortunately they really enjoy staying with their grandparents (who usually end up taking them away for a few days whilst we are away).

The first trip was a sneaky extra to do the things we couldn't when we had the kids, but now it's becoming an annual event, lol!

That's exactly what I'm thinking.

We're having 3 weeks away this August as a family of three. DD will be nearly 14 at this point.

However I'd also love to do the adult things and spend some time with my partner doing things that DD wouldn't want to do.

The issue isn't going away for a week without her, the guilt is because its Florida!!

What kind of things do you without the kids?

I love shopping and people watching. I also love walking but only in Florida!!

 

[BudgieMama]

We're 128 days out from our first trip, and won't have any kids with us, but we don't have kids, so it's a non-issue. I'm not sure our trip will look a lot different from one with kids, other than staying out longer!

We're looking forward to nice meals (with no rushing or fussing!), doing all the rides we want, lazing in the pool, and taking things at our own pace.

I hope you figure out a way of making the trip without upsetting your DD. It sounds like a great idea.

 

[1andrea]

This would be my answer.


Everyone brings up their family in their own way.
Our Son is 20 this year and he is still coming on all 3 trips with us this year (1 London, 1 Orlando & 1 Cruise/Orlando)
We did do a couple of trips when he was 18 & 19 while he was at Uni due to us having AP's but its not something we would have done when he was younger.
So not something we would do but many others would.

I know. Thank you for replying!

I just think its important to spend some quality time together with my partner too and I'd prefer to do that in Florida as opposed to Europe (for a similar cost)

 

[Elise79]

I know. Thank you for replying!

I just think its important to spend some quality time together with my partner too and I'd prefer to do that in Florida as opposed to Europe (for a similar cost)

I am assuming then your partner isn't your DDs dad?

TBH I can't imagine coming to FL without DD while she chooses to come with us. We are lucky as she is younger at only 5 coming up 6 that we can drop her off at the kids club and have an adult evening. She loves the kids clubs so I don't feel bad and often asks to go

 

[1andrea]

I am assuming then your partner isn't your DDs dad?

TBH I can't imagine coming to FL without DD while she chooses to come with us. We are lucky as she is younger at only 5 coming up 6 that we can drop her off at the kids club and have an adult evening. She loves the kids clubs so I don't feel bad and often asks to go

That's right my partner isn't DD Dad. DD Dad is still in her life though and loves her dearly.

My partner of 2 years is brilliant with DD and is happy to holiday with her but she is a typical teenager and sometimes she acts very much like one!!

I just feel that we would benefit from some time together.

X

 

[Chilly]

My DD is only 7 months so no idea what she'll be like in the future and if she'll like WDW or not (she better) but I'd totally go on holiday with out her, adult time is very important, a family is only as strong as the couple to quote a friend.

 

[thebadger]

Our neighbours go on holiday at least once a year without their kids and say it is essential to the health of their marriage

I would agree with this, me and mrs badger go away together even if its just for a long weekend without the DD's at least once a year!

Essential and well needed!!