Would you support the idea...

[iwrbnd]

I like the idea!I love kids as much as the next person but sometimes it's nice to get away from them, too! KWIM?

 

[smjj]

Love my kids and grandkids and have taken them to WDW on many occasions BUT, I would support this idea. Now is it doable, don't know. Will DVC try it, I doubt it. I just remember how nice it is on the Disney cruises to have an adults only area on the ship and Castaway Cay, now that is nice..smjj

 

[pinnocchiosdad]

I have always considered the WORLD SHOWCASE at EPCOT to be the adult section of WDW.

 

[disneyfan2kids]

I'm not opposed to the "idea" per se (my DH and I travel to WDW w/o our kids for anniversaries and such) so I "get" the idea of not always wanting kids around.

That being said... if I was in a building, and the closest pool to me was "adults only" and I was there with my kids.... I'd be mighty upset that I had to travel across the resort to get to a kid-friendly pool.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I have always considered the WORLD SHOWCASE at EPCOT to be the adult section of WDW.

True... And my wife and I have an unwritten agreement:

-- She shops and I can't bother or rush her.
-- I can drink as many beers as I want and she probably won't yell at me.

MG

 

[ransom]

Well, we are FAR beyond the age for kids, but frankly, I've never had an issue with kids at DVC resorts. Now, if you would ask me if I would like to see a specific time at Signature restaurants that would be adults only, then I'd vote yes for that!

To be specific though....No, I wouldn't support the idea of an adults only section of a DVC resort.

Same here. We're celebrating our 18th child-free year laughing, but if we hated kids we wouldn't go to WDW.

I agree with what you said about Signature dining, though.

 

[dzorn]

True... And my wife and I have an unwritten agreement:

-- She shops and I can't bother or rush her.
-- I can drink as many beers as I want and she probably won't yell at me.

MG

When you can do it at the same time.

Denise in MI

 

[pinnocchiosdad]

True... And my wife and I have an unwritten agreement:

-- She shops and I can't bother or rush her.
-- I can drink as many beers as I want and she probably won't yell at me.

MG

Drink as many beers as you want and you'll probably not hear her

 

[keishashadow]

why not offer a small, shared DVC mickey mouse 'adult' clubhouse

to be centrally located (somewhere) complete with pool, swimup bar & possibly a bistro for light dining

perhaps even located @ one of the larger DVC resorts that isn't quite as popular @ the 7 month window to churn interest

 

[lizanne]

Well, we are FAR beyond the age for kids, but frankly, I've never had an issue with kids at DVC resorts. Now, if you would ask me if I would like to see a specific time at Signature restaurants that would be adults only, then I'd vote yes for that!

To be specific though....No, I wouldn't support the idea of an adults only section of a DVC resort.

I agree. Frankly, when I think of WDW I automatically think of kids.

 

[Dean]

Either way is fine with me. I have no problems philosophically with having separate adult areas but I don't think it would be worth the extra costs and management issues. That's true from a room reservation/management standpoint and from a pool and other amenities direction as well. SSR is likely the only resort that has the volume to even consider such an idea. Even then you'd have to take the Carousel, add a small basic pool, for everyone else to be happy. Would those interested in such an option be happy with the least desirable location at SSR. With the other larger resorts (AKV, BWV, OKW) you could likely have one section that you slanted to adults mostly, but not completely and even then you wouldn't have separate pools, etc. Of course there are others issues like different parking requirements for different sections, over crowding of other pools, etc.

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

I would not support this idea at all. If you don't want to be around kids while on vacation then you really shouldn't be at a WDW or at a DVC resort. Would anyone support having a section set aside at DVC that would require you to have kids with you in order get a room there? Could you imagine that booking nightmare?

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

I would not support this idea at all. If you don't want to be around kids while on vacation then you really shouldn't be at a WDW or at a DVC resort. Would anyone support having a section set aside at DVC that would require you to have kids with you in order get a room there? Could you imagine that booking nightmare?

It's no more then having "smoking areas". The OP said a pool area that is kid free just like it is on the DCL ships.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I would not support this idea at all. If you don't want to be around kids while on vacation then you really shouldn't be at a WDW or at a DVC resort. Would anyone support having a section set aside at DVC that would require you to have kids with you in order get a room there? Could you imagine that booking nightmare?

The booking nightmare would make it impractical, but I take a bit of offense to the beginning of your post. That may be your opinion, but many adults such as myself who don't have kids may see it differently.

For many reasons I can understand the problems with such an idea, but just because someone doesn't want others to enjoy it doesn't make sense to me.
There would be no section that requires you to have kids, so if you want kids around but don't have kids yourself you certainly can stay in the kids section.

MG

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I almost forgot..
A few years ago one restaurant at WDW decided not to allow kids (under 12??) to dine.
The restaurant is Victoria & Alberts, and it gave a chance for the adults to have a nice evening out.
I'm not sure if that policy is still in place.

MG

 

[NewDCLGuy]

For instance, what if a family wanted to book a week long vacation, but 4 days were available in the family section, and 3 days in the "adult" section? .

While there is a theoritical possibility filling the absolute last rooms, I think the problem a very small issue in practice, especially given the vast size and slow-to-fill nature of SSR

It certainly wouldn't be a "booking nightmare".

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

It's no more then having "smoking areas". The OP said a pool area that is kid free just like it is on the DCL ships.

It seems much different than "smoking areas" to me. Care to elaborate?

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

The booking nightmare would make it impractical, but I take a bit of offense to the beginning of your post. That may be your opinion, but many adults such as myself who don't have kids may see it differently.

For many reasons I can understand the problems with such an idea, but just because someone doesn't want others to enjoy it doesn't make sense to me.
There would be no section that requires you to have kids, so if you want kids around but don't have kids yourself you certainly can stay in the kids section.

MG

MG, No offense was intended. Indeed it is just my opinion and thats all it is.

 

[Dean]

While there is a theoritical possibility filling the absolute last rooms, I think the problem a very small issue in practice, especially given the vast size and slow-to-fill nature of SSR

It certainly wouldn't be a "booking nightmare".

I personally don't feel like the booking category issue is a major deal for this situation at a resort that can handle it, just like it's not a major deal for current booking categories at any of the DVC resorts other than those rooms that are a problem anyway such as AKV concierge. It is an issue at a smaller resort like BCV, VWL, HH & VB. However, it does create somewhat of a logistics issue when you add booking categories. Actually if they gave SSR booking categories the Carousel could become mostly adult by default but without a pool because those with kids who want to use the resort amenities tend to avoid it now, as does everyone else.

 

[Chuck S]

While there is a theoritical possibility filling the absolute last rooms, I think the problem a very small issue in practice, especially given the vast size and slow-to-fill nature of SSR

It certainly wouldn't be a "booking nightmare".

But you would have to address the legality. How can you possibly make an adult only building that is legally owned by members, most of which have kids? The timeshare never said you couldn't book a smoking room if you were a non-smoker, or a non-smoking room if you were a smoker, only that you could not smoke inside the non-smoking rooms. If you were not allowed to book at all into a building because there are children under 18yo in your party, I think there would be legal challenges. And who would pay for those challenges? The members. Who would pay the damages if they lost? The members. And if it is legal, who would pay to install a separate pool and other facilities? The members. Do you honestly think the owners of SSR should have their dues increased to pay for that, given that the majority of the membership have children and would be forbidden from booking/using those facilities?

Again, I'm certainly not opposed to an adults only area, but retrofitting an existing resort is not practical, and likely would not hold up to a legal challenge.