Would you support the idea...

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Not to hijack the thread, but I didn't know that adults could not ride the slide.
If the Dream is like that, I would not even bother cruising on her.

The new ship will include adults. I cant find a good photo from out trips, the rules stated like anyone less the 60 inches or some where close to that.

 

[Inkmahm]

But does that mean kids should be in every single square inch of the place - the bars, the spas, everywhere????? If it makes some members happy to have a few small areas set aside, why would you object?

PS - note that not all families have kids

Very true. I consider my DH and me to be a family but we also have no kids.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

who cares anymore

 

[Chuck S]

Just to let others know, my DD14 thinks that everyone should stop the complaining about the adult only resort's and look into adult only areas in the resort's. Should your young child see a drunk man stumbling around a resort, or adults fighting? she see's it as a chance for her parents to get time to relax. I bet now we are DVC member's there are those who still enjoy going Commando at the parks

Big differences between seeing someone act improperly in a public area, as opposed to setting aside resort rooms for adult only occupancy.

 

[Muushka]

The new ship will include adults. I cant find a good photo from out trips, the rules stated like anyone less the 60 inches or some where close to that.

Thanks!

 

[jodifla]

But does that mean kids should be in every single square inch of the place - the bars, the spas, everywhere????? If it makes some members happy to have a few small areas set aside, why would you object?

PS - note that not all families have kids

Of course, all families don't have kids. I've been married 22 years, and only had children 8 of those years now.

But when I go to Disney, I expect to see kids. I LIKE to see kids. And actually, in my experience, when I go to OKW and visit the quiet pools, we are the only people there half the time.

 

[Muushka]

Of course, all families don't have kids. I've been married 22 years, and only had children 8 of those years now.

But when I go to Disney, I expect to see kids. I LIKE to see kids. And actually, in my experience, when I go to OKW and visit the quiet pools, we are the only people there half the time.

Then you would be someone who would not book in the adult only section.

If there were adult only sections, I can guarantee that you would see plenty of kids in your section!

 

[angelmav]

It wouldn't be too hard to make a pool area Adult's only. There are some of those out there who don't have children and love Disney.

So what does this have to do with not having children and loving Disney? Is the one, adult only pool somehow tied to your love of Disney in some way. Not seeing the cause and effect here.

As for PI, most of the people who were going were CM's off duty just trying to let off steam(I guess WDW didn't like that. It was always packed). And most of the people I saw at PI were young(under the age of 30). When you spend all year working hard at your job(some jobs aren't easy) and raising three girls you figure to be able to relax once in awhile.

Pretty large contingent of former Adventurers still hosting annual get togethers that werent CM's. Kongaloosh everyone. Real reason was that PI while profitable was underperforming and Disney wanted to trade the hassle of running it for the assured income of being landlord. You havent seen this come to fruition because of the collapse in commercial real estate and a lack if interested businesses willing to go in.

I bet if this post was put in the Resort board it would get a different result. In my opinion, it seems like people think that being able to "relax" poolside without having to hear children while at a DVC resort shouldn't be done.

No, I am confused. I understand your being in favor of the argument, but if you want a vacation away from children of any sort then Disney is a lousy place to own a timeshare at. Sorry but there was never any expectation of this spelled out anywhere at any time. For this type of vacation you have multiple options all over the world, your just not likely to find Disney all that accomodating to this wish, thats just a reality.

No one is saying "adult only resort" just adult only pool areas. You always hear about someone complaining about the noise at the Allstar resorts poolside after 10 PM. I always hear that. Not so much at DVC.

Chuck already took this one, as that is what the OP asked, and again a future resort might be able to accomodate if there is a demand. If DVC is already without the problems of a stay at the Allstars as you put forth, then where is the issue though?

How many here have going on a DCL trip and we pissed as an "adult" you couldn't ride the slide but you could on other cruise ships? How many wanted to hang out in the Oceaneer's lab and play only to find out "No adult's allowed"?

OK, I get the slide part, but the Oceaneers lab? Really?? Your all in favor of adult only areas but not kid only areas? This strikes me somewhat humorous, dont mean to make fun.

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[KYCruiseCrazy]

Originally Posted by KYCruiseCrazy
It wouldn't be too hard to make a pool area Adult's only. There are some of those out there who don't have children and love Disney.

So what does this have to do with not having children and loving Disney? Is the one, adult only pool somehow tied to your love of Disney in some way. Not seeing the cause and effect here.

This is because you are assuming I don't enjoy WDW with my kid. Parent's pay thousands of dollars to go on WDW vacations. Any thing wrong with a pool area for parents to hang out at??

I bet if this post was put in the Resort board it would get a different result. In my opinion, it seems like people think that being able to "relax" poolside without having to hear children while at a DVC resort shouldn't be done.

No, I am confused. I understand your being in favor of the argument, but if you want a vacation away from children of any sort then Disney is a lousy place to own a timeshare at. Sorry but there was never any expectation of this spelled out anywhere at any time. For this type of vacation you have multiple options all over the world, your just not likely to find Disney all that accomodating to this wish, thats just a reality.

Again you are assuming that I don't love or enjoy Disney

How many here have going on a DCL trip and we pissed as an "adult" you couldn't ride the slide but you could on other cruise ships? How many wanted to hang out in the Oceaneer's lab and play only to find out "No adult's allowed"?

OK, I get the slide part, but the Oceaneers lab? Really?? Your all in favor of adult only areas but not kid only areas? This strikes me somewhat humorous, dont mean to make fun.

Again. Disney has created areas in the parks,resorts,ships all for kids only. There is NOTHING wrong with this. You seem to think I'm here to cut off all kids areas. You don't see posts where people want kid only areas closed.

Look people along time ago people used to smoke in non smoking rooms, smoke were ever they wanted(I was a smoker). Then a few people complained and smoking areas were created along with now smoke free rooms NO PROBLEM

There is really no where on Disney property for a paying guest(And some people are paying $500+ a night) to relax while away from the parks and main areas(where kids are having the most fun) to relax without hearing kids while on WDW property? I love seeing the looks of children when they first see a character or the castle. Listening to a meltdown

There is a problem with some of the posters on this post, were if you want to relax by a DVC pool and not get bothered by kids, they should have to go to some where else? Off WDW property? Is that what your saying? Forget the idea of adult only resort. What about they paying customers? Shouldn't they get an area to relax away from kids? Is this wrong or too hard?

So, if I bring my parents to WDW in a grand villa and they spend the day at the parks with the kids, there is no pool for those who want to "just get a way from it all while at WDW" That is wall I'm saying. Should guests pay yet more to relax?

 

[toniosmom]

If I want a vacation where I can spend time away from children, I don't go to Disney.

 

[angelmav]

I am saying your expectations are out of whack with the reality over where you are choosing to spend your vacation dollars. DVC has never, ever, advertised their product as one that is adult only, so there shouldnt be that expectation unless at some point in the future they offer said product option. Neither have any of the Disney resorts.

You seem to take anyone pointing this out as a criticism to adults enjoying disney which it is not.

For adult only vacations there are a plethora of options suited to that means. This isnt a strongsuit of vacationing at Disney, and unless and until they decide to cater to that specific demographic, you simply are overreaching to have such an expectation. Makes no difference what your paying a night, that isnt the specific expectation Disney is offering and they arent hiding this fact.

If this is such a high priority for you then Vegas or Sandals or punta cana or Tower isle or hedonism etc etc if thats what your after are areas that cater to this particular desire. Its not a commentary about your love of Disney, but there are places that will cater to this wish if thats what your primarily after. Disney will leave you dissapointed in THAT particular regard. It's not what they do or offer and until they do, then the expectation isnt in line with what is offered.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

If I want a vacation where I can spend time away from children, I don't go to Disney.

So if someone goes to WDW with the kids, and if you want some alone time away from "your kids", you can sent then to the parks or a pay place. But there really is no where on WDW to get away from the kids.

DCL has a BIG problem with getting people on there ships that "don't" have kids. A lot of singles and couples traveling without kids who love Disney think you can't relax on a ship full of kids. Yet, they have places on the ship designed for "kids only" "teens only" and "adults only areas.

Is it too hard to make a pool area kid free? where adults relax? There are plenty of things to do at WDW that kids CAN'T do or go. Again this isn't a problem. But making a pool area for adults only is starting a firestorm on the DVC boards.

 

[eliza61]

I would but I probably would never use it. If DVC did a viability study and showed that an adult only section of dvc would be a benefit, then go for it. Never had a problem with that.

 

[FigmentLady]

I love kids, but I don't have any of my own. I would love an adult only section at the resorts.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

I am saying your expectations are out of whack with the reality over where you are choosing to spend your vacation dollars. DVC has never, ever, advertised their product as one that is adult only, so there shouldnt be that expectation unless at some point in the future they offer said product option. Neither have any of the Disney resorts.

You seem to take anyone pointing this out as a criticism to adults enjoying disney which it is not.

For adult only vacations there are a plethora of options suited to that means. This isnt a strongsuit of vacationing at Disney, and unless and until they decide to cater to that specific demographic, you simply are overreaching to have such an expectation. Makes no difference what your paying a night, that isnt the specific expectation Disney is offering and they arent hiding this fact.

If this is such a high priority for you then Vegas or Sandals or punta cana or Tower isle or hedonism etc etc if thats what your after are areas that cater to this particular desire. Its not a commentary about your love of Disney, but there are places that will cater to this wish if thats what your primarily after. Disney will leave you dissapointed in THAT particular regard. It's not what they do or offer and until they do, then the expectation isnt in line with what is offered.

Again, You think that a pool for adults it wrong? Who cares about Vegas? You haven't read the post that I've been to WDW 6 times 4 of which were with 3 DD's and 2 were kid free. Have you ever been on a DCL cruise? Do you have teen aged kids? Do you like goto WDW with said family? And want to sit poolside away from kids? That is what people are asking

 

[Deb & Bill]

During our stay last week and the week before, our villa was located next to a community pool at OKW. We had to call the front desk three different nights about the noise at the pool at 1-2AM. These weren't kids at the pool. These were adults. Signs at the pool showed pool hours from 7AM to midnight.

I'd just prefer guests who are courteous to other guests than segregated areas.

 

[nytimez]

During our stay last week and the week before, our villa was located next to a community pool at OKW. We had to call the front desk three different nights about the noise at the pool at 1-2AM. These weren't kids at the pool. These were adults. Signs at the pool showed pool hours from 7AM to midnight.

I'd just prefer guests who are courteous to other guests than segregated areas.

Amen.

 

[smjj]

As I stated a few pages back I would vote 'yes' but doubt if it would ever get that far. That being said, I don't have any problems with kids either. I have taken both my kids and grandkids to WDW on many occasions. That does not make those who might prefer an adults only area, as kid haters as some have eluded to here. As the baby boomers age and still enjoy WDW(us) there are time when you would like a little more peace and quiet or an area that just has a different type of atmosphere to it. WDW is large enough and the baby boomers are willing to pay,Disney should give it a try. I think it works on the cruise ships, why not at the resorts. Just set aside, maybe during the school months when the amount of kids is low a building or two and give it a year or two to try and see, nothing ventured - nothing gained...smjj

 

[Emagine]

I think if something like this were to ever ever happen it would be a hotel for disaster. I could just see the future of the Pop Warner kids when they celebrate their 21st bday and head to the adult side/resort of disney. If they have problems now with high schoolers just imagine a few more years till they book next to a couple trying to get away from children. They could not just limit to DVC members in the no kids section.

Now I am not saying I am against it, I have two autistic kids and would love a trip kid free once in a while. But I would think Disney would need to market DVC in a different manner to this crowd. When I signed up it was a family friendly place and membership to pass to our kids. The marketing would be different.

The last thing I would want to do is have kids mixed with a resort that was half or partial adult oriented. There would be problems, IMO. I think in some ways it would be good but in others not what promote as a whole and from a liabilty issue from those young adults and grown ones who have no self control of themselves.

 

[Chuck S]

Again, You think that a pool for adults it wrong? Who cares about Vegas? You haven't read the post that I've been to WDW 6 times 4 of which were with 3 DD's and 2 were kid free. Have you ever been on a DCL cruise? Do you have teen aged kids? Do you like goto WDW with said family? And want to sit poolside away from kids? That is what people are asking

I think a restricted pool at a DVC resort would be a problem, unless the pool construction and maintenance are both financed by Disney or other non-DVC revenue stream. We pay dues and taxes to maintain the resort facilities. How can you block a family from using a facility that they pay maintenance on?

It has been mentioned that the spas and lounges/bars are restricted. Those are not dues items, they are operated by non-DVC entities, in fact the spas are not even Disney operated. They pay rent on those facilities.