No kids?

[joanne]

How many of you visit WDW without kids?
Do you prefer it that way or do you like it best when you have kids with you?

Joanne :D

[PrincessPur]

I have been just twice. Both times it was me, the hubby, and his sister. The first time the parent were with us. We were the kids i guess, but I really like it being adults. I'm concered that a kid would get tried really fast!

[Shellyamc]

Hubby and I went with no kids and we had so much fun. We are mid 20's and I almost think that we had more fun at this age then if we had gone {with parents} and 8 or 10.


PrincessPur- I took a glance at your profile and I am 9 days older than you :) I just thought it was nifty..I'm weird I know it :rolleyes: :D

[Esmerelda]

That is an interesting question, Joanne!

I have gone to WDW five times with just adults and about 15 times with children.

I treausre my adult only trips-it is like a completely different vacation destination. I experience the finer dining-I love to stay at AKL and just chill. I have gone the past two years in May-it is wonderful enjoying the flower and garden festival by myself and this past May I took 182 pictures during a 2.5 day vacation and NONE of children. It is so cool to tour without pushing a stroller!!

That said....I take my daughter at least twice a year and it creates some priceless memories-of carefree time where all we have to do is enjoy each other and be silly. Sitting on the beach watching the fireworks together is incredible and not having a million doctor and therapy appointments to rush to makes it really seem like we are in a totally different world.

So, I guess my answer is I don't know!

[grpalmer]

The hubby and I have traveled to Disney twice with no kids. Next year is going to be our first family vacation with my brother & sister in law and 2 nieces who will be 4 & 7 so it will be a change.... I like going with the two of us but I also am really looking forward to seeing Disney magic through their eyes as this will be their first trip....

[wdwgrandma]

John and I have visited WDW quite a few times now (and have several upcoming trips in the works), and I've only been there twice with kids; John has been once.

As much as I enjoyed WDW with my son (he was 12), and with the two granddaughters, I really prefer it without kids. It gives John and me the time to do all the "adult" things we enjoy without having children along. Tours, special meals, etc.

Now, having said that, we have at least 2 more trips planned that include children: 2004 with our next two granddaughters, and 2006 with our two grandsons. And I know we will really enjoy seeing WDW through their eyes! We very much enjoyed being there in 2001 with the first two girls! I couldn't have planned a more perfect and special trip!

We will plan fun things to do, meals to enjoy, and the trip will be planned around the kids - which means we won't do the types of things we do when we are there alone. But that's ok. The trip is about them - not us! And we will make it as fun and special as possible!

[Alana]

I have never been there with kids. Only as a child, and now as an adult. I love going with my husband and my parents. This Sept, my hubby and I are going, just the two of us to celebrate our Anniversary. I am VERY excited. I love kids, but right now my hubby and I aren't ready for them at all. So we enjoy our adult time, before kids come along. I like it that way!

[Mrs.Tom-Morrow]

My friend are going without their kids for their anniversary...It is the third time they have done that....I can't seem to do it...I figure that once they are grown we will go alone. We always say that we will be that commerical where the young married guy is saying that he can't believe they went without him (to Disney)! then they show his parents on Big Thunder!

and then the one where you hear the grandmom talking on the phone and saying I don't think your wife and kids would be happy about you going with us!!

THat will be ME!! Enjoying Disney through all the stages of life!!

[jdwright13]

My last 4 trips were without kids! Of course, since I don't have any, it makes it easy not to take any. :p

[Parker]

This is just my opinion, but I really can't understand why anyone would want to leave their kids behind. To me, WDW is about family.

[uscwest]

Well, in our case they are all married and two of the three have children of their own. Can't afford to take them all. :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:

[jdwright13]

Why no kids, very simple, you can enjoy everything the park has to offer, without being tied down. I've gone there in the past with cousins and nieces that I had to watch, and while I was great to see their faces, the smiles, and pure joy they felt, it also meant not doing many of the things I wanted to do. A quiet dinner, going out and partying, missing great rides because they were afraid (or too short). Not to mention the whinning because of lines, or they find a show or ride boring and stuff.

It's much different if a couple goes themselves, they can enjoy moonlight walks on the beach, dinners at V&A, dancing at pleasure island, and so on. It can be a truly relaxing, and unbelievably enjoyable vacation, and makes you feel like a kid again. No baggage to slow you down, you can focus on doing the things you really want to do.

[Catherine]

I have been to disney before i had my kids, i enjoyed myself i thought it was the best place on earth. I agree it is a different holiday with kids, but i would not change a thing nothing can compare to a child's excitement, i love to take my kids to disney, when they grown up then we will go on our own until then, never!

I have to say i totally agree with parker.

Love Catherine

[wdwgrandma]

I guess I kinda look at it this way, even if John and I had kids at home, we would still need time alone without those kids to keep our relationship healthy. And if WDW is our favorite place to go, why should I stay away just because I have kids? Our little "alone" trips would give us the time to do the things we want to do that may not be "kid appropriate", and we could still enjoy WDW.

[luvalab]

I guess I'm the type of person who puts their children first and my feelings last.DH and I are talking about a vacation to the beach for our 25 anniversary. Yes I plan on bringing our two out of three children with us.They have never seen the ocean either and I couldn't go knowing that they are missing out too.They grow up so fast.So to go to WDW without them,perhaps when they are grown but for now they will go with mom and dad,and I kinda like it that way! :thumbs: :thumbs: :ears:

[Catherine]

I do understand that a holiday without kids is different, my parents are coming with us , so we are able to have a few nights alone without the kids, so i do appreciate what you are saying.

Thanks catherine

[Greg]

My wife and I are going to visit Disney for the first time without kids this December. We’ve taken our family (wife, 2 sons, and myself) 6 times. Now that the guys are older, it’s the wife and mine time. We’re staying at the Wilderness Lodge for five days and really looking forward to just the two of us. We plan on exploring the attractions the kids typically didn’t want to (sometimes just to pacify mom and dad they went along with us). We’re just taking our time when we’re there.. Well that’s the plan, but once we get there- I’m sure all bets are off…. It’s gonna be fun and we’re looking forward to it!!:bounce: :bounce:

[BUTTERHEAD1]

My wife and I went down in January 2001 to go to the Superbowl and stayed at Disneyworld and although we had a good time I cant tell you the guilt we felt that we went to Disney without the kids.I probably wouldnt do it again until they are older and rather not go with their parents to Disney.

[Greg]

Hey Butterhead 1

I know the guilty feeling…. However my kids are 19 and 22, and still want to go with us to Disney. Actually our older son, goes to School in FL and is planning on stopping by for a day….. So although it’s just the wife and I- we will still have one hanging on for a day.. I guess I can handle one day- but don’t tell anyone!!! lol…. Actually it will be great to see him. But still looking forward to the rest of the time with just my wife and I.
:ears:

[Keith]

Well we have no kids yet and much as I'm looking forward to taking our kids of the future ;-) we love going as a couple anyway and will be at wilderness lodge in december too!

There are so many wonderful restaurants (le cellier is on our list to go back to this time)... so many nice romantic spots to watch the fireworks from....

It's really great kids or not.

[Redkop]

I have been with and without kids and all i can say is that i am the biggest kid going......last time i was with my ex wife and kids and i don't know who was more excited driving through the kids.....my girlfriend won't know whats hit her when i visit in march

Chris

124 days till WDW and 131 till the wedding

[Scotch Mist]

I'v only been to DLP once with my grandson and this year to Florida with my grandson again and my daughter (his mum). It was a great holiday, especially seeing it through a child's eyes and I really enjoyed it. Having said that I would love to go back just hubby and I. I think though that I will feel a bit guilty leaving him behind. However I feel we are at the stage of our lives now when we need quality time together.

Because of circumstances at home when I was young I had to look after 3 younger sisters, then I married and started a family right away, then my youngest daughter became a mum herself at a very young age so it was like starting all over again for us with a new baby in the house. So I would love some time just for the two of us, and I would love to spend it at Disney in Florida. I think it would put a slightly different slant on the holiday if it was adults only. Equally enjoyable but in a different way.

[Pluto-Paul]

To be honest Joanne!!!
My DW and i woulden`t even think of going to WDW without the kids.
Myself i think kids make the holiday more interesting and enjoyable... I coulden`t miss the look on their face as they see the castle. Or just see the delight and the big smile and huggs we get, once we tell them that we are going to WDW. This happens the day before we fly out.(so cruel i know)
Sorry but the most MAGICAL place on earth woulden`t be MAGICAL for us without the kids.

Come on PLEASE someone back me up here:D

[Catherine]

I'm with you Paul, it just would not be the same without the kids. I could never go without them, not at this age anyway. To be honest i dont personally know anyone who would!

It's just not worth thinking about.

However there are people who have kids who are older, or people who dont have kids, so it's each to their own. We must think about those people who dont want a family or are unable to have a family.

[Johnie]

Well, the hubby and I are planning a trip in Feb without the child. I don't feel guilty nor should I. The hubby and I have to have alone time. We normally go to the beach for our anniversaru but we have the APs..... The child is ok with all this since she knows we will be making a family trip in April.