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Britt

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Have any of you gone to Disney without the kids?

I may be planning a vacation with just my husband and I, as a second honeymoon! I can't fathom Disney without the kids, but I also can't think of any place I'd rather go (Im not really a Vegas girl...not a drinker, smoker, or gambler...lol).

I can't picture Disney without the stroller, bags, and tons of things you need out there. Just my husband, me and a camera......wow! Sounds amazing as I type it out! LOL ;)
 

disneygirl76

Carey Poppins - Nanny and Disney Enthusiest
Have any of you gone to Disney without the kids?

I may be planning a vacation with just my husband and I, as a second honeymoon! I can't fathom Disney without the kids, but I also can't think of any place I'd rather go (Im not really a Vegas girl...not a drinker, smoker, or gambler...lol).

I can't picture Disney without the stroller, bags, and tons of things you need out there. Just my husband, me and a camera......wow! Sounds amazing as I type it out! LOL ;)

I do, all the time (b/c I don't have any kiddos). :) We dine at great places and have drinkipoos and lounge at the pool and just do what we want to do. :) You will have fun! :)
 
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ishmael0316

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Have any of you gone to Disney without the kids?

I may be planning a vacation with just my husband and I, as a second honeymoon! I can't fathom Disney without the kids, but I also can't think of any place I'd rather go (Im not really a Vegas girl...not a drinker, smoker, or gambler...lol).

I can't picture Disney without the stroller, bags, and tons of things you need out there. Just my husband, me and a camera......wow! Sounds amazing as I type it out! LOL ;)
YES! I highly recommend going without the kids at least once. You get to operate on your own schedule, do what you want to do, and not have to hear any complaining! Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and we have great times at Disney World, but the most magical trips are the ones my wife and I take alone. You can have a very romantic time at Disney without kiddos.
 
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Blueskyze

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Gah, you guys really had to twist my arm!

We're totally doing it! Can not WAIT! I'm thinking April! I wont mind the crowds as much without a stroller and kids...LOL

You will have SO much fun!! We went in January for an Anniversary trip, and did all the things we couldn't do with our son - the big rides, relaxing sit-down dinners, La Nouba, the Backstage Magic Tour...it was awesome! I thought I would be really sad to be there w/out my son, but it was a whole different kind of magic, and we had an amazing time!
 
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John

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To all the parents who have kiddos and feel guilty about leaveing them with gramps......puhhhlease. Stop already. You provide these children with great lives. All of you have said your children has visited WDW. Promise them that the next trip they will be included. Start planning the trip the same time you plan yours....SO what if its two years out. Atleast they know next time they are going. You work hard, you are good parents and provide the things your children need to become well rounded adults....atleast most of you do. Stop with the guilt. You guys deserve some time for your marriage. Its healthy, go and enjoy yourselves. Your children will be fine.
 
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GeekDad

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My wife and I honeymooned in WDW so that was without any kids. Our first child is now 1 and we are going in October with him and I'm looking forward to doing some more of the younger kid stuff with him but we had a blast just the two of us. As some others have said it is great to be able to do what you want when you want. If we wanted to just relax at the resort and not go to a park for the day we did just that :)
 
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GeekDad

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To all the parents who have kiddos and feel guilty about leaveing them with gramps......puhhhlease. Stop already. You provide these children with great lives. All of you have said your children has visited WDW. Promise them that the next trip they will be included. Start planning the trip the same time you plan yours....SO what if its two years out. Atleast they know next time they are going. You work hard, you are good parents and provide the things your children need to become well rounded adults....atleast most of you do. Stop with the guilt. You guys deserve some time for your marriage. Its healthy, go and enjoy yourselves. Your children will be fine.
Amen! Not to mention it's a nice treat for the grandparents to have some time with their grandchildren.
 
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DizneyPryncess

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My husband and I started going to WDW together when we were 20, and our last trip there without kids was last year when I was pregnant with my first (well, technically my daughter was there). We have loved every single trip to Disney just the 2 of us. We've never hesitated to meet characters, and go to character dining's. We ride all the rides - thrill rides & attractions aimed at children. We've also loved acting like big kids when we go to Disney - so definitely go & have fun!

I will say that I'm the opposite now though. After 10 years of visiting Disney without kids, I'm absolutely over the moon to take my first trip with my daughter! It'll be a whole new experience for us! I think Disney is great no matter how you visit. :)
 
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tracyandalex

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Go you will love it. It is a completely different experience. We have not been to the world childless since before DD3 was born, but we are hoping we will get to at least once or twice before she moves out!
 
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jim1051

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We did it after we became empty nesters and bought DVC. We love it. Now we alternate between years by ourselves and years we invite children and grand children. Both are great.
 
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WDW 3

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We went last winter for the first time without our DD18. Would never have gone without her but she is in college and couldn't get away like before. We felt guilty/lonely for a minute and then had a great time.
 
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Funfy

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I am SO looking forward to my first child-free WDW trip in four or five years!! Right now I have too much guilt to go and leave my boys at home because they love it there so much. My boys will be in high school in a few years and I am hoping (not really "hoping", but if it happens, oh well!) that they begin to think WDW is uncool and don't want to go with us. :oops:

My husband and I do date nights every two or three weeks and my mom keeps the boys overnight, but we seldom do any trips without them...in fact, the last trip without them was to the Dominican Republic about 10 years ago....I am thinking we are due a trip!

Yes, I have a 21 year old and an 18 year old and we haven't been able to "shake" them yet! In fact, 21yo DD is adding a boyfriend to the mix. But, we have reminded them and threatened them that they cannot go on every trip the rest of our lives!

We are promising ourselves a land and sea visit with Victoria and Alberts for our 25th Anniversary-we'll see!:mad:
 
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sgtmgd

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Gah, you guys really had to twist my arm!

We're totally doing it! Can not WAIT! I'm thinking April! I wont mind the crowds as much without a stroller and kids...LOL


Good choice..you will see Disney in a new light and will probably be much more relaxed in he process
 
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sgtmgd

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We went last winter for the first time without our DD18. Would never have gone without her but she is in college and couldn't get away like before. We felt guilty/lonely for a minute and then had a great time.


My DD will head to School in South Carolina in a couple weeks..Ill be in Disney 3 weeks later for a weekend getaway..
 
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graphite1326

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We have done this and had a great time. We found we did things a little more casual and took our time rather than rushing around trying to get on everything with the kids. We had a few more sit down dinners. Didn't have to pay for the extra meals. It was great.
 
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Laura

22
My kids don't even like Disney parks anymore. I dragged them too many times when they were toddlers and they're sick of it. I rarely bring them these days. (They are 9 and 11 years old)
 
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Laura

22
Really? sick of it at 9 and 11 already? Wow. Never heard that before.

I took them to WDW 2 or 3 times a year from the time they were born until we moved to California (3 years ago), and then brought them to Disneyland about 10 times in the first couple months we lived here because I was a little excited. They have each had annual passes to either WDW or DL since they were 3, and this coming year I don't plan to buy them any for the first time. We have to drag them out the door just to do a day trip at Disneyland, and when we are there they whine and complain the whole time that they want to go home. So why bother spending the money on passes just to "torture" them? They don't even bat an eye when I fly to Florida and go to WDW without them these days. They'd rather be home doing things that "aren't boring". o_O
 
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disney magic 06

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Much as I loved taking my children to Disney, I much prefer adult only trips. It's so relaxing and you can go with the flow much easier without tiredness taking over and causing crabbiness! The food and drink aspect is much more flexible too, and there's a fraction of the baggage to carry around.

Although technically, my first trip without my daughter will be 2013. She is in her 20s now, it'll be strange to go without her!!
 
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pixiesteno

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I think adult only trips to WDW are wonderful. I think no matter what age your children are there should be specially alloted time for parents-only. Even if it is just date night or a weekend here or there, it is so important with all the responsibilities that seem to bombard us that we take the time to spend with our spouse to relax and just enjoy each other. This is why I have informed our 23 year old son that if we can swing it my DH and I are going to WDW in January for our 25th anniversary and DS is not going!
 
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wiigirl

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Yes, I have. It's just as fun, and it is as romantic as you and your husband care to make it. Go.

And less stressful....go! :p
 
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