We have been married 43 years. Been to Disneyworld once with the kids and once with the grandkids and hundreds of times with just each other. Disneyworld is for singles or families and all to enjoy. We feel sorry for those who do not see or feel the magic. Actually we are pleased that people like that who think we should not go probably do not go.
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Hate for childless Disney fans
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Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
Ditto.
People just will never get it! I was helping my mom and brother with hospice for my Dad, my daughter told him I am taking Mom out today, she needs a break. All Dad said to her was “you know where to take her” and off to the Magic Kingdom we went! Me and Daddy’s happy place!! What those people didn’t see was the 2 buttons I wore saying Celebrating me and my Daddy one last time. I have 1 and 1 went with him a couple of weeks later. Did every ride and cried most of the day. Best worst day of my life. But it’s one place I know he is always next to me on every ride.
Not for adults? He went until 2 months before he passed and my parents were in their 80’s!!
spock8113
Well-Known Member
Frankly, it's nobody's business whether anyone has kids or not.
I don't see signs at any of the parks that says "All adults must be accompanied by one child."
I believe I've seen on the ticket list "1 Adult".
I thought Disney himself said it's for the Child in all of us?
???????
I don't see signs at any of the parks that says "All adults must be accompanied by one child."
I believe I've seen on the ticket list "1 Adult".
I thought Disney himself said it's for the Child in all of us?
???????
MomofPrincessGrace
Well-Known Member
I think for someone to judge what someone enjoys doing is stupid. I would rather go on a solo trip or sister trip to Disney than stay in a resort in the Bahamas drinking on the beach all day. I am a go go go type person and enjoy being able to jump from ride to ride. I think that a lot of the judgment is just jealousy. Yes Disney is expensive, but if you budget correctly then you can go. I think it is no different than going to Six Flags or Universal. It's an amusement park, there is no age limit on amusement. I am actually helping my adult, married, childless, friend plan a trip for her and her husband to go next year on their anniversary.
jloucks
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SteamboatJoe
Well-Known Member
Bingo. A lot of people who question me about going to Disney so much do the same thing every year for their vacations or getaways. Apparently being a serial camper, cruise goer, fisherman, beach bum, etc. is somehow different.
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lilclerk
Well-Known Member
My wife and I have been married 40 years with no kids or, as I tell people who ask, "We stopped at one kid -- me."
I may steal this line.
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
I still don't see this as anything more then a made up problem emanating for the minds of people who for some reason are self conscience about going to a theme part without the excuse of having kids.
I'm 70 years old, have been going by myself for the last 18 years. Not only has no one ever said anything to me, but, I have never even given it a thought. It is a problem that doesn't really exist. There might be a few people who don't understand what an adult would do there without kids, (the ones that have let their inner child die) doesn't mean that they really think anything is wrong with it. I get more comments on the fact that I don't have a problem with riding any ride in the parks. (including Mission: Space... orange side) Some think that older people shouldn't ride anything that goes faster then a snail. But, even then I know that the questions are from innocent ignorance and distorted opinions of what aging is like and not being critical. Just curious.
I'm 70 years old, have been going by myself for the last 18 years. Not only has no one ever said anything to me, but, I have never even given it a thought. It is a problem that doesn't really exist. There might be a few people who don't understand what an adult would do there without kids, (the ones that have let their inner child die) doesn't mean that they really think anything is wrong with it. I get more comments on the fact that I don't have a problem with riding any ride in the parks. (including Mission: Space... orange side) Some think that older people shouldn't ride anything that goes faster then a snail. But, even then I know that the questions are from innocent ignorance and distorted opinions of what aging is like and not being critical. Just curious.
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I've been coming on this forum for a while looking for help and tips for our Disney trip in October.
Threads like this baffle me. Did anyone really expect this to be a range of comments agreeing that only people with children should be allowed in Disney? Or just to fill up the inbox?
Threads like this baffle me. Did anyone really expect this to be a range of comments agreeing that only people with children should be allowed in Disney? Or just to fill up the inbox?
iPirate
New Member
I stand in line to meet characters. I like to meet them, because like I said before, I'm just a really big kid. I always go with three questions ready to ask the talking characters. It makes it more fun for me, and way more fun for the people behind me grumbling "That childless hag has no kids, what is she even doing!?"
Punzle
Member
No. Many of us have dealt with these people so this is a place where we can vent about it and let each other know that going without kids is great and the haters can shut it.
TheGuyThatMakesSwords
Well-Known Member
Welllll? We are sort of childless. You see, at 66? My dear four children are all grown up.
Dear wife and I (older, 66, no scooters - we WALK) STILL go to WDW twice per year.
So please, if you see us? Our dear children grew up. Sorry if this a problem? It kind of happens.
Dear wife and I (older, 66, no scooters - we WALK) STILL go to WDW twice per year
.So please, if you see us? Our dear children grew up. Sorry if this a problem? It kind of happens
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Walt Disney1955
Well-Known Member
We went to WDW twice before kids. Then Disneyland when our son was 18 months. We left him at our parent's home. Obviously we did other things in California that week and figured maybe a trip with the two of us was better. It wasn't until last year where we went with our kids. Hey, it is still fun and adds a new dynamic (seeing it through their eyes). But yeah, anyone who complains about childless couples going to Disney has obviously never been. If you are an adult and can't find multiple ways to have fun at WDW then where can you find fun?
disneygurl
New Member
solo traveler since 2010 and i'm loving it! live the life you love.
live the life you love.