TO think going to Disney World with no kids is a bit sad?

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I mean, why would you? What would posess an adult couple to go to Disney World on holiday if they had no children? I went WITH kids and that was torturous enough - the KIDS thought it was babyish and corny. I just can't understand why adults would want to make a holiday of it! My cousin and her partner go every year and they always post shit on facebook such as "oo can't wait to see The Mouse next month! ooo can't wait to go on the Aladdin ride!"

When we were there we were waiting in huge queues for rides such as "Jimmy Neurtron" seeing tiny kids getting all hot and bothered alongside adults stood there with a gawping grin on their faces at the prospect of being "next". Saddos!

not a Dibber, no. I did dabble, prior to our trip. we've only been the once. and a lot of what we did was dictated by age/height/character meals, so the only planning required was the spreadsheet to fit it all in

We didn't need to plan the way around the park or anything as had a GAC for dd1, which was lifesaver (queued 25 mins max, at Spring Break time)

You only get one snack on the standard plan now - we're in a villa at Old key west come next June.
Did you do Whispering canyon? I'm in two minds about it, what with napkin twirling and all and can't decide about Chef Mickeys either.

Exactly GwendolineMaryLacey, the clue is in the name, internet forum. Or shall we just all agree, never have opinions and rebrand it 'sheepsnet' or 'dullsnet'?

oooh, we were at Old Key West - it was lovely and peaceful.

we did Chef Mickeys. Fab. Wonderful (gf) waffles. but it is a bit OTT. dd2 was enchanted as she was, entirely coincidentally wearing a red dress with white spots, just like Minnie Mouse . have got a fab photo of her looking awe struck that her idol is dressed the same as her ). NOt usre I would go to Chef Mickeys without children (or any character meal, I suppose), although they do leave you alone if you don't look as though you want a picture with them... and the monorail going through the building was fun for the girls too.

didn't do whispering canyon.

YABU. There's nothing wrong with not being able to understand the appeal of it,but equally there's nothing wrong with others enjoying it either,even if they are adults.

I can't understand the appeal of camping. I'd rather be dragged out and shot than go camping again,but that doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with those who do enjoy it.

I went to DLP last year and took my 14 year old cousin,and really enjoyed it. Florida doesn't appeal to me quite so much though. I hate big rides so wouldn't really get the full benefit of it,and DLP means that I can go into Paris while I'm there,plus it's much closer. I hate flying.

When I saw the title of thisthread I just thought of .

Do any of the Disney lovers on this thread go and see Santa Claus at Christmas, sans children? If not, why not?

Santa Claus is a tradition / belief until a child reaches the age of no return.
Disney is magical fun full of imagination - you can't try and compare the two!

YABU.

People go because it IS magical. There is an auora of magic in the air there. And also if you get a park hopper you aren't limited to just Magic Kingdom, you can also go to the other parks which can be more aimed at adults (behind the scenes, making of, etc).

It wouldn't be the first place we would think of going if we didn't have kids, but each to their own. I'd still much rather go there than go on a beach holiday and do nothing but lie in the sun, but lots of people like to do that on holiday. Different people enjoy different things.

wellwisher - as far as I remmeber if you go and visit Father Christmas you don't generally get to ride a roller coaster as well. If I went to Disney without DD I wouldn't go and queue up tp to meet Mickey - but I would ride a roller coaster or two. The comparison just doesn't work imo; they are not the same thing.

Mind you I quite fancy a trip to Lapland to see FC; I'd take Dd obviously :D

Cinnamon, I think your point about their being an "age of no return" for Santa Claus hits the nail on the head. I don't see how Disney is different - have to admit that based on my memories of one rainy day at Eurodisney when I was little, I thought Disney was more about teacup rides and people dressed as Mickey Mouse and less about "big" rides with height restrictions though. So OK, I can see how it might be a laugh with roller coasters etc, but "magical"? What's magical about it? Most people find magic in beautiful sunsets over the sea, holding a newborn baby, walking in the countryside on a crisp autumn morning, going to church or temple if that's their bag, but how exactly is Disney MAGICAL? It's basically Blackpool on acid - plastic, American, cheesy, derivative, synthetic crap, existing purely to make money out of people. Do those of you who find it "magical" also think going to Mcdonald's is a magical experience? or shopping in a shopping mall? I find that unbelievably depressing.

I've never been. But a chum of mine (male, nearly 40) and his gf used to go to Disneyland every year - often with gf parents too - they loved it there. No kids.

Sorry, got a bit ranty above. I just cannot understand how an experience that you have to pay through the nose for and where everything you see is fake and designed to make you spend more money can be "magical". Anyway, takes all sorts.

I love Disney, never been to the Paris one, but if you like it you'd love Florida. Its not really about Big Rides (I can only think of a handful).
Adults on their own don't queue for hours usually to go on Dumbo, but they do spend more time at the parades and shows.
Actually last time we went to Disney, it wasn't the theme park entrance I objected to (which become quite reasonable if you are from the UK or Ireland for 2 weeks or more) but the airfares!
But then I found the cutsie couples in the just married Mickey ears etc. quite cute.

BTW I also like going to mountains, and we were very intrested in the birds we saw, and loved the Alligators at Nasa. You can like different things.

wellwisher when I say magical, maybe that's not the right descriptive - but with all the fun parades, fireworks etc it's brilliant. Admittedly I see more of the 'magic' through my DCs eyes, but I still think it's a wonderful place and maybe the magical side is felt more from childhood memories. Also, in comparison to EuroDisney, I would only ever pay to go to Florida - the Magic Kingdom while more kiddy based is truly amazing when you look beyond the crowds. I suppose I've been lucky in that I've seen it from an early age packed AND empty!
Each person is different and their imaginations play an important part on being able to enjoy and appreciate the experience.
I love it, whereas DH enjoys it.

wellwisher Although fully agree on the price aspect, but as silver posted, it is exceptional for DC with special needs, which is now the only reason I'd pay so much to keep going.

Absolutely Cinnamon and given the recent thread on here about theme parks in the UK, I'm glad Disney take good care of you! I can totally see why someone would want to take children, it's just adults going alone that makes me

Its each to their own surely! Some peoples dream holiday of hiking their way around a wet lake District for 2 weeks is my idea of hell, for them its what they work hard for all year to look forward to.

Do I care? No! Why should I?

Its the same with every holiday - Camping is another example. Some absolutely love it. Others aassume its something "poor" people HAVE to do to be able to afford a holiday! Some people cannot envisage any joy some may experience whilst camping.

Its fine what ever anyone does for their holiday if they are enjoying it, paying for it and are happy!

i would love to go to disneyland as my children would love it.

i wouldn't go before i had children, as it would be my idea of hell...listening to other people children screaming, crying, tantrums ect

Just chipping in.
Went before I had kids as I had always wanted to go when I was a child and my parents couldn't afford it. Loved it.
Since having kids (14 years) I have been to Florida, California, Hong Kong and Paris parks many may times and the magic has never died for me.
Would I go again now without my kids, probably if I was in the area with a free day, although with my kids and all my nephew's and nieces I doubt that this will ever happen as someone will always want to come too.

My sister and I both work with children although neither of us have our own kids (yet). We also had several fabulous trips to legoland (denmark) and DLP when we were kids.

We went to DLP last year to celebrate my sister finally finishing her formal education (3 degrees later) and had a fabulous time. We are now planning a trip to Orlando mostly to go to Harry Potter.

I am going to DLP later this year as a 'rent an adult' with my friends husband and their kids as she finds the idea of Disney so abhorrent. I'm looking forward to going with kids but TBH there is plenty for adults to enjoy and I certainly won't be riding any of the big rollercoasters on that trip (oldest child is 5).

I have to say I'm unashamed and my encylcopedic knowledge of Toy Story comes in v. handy at work.

I wouldn't want to go with or without DC. We did legoland in Denmark and the occasional trip to Alton towers with young teens. Just not my (or DH's) idea of a good time.

you can't go on any of the good rides with kids.