Sea world/busch gardens have kid only areas. We did not spend the whole day there or anything like that but it was nice to have an area where our kids could ride some rides without competing with all the adults in the park.
I bet one kidney that if BBB boutique offered adult makeovers adults would fill up a good part of the appointments.
Disney has never been just for kids.
We went to Disney when my girls were kids, then went for another 10 yrs as adult only trio until my daughter had my grandson 2 years ago and now we're back to going with a young one again.
Some of our best trips were as adult only. But hey, if it works for you- it works for me!
IIRC, I think they used to allow adults to get the makeovers. I noticed on here recently that now it's ages 4-12, and wondered if the reason why was because it was getting too hard for kids to get appointments. I have no problem with adults only meeting characters, although I don't think I'd care to do it myself. Maybe once or twice;-). I do like the kiddie rides though, since I don't do thrill rides. I already told my kids I'll be riding the carousel by myself since they refuse to ride it now. I did read a recent trip report where the author (solo adult) got picked to ride with Alice on the tea cups. That sort of experience should be for the kids, IMO. Yes, I'm sure an adult can get excited about riding with Alice too, but for a young child it would be a bigger deal. Just IMO, of course.
Yeah... Exactly this kind of attitude was a huge turn off for me and it's part of why we did not plan a return trip. The entitlement feeling of everyone in the parks is kind of gross. Everyone paid thousands of dollars so everyone has the right to do whatever they want.
It "takes" from the experience because in my opinion character meets/kiddie rides are kid experiences it sucks to have to wait in line for hours so adults get their chance to meet the characters little kids don't have the same stamina as adults. I went to disney as a childless adult but I had no desire to meet characters or to ride kiddie rides but to each their own.
If Disney is really interested in catering everyone maybe they should keep some things kids only or adults only accompanied by kids that way the kids can have have some rides they can ride without long lines.
Can somebody tell me how to delete the original post. This is getting pretty ridiculous. I made an observation on our trip and it has turned into that I hate any adult that goes to Disney ever without kids......
Just tell me how and I'll delete it.
I'm guessing that was my May TR that you're talking about, thanks for the judgment (IMO, of course). Maybe I should cross writing TRs off the list of activities adults should do too. Since practically everything you'd document in a TR should be left for the kids.
Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything. Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.
Well, DH and I are childless adults who really love Disney. I'm not going to get mad at the comment, but I will give an answer to "why would someone without kids go?"
Because it's magic. I love that it's an insulated bubble of happiness, good times, and family. I don't have children, and probably never will (by choice) but I LOVE seeing kids light up at a fireworks show. Heck, adults too. It's great to be surrounded by imagination and whimsy- which are normally completely stamped out of adulthood. We went with some friends a few years back and got to watch one of them see Fantastmic! for the first time. It was a heartwarming moment to know that adults can still have that shock, and awe, and surprise that you forget about as you get older.
My husband is a bigger Disney lover than I am. Always has been. But over the last few years, it's taken a different place for him. He works with emotionally disturbed kids for his job. Lots of mental illness, but also lots, and lots, and LOTS of severe abuse. Abandonment. Lots of kids that are shuffled through the foster system. Disney is a retreat for him from all of that. When we go, it's like taking a giant weight off his shoulders because he can just be the goofy guy he is, without a care in the world, gorging himself on popcorn. And not to sound totally creepy, but being surrounded by all of you parents and your kids brings a smile to his face too- because it's nice to be reminded that there are devoted parents who love their kids and share wonderful experiences with them.
Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.
Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.
Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.
Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.
sounds like someone's ready for Universal Studios
Honestly, I can't believe that someone would say there weren't enough kids at disney. Seriously, you have got to be kidding me.
We purposely plan our trips when there AREN'T as many kids there. They cut in front of you, cry, whine, and parents assume that you think every little thing they do is cute...IT'S NOT. Especially when you have been waiting 2 hrs to get stellar parade pix and some crazy mom sets up shop with her jumbo stroller right in front of you 5 min before the parade starts because her kid can't see. That's not my problem lady.
I strongly feel they should have an adult-only day, only allowing. 21+ in. It would be so nice.
IIRC, I think they used to allow adults to get the makeovers. I noticed on here recently that now it's ages 4-12, and wondered if the reason why was because it was getting too hard for kids to get appointments.
I have no problem with adults only meeting characters, although I don't think I'd care to do it myself. Maybe once or twice;-). I do like the kiddie rides though, since I don't do thrill rides. I already told my kids I'll be riding the carousel by myself since they refuse to ride it now.
I did read a recent trip report where the author (solo adult) got picked to ride with Alice on the tea cups. That sort of experience should be for the kids, IMO. Yes, I'm sure an adult can get excited about riding with Alice too, but for a young child it would be a bigger deal. Just IMO, of course.
Get over yourself no one is telling you to stop doing anything.
Some people are just expressing their opinion. As a parent of little kids it was a surprise to me me the so many adults were doing all the little kid things. It also meant that my kids could not do many things. But you don't have to stop doing anything I'll wait until my kids are older and hopefully they'll open a land or two to disperse the crowds before we go back.
goofy4tink said:I don't think anyone thinks you 'hate adults that go to WDW without kids'...I think they are just trying to explain why they go without kids, and that they have the same 'rights', if you will, to do all the same stuff you and your kids do. No harm.
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