{"id":1675,"date":"2011-04-12T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2011-04-12T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_guest\/?p=1675"},"modified":"2022-05-05T13:23:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:23:35","slug":"top-5-reasons-for-an-adult-getaway-to-disney-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/top-5-reasons-for-an-adult-getaway-to-disney-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons for an Adult Getaway to Disney World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Me and my gal pals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I recently had the opportunity to spend a long weekend at Walt Disney World with some of my best gal pals for the Princess \u00bd Marathon, no kids, no husbands invited.\u00a0 I was a little reluctant to tell the kids that they weren\u2019t invited, but I think the promise of a June trip to their favorite Mouse House lessened the pain, well that and the fact that I told them that running\u00a0 13.1 miles was part of the requirement to go.\u00a0 All of a sudden June didn\u2019t seem so far off to them!<\/p>\n

I had an amazing weekend and I came up with my top five reasons why vacationing at Disney World without kids is an event not to be missed:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0No need to apply sunscreen to squirmy kids before heading to the pool- Once we arrived at our resort and got checked in we decided to head to the pool, not to swim however.\u00a0 We wanted to sit poolside, have an adult beverage and plan out our weekend.\u00a0 We dropped our bags off in the rooms, grabbed our sunglasses and out the door we went!\u00a0 No hunting for swimsuits, applying sunscreen to multiple, over excited children, etc.\u00a0 If you have kids you know the drill!\u00a0 Once we were by the pool we could relax.\u00a0 It took a few minutes for the \u201cmom in me\u201d to realize that I didn\u2019t have to constantly scan the pool for children.\u00a0 It was nice.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Lingering over dinner is an option- For the four nights we were there I made an effort to plan meals at locations that I had never been to.\u00a0 I had two reasons for that.\u00a0 First, when I travel with the kids the meals focus around certain character meals and kid-friendly establishments.\u00a0 There were a few places I had always wanted to try, but for one reason or another they had never made the cut.\u00a0 Second, I had really wanted to try a few places but wasn\u2019t sure the kids would like it so I never booked them.\u00a0 We had dinner at \u2018Ohana, Le Cellier, Kona Caf\u00e9, and Teppan Edo.\u00a0 \u2018Ohana was great, I cannot believe I avoided it for so long!\u00a0 We have ADRs there for June and I now know that the kids are going to LOVE it!\u00a0 Le Cellier was everything that I have always read about and more.\u00a0 We got in right before dinner became 2 dining credits on the dining plan so I feel extra lucky.\u00a0 I probably won\u2019t be going back anytime soon though.\u00a0 I don\u2019t feel the need to take my kids to a steakhouse while on vacation because I know without a doubt they wouldn\u2019t appreciate it.\u00a0 Kona Caf\u00e9 was one of my new favorites.\u00a0 The tuna steak was awesome.\u00a0 I never would have ordered it had the couple next to me not ordered it first.\u00a0 Thank you random couple for breaking me out of my shell!\u00a0 Teppan Edo was good.\u00a0 We enjoyed the chef that cooked our meal and it was fun to watch, but I have to say that if you have a hibachi place near you that you enjoy, there is no need to go here.\u00a0 It\u2019s my opinion though, maybe you have different feelings and that is fine, too.\u00a0 One of the best parts of each evening was the fact that I got to sit through my whole meal without cutting up someone else\u2019s food before eating my own meal and there were no \u201cemergency\u201d trips to the restroom as soon as the food arrived at the table.\u00a0 My kids have impeccable timing and no amount of pottying prior to dinner can ward this off, believe me I have tried.\u00a0 When dinner was over we were able to linger over dessert.\u00a0 I actually got to enjoy dessert.\u00a0 Too many times, I either forgo it or hurry up to finish because someone needs to get up and be taken outside.\u00a0 Did you know that coffee is an option too?!?!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 The Dumbo dash is not necessary- No need to rush to the little kid rides as soon as the rope drops in an effort to not have crazy long waits later in the day.\u00a0 In fact, on one morning Magic Kingdom opened at 8am.\u00a0 We didn\u2019t make it to the park until 8:30 and I didn\u2019t know what I was going to encounter.\u00a0 I have ALWAYS made rope drop in the past, but I was in for a pleasant surprise.\u00a0 We casually strolled down Main Street, sent my sister off for Fastpasses for Space Mountain, and got a cup of coffee before heading over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad where we walked onto the ride twice in a row.\u00a0 The morning we went to Hollywood Studios was fun too.\u00a0 I have never been in the stand-by line for Toy Story Mania because I won\u2019t take my kids through the mob in the rope drop rush.\u00a0 We have always had Fastpasses when riding it in the past.\u00a0 On this particular morning I was able to leave the group, get Fastpasses for later and then join them in the stand-by line.\u00a0 I am glad I got to see Mr. Potatohead, but I am pretty sure that waiting in a super long line just to see the theme in not worth it in my book.\u00a0 We also got to ride Rockin\u2019 Rollercoaster twice, Tower of Terror, and a second ride on Toy Story before lunch.\u00a0 Sorry Playhouse Disney, I\u2019ll see you next time!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Enjoying the evening entertainment does not lead to massive meltdowns- I usually avoid the nighttime entertainment with the kids (except for SpectroMagic or similar the last night) because if it doesn\u2019t lead to a massive temper tantrum that night, I can guarantee that someone will lose it the next day.\u00a0 Early bedtimes (by Disney standards, anyway) are more important than any parade or fireworks show could possibly be, so as a result I very seldom get to see what Disney has to offer.\u00a0 This trip I made it a point to see Illuminations.\u00a0 All I can say is I am glad I have never kept the kids up for this one.\u00a0 It was alright and I am glad I had the chance to see it, but I don\u2019t see the point in waiting for an hour + to see this.\u00a0 I know there are some of you out there that may take this as blasphemy, but I wasn\u2019t all that impressed.\u00a0 Sorry.\u00a0 \u00a0Next time I\u2019ll try to work in Fantasmic.\u00a0 It has been over\u00a0 15 years since I saw it last and I would love to see it again.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 The Mickey Ears ice cream is all yours!\u00a0 And the Dole Whip, and the rice crispy treat that comes as a dessert with your lunch!\u00a0 Enough said.<\/p>\n

Now don\u2019t get me wrong.\u00a0 I love to take my kids to Disney World.\u00a0 It is one of my most favorite things to do with them, but when I take them it is all about them.\u00a0 I want to see their faces light up when they meet a favorite character or hear that delighted squeal as they spin in silly circles on the Tea Cups, that\u2019s why I continue to take them time after time.\u00a0 But Walt Disney World is one of my favorite places to go too, and sometimes a mom just wants to do what a mom wants to do.\u00a0 I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to go without my kids, but I am really looking forward to June!<\/p>\n

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