{"id":59995,"date":"2018-02-20T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T17:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=59995"},"modified":"2022-04-08T23:51:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T03:51:27","slug":"planning-adult-trip-walt-disney-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/planning-adult-trip-walt-disney-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning an Adult Trip to a Walt Disney World"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Walt<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve heard it said time and time again that the Disney parks are for kids. I have to say, I respectfully disagree. There are so many ways to enjoy an adult trip to a Disney park!<\/p>\n

Rides\u00a0and Attractions<\/h3>\n

Attractions\u00a0are a given\u00a0when it comes to a Disney vacation. They are usually the main reason that guests visit a Disney park. You don\u2019t need kids in your party to take a spin in the teacups or scream your way through a ride on Everest.\u00a0You can also take advantage of the opportunity to visit some attractions that may not appeal to children as much. Sometimes it is just nice to relax and visit all of the attractions you enjoy without having to worry about keeping the kids entertained.<\/p>\n

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No kids on this flight around the world!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Act like a kid<\/h3>\n

I took an all adult trip to Epcot a few years ago and one of my friends was in charge of arranging\u00a0FastPasses. She booked the usual favorites:\u00a0Soarin\u2019, Test Track, Spaceship Earth.\u00a0She also booked a\u00a0FastPass\u00a0for the Character Spot.\u00a0 We all moaned and groaned.\u00a0 Why would a group of 6 adults want to go to the Character Spot to have our pictures taken with Mickey and Minnie? Well, we did it and it was amazing!\u00a0 We had a great time posing for pictures, and believe it or not, the characters seemed to enjoy it too.\u00a0 They posed for silly selfies and made the whole experience a lot of fun. The best part was that we left with some fun photos and some great memories.\u00a0 I highly recommend doing this!<\/p>\n

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Silly selfies at the Character Spot!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enjoy a nice dinner<\/h3>\n

Children are certainly welcome at Disney restaurants,\u00a0even the\u00a0upscale\u00a0ones.\u00a0\u00a0I have done dinner at\u00a0Tiffins<\/a>\u00a0with 5 kids under the age of 10 and had a fabulous time, but sometimes it is nice to enjoy a quiet dinner with just adults.\u00a0Why not try some of the places that are more romantic or have an adult feel like the Yachtsman Steakhouse or\u00a0Citrico\u2019s? Or Victoria and Albert\u2019s if you are really looking to splurge!<\/p>\n

I\u00a0recently took\u00a0an adult-only trip and\u00a0finally got to visit La\u00a0Cellier. It\u2019s been on my list of restaurants to try for a long time, but I have been waiting for the opportunity to dine with a group of just adults.\u00a0 I\u00a0loved it! The food was delicious and it was nice to have a relaxing meal since Epcot was packed that day.<\/p>\n

Stop and check out the entertainment<\/h3>\n

On most of my trips that involve kids, it\u2019s all about the rides.\u00a0 When you visit with adults only, you should really take the opportunity to slow down and check out the entertainment.\u00a0 Disney Springs comes alive with live music on the weekends.\u00a0You could also check out a concert at the House of Blues or see a movie at the AMC theater.\u00a0There\u2019s always live entertainment going on at Epcot, especially during festival times.<\/p>\n

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Meeting Donald at Epcot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Attend a seminar or take a behind-the-scenes tour<\/h3>\n

There\u00a0are lots of special experiences available to guests\u00a0throughout the year\u00a0that provide opportunities to go behind the scenes or try something new. Last year, I attended a seminar during the Epcot Festival of the Arts<\/a> and had the opportunity to hear Disney legend, Marty Sklar<\/a> speak. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had\u00a0on a Disney vacation. When he passed away recently, I was so thankful that I had chosen to attend that seminar.<\/p>\n

Tours like Behind the Seeds<\/a> and Keys to the Kingdom can be a lot of fun with a group of adult friends. Sorry to mention Epcot festivals (again!), but there are so many different options available!\u00a0 The price ranges vary and you might be surprised to find that there are many affordable options. Also, don\u2019t forget to check for DVC and Passholder discounts.<\/p>\n

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Check out a festival at Epcot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t just explore the parks<\/h3>\n

When you plan a trip to Walt Disney World,\u00a0I\u2019m sure you will\u00a0want to visit the parks. It took me years to realize though, that some of the most interesting locations are actually outside the parks. Each hotel has fun,\u00a0unique restaurants and bars that are worth a visit. Why not make a dinner reservation at Disney Springs or a Disney resort with a group of friends? You have so many choices!<\/p>\n\n

Take a Monorail Tour<\/h3>\n

One of the best adult trips that I took included dinner and then an evening of traveling around to\u00a0the\u00a0various\u00a0resorts\u00a0on the monorail line. We started on the Boardwalk, then traveled from Epcot to the Transportation and Ticket Center. From there, you can either walk or ride the monorail to the Polynesian. We visited Trader Sam\u2019s Grog Grotto<\/a>, one of the most unique experiences you will find. We had a drink and enjoyed some yummy appetizers before hopping on the monorail to the Contemporary.<\/p>\n

Next up was the California Grill Lounge, also a great location for drinks and appetizers. The view from up there is incredible, and if you time it right, you may have the opportunity to watch the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n

A journey like this can require some patience\u00a0as we did have to wait a little bit to get into the California Grill Lounge, but\u00a0we\u00a0set out to have a relaxing evening, so we were in no rush. It was definitely worth the wait!\u00a0Walt Disney World also offers the Highway in the Sky Dine Around<\/a> if you want to let someone else plan out the evening\u00a0for you. The advantage to this is that you won’t risk having to wait to get into certain locations.<\/p>\n

Watch the Fireworks from a Resort<\/h3>\n

On a recent trip, we stopped by the Wilderness Lodge to check out Geyser Point<\/a>.\u00a0You will find much better views from resorts like the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, or the\u00a0Contemporary, but we still enjoyed it. If you aren’t ready for the night to end there and the\u00a0parks are\u00a0open\u00a0late,\u00a0hop on the resort\u00a0transportation\u00a0and check out a few attractions or eat a\u00a0late-night\u00a0snack before calling it a\u00a0day.<\/p>\n

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Fireworks over the Magic Kingdom as seen from Geyser Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don’t let anyone tell you that Disney is just for kids!\u00a0 We are all kids at heart and a trip to a Disney park or resort can be incredibly magical at any age!<\/p>\n

Have you visited Walt Disney World without kids? What did you enjoy the most about your experience?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n

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