5 Fun Tips for Grown Ups at Walt Disney World
So you're thinking of heading off to Walt Disney World for some grown up time? Why not! Disney is a wonderful place to explore no matter what your age. Here are 5 fun tips from our experts to make the most out of your grown up vacation.
- Leave the Kids Behind: Even if you have to bring the kids along on vacation, take a night off for yourself. Disney offers some fun childcare options, the kids may not even miss you.
Enjoy a Rare Date Night
- Pace Yourself: We're not as young as we used to be. Well, at least I know I'm not. It's a vacation, take time to relax and pace yourself through the parks. If you close the Park down late at night, it's okay to sleep in the next morning. Make sure you take some time to relax.
A Walk Once Around World Showcase Lagoon is 1.2 Miles
- Eat Well: Though it's fun to forget your diet for a few days, Disney offers so much more than your typical theme park fare. Be sure to make time to have a wonderful meal at one of the many special and unique eateries.
Disney Signature Dining is Special
- Splurge: Though we all have to work within a budget, be sure to splurge on at least one thing you really want to do. It might be adding park hoppers to your tickets, upgrading your hotel or even having dinner at Victoria & Alberts.
Revive at a Disney Resort Spa
- Try Something New: After years and years of vacationing at Walt Disney World it can be easy to fall into the same old routine. To keep some excitement in your vacations, be sure to plan at least one new adventure for each trip! New ride, new restaurant, new tour; what will you try on your next vacation?
What are your grown up tips for a great Disney vacation? Leave a comment and share what makes your grown up Disney time special!
DisneyLvr wrote on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 18:17:
I go to Disney regularly and I am in my mid-20s. It really is a great destination for people of all ages... my boyfriend and I both love just walking around the parks and taking in attractions when we can. Same goes with restaurants... Disney offers some of the best dining options, and we really enjoy trying new things.
I have yet to try any of the spa options, but I am definitely putting it on my to-do list.
crazycatperson wrote on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 18:33:
I completely agree with eating well, splurging, and trying new thing, but pacing myself? No freaking way! I don't care how old I am, when I get to WDW I don't want to slow down until I'm on my way home. I can sleep after the trip is over.
Caleb wrote on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 04:01:
Get the dining plan, or if you really love great meals get the deluxe dining plan. My fiancé and I cannot go without getting the deluxe plan. There are so many great restaurants to enjoy. Yachtsman steakhouse is definitely at the top of my list, and there is nothing like dining in a castle.
Take in as much as you can. Crazycatperson has the right idea, you can slow down when you're going home. you don't get to go to Disney all the time so be sure to take in as much as you can. But don't get caught up in what you missed. There is so much to see and do that you can't possibly do it all in one trip. Have each person in your group make a list of the top 5 (or something close to that) things you want to do at each park and make sure you hit those, anything else on top of that is just icing on the cake.
Don't go home thinking "I wish I would have___ when I was there". Don't be scared to try something new or different. Disney world is 1 of a kind and you never know when you'll get your next chance to go parasailing or go up in a hot air balloon.
Buy souvenirs, take some magic home with you.
Don't be afraid to be a kid again, and again, and again. No one is too old for Mickey and the gang. Take as many pictures as you can with the Disney characters, and don't be embarrassed, no one else is.
Most importantly have fun and make tons of memories.
Kristen K. wrote on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 13:13:
Thanks Caleb! My family loves the dining plan too!
Curtis wrote on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 16:26:
My wife and I went to Disney last February and had a blast but then again we don't have any kids so when we go we go by ourselves lol
Ann A. wrote on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 17:47:
We are now lucky enough to only live 1 1/2 hours from Disneyworld.
We have our yearly passes and pick a day out of the week to visit a different land. We usually end up at the Grand Floridian at night for a coffee and relax listening to the orchestra play in the lobby. Pure heaven!
Kristen K. wrote on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 20:20:
Ann - I adore the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra! Sounds like such a wonderful way to explore.
bsqd wrote on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 23:35:
We too have no kids and people ask us why go? Just for the reason's listed above! I have been trying to go on rides or see shows I've never seen. Sometimes we'll just go into Epcot to have a beer in Germany. It is truly my happy place :)
Tanya wrote on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 01:19:
My husband and I are in our 40's. We have 6 boys and love going to Disney. We live in Texas and try to take the kids at least once ever year or every other year but for the last 5 years we go by ourselves for our anniversary in September. It is not crowded because all the kids are back in school and weather is warm without being too hot.
We love to plan the trip by eating a new restaurants at not only the parks but different resorts. Victoria and Alberts is by far the best restaurant we have ever eaten at anywhere...and we are foodies.....if you have not experienced this restaurant it is well worth the price. It is a 2-3 hour meal and the atmosphere is dreamy! We also love Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Get "the rib". The boys won't let us miss this reservation when the whole family goes because it is a favorite.
Also if you have been to Disney a few times as want to learn some secrets. Take the "keys to the kingdom" tour at Magic Kingdom. It is not very expensive and it is a half day tour with a quick service lunch that tours Magic Kingdom and let's you learn about the park and go backstage to a few rides to see how they work and also to tour the utilidors under Magic Kingsom. It was a lot of fun.
Take a trip some evening to the Grand Floridian even if you are not staying there and sit in the main building and just listen to the band or piano player. Great atmosphere. Also look for the little old lady dressed in Victorian style carrying a bag if dolls.... We thought she was a character because for the last 4 trips we have made and stayed there she was sitting in the lobby. We finally asked who she was supposed to be and we were told that she does not work for Disney. Her husband passed away a few years ago and they used to visit all the time so now she just comes and sits everyday... I think it is wonderful of Disney to allow her to do this for years.
JL wrote on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 13:57:
I have a very hard time pacing myself! We don't get to go that often, so when I'm there, I tend to drill myself right into the ground! I don't feel like I'm over 60, but sometimes my body just reminds me in a "not so gentle" way.
Last trip, after our morning "Wild Africa Trek" we were sitting in EPCOT, and I kept dozing off SITTING UP!! My hubby suggested I go back to our hotel for a nap...and that's just what I did...a 2 HOUR one! My head had hardly hit the pillow and I was OUT. Really felt great when I again rejoined the group...and we were able to tour the parks right up until closing.
laurie wrote on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 18:54:
We love to rent a Sea Raycer from either Port Orleans Riverside or Polynesian Resort. It's a great way to relax, and see the waterway.
jamie wrote on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 00:48:
Great advice! I especially love the "try something new" part; although for me, a Disney vacation could never get old : ) Even so, it is always great to add a new adventure to your getaway! There is so much to experience, why not make sure we sneak something new in every once in a while!?
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