Adults sailing Disney without kids - weird?

[Manuel]

I am certainly not a kid. As a matter of fact, I am retired, but I'm a big Disney fan.

TM

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

We have no kids. We love Disney and I hope to cruise DCL from here on out (despite my Carnival gold status) because it was the best cruise I have ever had.

I think it's not so much that it's any more kids than any other cruise line, I think what it is is that family atmosphere. Instead of constantly pushing drink sales, you can quietly bring some with you to enjoy and not feel pushed to order something. No smokey casinos to walk through on the promenade deck. No bingo games to have to sit through before the show.

Superior service, very fun dancing people! (Other cruise line deck parties are always dead.) Castaway Cay is amazing. It would be hard for me to book another DCL that didn't go there, as it is a great value and we saw tons of fish and enjoyed lunch, volleyball, hermit crab races, everything.

My husband gets bored easily (even at 37!) he was coloring and doing puzzles at the table, the 'boys' (41 and 37) went around and played the mystery games, he was early for every show and stayed through the whole thing, when normally he can't stand to sit at a show.

If you love Disney, well then you will be on cloud9 as we were. We mixed in a few Land park days too, which was even better.

I will stick to DCL even if my friends try to get me to book another Carnival. I may have paid the same as a 7 day carn for Dis 3 day, but it was SOO much better than 7 days of mediocrity...

[AF1]

To make a slight comparison. I had my five grandkids on Royal Caribbean with the Dreamworks experience. There were adults at the character breakfast by themselves having pics taken with the characters and there were adults in line at the character meet and greet around ship. Nothing unusual about that just fans.

[AF1]

Originally Posted by Donna

Hi Hawkeye,
There are so many places to stay in WDW and since you are there often, what would you recommend?

Donna if u r still interested in WDW I read a blog from a gal who specializes in Disney. I think it's called "ears of experience" or the mouse experts.

[cruise planner]

As the saying goes, we're all kids at heart! (And most of us guys will admit there's still alot of kid in us!!)

We love Disney! The ship, the cleanliness, the staff, the staterooms, Castaway Cay, and especially their shows! They are awesome.

Our grandson has gone over our Disney brochures and DVD's time and time again, and is constantly telling us how he wants to go on a Disney cruise. We have a picture on our desk of Nancy and I with Mickey and I always tell our grandson that I know Mickey personally - he gets a kick out of that. And I know that probably within the next year we'll be taking a Disney cruise with him and we'll turn into kids again because we'll see the wonderment through his eyes.

The only thing I've never really liked about Disney is their price and the food. While the food is not bad and Palo's was very good, we thought the food should be much better given the price they charge when compared to other cruise lines.

As for Disneyworld, yes, there are many places to stay and it depends on the price you want to pay and the experience you want to get. You can even do a WDW stay along with a cruise. We've sold alot of these to clients and those with families will often decide to save money and stay in a fully furnished house with its only private screen-in lanai and swimming pool. So much nicer than staying in a hotel room, especially when kids are involved. If you want a hotel experience, WDW can be a bit steep - there are several really nice hotels outside of WDW that are cheaper and offer free shuttle service.

But there are WDW packages available for everyone and every budget. Plus, there are packages that will include WDW, Seaworld, MGM, etc.

Pete

[Donna]

Thanks AF1,
I am actually flying down to Orlando next Monday for the week with Micky....

[AF1]

Have fun Donna, we will be at Disneyworld in May with our 6 grandkids; now that should be a workout.

[HawkeyeFLA]

Just because I can. Another one from back in December.

[daand]

I have worked on the Disney Magic for about 8 months as Personal Trainer and there were lot's of adults each cruise without kids, some of my most treasured guests did not have kids but were there truely to enjoy themselfs. Go for it, it is amazing!

[gkbii]

My first cruise was on the Disney Magic (sailing as a solo as well), which I use today as my standard I judge other lines by. All in all I believe that the Disney ship had the best overall cabins (layout & size) and best officers and staff of any line I have traveled. The rotational dining I believe to be the best overall dining on any ship/line I have experienced.

Since my Disney cruise, I have traveled with Royal Caribbean, NCL, Carnival, Celebrity, MSC, and Princess. When I decided on a cruise line for my upcoming Panama Canal cruise with my father: it was an easy decision to save a full $5,000 by going on the Sept. 2013 Disney Wonder sailing, (compared with Holland, RCCL, & Princess). What's great is that my first time was in a balcony and for this cruise it will be a family deluxe balcony, which looks to be the same size as the mini-suite on Caribbean Princess.

So all in all, sometimes you can save money with Disney: repositioning & transatlantic!!

[AF1]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeFLA

Just because I can. Another one from back in December.

Great pic. I am headed to Disneyworld with my grandkids at the end of the month.

[Donna]

AF,
I am there right now. IT's been over 20 years since my last visit....A lot of things have changed, still a magical place...

[Manuel]

I went to Disneyworld for the first time this last February. I liked it so much and we ended up going again in March.

TM

[Donna]

It has truly been a couple of amazing days here, except for all the rain, OMG....will it ever stop?

[Manuel]

Originally Posted by Donna

It has truly been a couple of amazing days here, except for all the rain, OMG....will it ever stop?

I know what you mean. We don't live that far from Disney and it has been pouring for that last 36 hours.
It's all about timing.
Prior to this it had been very dry in Central Florida for weeks.

TM

[AF1]

Originally Posted by Donna

It has truly been a couple of amazing days here, except for all the rain, OMG....will it ever stop?

Donna. Tell me what was your favorite attraction. And what should not be missed? Thanks. We leave in three weeks.

[poppadock]

Min.... I will take it that U. R. sorry for posting this, for U have not come back. And yes Paul it looks like a drive -by.

[Donna]

Hi AF,
I have always loved Pirates of the Carnibbean in the Magic Kingdom...Don't forget space mountain and the other roller coaster right across from there. Also, splash mountain if you want to get wet...

We loved "Soaring" in Epcot, "the land" and build your own car. In Animal Kingdom, be sure to do Mt. Everest and the raft ride. At Hollywood, there is the Tower of Terror and the Aerosmith roller coaster. Some of these, you may want to get a fastpass and avoid some waiting. We were lucky and walked on most rides, lots of kids under the age of 5, but school is still in session, so not many older kids, tons of strollers....I am sure I am forgetting a few, just allow plenty of time.

Be sure to catch the fireworks at Epcot at 9 or 10. We also caught the fireworks at Magic Kingdom that they pipe in the music at our hotel across the lake, was great.

Have a great time, hope for good weather, pack a cheap poncho, they come in handy.

[AF1]

Thanks Donna, I plan on going to Walmart and buying a bunch of ponchos. Hope to catch fireworks, but with three little ones under the age of 6; they may not be able to stay up; but we have a double stroller; so they can sleep while we watch fireworks. Take care and thanks.