Could any of you go alone without your kids? - Page 2

jk8 · 05-01-2006

I do figure ds would be traumatized. Thing is he and I spend a day there together last month and I could not go on any of the large coasters. If I went alone I could do them all.

JD Dis · 05-01-2006

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Originally Posted by queensmama

For me part of the magic is in her eyes.

Amen! Yeah, DW and I have a great time when we're there, but there would be a HUGE void without being able to watch the amazement and sheer joy in our kids' eyes. Yeah, there would be things that would be easier (and cheaper) without the little boogers, but the emotional equity just wouldn't be as great without them.

Erin · 05-01-2006

Yeah, I could go without my kids, and it would be a great time, too!!

It's great with them, don't get me wrong! But, fun fun fun with just me and my DH, too!

PrincessPooh · 05-01-2006

I think it's cool. I was begging DH for a quick 3 day trip for our anniversary this month, but I couldn't get him to budge (going to the hamptons instead...bound to see some form of craziness there). But he felt that since we were doing a big trip in Dec, that was enough Disney for now. As long as the kids get to go at some point, some mom and dad alone time isn't bad! Imagine doing EE without having to worry about a baby swap or height requirement! OOH, then there is the drinking around the world thing too!!!

alicefan · 05-01-2006

Before DS came along DH and I always had a great time together in WDW....now that DS4 is here I can't imagine going without him! We have freinds that go once a year with kids, once a year without. For me persoanlly, if DH were to take a trip alone it would be to an Island or someplace VERY relaxing!

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-01-2006

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Originally Posted by queensmama

I could not do a solo trip without DD. Now ask me again in a few years....and that may be a different story.
For me part of the magic is in her eyes.

Same here. The best part of WDW for me is sharing it with my family. My DS is only 7 and he would be pretty hurt if I left him at home. Maybe when he gets older and WDW isn't cool I'll go alone but not yet.

smee57 · 05-01-2006

I would enjoy a trip with DH and no DS although it would feel strange at first. And DS would never forgive us, but that wasn't part of the question.

I couldn't do a "solo" trip, though. Gotta share it with someone.

Amelia's Man · 05-01-2006

No! We wouldn't dream of going without the kids!

(well.............not until they are in college! Then it's quality WDW time for Amelia's Man & his DW!)

bribert · 05-01-2006

no, next question...

alicefan · 05-01-2006

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Originally Posted by bribert

no, next question...

jk8 · 05-01-2006

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Originally Posted by bribert

no, next question...

How do you really feel!

OK, here is the question part 2.

If you had no Disney trip in sight for 2 years as a family but you could do a 2 day trip alone in the mean time?

Any change?

Amelia's Man · 05-01-2006

I would STILL find a way to bring the kids!

catfish1999 · 05-01-2006

Not me. I enjoy being with the kids, but DH and I also need time away from them. DS14 DStepD14 and DS19 are old enough to realize it too. If they were younger maybe I'd have guilt, but we go several times a year, so a weekend visit isn't going to damage their delicate emotional beings too badly.

Cavey · 05-02-2006

While I'd like to say yes, guilt would ruin the entire trip for me--unless I was in the area on business and just stopped in (Yeah, like I'll ever have any business to do in Orlando!)

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-02-2006

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Originally Posted by jk8

How do you really feel!

OK, here is the question part 2.

If you had no Disney trip in sight for 2 years as a family but you could do a 2 day trip alone in the mean time?

Any change?

Nope. Two years is forever to my son and it wouldn't help him understand me going w/o him.

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,475	Re: Could any of you go alone without your kids? I do figure ds would be traumatized. Thing is he and I spend a day there together last month and I could not go on any of the large coasters. If I went alone I could do them all. __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Cruise!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 484 days 0 hours 33 minutes

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Erin Holiday Investigator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Central Florida! Posts: 9,733	Re: Could any of you go alone without your kids? Yeah, I could go without my kids, and it would be a great time, too!! It's great with them, don't get me wrong! But, fun fun fun with just me and my DH, too! __________________ Team Jake! Avatar: Wishy and me! www.myspace.com/daisygirl77

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,357	Re: Could any of you go alone without your kids? I think it's cool. I was begging DH for a quick 3 day trip for our anniversary this month, but I couldn't get him to budge (going to the hamptons instead...bound to see some form of craziness there). But he felt that since we were doing a big trip in Dec, that was enough Disney for now. As long as the kids get to go at some point, some mom and dad alone time isn't bad! Imagine doing EE without having to worry about a baby swap or height requirement! OOH, then there is the drinking around the world thing too!!! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY... The newest DVC member and neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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Amelia's Man Hide the rum!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: R.L.S. Legacy, Space Posts: 2,415	Re: Could any of you go alone without your kids? I would STILL find a way to bring the kids! __________________ "Unorthodox..........but ludicrously effective" !! 2003 Contemporary Resort 2005 Polynesian Resort 2005 Disney Wonder 2006 Disney Magic 2007 Polynesian Resort 2007 Disney Wonder 2008 Disney Magic My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin' to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic!! Cruising with Mickey on the Magic!!

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,186	Re: Could any of you go alone without your kids? Not me. I enjoy being with the kids, but DH and I also need time away from them. DS14 DStepD14 and DS19 are old enough to realize it too. If they were younger maybe I'd have guilt, but we go several times a year, so a weekend visit isn't going to damage their delicate emotional beings too badly. __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip" *Merry Christmas!!!*

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: Could any of you go alone without your kids? While I'd like to say yes, guilt would ruin the entire trip for me--unless I was in the area on business and just stopped in (Yeah, like I'll ever have any business to do in Orlando!) __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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