Originally Posted By ssklg2go Hi Everyone, Since I love Disney so much and I NEED a vacation! I have booked a trip in early June. I am asking for advice on, #1 What to do w/o kids with me I am planning on Epcot Flower and Garden show, but after that I am looking for idea's!! We have made several trips to WDW in the past few years, always kid oriented! Any advice is appreciated! (I am going to do Haunted Mansion, kids were always too scared) I have printed the death certif. (what happens now?? when I give it to a CM?) SS
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Seriously, you can do ANYTHING you want. If I were going alone, I'd sleep til whatever time I wanted. If I wanted to hit the parks for rope drop I would do that. There really is no rule or order to what things you should do. Go on your favorite attractions as many times as you want. If there are new attractions since you were there last, make sure to hit them. If you want to go to Pleasure Island one night, do that. If you want to stay at the parks from opening til closing, do that. If you want to take a break and swim all day, you can do that. You can basically do whatever you want.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Have a great time. Let us know all about what you decided to do when you return. My husband and I went for a weekend without kids once and we spent a lot of time in the countries of EPCOT. We were able to spend time in every shop and see almost every street show and just sit down and people watch a little. It's hard to do that with kids.
Originally Posted By trailsend Good advice. The one thing I think is always missing at WDW is TIME. The time goes by so fast while you are trying to do so much. The old phrase, "stop and smell the roses" is the thing to do here. Not just at the Flower and Garden Festival, but all over the World. There are so many resorts to wander around it and enjoy the decor and enjoy a special treat; walk around Boardwalk and enjoy the Swan and Dolphin; spend all the time you want to in the countries in EPCOT; enjoy Main Street and look at all the windows and architecture; take boat rides for transportation and enjoy the water; eat at different places that your kids might not enjoy; the list is really endless. Have a great time!
Originally Posted By ssklg2go Thanks for the great idea's, please keep them coming, I didn't think about the resort checking/hopping!! Esp, the Swan & Dolphin! Has anyone ever had problems dining alone? or hints ?? I do want to do lots of park adult type interest things, when I go back with my kids we focus on their interests which is totally ok, but I will know what other things are there as they get older. Please keep the advice/hints coming! I guess I won't know how to shop without someone tugging on my arm!! SS
Originally Posted By Labuda I've never had an issue dining alone - just make sure you make those ADRs.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 Like Trailsend said, stop and smell the roses. Take your time if you can. <<I guess I won't know how to shop without someone tugging on my arm!! SS>> Just give yourself about 10 minutes if that with no one tugging on you and you will shop like there is no tomorrow. That's an enjoyable moment right there.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire do everything you have wanted to do but couldnt with the kids of course, and be sure tp bring them back something cuz theyre gonna be mad if you came back ferom the world empty handed!! lol
Originally Posted By ssklg2go Thanks, everyone, I am staying up with the suggestions and I appreciate all!! I am planning a few surprises for the kiddo's, they will be with the ex for summer visit. I am planning to look for some hidden mickey's that I have not seen previously. Keep the tips coming. SS
Originally Posted By Blue Ridge Marie When by myself, I have breakfast at Kona Cafe at The Polynesian. Also like to look in the art shop/gallery... and see if any Hawaiian shirts are on clearance in the stores!
Originally Posted By ssklg2go oh yeah, the sales.... clearance is my middle name!! I am looking forward to actually helping Santa out a little and not worrying about how to hide it in the luggage Any other great breakfast spots, and some place for happy hour (is that still a term)? that you have enjoyed? How is the beach at the Poly for fireworks? What is the best way from resort to resort via the transportation system? Last time we were there, we left Epcot and went to the Poly, had a snack, -not that long, then to MK and it took over three hours? Is there a trick to the transportation getting from park to park, if the monorail is not an option? The Epcot monorail doesn't go every where, or I am not that familar possibly!? If anyone knows the monorails, and bus/boat transfers for speed please let me know. Getting hyped-can't wait!! SS
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Take advantage of something you can't do so much with kids in tow---details. In the Haunted Mansion, take your time in the portrait hallway before you get to the DoomBuggies, looking at all the ambience around you...go in the Swiss Family Treehouse and imagine yourself in that film, in that island treehouse as you examine all the little touches in the "rooms" (if you're a fan of the Treehouse, like me)...if you're a fan of the animated films, ride a few Fantasyland rides or go in Cinderella's Castle and take some "me" time with those to remember *why* you grew up loving those films. Stroll down Main Street and check out all the quaint little shops they have, stake out all the nooks and crannies. Just take this as good time for YOURSELF and you will have a *wonderful* vacation.
