{"id":16685,"date":"2015-07-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=16685"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:34:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:34:38","slug":"5-ways-to-enjoy-disney-without-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/5-ways-to-enjoy-disney-without-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to enjoy Disney without kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica;\">There is no doubt that the &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/disney-vacation-packages\/?CMP=KNC-DP15_DisneySideBrandPKG%7CG%7C4151000.DM.AM.01.01&#038;keyword_id=sqrBpcQsE_dc%7C%2Bdisney%20parks%20%2Btickets%7C75831683653%7Cb%7C1540vg513990\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Happiest Place on Earth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica;\">&#8221; is pure magic when it comes to family vacations. The company\u2019s success is powered significantly by the sense of wonder and excitement that Disney inspires in children. But Disney also goes to great lengths to curate thoughtful, elevated experiences that are geared directly toward adults.<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica;\"> Adults who visit without kids at all.<br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">All of our trips to Disneyland and Walt Disney World have been free of wee ones, and we continue to be surprised at the outstanding job Disney does at creating very adult-friendly experiences. Here is why we feel Disney is an excellent kids-free vacation option.<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong>Plenty of magic potions<\/strong>. If you thought a trip to Disney meant teetotaling among the <\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/attractions\/magic-kingdom\/mad-tea-party\/\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">tea cups<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> of the Mad Tea Party<\/span><\/a>, then you definitely are in for a shock. In addition to offering alcoholic beverages in many of the parks (the margaritas in Epcot especially are tasty), there are several restaurants and bars that take the cocktail to a whole new level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> For instance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/au\/disneyland-hotel\/trader-sams\/\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Trader Sam\u2019s Enchanted Tiki Bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Orlando-Hotels-Disneys-Polynesian-Village-Resort.h18860.Hotel-Information\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Disney\u2019s Polynesian Village Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> delivers full-on drink theater. As the name suggests, drinks here come in Polynesian style. That means the mai tai and the pina coladas are second to none. Don\u2019t let the itsy-bitsy little bar fool you, the drinks are grown-up and the fun is big.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">Viewfinder Tip: Plan ahead to experience Trader Sam\u2019s Enchanted Tiki Bar, as the waits can be long (but totally worth it).<br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong>World class <\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/disney.wikia.com\/wiki\/Les_Poissons\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Les Poissons<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong> and more<\/strong>.Theme-park food usually means funnel cakes and hot dogs, but it can apply to other goodies, too. One of the biggest surprises for us about eating at Disney is that there are a lot of fine-dining options within the Disney parks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/dining\/contemporary-resort\/california-grill\/?CMP=OKC-wdw_gmap_177\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">California Grill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">, at the top of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Orlando-Hotels-Disneys-Contemporary-Resort.h11031.Hotel-Information\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Disney&apos;s Contemporary Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">, is a perfect example of the kind of elevated dining options on offer. Design-forward interior, panoramic views of the park, and globally-inspired seasonal fare such as mouth-watering pork belly nigiri &#8220;sushi&#8221; make this a very adult option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong>No strings to hold you down<\/strong>. No kids in tow means you have the ability to move much more quickly around the parks. Make the most of that freedom by taking advantage of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/walt-disney-world-resort-magic-your-way-ticket.a181079.activity-details\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Park Hopper Pass\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/faq\/fast-pass-plus\/product-description\/\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">FastPass+ service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">. You\u2019ll be able to hit multiple parks and experience your favorite rides without having to worry too much about lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong>Accommodations fit for a princess (or princes)<\/strong>. Disney has some truly outstanding luxury accommodations. From the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Orlando-Hotels-Villas-At-Disneys-Wilderness-Lodge.h16882.Hotel-Information\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Villas at Disney\u2019s Wilderness Lodge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/orlando\/lgbt-destination-guide-orlando\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">over-the-water bungalows at Disney\u2019s Polynesian Village Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> (with private plunge pools and massive spa tubs), Disney has created some beautifully appointed accommodations. When we stayed in the bungalows, we considered staging a sit-in just so we wouldn\u2019t have to leave.<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica;\"> We&apos;ve heard that the new rooms at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Orlando-Hotels-Disneys-Grand-Floridian-Resort-Spa.h19158.Hotel-Information\">Disney&apos;s Grand Floridian Resort &#038; Spa<\/a> are pretty spectacular, too.<br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong>Beyond the castle walls<\/strong>. For the ultimate adult Disney experience, you might not want to visit the theme parks at all. Instead, consider an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/p\/info-partner\/disney\/adventure\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">adults-exclusive tour by Adventures by Disney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">, a way to experience the world in the most sophisticated and expertly curated way. You can choose from a portfolio of luxury excursions, from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.disneywebcontent.com\/dcc\/21976\/d0009fa577fe9210VgnVCM100000d864a8c0RCRD\/\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">seeing the Great Pyramids in Egypt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.disneywebcontent.com\/dcc\/21976\/9659f02e1d208210VgnVCM100000d864a8c0RCRD\/\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">touring the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany in Italy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-family: Helvetica;\">. What do these trips have in common? Disney&apos;s commitments to excellence and top-notch service.<br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica;\"><strong>What&apos;s your favorite way to experience Disney without kids?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing Disney\u2019s grown-up 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