If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World, you may be under the mistaken impression that it’s only for kids. This is definitely not the case, as people of all ages love being immersed in the magic of Disney! Taking a stroll through Downtown Disney, people-watching at the parks, lounging at the water parks or enjoying dinner at any of the WDW hotels is going to put you in contact with people ranging in age from newborn to senior citizen. If you don’t have young kids at home and wonder what you’d do if you went to see Mickey and friends, here are some ideas:
- Fine Dining While in the Disney parks, you’re going to run into family-friendly dining establishments, almost all of which offer kids meals for pint-sized patrons. If you’re looking for upscale adult dining, though, try Victoria and Alberts at the Grand Floridian. This restaurant has a dress code and also an age requirement: Guests must be 10 years or older to dine, though in practicality, it’s very rare to see anyone younger than their late teens in the restaurant at all, partially due to the high prices and quiet atmosphere. Other dining options that will appeal to an adult’s sense of culinary style include Wolfgang Puck’s Cafe at Downtown Disney and Cat Cora’s Kouzzina at the Disney Boardwalk.
- Travel Around the Globe EPCOT, one of the four main Walt Disney World parks, is split into two sections. The front of the park is dedicated to science and technology, and the back of the park, the World Showcase, features specialties from around the globe. While children find plenty to do in the World Showcase, it tends to be geared toward adults. Try special grown ups-only beverages in each of the countries, and spend time browsing the shops in each area. There are also informative shows that families with little kids tend to skip.
- Amazing Shows There are several shows in various areas of the resort that appeal to adults just as much as they appeal to kids. One is the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom, where you can see and hear every President of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The Lion King Festival at Animal Kingdom is spectacular, as are both Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios. Live entertainment can be seen in various areas of all four parks, and can be a great way to relax and spend some time while the kids are congregated on the rides.
If you are planning to travel to Orlando without children, you might consider going when most kids are in school, as the crowds will tend to be lower. Early fall, early December, January and February, and late April to early May are all good bets. The parks are busiest during spring break, the summer, and between Christmas and New Years.
Have you gone to Walt Disney World without children? What activities would you recommend?
