What is your first association when you hear the word “Disneyland”? Kids, popular animated characters, thematic attractions? The majority of people believe that the only reason an adult would visit Disneyland is to attend his or her children. However, statistics show that nearly 20 million adults go to Disney World every year and we can confirm too. But why do grown-ups choose to spend their kids-free day in a place filled with noisy children and long waiting lines? The answer is simple – Disneyland can be fun without kids. In fact, many adults find it even more enjoyable when they are not bringing their children along.
Here are some of reasons behind that:
You Don’t Need to Look for Anyone
Visiting Disneyland with kids can be a really stressful experience for any parent unless you are well prepared. First of all, you need to constantly keep an eye on your children. That can be hard in such a crowded place. Also, you need to carry them arounnd. Disneyland is an enormous place and even older children can get tired. As a result, you will need to spend a big part of your day carrying your kid from one attraction to the other.
You Don’t Need to See it All
When children visit Disneyland, they want to see and go to as many places they can. As you can probably imagine, that can be quite exhausting and time-consuming. If, however, you go without the kids, you will be able to try out the rides which you like and enjoying the time at your own pace. In addition, you will have the chance to skip attractions which are too extreme for you or simply to sit in a coffee shop and stare at the exited crowd.
Save Money
This is one of the most odd reasons one could think about it, but still it is very much valid! Just do not go to Disneyland alone, but with friend or someone you love.
Children want to see and have it all. That means a lot of fun for them and a lot of spending for their parents. Those adults who go to Disneyland on their own will actually have the luxury to fit in their self-imposed budget.
No Need to Take the Role of a Travel Guide
Going to a new place with kids means that you will be bombarded with tons of smart or silly questions. Disneyland makes no exception! Even when the children are older and more knowledgeable on the movie characters than you, they will not hesitate to torture you with hard-to-answer questions. Kids are curious and if they don’t understand something they will naturally turn to you. That can be distracting and it will keep your mind busy when you just want to take a break.
Reconnect with Your Inner Child
Being an adult in Disneyland does not mean that you should act like one. That is especially the case when you leave the kids at home. Not having to think about the well-being of someone else will allow you to let go and act a little crazy even. If you haven’t been to Disneyland, you would be surprised to find out how many adults laugh on the rides.
Eat Whatever You Want
In Disneyland there are many thematic food spots and most offer meals that are usually filled with sugar and covered with animated characters. Kids love such things and they do not mind having some for breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, those of you who choose to go alone, will have the opportunity to really enjoy the food in the restaurants in the area.
Disneyland is traditionally a place of entertainment for children. Nevertheless, it offers plenty of pleasant surprises for adults too. Fell-good time is guaranteed for all ages! Therefore, if you ever get the chance to visit some of Disney’s theme parks without your kids don’t think twice and just do it.
