I work because the editor for {a magazine} about Disney World, so I am on the parks at the least 4 or 5 occasions a yr (for work, I swear!).
Each time I’ve gone, I’ve requested my husband, Trent, to hitch me, however he is all the time stated no.
He’d say Disney is not for him as he isn’t an enormous fan of the flicks, he will get extreme movement illness on the tamest of rides, and he hates large crowds. Nonetheless, I used to be satisfied I may plan a visit to win him over if solely he’d give me an opportunity.
Earlier this yr, we lastly went collectively — and he beloved it. This is the adults-only journey that sealed the deal.
I made certain we had a sit-down meal at a pleasant restaurant at the least as soon as a day.
Timothy Moore
After I journey to Disney World for work, I am all the time on the go, chasing tales and making an attempt to cram in as many experiences as doable. Meaning my meals are normally fast Dole Whips and pretzels whereas standing in line.
Nonetheless, to win Trent over, I made a decision to decelerate and bask in a few of Disney World’s greatest eating.
We visited at the least one sit-down restaurant a day and stayed far-off from character eating and buffets, the place the meals is normally an afterthought.
One among our favourite meals was at Sanaa, the place we bought the world-famous bread service after which watched animals roaming the safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
We additionally bought a elaborate dinner at Toledo, a steakhouse on the high of Gran Destino Tower, and a large brunch at Chef Artwork Smith’s Homecomin’.
We geeked out on a behind-the-scenes tour of Epcot’s greenhouses.
Timothy Moore
Disney gives numerous cool backstage excursions, however one of many nerdiest (and least expensive at underneath $50 an individual) is the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot’s Land Pavilion.
For about an hour, a educated scientist took us on a small group tour of all of the greenhouses, and we realized in regards to the progressive methods Disney grows meals and manages pests.
Though the tour is not adults-only, the subject material is likely to be a little bit dry for little ones — and we did not see many children right here after we went.
For those who’re on an adults-only journey, this tour may very well be an effective way to get a break from the screaming toddlers across the parks.
World Showcase was a terrific place to spend our time.
Timothy Moore
It is no secret that World Showcase is one of the best place for 21-and-over enjoyable at Disney World, and Trent and I positively ordered a couple of drinks from the totally different pavilions.
Nonetheless, as historical past buffs, we additionally loved touring World Showcase past the meals and drinks.
We stopped by every nation pavilion’s museum and loved reside leisure from the Voices of Liberty on the American Journey Pavilion and the taiko drummers on the Japan Pavilion.
Our itinerary had loads of room for naps and downtime.
Timothy Moore
After I do Disney alone, I am a rope-drop-to-kiss-goodnight kinda man, with no breaks in between. I really like being on the parks from open to shut, however I knew Trent would get burned out if we tried that.
So I adopted the recommendation I normally give dad and mom with little children: Take a noon break again on the resort.
We might nap, seize drinks on the pool bar, and even learn in a hammock. Then, refreshed, we might head again to the parks within the night.
We took a sangria class and went bar-hopping with pals.
Timothy Moore
Coronado Springs Resort has a sangria class on weekends the place you get to pattern various kinds of sangria and concoct your personal. This was an enormous hit with Trent.
We additionally bar-hopped round Disney Springs with pals and went to the BoardWalk space’s dueling piano bar, Jellyrolls, with a few of my coworkers. (Jellyrolls is ready to shut later this month, sadly).
Plus, we made certain to cease at a few of my favourite quiet spots at Disney World.
Timothy Moore
I get overwhelmed by massive teams and loud noises, so I’ve a couple of favourite spots across the parks the place I am going to chill off and decompress.
I actually appreciated sharing my favourite secret spots in Disney with Trent, who additionally would not do effectively in crowds. My favourite is Tom Sawyer Island, which is sadly set to get replaced with “Vehicles” points of interest this yr.
I additionally took him to the koi pond in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion to decompress, the patio of BaseLine Faucet Home to individuals watch with beers, and the Discovery Island Path at Animal Kingdom to go on a quiet stroll.
Having some areas all to ourselves at Disney World made the expertise extra magical.
Lastly, we targeted on exhibits as an alternative of massive points of interest.
Timothy Moore
As a result of Trent experiences extreme movement illness, we could not do too many rides. Haunted Mansion and Spaceship Earth have been OK, however even one thing like Soarin’ or Rise of the Resistance would’ve been an excessive amount of for him.
Fortuitously, this meant we weren’t pressured about ready in lengthy strains to get on rides or managing Lightning Lane passes to attempt to skip them. As a substitute, we merely walked round and loved the theming of every park.
We additionally spent numerous time watching exhibits — and there are numerous good ones at Disney. Our favorites included the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular,” “Pageant of the Lion King,” and, after all, “Fantasmic.”