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I've been to both many times on adult only trips - and I really enjoy both locations. The F&WF is one of my favorite events at WDW (although I try to avoid it on the weekends) so that would be a good draw. I also enjoy Jellyrolls, eating at Signature Restaurants, having a few adult beverages, strolling around WS after dark.....I could go on and on.
As you said - Las Vegas is someplace you wouldn't go with your daughter. If you think you'd like to go there and this might be your only chance for many years I might lean that way. The shows and restaurants are amazing there. You can get great hotel rooms for very reasonable rates - and the hotels are attractions in themselves. If you haven't been in 9 years there have been a lot of changes.
Whatever you choose I know you'll have a great time - as Dave said - it's who you're with that is the most important thing.
The F&WF is one of my favorite events at WDW (although I try to avoid it on the weekends) so that would be a good draw. I also enjoy Jellyrolls, eating at Signature Restaurants, having a few adult beverages, strolling around WS after dark.....I could go on and on.
Oh my, this is sellin' it for sure!!!! Sounds wonderful!
So we still haven't made a final decision but it looks like we're leaning towards WDW! While I think we would really enjoy Vegas too, we're coming to the conclusion that it's a trip for another time -- specifically a time when we can leave DD at my parents' house vs. having them come to our house (which they'll need to do for this trip because she'll be in school). That way if we have to leave early/get back late we're not putting them out for extra nights. So maybe we can do it one of these years during a school break. I'll keep you posted!!!
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Wow - it is great to have a choice this tough. We love both places. Being from NY I understand the travel (distance) issue as well. Last Aug we went to LV to celebrate an anniversary as well. We stayed 5 nights though, but it is a great getaway for adults. We go for the shows, dining, spa and poolside relaxation. Of course, WDW has that as well, as you could go to the Grand Floridian for Spa time and of course dinner at Albert and Victoria's... (or California grill, or Narcoosee's or Citrico's)..... Dont feel guilty if you choose WDW, we have done it, and just being "kids again" is great! Have fun choosing! Enjoy!
The long plane trip to Vegas would be the biggest con for me. Losing a day wouldn't be worth it for a short trip.
~My DH & I are planning an adult only getaway for our anniversary in in sept. WE are excited to do this alone b/c as you stated there's the F&WF & also MNSSHP (i know, the MNSSHP is supposed to be for kids, but I have always wanted to go & cant help it if its going on when we are there:O)!!
But we really couldnt think of going anywhere else this year, we have been talking about doing disney as just a couple for 2 years now. We are still young, and you are too and you should go and enjoy doing Disney at your own pace and not having to worry about going back to the resort for nap time and things like that. I read your TR for this last time, & I know you mentioned so many times how there were spots in Epcot you've never noticed before or forgotten about. You could take this as an opportunity to enjoy yourselves a little more & have time to take notice of how beautiful everything in Disney is. We plan on doing the SOADS(spirit of aloha dinner show), b/c we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon & i thought it would be reminiscent of our time there, & i am excited about trying some of the places like Bistro de Paris and Grand Cal. w/o the kids, its actually do-able!
I know we miss so many things, details and rides everytime we go b/c we have 3 small children. We have only been to EPCOT once as a family out of the 17 days we were at disney combined in APRIL 09 AND JAN-FEB.'10, & EPCOT is one of my faves! Besides getting some alone time and R&R, I plan on really being able to take a step back and notice the small things there a little more, and thouroghly enjoy my time in EPCOT(and the rest of the 'world'). And, you know, how many adults w kids out there would love to have a Disney anniversary w/o their kids, but they can't? Your very lucky to have that luxury. I think as much as you & your DH enjoy wdw, you should go it alone. There's nothing wrong with taking a 4 day break! And she'll be there with you again next time:O) Good luck on whatever you choose!
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I just posted on Chezp's trip report (in Globetrotting) that I went online and looked up rates at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami and they weren't that bad, provided you passed on the huge suites. Her pictures are great (more on the hotel website) and it looks to me like the perfect place for a adult anniversary trip and the flight wouldn't be much longer.
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Thanks everyone! It's official -- we're going to WDW!!!!!! We bought the airfare this morning (the JetBlue flights we were watching went up $5 each way since the start of the week so we figured we better leap since it's a holiday weekend). We're working on the hotel -- I want BWI but it's pricing out at $1800 for 4 nights right now , which isn't doable. So we're looking into other options and keeping our fingers (and toes) crossed for a discount code.
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~My DH & I are planning an adult only getaway for our anniversary in in sept. WE are excited to do this alone b/c as you stated there's the F&WF & also MNSSHP (i know, the MNSSHP is supposed to be for kids, but I have always wanted to go & cant help it if its going on when we are there:O)!!
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