Disney is the supposed to be the happiest place on earth, right" But after a day of tantrums, blow-outs and over-excited kids, a babysitter is sometimes the only way to bring the magic back to Orlando for adults. Here are five great reasons to hire help (most Disney hotels have babysitting services) so you can explore Orlando sans kids.
1. To drink the Peacock Egg
Photo: courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Peacock Egg: a massive piece of ice in the shape of a peacock egg filled with handmade lemonade, lavender tea, gin and blue curacao. Sip this slowly in the Waldorf Astoria?s Peacock Alley, which is a seductive space with low-lighting, a dark bar and plenty of small bites (pro tip: you won?t see any kids here). On most Friday and Saturday nights, this bar transforms itself into Bar du Chocolat, and they offer dozens of handmade chocolates. You haven?t really lived until you?ve tried chocolate upon chocolate without sharing with your child. 2. To (almost) skip the line at Star Wars in Disney?s Hollywood Studios
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort
On a good day (non-school holiday weekday), first thing in the morning, the line for Millennium Falcon starts at about 50 minutes. Yes, the ride is fabulous?even if you?re not a Warsie. But come without a child, and you can stand on the single rider line (yes, you can technically do this with your child, but you may get split up and this will inevitably end up with a tantrum). On a recent visit, I waited in the sin...