No, you're not crazy--I go to Disney World with just the kids all the time and we have a blast. A few suggestions will help make sure the trip meets everyone's needs.

• Consider joining forces with another single parent. I once met my cousin and her kids in Orlando and that worked out perfectly. We got adjoining rooms, took turns watching all the kids while the other adult had some free time, and one night we got a sitter for the whole gang so that she and I could go out for an adult meal.

• If that isn't practical, you can still have some adult time. Several of the Disney hotels--including the BoardWalk, Swan, Dolphin, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, and Yacht and Beach Clubs--have on-site kids' clubs for children ages 4 to 12. With two kids, this will run you about $10 an hour and it's never a bad idea to make reservations in advance by calling Guest Services at the hotel in question. Orlando is a family vacation town, so quite a few off-site hotels also have kids' clubs. The same system works: Reserve slots in advance through the hotel Guest Relations desk.

• You can also arrange for in-room sitting. This is a good option if your kids are younger than 4, you plan to be out after midnight, or if you suspect that your kids will be utterly exhausted by the evening and you want them to be able to go to bed at their usual times. To arrange for an in-room sitter, call your hotel Guest Relations and ask which of the area sitting services cover their hotel. If you're staying at a condo or hotel that has no regular sitting service, these two have received good recommendations from my readers: ABC Mothers at (407) 857-7447 and Super Sitters at (407) 382-2558. The rate is between $13-$14 an hour for two kids.

• Now that you have all this freedom, what to do with it? If you want to eat at a nice restaurant, you might want to consider eating in the bar. Very upscale restaurants like the California Grill and Flying Fish Cafe;, two of my personal favorites, offer menu service at the bar, with the added bonus that you can watch the chefs work in the huge open kitchens. Visiting Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island is another good option. Cirque du Soleil is a wonderful show for adults and if you visit the clubs of Pleasure Island, you'll feel quite comfortable. Remember this is the Disney version of a nightclub complex, i.e., security is tight, drunks are discreetly handled, and a single woman on her own should be able to relax and have fun.

• Don't want to visit a restaurant or bar on your own? Try a massage or facial at the Disney Institute or Grand Floridian Spa. Or use this time to slip back into the parks and visit those shows and rides that aren't appropriate for young kids.

Please keep in mind that phone numbers, addresses, and prices are subject to change. Originally published in April 2001. Updated January 2006.