I went to Disney World without my kids and 10/10 recommend

"Disney adults" sometimes get a bad rap for their unbridled enthusiasm for all things Disney, but as a longtime park goer who recently visited both Walt Disney World and Disneyland without my kids, I get the appeal of grownup Disney trips.

Not only is it easier to travel without having to worry about anyone but yourself, but trips without kids can be cheaper if you're splitting costs with other adults. And some Disney experiences are made just for grownups.

Here's what travelers should know about visiting Disney World and Disneyland without kids.

Does Disney have anything for adults?

Yes. Some Disney offerings were created specifically for adults, like La Cava Experience tequila tastings in EPCOT's Mexico pavilion and Sangria University, where guests make their own sangria at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Disney World.

Other activities are limited to guests over certain ages, like the 5-hour Keys to the Kingdom Tour of Magic Kingdom, which has a minimum age of 16. Guests must be at least 10 for SCUBA diving in The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion at EPCOT and prix fixe dinners at Victoria & Albert's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, which start at $295.

Additional informal but popular adult activities include drinking and snacking around EPCOT's World Showcase or the resorts along Disney World's Skyliner or Monorail routes.

On my recent trip to Disneyland, I enjoyed leisurely lounging with a friend at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar, which is limited to guests over age 21 after 8 p.m., and Oga's Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Both venues are intricately themed, but I could easily imagine my kids wanting to hurry off to rides instead of soaking in vibes had they been with me.

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Can you share food at Disney?

Yes. Sharing is allowed across Disney parks. However, table-service restaurants that charge by the head will generally charge each person over age 2 in your party.

Sharing is a savvy tactic for quick-service eateries and snack stands, where adults can take turns footing the bill or splitting costs. Last month, I shared snacks with a couple of friends at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and it was a great way to try more dishes without paying for them all myself.

What should we do at Disney?

Take your pick. Visiting the parks without kids can be more relaxing because you don't have to worry about nap times or bedtimes. Hopefully, everyone can manage and entertain themselves, and there won't be any meltdowns.

The common refrain from my latest two Disney trips without kids was, "What do you want to do?" The answer was usually "Whatever you want to do," and we meant it. If a line looked too long, we skipped it. If someone wanted to browse in a shop or stop for a snack, no problem. We went with the flow without pressure.

As we left EPCOT, we popped into the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in the France pavilion because its wait was much shorter than Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Sitting inside the air-conditioned theater, singing along to songs I'd memorized as a child, I realized this was my Disney adult moment. With my children back home, I got to be a kid again, if only briefly.

The reporter on this story received park access from Disney. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of reviews.