A 30-year-old woman named Madalyn Jade Monaghan (Maddie), who presents herself online as a travel expert for Disney and Universal, has stirred up controversy by sharing that she traveled to Disney without her children.
Maddie expressed feeling “mom guilt” for going to the park alone but defended that, occasionally, it’s good for her to relax and have fun without the kids.
The post quickly sparked debate, with many commenting on her decision to visit a place designed for children without her own kids, while some defended that moms have the right to take vacations and enjoy time alone.
“Who leaves their kids at home to go to a place with thousands of other kids?,” said one. “You need to grow up,” shot back another. “Adults going to Disney without kids is sad,” pointed out another. “Let people do what they want! It’s clear she takes her kids to Disney, but there’s nothing wrong with her going without them,” defended one user.
After all the backlash, Maddie responded by reaffirming her role as a Disney travel agent and explained that her trips are not just for leisure but are part of her job. The influencer also revealed that she didn’t consider the trip suitable for kids due to the extreme heat.
“To everyone losing their minds… my kids have been to Disney 100 times already […]. I am a Disney Travel Agent. While I had fun, it was also a WORK TRIP! Part of my job is to research the best strategies for the families I serve. […] My kids are with me on 99% of the trips I take! This was the first time they weren’t! I didn’t think this trip was suitable for kids given what I had planned. It was fun, but tiring and HOT! Have you ever been to Disney in August? Well, we have, and my daughter got sick from the heat last time! So no, I didn’t bring them and I would do it again!”
Source: New York Post | Images: Instagram (@maddiesmickeymagic) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.