Young mom sparks fury by going to Disney without her kids

A young mother is facing a barrage of backlash for bragging about taking a vacation to Disney World vacation without her children.

Madalyn Jade Monaghan, 30, known as Maddie's Mickey Magic on Instagram, is a content creator and self-described Disney and Universal travel specialist.

On August 10, she posted a video of herself crying while hugging her son with the  caption: 'When the Mom guilt hits because you're going to Disney without the kids.'

The video then cuts to a clip of Monaghan dancing and sipping on a cocktail while wearing Minnie Mouse ears, accompanied by the caption: 'But then you remember why you booked a trip without the kids.'

The post received mixed reactions online, with some critics questioning Monaghan's decision to ditch her kids. 

'Who leaves their kids at home to go hang out with thousands of other children,' one person wrote.

'Leave the kids to just go to a family destination surrounded by other kids, um weird,' wrote another. 

Others defended Monaghan's choice, saying she is welcome to take a trip however she pleases.

'Get it girl. Hope you had a blast,' one supporter said.

'I'm a firm believer in making memories with your children but also, you must have vacations without them. They will one day grow up and experience their own vacations. And traveling with children is expensive and emotionally and physically taxing that it never feels like a vacation,' wrote another.

Monaghan justified her solo trip in another video by saying her kids have been to Disney hundreds of times and her vacation was a work trip.

She said she rode rollercoasters her children are too small to ride and drank more alcohol than she would have if her kids were with her.

'I'm a Disney travel agent, so while I did have fun and play, this was also a work trip,' she said.

'Not to mention, it's August, it's hot. Not a time of year I'd normally recommend for little ones.

'I did all this to better help my clients and their families on their vacations.'