September Adults and Solo Travelers

[Margie J]

Fall is around the corner. Relax in the wonderful weather and low crowds. :boat:


We are going to WDW in September:

[CatStarr]

I will be going in September solo to the pin event. It will be my first time going alone. I am staying at the BWV. :goodvibes

[Evil Genius]

My first solo trip is September 23 - 29th. I'm staying at Pop. I'm a little nervous and a whole lot excited. I've got the Segway tour booked, which is something I've allways wanted to do.

[Honeymoon2004]

DH and I will be there Sept. 9-12th staying at BW celebrating out 3rd anniversary.

[gabriellewatson]

DH and I will be there Sept. 9-12th staying at BW celebrating out 3rd anniversary.

My DH and I will be there Sept 8-14th, staying at the WL for our 1st wedding anniversary!:rolleyes:

[kalikat420]

DH and I are going Sept. 6 - 10 for pin celebration and our 8th anniversary. We'll be staying at ASMu for the first time. I've planned lots of firsts for us on this trip - tea at GF, couples massage at GF Spa, La Nouba and maybe a water park!

[Princess Stitch]

Me and DBF are going for our second trip together Sept 8-15 staying at ASMu.... I"m so excited! :D

[watersbland]

My DF and I are going Sept 10th-18th for our Honeymoon. This will be our first time at Disney together and we'll be staying in a rental house and can't wait!

[patches07]

My DH and I will be at WDW Sept 14 through the 22nd staying at AS Sport .
We can't wait.

[wdwfanjon]

I'll be at WDW from Sept. 28th to the 30th for a quick weekend. I've always wanted to check out the Food & Wine Festival and go to MNSSHP, so I'm really excited about that weekend. Still trying to decide what type of costume I might wear at MNSSHP. pirate: Well, besides a pirate. ;)

[DonaldTDuck]

I'm bringing 4 great big ole boys (all of us around 50) From Sept 8-14 staying at AS-Mu. They're all Disney virgins, I've been 10 times and 3 to DL.

[BCV2003]

I'll be at WDW September 25-30 staying at BCV.

I can't wait....it's a b-day present to myself. :dance3:

[Chef]

Hi all,

I'm glad I can be a part of this thread! :banana:
I'll be doing my first solo trip in September:
9th to 16th at ASMu
16th to 21st at BCV.

Looking forward to making random conversation with (hopefully) other DISers and other friendly Disney folks!

[StageTek]

Another solo traveler checking in. ASMovies Sept 5 through 13.

[jkpatrick]

I'll be there at Aug. 26th, 'til Sept 2nd. My first time! :yay:

[anny_c_99]

Me and DH there Sept.8th - 15th, at CSR, celebrating our 30th anniversary.:banana:

[LionKingRules84]

My boyfriend and I will be in Disney World staying at Coronado Springs Sept 19th through the 27th.

[spiceycat]

will be there with family - Sept 16 thru 19 - AS sports for free dinning.

[PDJPrinceCharming]

I'll be at ASMu from September 17-23 all by myself for my 26th Birthday.

[Reminiscing_Cody]

My wife and I will be at POFQ, Sept 5-13.. first adult trip for both of us! If anyone is interested in a mini-DIS meet, let me know!

[luvthemouse71]

My sister and I will be there September 21st-29th at POFQ. Also doing MNSSHP 2nd year in a row-we had such fun there last year(halloween is a big holiday in our family)that we had to do it again. Now, we just have to figure out what costumes we're doing this year(we were pirates last year)-something cool and lightweight, because it's still hot there in September.

[Glendamax]

I'll be there too! September 9 - 14th at AKV! Hope to see some of you at the TOT DISmeet on the 13th! :goodvibes

[SandyCA]

:cool1:
Count me an my sister in. We will be there 9/23 - 9/30 for fun and our first MNSSHP - Can't wait:yay:

[mushu1313]

My "new" DH and I will be there for our honeymoon :love2: Sept 22 through Oct 6. Can't wait.:tigger: :tigger: Planning on doing MNSSHP at least twice. DH loves the villians.

[Nennie]

DH and I will be at BCV 9/14-9/21! We just got home last week, but I can't wait to get back to WDW again!!

[Cyndibear]

Count us in too!! My DH and I will be at BWV from 9/2-9/10.

[jessi1375]

Just my mom and I going Sept. 12-16, very excited! We went last year with the whole family so this trip promises to be a bit calmer!

[madenon]

And here yet another solo traveler; from 9-4 to 9-12 at ASMo. It's getting a bit predictably by now, but I can join the queue of those who just can't wait. ;)

[Glendamax]

And here yet another solo traveler; from 9-4 to 9-12 at ASMo. It's getting a bit predictably by now, but I can join the queue of those who just can't wait. ;) I going solo TOO!!! (9/9 - 9/14) I hope we can see each other while we're there! :wave:

[madenon]

I going solo TOO!!! (9/9 - 9/14) I hope we can see each other while we're there! :wave:

And you're staying at AKV? I'm so jealous! ;)

[EpcotLove]

I can't wait until September, my Dfi and I are staying at Coronado Springs from Sept 10-16th. :) :)

Only 98 more days! Finally in the double digits!!!!

[jennynoel]

I'll be there from Sept. 16th-23rd with my SO and my Mom. We are staying at Coronado Springs.

It's my first trip, my Mom's first "real" trip (she went to Epcot for one day while at a conference) and SO's first trip as an adult.

We went to DLR last October for a week and loved it so much we plan to do a Disney trip once a year if we can swing it!

[Shawn429]

I'll be solo during my five day visit ... and I live an hour and a half away so ... I usually go solo, which kinda stinks but it's SO fun going solo! It'll be so odd being there for five days solo tho, lol!

[dryvithome]

My wife and I will be there Sep 7-17 staying at Pop Century. Also going to go to MNSSHP for the first time for both of us on the 14th. We're still trying to decide what to wear. Does anyone know if there is a listing of what is acceptable/unacceptable for the party? Thanks.

[ArielNPolo]

Short Disneymoon 9/11-9/15

[Glendamax]

EpcotLove, Shawn 429, dryvithome, ArielNPolo, we'll all be in WDW around the same time! Hope you'll come to the DISmeet at the Tower of Terror on the 13th, and the Mojito Party at Pop that night! :wave:

[EpcotLove]

EpcotLove, Shawn 429, dryvithome, ArielNPolo, we'll all be in WDW around the same time! Hope you'll come to the DISmeet at the Tower of Terror on the 13th, and the Mojito Party at Pop that night! :wave:

Can someone give me a link to these meets? I would love to meet some of the fellow DISers!! :banana:

[dryvithome]

My wife and I would be interested in meeting up with everyone. We're actually staying a Pop Century, so we'll definitely be at that one. However, I'm fairly new to the boards so if someone could link me in the right direction or let me know what the DISmeet and Mojito Party is about, it'd be helpful. Thanks!

[Glendamax]

Tower of Terror Meet - Sept. 13th
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1415349

POPers Mojito Meets - Sept. 13th and 16th
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1402633

POPers Mojito Meet - Sept. 13th Only
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1458344


Hope this helps! princess:

[LoveMyLAP-BAND]

Hi all,

Going solo to WDW Sept. 1-5 and staying at POP.

*I have an IllumiNations Cruise booked for Monday, Sept. 3 and would love company! I am trying to fill the boat so that it will cost only $30 per person.

*I am dining at Spoodles on Monday and would love a dinner companion.

*I am dining at Narcooses on Tuesday and would love a dinner companion.

I am 39, live in NJ, married with 3 kids. I love to scrapbook and anything DISNEY!

[aubriee]

I was supposed to be staying at AS Music with my mom Sept 29th-Oct 7th (free dining via the Bounce Back Program). However, she canceled on me yesterday. So it looks like I'll be solo. That's fine except I'm now stuck with an extra MNSSHP ticket for the 30th and all my ADRs are for two people. I can't decide whether to call to try to change them or just show up solo and tell them she couldn't make it. I have ADRs for:

9/29 Le Cellier
9/30 Chef Mickey's
10/01 Wolfgang Pucks
10/02 Mama Melrose FDP
10/03 Chef de France
10/04 'Ohana
10/05 Whispering Canyon
10/06 Spoodles

I know I'm going to have to call and get her off the room ressie before my 45 days is up. I sure hate to lose those free dining credits though. Unfortunately the rest of my family is not interested in going.

[marianas00]

10th Anniversary trip with my hubby!!!!! No kids, repeat... No kids.
We priced Vegas, New Orleans and even the Poconos which is very close to home. Nothing beat out Disney with Free Dining. I love my husband.
Sept 19-23 at POR. I'm so excited!

[Glendamax]

Hi all,

Going solo to WDW Sept. 1-5 and staying at POP.


I wish my dates matched up with yours - your plans sound like fun! I would LOVE to go on the Illuminations cruise! I hope you find a match, and have a great time!

10th Anniversary trip with my hubby!!!!! No kids, repeat... No kids Congrats! Hope you guys have a GREAT time!:cloud9: Would be cool if you went to a club at Pleasure Island :banana:

[muguet27]

I'll be there Sept. 22 - 29 with my grandma (74 & her first trip to WDW), mom (50), and aunt (55). I'm turning 30 on the 27th and I'm so excited to take this all-girl trip for my birthday! :banana:

[snowdrift7]

We'll be there Sept 7-16 at BWV - After 12 visits, this is the first one without DS. It's our 25th anniversary on Sept 11 !

[dgaston]

DH turns 60 :eek: just a few days before our MNSSHP and F & W visit in Sept.
We are up for pixie dust:wizard:

[PrincessDana]

My BF and I will be there 09/01 to 09/06!! It's his first "real" trip to WDW...and I can't wait to show him around!!!

[snowdrift7]

Hi - DH and I have reserved the Illuminations cruise for Sept 9th and a Wishes cruise (with audio) for Sept 11. If anyone is interested in joining us, please PM me.

cynthia


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[Andi AAA]

Hi!
I'll be there Sept 6 to 10 for the pin event! Think I'm going to stay at the Swan. Gee, time goes soooo slowly while I'm waiting!:yay: Hope I'll be able to meet up with others!:dance3:

[madenon]

OK, I've been puzzling about this long enough; what is this pin-thing everybody is talking about? All I can think about is a pin like we know it (a bigger picture or figurine of something on a sharp needle), and people trading them??? Can anybody explain this?

[CatStarr]

OK, I've been puzzling about this long enough; what is this pin-thing everybody is talking about? All I can think about is a pin like we know it (a bigger picture or figurine of something on a sharp needle), and people trading them??? Can anybody explain this?

I, like a lot of others, collect Disney pins. There is an event in September at EPCOT that lasts from September 7th through September 9th. There will be all kinds of activities, the option to buy special event only items, and usually a couple of auctions. Its a lot of fun and you get to meet others that collect the same thing. We like to trade with each other. Maybe I love those West Coast pins, but live in the East so I would try to trade for the pins that I am not able to purchase. You should take a look at a site call Pin Pics. You will be able to see just how many different Disney pins there are world wide. :thumbsup2

Maybe you will join us!

[madenon]

Checked out pinpics; there are a lot of the allright! :eek: And they're cute! I'll be at WDW during the pin-event, so probably will check it out. Oh man, I really can't afford to get another tic. People think I'm crazy enough allready. ;)

[helloirishkitty]

I'll be there Sep 12-17th for MNSSHP and to show my dbf that disney is really the happiest place on earth :goodvibes

[CatStarr]

Hi!
I'll be there Sept 6 to 10 for the pin event! Think I'm going to stay at the Swan. Gee, time goes soooo slowly while I'm waiting!:yay: Hope I'll be able to meet up with others!:dance3:
I'll be at the BWV right across the river from the 5th through the 9th. Maybe we can walk to the event together some. :goodvibes

[Princess Stitch]

I, like a lot of others, collect Disney pins. There is an event in September at EPCOT that lasts from September 7th through September 9th. There will be all kinds of activities, the option to buy special event only items, and usually a couple of auctions. Its a lot of fun and you get to meet others that collect the same thing. We like to trade with each other. Maybe I love those West Coast pins, but live in the East so I would try to trade for the pins that I am not able to purchase. You should take a look at a site call Pin Pics. You will be able to see just how many different Disney pins there are world wide. :thumbsup2

Maybe you will join us!

I looked into the pin event because I'm arriving on the 8th. From what it looks like it's going to cost $90 for an entrance fee? That's a little steep for me :(

[CatStarr]

I looked into the pin event because I'm arriving on the 8th. From what it looks like it's going to cost $90 for an entrance fee? That's a little steep for me :(

Sunday, the 9th is a free day I think after noon.:cool1: :thumbsup2

[Andi AAA]

That sounds like fun! I'd love to meet if we can work it out! Those long walks can be fun if you have someone to talk to!
Thanks!:thumbsup2
Princess, you get alot for the money. One of the things is $30.00 towards TS meals. I won't be getting a dining plan, so I can use that!

[madenon]

Sunday, the 9th is a free day I think after noon.:cool1: :thumbsup2

Free? Now that's a word that'll get us dutchies running, if anything. :lmao:

[CatStarr]

Andrea

Have you filled out your rsp yet? I keep going back and forth with mine.:goodvibes

[Andi AAA]

No, I'm in the same boat. I have a list made up, but then I think about my budget, and wonder what I should do. I don't want to leave myself pennyless:scared1: , but I'm a Tink fan (can you tell?), and the 2 Tink framed sets are calling me.:rotfl:
Andrea

[Keeva]

We will be there Sept 10-17 at ASMU 4 of us all single.Myself 50 female,My friend female51 My son 30,my friends daughter 18.My friend has a convention for part of the dates so it all started with me going along to keep her from making the 8 hr drive alone then my son wanted to go then her Daughter. We are doing the free dining.Can't wait

[jamstew]

Hi all,

I'm glad I can be a part of this thread! :banana:
I'll be doing my first solo trip in September:
9th to 16th at ASMu
16th to 21st at BCV.

Looking forward to making random conversation with (hopefully) other DISers and other friendly Disney folks!

I'm doing my first solo trip in September as well. 5th-9th at POFQ, 9th-12th at WL. It's exciting but a tiny bit scary :scared1:

[StageTek]

I'm doing my first solo trip in September as well. 5th-9th at POFQ, 9th-12th at WL. It's exciting but a tiny bit scary

Exact dates that I'll be there. So many people going in Sept! We all need to wear a special hat or something so if we pass each other we can point and go, "Ah Ha!"

[madenon]

Not only are there many people going, but there seem to be a lot of us going solo in september. Might be me, but looks like there are more of us solo-people than in other months?

Jamstew; don't be scared. I know I've got it easy saying this with past experiences of solo travel, but you'll be allright. Going solo has advantages that travelling with others (even if it's just one) doesn't have. Meeting others, more nice chats, not having to think about what others want to do, you move a lot quicker etc. And with the DIS you can meet enough people to combine travelling solo and doing something together if you wish. Best of both worlds!

[Glendamax]

I'm doing my first solo trip in September as well. 5th-9th at POFQ, 9th-12th at WL. It's exciting but a tiny bit scary :scared1:

Hey! This will be my first solo trip as well! Sept. 9th - 14th @ AKV! Hopefully we'll spot each other! Please dont hesitate to say hello if you see me! :wave:

Edit: Keeva, Chef, jamstew, StageTek, madenon, if you are going to be around on Sept. 13th, there is a DISmeet at the Tower of Terror at MGM around 3pm. Here's the link.
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1415349

If you can come, put your names on the list. Also, I believe that the 13th is the first day that the Haunted Mansion opens after it's been refurbished at MK.

Hope I get to meet some of you!

[jamstew]

Not only are there many people going, but there seem to be a lot of us going solo in september. Might be me, but looks like there are more of us solo-people than in other months?

Jamstew; don't be scared. I know I've got it easy saying this with past experiences of solo travel, but you'll be allright. Going solo has advantages that travelling with others (even if it's just one) doesn't have. Meeting others, more nice chats, not having to think about what others want to do, you move a lot quicker etc. And with the DIS you can meet enough people to combine travelling solo and doing something together if you wish. Best of both worlds!

"Scared" was a poor choice of words--"slightly anxious" would probably be better :) I travel on my own quite a bit and love Vegas solo! I think I'm just a little intimidated by the scope of the trip. I love the idea of not having to worry about what anyone else wants to do, but the purpose of this trip (and the next three) is to "resort hop" and find the "best" place to stay with my kids and grandkids down the road. I've told them it's not happening until the youngest is 40" tall and potty trained :lmao:

[jamstew]

Hey! This will be my first solo trip as well! Sept. 9th - 14th @ AKV! Hopefully we'll spot each other! Please dont hesitate to say hello if you see me! :wave:

Edit: Keeva, Chef, jamstew, StageTek, madenon, if you are going to be around on Sept. 13th, there is a DISmeet at the Tower of Terror at MGM around 3pm. Here's the link.
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1415349

If you can come, put your names on the list. Also, I believe that the 13th is the first day that the Haunted Mansion opens after it's been refurbished at MK.

Hope I get to meet some of you!

The 13th is my departure day, so I won't be able to make it :sad1:

[Glendamax]

The 13th is my departure day, so I won't be able to make it :sad1:
Sorry Jamie! Hopefully we'll run into each other before we leave. I'll be going home the day after you.

[MajorMinnie]

Fall is around the corner. Relax in the wonderful weather and low crowds. :boat:


We are going to WDW in September:

We're there for about 10 days starting the 3rd with the P&P Party. :woohoo:

[cheshirekitty]

DH (31) & I (30) will be at CSR 9/7-9/15.

Some adult plans we have:
9/8 Dinner at WPC and then PI
9/12 Epcot segway tour at 8:30
9/13 or 9/14 (not sure which yet) we plan...plan is the key word...to be drinking around the world!

[ANTSS2001]

I'll be solo during my five day visit ... and I live an hour and a half away so ... I usually go solo, which kinda stinks but it's SO fun going solo! It'll be so odd being there for five days solo tho, lol!

hey... there's alot fo us soloist who are planning to meet on some of our treks at the World.. check the link on my siggie!!! Hope to see you there !:cloud9:

[Chef]

Hi Glendamax,

Thanks so much for including us on this one... I'll be at EPCOT on the 13th, but I'll definately try to make it over to TOT in the afternoon to meet everyone - I'm very excited to meet the people who encouraged and inspired me to do a solo trip to the world this year - I've read many trip reports - I even hope to do my own trip report this time around!

[SlightlyGoofy]

My Hubby and I will be at DW from Sept 9th thru Oct 3rd and will be celebrating, a bit late, our birthdays and , a bit early, our anniversary!

We will be at EPCOT on the 13th and have an ADR @ 5 but will see what we can do.

Slightly Goofy

[snowdrift7]

My Hubby and I will be at DW from Sept 9th thru Oct 3rd and will be celebrating, a bit late, our birthdays and , a bit early, our anniversary!


SlightlyGoofy - I'm so envious; wish I could extend our stay for a few more weeks - maybe someday ;)

Have a great time!

[SlightlyGoofy]

snowdrift7, trust me YOUR turn will come. Some day when I am too darned old to go myself I will be reading YOUR trip reports and be jealous of YOU!

Being retired means that we have more time than cash so we just wait for a good deal and go for it!!! It is cheaper to do one big trip than several smaller ones ALTHOUGH we are going back this December too!!

Hope to see you there!

Slightly Goofy

[eeyoregon]

I'll be there at Aug. 26th, 'til Sept 2nd. My first time! :yay:

We (me, DS 14, DS 11 and friend of DS who is also 14) will be there August 25 thru September 1.

Where are you staying? We are at the Movies this time around.

[Glendamax]

Hi Glendamax,

Thanks so much for including us on this one... I'll be at EPCOT on the 13th, but I'll definately try to make it over to TOT in the afternoon to meet everyone - I'm very excited to meet the people who encouraged and inspired me to do a solo trip to the world this year - I've read many trip reports - I even hope to do my own trip report this time around!
YAY! I'm really looking forward to meeting some DISers in person! I THINK we're wearing green shirts that day!

We will be at EPCOT on the 13th and have an ADR @ 5 but will see what we can do.
Slightly Goofy
I think we're meeting at 3, so maybe you can squeeze it in. I had not planned to be at MGM that day either, but I'm gonna try my best not to miss it!

[Brian_WDW74]

We (me, DS 14, DS 11 and friend of DS who is also 14) will be there August 25 thru September 1.

Where are you staying? We are at the Movies this time around.

I'll be at CBR Aug. 30 - Sept. 3. I'll be attending the Pirate and Princess Party on Aug. 31. pirate:

*Brian*

[dandidib]

hey muguet27: My best friend and I, early 50s, are having an all girl trip 9/21-27. This will be our 3rd time in 2 yrs. Said we would go somewhere else next time but could not resist free dining. We met 5 years ago during my divorce and shortly after hers. We have become best friends and travel buddies, trying to go all the places our exhusbands would never go! (including DW!) Would love to hang out with you girls!

[spiceycat]

moving up!party: :teleport:

[helloirishkitty]

I originally planned on going the Sept. 12-17 at the Beach Club with my DBF, but now that he's my ex-DBF :rotfl2: , I'm going Sept 27-Oct 3rd for a solo trip at the GF! :cloud9:

Anyone who's going to be there solo around that time let me know :) I'm so excited! :yay:

[Tim68]

I originally planned on going the Sept. 12-17 at the Beach Club with my DBF, but now that he's my ex-DBF :rotfl2: , I'm going Sept 27-Oct 3rd for a solo trip at the GF! :cloud9:

Anyone who's going to be there solo around that time let me know :) I'm so excited! :yay:

Hi helloirishkitty. I will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside on the same dates as you. My first solo Trip

Tim

[UGAFan0829]

The DH and I will be staying at the CBR 09/08-09/15 celebrating our 8th anniversary! Would love to meet some of y'all!

[helloirishkitty]

Hi helloirishkitty. I will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside on the same dates as you. My first solo Trip

Tim

Well, you can PM me if you'd like and we can arrange a time/place to meet up :goodvibes

[Alicnwondrln]

sept 7th -10th
BWI concierge

[Karalea]

I'll be at POP on my 1st solo trip 9/22-9/26.

Is there anything planned during that time?

[Goofy'slady]

DH and I will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and our 30th birthdays at CSR, 9/12-9/16.


Check-in 9/12 & Dinner at Ohana's
MGM 9/13
Epcot 9/14(hubby's b-day)
MK 9/15(celebrating our anniversary)
DTD 9/16 before going home

We'd love to meet up with our fellow Dis buddies.

Toya

[Glendamax]

Check-in 9/12 & Dinner at Ohana's
MGM 9/13
Epcot 9/14(hubby's b-day)
MK 9/15(celebrating our anniversary)
DTD 9/16 before going home

We'd love to meet up with our fellow Dis buddies.

Toya
At MGM on the 13th is a DISmeet at the Tower of Terror at 3pm. That night is another one at 10pm at Pop by one of the pools. Below are the links . . .

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1415349
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1458344

[Glendamax]

I'll be at POP on my 1st solo trip 9/22-9/26.

Is there anything planned during that time? Here's a thread for those staying at POP in Sept.
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1402633

Here's one for solo travelers . . .
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1416979

[lassiem1127]

My first solo trip...

Sept 23-27th at the Sports. Can't wait.

[DarthKTrava]

I'll be going with a friend the first week of September. Still working on resort plans.

[lulupethybridge]

Hi am am new to this forum and I was reading how many people are going solo!
My DH is not a Disney Fanatic like myself and I would like to try to go by myself in Sept. maybe the 3rd to the 7th.
Can anyone give me some insight on going solo for the first time?
:banana:

[aubriee]

Hi am am new to this forum and I was reading how many people are going solo!
My DH is not a Disney Fanatic like myself and I would like to try to go by myself in Sept. maybe the 3rd to the 7th.
Can anyone give me some insight on going solo for the first time?
:banana:



I went on my first solo trip in May '05. I had never been anywhere by myself, had never even eaten in a restaurant alone. My family swore I would never do it. Up until the night I left they didn't believe I would fly all the way to Florida and spend nine days alone. You should have seen my son's face when he dropped me off at the airport. Up until that point he actually thought I'd back out. I was a little nervous, but had one of the best trips of my life.

I got up when I wanted to, went to bed when I wanted to, park hopped when I wanted, ate where I wanted to (including two character meals), went on three tours (KTTK, Backstage Safari, and Around the world on a Segway), took my time and just people watched, rode the same rides multiple times, used the single rider lines, etc. It was wonderful!!! Since then I have made solo trips in Dec '06, May '07, and will be doing solo trips this Sept//Oct and again in Dec. I enjoy my trips with my family, but treasure my solo time at WDW. You will be surprised at just how much faster you can travel through the parks and how much more you can get done. You can also eat at places your family would not be interested in. Don't be afraid to try TS. I had never eaten alone in my life, but it was not as awkward feeling as I thought it would be. In fact, some of the best service I've ever received has been when I've been solo. Carry a journal to write in or a book to read and just relax. Because you are alone, people (and especially CMs) are more apt to start a conversation with you. I'm fairly shy, but surprisingly have had no problem finding someone to talk with on any of my trips. I'll be solo Sept 29th-Oct 7th and have ADRs for Le Cellier, Chef de France, Wolf Gang Pucks, Coral Reef, Whispering Canyon, Tony's Town Square, Concourse Steak House, and Mama Melrose. I have no tripidations about going to any of them alone and am looking forward to it.

Everyone should try a solo trip at least once. Everytime I see a family having a meltdown I can smile, walk on by, eating my Dole Whip, be glad I'm alone and able to do what I want when I want, knowing I'll be seeing my family in a few days feeling relaxed and refreshed, instead of exhausted and haggard.

[SlightlyGoofy]

aubriee, what a lovely report. I imagine you have fun anywhere you go - alone or not.

I would never be allowed to go to DW by myself but I sometimes take a day off from being a housewife now that my husband has been retired a few years and go out to eat and to a movie by myself. Felt a bit odd the first time but now I look forward to being with myself. ;)

SG

[tristessaFL]

DH and I (both 26) will be at ASMu the last weekend of September, the 28th through 30th. We live in the Orlando area (about 45 min from WDW) and have never really taken a vacation to WDW due to proximity. Obviously day-tripping is much more common for us. But I just feel like I've missed out on something by never staying overnight. So we decided to try out staying for a whole weekend, just in time to take advantage of a great FL resident deal ($64/night at the Values), MNSSHP, and F&W. I can't wait!

[lulupethybridge]

Thank you so much Aubriee :hug: for that story. It has helped me to start planning my trip SOLO!
I love this Forum.
You guys are all so helpfull!!!! :grouphug:
I look foward to my solo trip and reporting it back to everyone.
Thanks again!!!!:)

[SlightlyGoofy]

tristessaFL, just think of how much stress you will have in not having to travel that extra hour and a half each day and then you will also have someone else to clean up after you while you go out and have fun. Be there as early as you want, stay up as late as you want!!

We are older and have often taken overnight trips to nearby destinations and it still feels like a vacation only without all the darned driving!!

Have a blast!

SG

[tristessaFL]

Yes, we have done a few overnight trips around the state here and there. It's nice to not travel far, yet still feel like you are away from it all. Not only that, but it's sooo much cheaper than having to pay for airfare! Just last weekend, we were in Clearwater, FL for two nights. Our main reason for the trip was to see the Red Sox play the Devil Rays on Saturday night. So much fun! We even stopped at Downtown Disney for a couple hours on our way out of town Friday afternoon. We ate lunch at Earl of Sandwich, bought a pin to commemorate the weekend, and walked around a bit before hitting the road again.

But I'm sure last weekend will pale in comparison to our Disney weekend! I can't wait!

[TSWJan78]

We will be Disneymooning Sept 2 - 11 at the Wilderness Lodge. I posted on the Illuminations cruise board but thought I would mention it here to.. we have room on our illuminations cuise on 9/5 if any one is intrested!!

[SlightlyGoofy]

tristessaFL, it seems that many things that are local to our own situation go undone simply because we think they are too easy and we will get there 'someday'. Miss out on a lot that way. One year way back when we were young and pretty near broke and dh insisted on a vacation I picked local places, packed a cooler and away we went. The kids never noticed the difference except that their butts did not get as sore and neither did our tempers. :laughing:

There is a thread on the DIS where folks match up for the cruises and such. We did this last trip and met the nicest folks. I hope you do too and congratulations!!

SG

[ChallengerHK]

Hi. I'm brand new to the forum and this is my first post. I'm hoping that this is what this forum and this thread are for.

I'm going on my first full-fledged solo trip to WDW in September; I've been there alone for quick trips before when I've been in town on business, but never a real, several-day-long, visit-every-park trip.

I'll be at WDW from 9/21 to 9/24, taking advantage of the Dining Plan offer. If anyone would like to link up for rides of meals, send me an e-mail.

David

[jenins121681]

My Dh and I will be in WDW Sept 17th-25th....to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary ( a little late, we couldn't get away for our actual anniversary) :goodvibes :woohoo: :yay:

[Glendamax]

I was a little nervous, but had one of the best trips of my life.

I got up when I wanted to, went to bed when I wanted to, park hopped when I wanted, ate where I wanted to (including two character meals), went on three tours (KTTK, Backstage Safari, and Around the world on a Segway), took my time and just people watched, rode the same rides multiple times, used the single rider lines, etc. It was wonderful!!!
So good to see yet another postive solo experience. This September will be my first. I'm really looking forward too it! I need a break!!!!:headache:

[#1DizGal]

Hi. I'm brand new to the forum and this is my first post. I'm hoping that this is what this forum and this thread are for.

I'm going on my first full-fledged solo trip to WDW in September; I've been there alone for quick trips before when I've been in town on business, but never a real, several-day-long, visit-every-park trip.

I'll be at WDW from 9/21 to 9/24, taking advantage of the Dining Plan offer. If anyone would like to link up for rides of meals, send me an e-mail.

David
Welcome to the board, Challenger ! !

[lovemickeyshouse]

Hello i will be heading down solo and single sept 22nd-october 2nd if any ladies who are single will be down there we could meet up so contact me and we can chat thanks

[sarcasticfiesta]

Future DH and I will be there Sep. 9-16 for our Honeymoon! I'm so excited. This will be his first time. :bride:

I finally posted something. I've been lurking here for a long time now.

[snowdrift7]

Future DH and I will be there Sep. 9-16 for our Honeymoon! I'm so excited. This will be his first time. :bride:

I finally posted something. I've been lurking here for a long time now.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We will be at Disney the same time you are - celebrating our 25th anniversary! :love:

Have a magical honeymoon !

best,
cynthia

[snowdrift7]

Anyone interested in either Illuminations or Wishes Cruises? We have space for one person on both:

Sept 9th - Illuminations Cruise: 1 person

If you're interested, please PM me.

[Luckymomoftwo]

DH & I are planning an adult only weekend Sept. 27-30th. :banana:

We're staying at SS. We're really excited about staying there...our DVC home resort is at OKW and (with the exception of one night at BWV's) we've always stayed at OKW since we bought into DVC in 1998!!

We'd love to meet other DISers that will be at WDW on those days. We'll be going to the MNSSHP on the 28th.

We feel kind of bad leaving DS-7 & DD-4 at home :sad1: , but as you all know how it is, we REALLY need a vacation without kids!! ::yes::

[spiceycat]

Anyone interested in either Illuminations or Wishes Cruises? We have space for one person on both:

Sept 9th - Illuminations Cruise: 1 person

Sept 11th - Wishes Cruise: 1 person


If you're interested, please PM me.

which I could not arriving until Sept 16.

hope you find someone!!!

[spiceycat]

Future DH and I will be there Sep. 9-16 for our Honeymoon! I'm so excited. This will be his first time. :bride:

I finally posted something. I've been lurking here for a long time now.

Congratulations!!!

Welcome to the Dis!:welcome: :jumping1: party:

[lovemickeyshouse]

where do the single people hang on this board?

[printerking]

I(28) am single and going with two single guys(26, 31) and one single lady(30ish). We are going to PORFQ Sept 9th thru the 16th.:banana:

[jamstew]

Anyone interested in either Illuminations or Wishes Cruises? We have space for one person on both:

Sept 9th - Illuminations Cruise: 1 person

Sept 11th - Wishes Cruise: 1 person


If you're interested, please PM me.

I PM'd you yesterday but didn't hear anything back. Did you find someone?

[snowdrift7]

I PM'd you yesterday but didn't hear anything back. Did you find someone?

Hi - I just PM'd you. :)

[Love2Tvl1]

Hi there! :wave2:
Gee just a little less than 1 month now!:yay: I'm so excited I can't wait!
How are things going? I started a new job 2 weeks ago, and they were nice enough to give me the time off for my trip!:cloud9: I sure wish I could do wishes with you too, but am leaving on the 10th.:sad2:
Staying at the Swan. Trying to decide where to make my ADRs. Hope everything is going great!
TTFN!;)

[Glendamax]

Anyone interested in either Illuminations or Wishes Cruises? We have space for one person on both:

Sept 9th - Illuminations Cruise: 1 person

Sept 11th - Wishes Cruise: 1 person


If you're interested, please PM me. I just sent you a message. I found out that I can do Sept. 11th. So Please let me know if the spot is still open! :wave:

[judykay53]

Looks like most everyone is going the first half of September. :sad2: We have an adults only trip for September 28 thru 30 to go to the Fod and Wine Festival. :drinking1 It will be me, my daughter and son in law. Sorry kids, but as someone said, we need to get away.:eek: The whole family was at WDW in May for eight nights so it's not like they haven't been lately. We will be staying at Boardwalk villas and have never stayed there before. I went last year for a long weekend with my daughter only and had such a nice and relaxing time. Can't wait.

[lovemickeyshouse]

Do any single women ever come on this part of the board?

[Love2Tvl1]

Hi I'm a single female but I am probably not in your age group.
I stayed in the BWV about 2 years ago. It was a 2 bedroom unit, and was very nice, but had a very long walk to the elevators. I was traveling with my 92 year old father, and while I had requested to be closer, no amount of begging or cajoling would do any good. I found the magic to be seriously lacking when it came to accommodating seniors at WDW back then. The 'It's All About The Kids' approach kind of alienated me. I was not lucky enough in life to have any children, and I don't think I'm the only unlucky one by any means, so why does Disney tend to ignore the rest of the population?
I'm really looking forward to this trip, though. I've gone solo before and had a great time.:hippie:

[EpcotLove]

Future DH and I will be there Sep. 9-16 for our Honeymoon! I'm so excited. This will be his first time. :bride:

I finally posted something. I've been lurking here for a long time now.

Congrats! My fiancee and I will be there the same week, celebrating our 5th anniversary together! :-)

[wirki]

I will be there Aug 31- Sept 3. Going solo and very excited. Staying at SSR

Debbie

[denise_q]

My BF and I will be there from 09/01- 09/07 staying at the POFQ.

It will be my BF’s first time in WDW, and I’ve only been once 10 years ago. We’re both from the land down under so WDW is a little hard to get to!

I’m hoping he’ll enjoy it as much as I did the first time round – he’s a little weary at the moment. As a compromise I’ve promised him a round at WDW Magnolia Golf Course – where there is no chance I can beat him :)

[lovemickeyshouse]

I will be down there myself if you wanna meetup let me know

[djblu883]

I will be down there myself if you wanna meetup let me know

I won't be down there this time but that is a GREAT time to go down...you might want to check out NFFC to see what they are doing for the 2nd annual birthday party...I had a WONDERFUL time last year...wish I could go again this year NFFC.org i think....

[sarcasticfiesta]

Congrats! My fiancee and I will be there the same week, celebrating our 5th anniversary together! :-)

Congrats on your anniversary!

[KatMark]

My DH and I will be there September 1 - 9 celebrating my end of the year 50th birthday and my successful breast cancer surgery. As much as we enjoyed going with the kids, we really enjoy our alone time. The last time we went with one of our children, we took our oldest son for his high school graduation with his girlfriend (our youngest couldn't go because he was in Oklahoma wrestling). We were at the MK for Extra Evening Hours. At 11:30 they asked if it was time to leave yet. My DH and I looked at them as if they were nuts. We were 51 and 46 at the time and they were 19 and 18. They were tired and we had all this energy and stayed until the park closed at 1 a.m.

[SlightlyGoofy]

KatMark, I love it!! I have found that we always have energy for things we love. Hope you have a blast. I am sorry that we will be checking in as you are checking out. I might have asked to borrow a cup of your energy. :)

sarcasticfiesta, I had to tell you how much I like your name. Sarcasam is my best friend and has been all my life. :rotfl:

Love2Tvl1, please do not let one encounter color your perception of DW. I have had many magical moments without having any children along with me. Sometimes it is just the situation and there just is not an available room. The CM really do want to give us what we want but sometimes they cannot. :goodvibes

SG/Linda

[Love2Tvl1]

Hi SG/Linda, and thanks! Believe me, I know, and the other times I've been there have been wonderful and memorable. That trip was very special because my father had never been there before. He lives just down the freeway from DL in So.Calif., and was familiar with Disney. I was anxious that the trip went well and he stayed healthy. I was probably a bit sensitive over his needs. He's very proud and won't use walkers, wheelchairs, canes or any other assistance other than me.;)
I'm going solo on Sept 6-10 and really looking forward to my visit!:yay:

[ANTSS2001]

its almost time!!:goodvibes

[SlightlyGoofy]

Love2Tvl1, it is true that when we are thinking of others we have higher expectations and are more easily disappointed. I bet your dad never noticed a thing other than enjoying being with you though. :hug:

ANTSS2001, yep, it sure is. Hope you have more done than I do. :)

SG/Linda

[Eventer98]

I'll be at OKW from 9/21-9/25 with friends but they are leaving after dinner on the 24th. I will be solo for most of the day on the 25th..I am guessing ME will pick me up around 4pm. No plans yet...possibly Downtown Disney for some Xmas shopping. :confused3

[lovemickeyshouse]

I'll be at OKW from 9/21-9/25 with friends but they are leaving after dinner on the 24th. I will be solo for most of the day on the 25th..I am guessing ME will pick me up around 4pm. No plans yet...possibly Downtown Disney for some Xmas shopping. :confused3

So tell me more about you

[Eventer98]

So tell me more about you

I'm not single and will be almost 4 months pregnant! ;)

[lovemickeyshouse]

oh well

[wirki]

I can not believe how quickly time is flying. It is almost time:goodvibes

Can't wait
Debbie

[ImprovGal]

I'll be at WDW for a couple of weekends in September -- 8/31 - 9/4 for a Labor Day weekend getaway and 9/27 - 10/1 for the opening weekend of Food & Wine Festival.

Can't wait!

[snowdrift7]

Sorry - Cruise Full.

------------------

Still have room for 1 person on an Illuminations cruise on Sun, Sept 9th. Going to be a great group and I hear that this cruise is not to be missed.

We're a group of young and old, singles and marrieds, all DIS-ers and best of all we all LOVE Disney.

If you're interested in joining us, PM me.

If you can't make it, hope you have a magical trip :wizard:
cyn

[ANTSS2001]

so what are the final dates ??? anybody ??? Anything for the 11th and 12th of September?

13th there's a bunch of Diser meeting at 3Pm at MGM to ride the TOT and coloring the picture Lime green...

:rolleyes1

[Chandler]

My wife and I will be there Oct. 16th - 25th (POFQ)
10th Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:love:

[Glendamax]

so what are the final dates ??? anybody ??? Anything for the 11th and 12th of September? :rolleyes1 Maybe we can meet up for a counter service lunch one of those days at MK or EPCOT. Will send my cell #.

[srbabb]

I will be at the Dolphin/Swan 9/20 - 9/23.

[lovemickeyshouse]

Srb whats ur age? and are you single ?

[Kirk]

With my DGD completely lost in the World of Disney (PaPa had nothing to do with this! LOL!) I just had to plan a last minute WDW trip! So DD, DGD and I will be at SS from Sept 15 thru the 24th.;)

[srbabb]

Single, 48 years old

[TSWJan78]

Still have room for 2 people on an Illuminations cruise on Wed, Sept 5th.

I would love to fill this cruise so please PM or email me at tswjan78@yahoo.com if you are intrested.

[HGLightlyj]

I will be arriving at WDW on Sept. 3 and leaving on Sept. 6. Staying 3rd &
4th at BWV and 5th at AKV. Solo trip. Anyone going to Jelly Rolls during that time?

[Catlover1208]

I have taken about 4 cruise by myself,but this my first time I will be in Disneyland by myself. I will be there 09-16 to 09-20-2007. I will be staying inside the park at the Paradise Pier Hotel. Any advice on how to handle eating alone at the resutrant's!!:bride:

[fla4fun]

Any advice on how to handle eating alone at the resutrant's!!:bride:

Just enjoy yourself! I find CM's are willing to be very talkative when they find out you're traveling solo (or not, if they feel you want to be left alone). I never feel awkward dining solo in a Disney restaurant.

Count me in the September solo club - 9/12 through 9/28! I can't wait!

[wirki]

Just back from a wonderful weekend at the World. I am tired and need a nap. So much for relaxing. I got the package that people are talking about for next year. Free dining yeah!! If you have any questions I will try and answer them.

Hope those of you leaving soon have a wonderful time!!

[Mrsjvb]

DH and I will be at Shades of Green from the 16th to the 23rd, celebrating our 9th anniversary on the 19th. It will be his first ever trip to WDW, and mine in 20 years.

[Glendamax]

DH and I will be at Shades of Green from the 16th to the 23rd, celebrating our 9th anniversary on the 19th. It will be his first ever trip to WDW, and mine in 20 years.
Hey! I dont live to far from you! I'm right outside of Catonsville! :wave:

[Mrsjvb]

Howdy! Must say it's an experience being Back on the East Coast. I miss California big time!

[PDJPrinceCharming]

I'm going down for my solo birthday trip next Monday until September 23. After all the stress of this past month, I NEED this vacation!

[wirki]

Hope you all are having fun on your trip. I look forward to hearing all about it when you get back.

Debbie

[ANTSS2001]

:woohoo:

[StageTek]

I got back yesterday. What a great time! Going solo was great except for one thing and I'm pretty sure it's just a personal thing and has nothing to do with a "solo trip". I found I didn't like eating at the table service restaurants alone. I had made reservations for each day and ended up not using some of them - I was just kind of uncomfortable. Nothing CM's did, just my own thing. Anyone else feel that way?

I had no problem with the fast food meals. I loved sitting outside (even in the heat) and watching people while I ate.

Maybe I'll put together a little trip report. I sure had fun, met a few interesting people made some interesting observations and simply enjoyed my Disney vacation better than I expected!

[whiteswan]

Hi

I leave in a few hours from the UK - and its the eating out thing that bothers me most - its my first solo trip.

Will log onto the board tomorrow when i arrive to see if anybody has any good recommendations - cant get email whilst over there - but should be able to communicate via the board.

Dave, Oldham, Manchester UK.

[whiteswan]

Hi

Arrived at Best Western Lakeside approx 4 hours ago. Was given a room in block 10 - it was terrible - plumbing did not work - wireless did not work and mold on walls.

Called reception - been moved to a lakeside room in block 4 and its brilliant !!

Dave, Kissimmee , USA (well for 9 days anyways)

[Glendamax]

I got back yesterday. What a great time! Going solo was great except for one thing and I'm pretty sure it's just a personal thing and has nothing to do with a "solo trip". I found I didn't like eating at the table service restaurants alone. I had made reservations for each day and ended up not using some of them - I was just kind of uncomfortable. Nothing CM's did, just my own thing. Anyone else feel that way?

I had no problem with the fast food meals. I loved sitting outside (even in the heat) and watching people while I ate.

Maybe I'll put together a little trip report. I sure had fun, met a few interesting people made some interesting observations and simply enjoyed my Disney vacation better than I expected!

I also went solo, got back last week. The only sit down restaurant I ate alone in, was Boma. I ate there 3 times alone, and felt fine. Maybe eating at buffet restaurants are different. :confused3 I ate the first part of my meal alone at Crystal Palace. The person I was supposed to meet was running late. But before she got there, I felt fine.

I had a great time on my trip, and I'm almost finished writing my trip report. The link is below in my siggie. Take a look, and let me know what you think! :wave:

[ANTSS2001]

Hi

Arrived at Best Western Lakeside approx 4 hours ago. Was given a room in block 10 - it was terrible - plumbing did not work - wireless did not work and mold on walls.

Called reception - been moved to a lakeside room in block 4 and its brilliant !!

Dave, Kissimmee , USA (well for 9 days anyways)

hope you are having a wonderful time!!!:wizard: