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WieczoreksLoveDisney
03-05-2009, 04:05 PM
has anyone ever done this???
sunsetandgower
03-06-2009, 09:03 AM
not yet, but I'm going on my first solo trip from 12/19-12/26 this year. Can't wait!
SoloFriendly
03-06-2009, 10:55 AM
I have not, though I've thought about it. The conclusion I came to was that, although it would be really beautiful all decorated for Christmas, it would also be very, very crowded, which would make me cranky. Probably not a good idea for me. Also, as a solo, I want to travel somewhere where I can forget about the fact that I don't have anyone to celebrate Christmas with, and being at Disney, surrounded by people who are there with their families, is probably not that place.

That's just me, though, and my preferences. I'm NOT suggesting one way or the other what anyone else should do. Different strokes for different folks.
WieczoreksLoveDisney
03-06-2009, 07:35 PM
why i was thinking this is because i have wantedto go to disney at christmas for my whole life it's the only time of the year i haven't been there
Floydian
03-07-2009, 05:21 AM
Also, as a solo, I want to travel somewhere where I can forget about the fact that I don't have anyone to celebrate Christmas with, and being at Disney, surrounded by people who are there with their families, is probably not that place.

That's just me, though, and my preferences. I'm NOT suggesting one way or the other what anyone else should do. Different strokes for different folks.

Sadly, for me, I also have to agree with this. There are times when I'm at Disney when I actually feel depressed being alone, and Christmas is definitely the worst in that department. I've been a local for 3 years now, and still have never seen any of the holiday decorations or celebrations, for that very reason.

However, I say go for it! If you want to see it, the do it! There's nothing wierd or awkward about it. :)
nurse.darcy
03-07-2009, 10:30 AM
Okay, last year I went on a VERY SHORT (4 days) solo trip, with a friend who was golfing all day and we had dinner ressies in the evening. I had fun taking pix and enjoying myself. Met a few Florida locals that I knew. However, it was not my favorite trip. I much prefer a trip with others. . .even if I don't yet know the others. Be patient. . .there are many DISers that travel in December and love having others hang with them. . .meeting others is what has made my solo trips enjoyable. Try it you will LOVE it. . .
sunsetandgower
03-07-2009, 12:58 PM
the "holidays" don't really mean anything to be since I don't celebrate Christmas, however I am really looking forward to seeing all the decorations, being able to take my time in taking pictures, and the shopping.

For me, it's a perfect time for a solo trip. I hate being rushed, and I'm not going on this trip expecting to go on rides.
ANTSS2001
03-07-2009, 07:23 PM
Sadly, for me, I also have to agree with this. There are times when I'm at Disney when I actually feel depressed being alone, and Christmas is definitely the worst in that department. I've been a local for 3 years now, and still have never seen any of the holiday decorations or celebrations, for that very reason.

However, I say go for it! If you want to see it, the do it! There's nothing wierd or awkward about it. :)

c'mon.... what are you doing from Dec. 13th to 19th??? :goodvibes

has anyone ever done this???


yup... but then it is really depends on ones comfort level.. just like some says ti can get depressing if you are used to having family/friends around the holidays... but eventually you develop friends who loes going to disney and voila you are not really doing solo.. more so semi solo... so far we have myself and Gmax for Dec. 13th to 18th.. if you are there that time... feel free to hang out with us :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2
watank
03-09-2009, 05:12 PM
I went solo this past December - had lots of fun seeing the place decked out with holiday decorations and being able to do things at my own pace :)

c'mon.... what are you doing from Dec. 13th to 19th??? :goodvibes

Drat... that looks like the week of the AGU meeting in San Fran (large group of people from work go there)... although... if a lot of people are out of the office anyway, what's one more? :rolleyes1

-Ken
ANTSS2001
03-09-2009, 05:45 PM
I went solo this past December - had lots of fun seeing the place decked out with holiday decorations and being able to do things at my own pace :)



Drat... that looks like the week of the AGU meeting in San Fran (large group of people from work go there)... although... if a lot of people are out of the office anyway, what's one more? :rolleyes1

-Ken

c'mon...c'mon.... c'mon...
rebecca06261
03-09-2009, 06:59 PM
I was a newbie local this past Christmas and couldn't wait to get over to wdw to see all of the decorations! :goodvibes I never once felt alone because Antss and other disers wouldn't let me :santa:

I'd be happy to meet up with you!

Floydian- were you at DHS this past Saturday by chance???
Floydian
03-10-2009, 07:22 AM
I was a newbie local this past Christmas and couldn't wait to get over to wdw to see all of the decorations! :goodvibes I never once felt alone because Antss and other disers wouldn't let me :santa:

I'd be happy to meet up with you!

Floydian- were you at DHS this past Saturday by chance???

Nope, I was at Epcot though. I was at DHS the previous Saturday night though, during ESPN Weekend. I was the crazy/lucky guy who rode ToT 4 times in a row within 45 minutes. Even better, I rode each of the 4 cars once, and (probably because I was solo) got to ride front row on three of them!! :yay:
rebecca06261
03-10-2009, 10:13 AM
Nope, I was at Epcot though. I was at DHS the previous Saturday night though, during ESPN Weekend. I was the crazy/lucky guy who rode ToT 4 times in a row within 45 minutes. Even better, I rode each of the 4 cars once, and (probably because I was solo) got to ride front row on three of them!! :yay:

Ahh... well, just so you know, have a twin! :goodvibes

...and if you want, I'll be happy to go to the parks at Christmas this year with you! :santa:
ANTSS2001
03-10-2009, 03:54 PM
Ahh... well, just so you know, have a twin! :goodvibes

...and if you want, I'll be happy to go to the parks at Christmas this year with you! :santa:

what about me and Gmax??? :snooty:







I am ohh so looking for a new bff now:rolleyes1
rebecca06261
03-10-2009, 05:11 PM
what about me and Gmax??? :snooty:







I am ohh so looking for a new bff now:rolleyes1

:rotfl: oh please woman- you know you're stuck with me- besides, it's just a given that we'll be together :goodvibes


you better not cheat on me :sad1:
rebecca06261
03-10-2009, 05:18 PM
what about me and Gmax??? :snooty:







I am ohh so looking for a new bff now:rolleyes1

I forgot to add that I wanna meet Gmax too! She seems like she'd be a lot of fun :goodvibes
can84
03-10-2009, 05:51 PM
I'll probably be there around the holidays too--please keep me in mind for meets too :)
rebecca06261
03-10-2009, 06:29 PM
I'll probably be there around the holidays too--please keep me in mind for meets too :)

Will you be here solo as well???
ANTSS2001
03-10-2009, 06:35 PM
:rotfl: oh please woman- you know you're stuck with me- besides, it's just a given that we'll be together :goodvibes


you better not cheat on me :sad1:

well... if you put it that way.... :hug:

I'll probably be there around the holidays too--please keep me in mind for meets too :)


Christi!!!!!!!! are you going to be around by October??? :rolleyes1
can84
03-10-2009, 06:39 PM
Will you be here solo as well???

Yep! Probably the oldest college program person out there LOL but hey, why not?! :dance3:

well... if you put it that way.... :hug:




Christi!!!!!!!! are you going to be around by October??? :rolleyes1

As of right now, I'm arriving toward the end of August. :goodvibes
ANTSS2001
03-10-2009, 06:50 PM
As of right now, I'm arriving toward the end of August. :goodvibes
Awesome.. you gotta save a playdate for Oct and Dec... You hear!!!!:laughing:
can84
03-10-2009, 06:54 PM
Awesome.. you gotta save a playdate for Oct and Dec... You hear!!!!:laughing:

:thumbsup2 I have never been to F&W or MNSSHP so looking forward to them. I'll definitely make sure I save time. Can't wait to meet everyone! :banana:
ANTSS2001
03-10-2009, 07:18 PM
:thumbsup2 I have never been to F&W or MNSSHP so looking forward to them. I'll definitely make sure I save time. Can't wait to meet everyone! :banana:

wooooooooohoooooooooooo:woohoo: we can def'ly have some tea by then !!! Looking forward to it!!!