My first solo trip is BOOKED!!!!!

[Bethannk511]

Sooooo excited!!! Today I finally booked my first solo trip!! My original plan was that I wanted to stay in a MK resort (preferably Polynesian) as I never have after the billion times I've been to the World. I've also never been during the Food and Wine Festival so I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to see that. The prices were pretty steap so I decided to try renting points.

Well, Ms. Michelle who helped me (found her on the board) was wonderful at trying to find me a room. My dates were slightly limited to Mid-October through Mid-November as I have a business trip the end of September and a new employee the begining of September that I dont want to leave (I'm a bank manager). So, sadly, after much searching, Michelle was not able to find me a room (other than at SSR but I really didn't want to stay there).

Sad that I wasn't going to get a fantastic deal, I went back on WDW's website and played with my dates and found a not so bad deal AT THE POLYNESIAN!!!! I booked it. Have the Disney Visa so interest free for 6 months is the way to be!!! Also found amazing airfare from Newark, NJ to MCO for $170.00!!! Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky!!!

So my Disney stay will begin on Saturday, November 13th. I have two days to eat my heart out at the food and wine festival. I may stop by a wine seminar or two but most of the other specialty stuff is done by then. I'm not really too upset about that I just want to try the different countries!! LET THE PRE-VACATION DIETING COMMENCE!!!

Oh and did I mention that I got the dining plan for free? YUP!!! I love that. However, it's the regular dining plan so I guess i'm dining solo!!! Anyone have any tips for that? I read some great messages on here about counter dining at the nice restaurants and may try that! Plus, sushi at Polynesian is definnitely a plus in my book!!!!

I'M SO EXCITED AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!!

I plan on updating this more when i start booking my dining reservations and what not. Did I mention how much I love that you can book them online now!! SUCH A PLUS!!!

Happy weekend everyone!

[MyMuse]

Congrats!

you should start a PTR ! :wizard:

[norybell]

You're going to have a wonderful time! I really think solo trips might be the best. :thumbsup2

[Irishgrl6975]

Not that I will be going solo anytime soon, since my youngest is only 7, but I am such a social person, I think I might be lonely..as crazy as that sounds..lol My DH has no desire for disney so I have thought about a solo trip in the future.. I hope you have tons of fun!!

[Dizmom0923]

I am soooo excited for you! I can't wait for the day I do a solo trip or even an adult trip (my youngest is 8). You are going to have a fantabulous time!

[iluveeyore]

Oh, you'll love it! I've done two solos, and can't wait until hopefully someday I can do another one. We have a huge family Christmas trip to Disney this year, so no way I can take a solo - but...I'm getting an AP for this trip, so a solo will be within reach for sometime next year I'm hoping!
Have fun and keep us posted on your plans!

[Bethannk511]

Thanks Everyone!!

I CAN NOT WAIT!! I may even start a PTR if i can find some time!! WOO HOO

[jeffmilw]

I've been doing solo trips for 15 years... However, I've only done Disney solo 3 times. I much prefer the freedom to do what I want whenever I want.

Looking forward to the next solo trip!!

[Wasre]

Solos are a fun and different way to see the parks. All I've ever done are solo trips. December will be the first time I really share with someone. Of course it's gonna be fun, because they're as addicted to Mickey's house as I am, but I'm looking forward to building those memories.