Any tips for a solo trip.

[disneyseniors]

I understand your fears. I suffer from anxiety, but I try to learn as much as I can about any new place I go, including airports. I will watch a youtube video about the airport I am traveling to, as well as looking at the airports website. https://flymco.com/
It helps me to get to the airport early. My family isn't always happy about that, but solo travel is all about your wants & needs. Also, if you can travel with just carry-on luggage, you won't have to deal with having to check your bag at MCO (that line can be brutal)

Depending on your budget, you can hire a car service that will meet you inside by bagggage claim.

Thanks so much for your answers. I never thought of watching utube videos or airport websites! That's a great idea and I will check into those. I just need to change my mindset and give it a try. The worst that can happen is that I will land in Alaska instead of Florida, LOL.

 

[Charade67]

I've done several solo trips to Universal, but never Disney. I am planning a few solo trips to Disney in 2027.

 

[hertamaniac]

I've been living in central Florida for now over 21 years and have done solo to WDW probably well over 30 times (including week long staycations on property). The best piece of advice I would suggest is make some dining reservations or experiences that you really think you would enjoy. It helps with some structure for a trip without it being overbearing. I did that quite a bit to break-up a theme park day rather than just mosey around aimlessly all the time.

 

[HollowxBastion]

My latest solo trip was major success, everyone i interacted with (guests and cm's) were so kind. Solo dining was a blast, didn't feel awkward at all especially during character dining at Akershus & Storybook Dining.

Best part of a solo trip: go at your own pace and have it your way

 

[kwdw]

All of this sounds so great!
But, I have one big obstacle to overcome. I live way up North almost to the Canadian border. Our trips take 2 flights to get to MCO. I am a little older and not so confident in airports and how to maneuver them. I've always traveled with my family and never had to do any of that. I'm afraid that I will mess up in the airport somehow? I have traveled alone but that was when I was in my 20's, not 70's. That is really the only obstacle for me taking a solo trip to WDW or Universal, which I would love to do. Any suggestions on how to handle the airports, especially MCO and the bigger ones? I can handle our small airport just fine.

My tip for airports is to check your bag, and make sure you have one carry on that is not too heavy for you to move through an airport quickly. Have any meds, a snack, the wallet, phone and charger, and a change of underwear. I use either a backpack or an under the seat roller bag, depending on which airline I am flying. Stressing about needing to keep track of of a too heavy personal item and a carryon roller bag is more stressful for me. I can still physically handle it, but if a connection is short, it’s more to worry about. MCO is an EASY big airport once you know it. Just don’t panic and get on the train going to the wrong gates when leaving.