Anyone Do a Solo and NOT Like It?

[ClareH37]

The only thing I'm a little apprehensive about is the flying (from the UK), I hate flying, other than that I'm really looking forward to doing *exactly* what I want, I'm doing a couple of tours and indulging in some spa treatments, and I'll be eating solo at TS locations, I enjoy Disney dining and I'm not going to miss out just because I'm solo.

 

[patty57]

I hate flying too! I'm leaving for my first solo trip tomorrow morning at 7:45 (hopefully..we're in the middle of getting over a foot of snow today). I have TS reservations at Artist Point, Rose and Crown, Tony's Town Square, and Tusker House (lunch) and I'm really looking forward to it! My DH and DS17 and DS15 will be joining me on Christmas Eve, but I'm definitely excited about the alone time.

 

[fakereadhed]

I only have one negative. Be careful who you stand next to! Everyone assumes nobody would go to WDW alone, so they will think you are with the people you are standing close to. If they are rude or acting like fools, you may have to strike up a conversation with others around you and explain that you aren't with them. This has happened to me in lines.

Hope you have a wonderful solo trip! I like solo trips best. Don't tell my family.

 

[Bill Brown]

I find solo visits to WDW and DLR are most relaxing and enjoyable. As a solo visitor there are the single rider lines at many attractions that greatly reduce time spent standing in lines. The main benefit is freedom from schedules. I can go where I want, when I want. Visits with family or friends have been nice, but I prefer solo.

 

[SoloFriendly]

I think you will find that for every moment you have when you feel lonely because you're there alone (and those moments WILL happen, every time you see a couple holding hands, or a group of friends getting their picture taken together), there will be five moments where you're glad you're alone. You'll witness a husband and wife fighting, or a parent saying something ugly to their child, or kids whining and crying and the parents looking beleaguered and exhausted, etc. and think "Thank God that's not me."

If you don't enjoy eating at restaurants by yourself at home, you will not enjoy it at WDW.

Not necessarily. I don't really enjoy dining out alone at home, but I'm very comfortable with it when I travel. I think it has something to do with the fact that, at home, someone I know might see me and judge me as being "friendless" because I'm dining alone; whereas, when I'm traveling, I've got the perfect excuse for not having someone to dine with. Many people travel alone for many reasons. If you're traveling alone, it stands to reason you would dine alone. And if someone does judge me, who cares? I don't know them and I'll never see them again.

I do agree, though, that dining at the bar makes dining alone much easier--for me, anyway. So when I dine alone in my hometown, that's generally where you'll find me.

 

[Bete]

I only did one solo trip so far.

There were times I felt lonely, but there were more times I felt fine. Waiting for a parade and fireworks is probably the hardest when being alone. I was doing video a lot so I showed up about 45 minutes early each time to get a front view and I think next time I will just watch at the last minute for those activities, even if I don't get the best view. TS meals can be hit or miss; so, I will probably have less of them on my next trip solo. I will be more careful not to choose group settings like the Biergarten or Teppan Edo for TS. If you stay at a value or moderate resort it is a little scary to be off the beaten path to your room especially at night as a soloist. I prefer inside rooms with a lobby if going solo; although, corridors are suspect, too. I will say I feel safer at Disney then I would in most other places. Long ride lines (Test Track, Toy Story Mania, etc.) are a little lonely. The best advice there is to do those rides with EMH mornings (if on site) or fastpass.

I did feel much more refreshed and relaxed from my solo trip. I was able to pay attention to me, myself and I. What I liked best is staying in the parks all day; I averaged 12 hour days. I never seem to be able to do it that way with family or friends. Would I do it again? My answer is yes. I know I will find myself in this situation again and I'd rather go than just stay home. I will get out for a vacation rather than staying home for the rest of my life. Stuff can happen whether you're alone or not. You do need to prepare yourself for some alone moments. Even bringing a book to read can help in those instances. I called home a few times, too.

 

[Bill Brown]

I think you will find that for every moment you have when you feel lonely because you're there alone (and those moments WILL happen, every time you see a couple holding hands, or a group of friends getting their picture taken together),...

Depends on personality type. I've never felt lonely in any situation throughout my entire life.

...there will be five moments where you're glad you're alone. You'll witness a husband and wife fighting, or a parent saying something ugly to their child, or kids whining and crying and the parents looking beleaguered and exhausted, etc. and think "Thank God that's not me."

I agree with you on being glad not to have to contend with the real downer moments that can happen when visiting with family or friends.