Anyone else having solo attendance anxieties?

[Barb]

Every once in a while, I get a twinge of nervousness over going to the convention by myself. My DH says I'm a worrier, so I guess this is where this is coming from. And, I know there will be plenty to keep me busy, but I can't help but wonder what I'll do if there is some dead time and I'm alone while every one else is with groups or family members. I think I have to stop thinking about this!

 

[luvdsny]

Oh Barb! Don't worry....you'll be in good company the whole time! I'm a little envious of you solo travelers actually....I think it would be the best way to attend this convention.

When there was a hint of me coming alone...it never really meant alone because DD already had her heart on coming (one of her best friends--DD of Judy from Boise--will be there).....then my DS starting asking when we're going to Disney World (because we had already told him too!!! ), so I couldn't just leave them behind. That's when I started pressuring DH to come along...and I shortened our trip and as everyone knows already (LOL) I switched from the YC to ASM to help calm his anxieties.

Back to my point When there was a hint of me coming alone I got sort of excited because I knew I wouldn't be limited by whining, constant potty runs, and the need to go back to the room to have a rest (aka NAP! ).

I hope DH puts on his best 'nanny face' LOL

Barb, I have a feeling that all of you 'solo' folk will end up hanging out together and all of us with families are gonna feel left out!

 

[disneycub]

I was a little anxious about this myself, Barb. But then I started visiting this board more often than usual, and starting "meeting" everybody. So now a lot of you people feel like old friends, even though we've not met in person. Every other trip I've had to Disney has been with a friend or relative, and I've catered the trips to their tastes and needs. This time, I feel like I can do everything I want, or even nothing at all.

So don't worry. You'll be in good company!

 

[BelleMom]

I am not exactly anxious about being solo. I feel a bit anxious about my ability to communicate in English, of being slow to understand, though. I am usually a bit shy and my English varies when it comes to talk. After a while, I guess that the rust will go away.

 

[amid chaos]

OK..stop this nonsense... ...us solo travelers are going to have a ball. I can't wait....Barb...call me if you have dead time...besides...you are probably going to wish you had dead time once we all us solo travelers meet up ad get DIScon going.

I cannot wait to experience WDW alone without kids and DH. I think it is going to be a whole new WDW...things I have never done, been able to do or didnt even know existed. Barb...ya gotta look at it this way.

Bellemom...don't you worry about the language...it certainly isn't going to get in the way of us having fun.

I can't wait to meet you all.

 

[Barb]

Thanks for the reassurance. You guys are the greatest. These are the thoughts that pop into my head in the middle of the night, when mole hills become mountains.
Bellemom, don't worry, we all speak Disney and that's a universal (sorry-not the park) language.

 

[BelleMom]

Vanessa: you are absolutely right, I think we are all in for a treat!!!
Barb: I believe we all will have so much to do! Nothing can be dead at WDW, not even time! And I hope you all get used to my accent in writing!

 

[luvdsny]

Bellemom..I was just thinking to myself how funny it is that you type 'so English' and without any 'accent' LOL

I keep in touch with Dutch fan (from Holland) and she types 'so English' too!

 

[Snowwark]

Count me in as another who's a little anxious about going solo. I really hate flying, and if I can do that, and survive, , then I hope Vanessa's right, and it will be a ball!!

I don't mind being on my own, although I am a bit concerned about being too far from the "action", by staying at PO.

I am really looking forward to meeting all of you!!!!!

 

[luvdsny]

Snowward, who else is staying at PO? I had the same 'anxious feeling' about moving to the ASMo, but several people have stepped forward and PM'd me saying that they were staying there too! Made me feel better. I'm sure there are others.....oh, I think ebutte (aka Lisa) and her family will be there. They don't arrive until the 30th though. Oh well. At least I thought of someone.

 

[Pumbaa_]

I think once we get there and all meet up, the only 'alone' time you will have is when you stumble back to your room saying no, not just one more time! I have to rest! I am hosting the tea tomorrow!'

 

[BarryHom]

I am not worried about touring, but I am worried about meals. Who will sit with me?

 

[luvdsny]

Well Barry, I think you have your answer right here on this thread.

 

[Barb]

Barry, that was a concern of mine, too. If you read through some of our plans here on this board, we've got some meals taken care of. That made me feel better. You're more than welcome to join us. For example, we've taken an unofficial poll and decided to eat at France for the Dining around the World night. We can't sign up for that until registration, but a lot of us are picking France, so we can be together. For those meals that are unplanned, we can just make sure the solo's are all in a group, so no one will eat alone.
Snowwark, I'm pretty sure Taryn is staying at PO. She was on these boards a lot before, but I haven't seen her her lately. I hope everyhting is alright. I'll have to email her and make sure she's still with us.

 

[disneycub]

Hey Barry, you're more than welcome to join us. Nobody is going to be allowed to be alone unless they want some down time.

 

[luvdsny]

YES! The first official rule has been announced! Nobody is going to be allowed to be alone unless they want some down time.

Excellent Rule disneycub!

 

[disneycub]

Thank you Tia! I'm good at making rules.....

....and then breaking them.

 

[luvdsny]

 

[amid chaos]

I think we need to get together before registration to get our schedules straight...I for one , have not yet decided when or where I want to do stuff. France sounds great, but what about Fantasmic Dessert party or MVMCP...don't we have to get tickets for that soon? When are you all doing this stuff?

 

[disneycub]

Tickets for MVMCP go on sale Monday the 13th of August. Candlelight Processional as well. Linda has a pre-registration for the Fantasmic Dessert party on the 30th up toward the top of this board. If you want to go on the 29th, I think that will be taken care of at registration. For the Dining Around the World, that will be taken care of at registration. Some of us are going to sign up to have dinner in France, I believe.