Can you spot a solo?

[HarryPex]

Im going solo this weekend for the first time.

Do you ever feel like people can spot that you are solo or anything?

Do you feel dumb just hanging by the pool or at bar having a drink?

do other solos say hi or anything?

i feel kind of silly going...

 

[MICKEY88]

Im going solo this weekend for the first time.

Do you ever feel like people can spot that you are solo or anything?

Do you feel dumb just hanging by the pool or at bar having a drink?

do other solos say hi or anything?

i feel kind of silly going...

I'm too focused on having fun and taking photos, to even think about what other people may be thinking, I always strike up conversations with cast members, and guests while waiting in lines. Most people will be friendly and reciprocate, there are a few who won't but I can usually spot those in advance.

If people are looking at me I'm guessing it's because of the 2 big DSLRs that I carry, on days that I wear my photography vest I get a lot of guests looking my way, but it's usually because they are about to ask me to take their photo, which I will gladly do..with their camera..

go, have fun relax and don't worry about what others might think, or you will deprive yourself of having a fantastric time

 

[HarryPex]

Sounds great... thanks
i wasn't going to bring my camera but i guess this would be a good time to get shots without holding up the family.

 

[glammadiva]

Don't worry about it. People are too busy with their own families, or they think you are the only member in your group that is doing that particular ride. I don't think twice when I'm in the parks by myself. You will have a great time!!

 

[nurse.darcy]

Like Mickey88 said. No one will really notice. I love to talk to all in line, eat meals at the bar instead of the restaurant to I can chat with the CMs, make a general nusiance out of myself at street shows so they somehow decide to make me part of the cast, and just enjoy being at Disney. I moved here and go alone all the time, but I have made many solo journeys where I actually hooked up for part or all of my time with people I have met here. . .like Mickey88 and others. Just enjoy yourself and stop worrying about what other people think. Oh and just for fun, I volunteer to be the camera operator for all dads and mums trying to take pics of their families. Its a fun way to get to know people. . .

 

[nurse.darcy]

Im going solo this weekend for the first time.

Do you ever feel like people can spot that you are solo or anything?

Do you feel dumb just hanging by the pool or at bar having a drink?

do other solos say hi or anything?

i feel kind of silly going...

Also Harry, there are some of us that will be there this weekend. Solo adults joining each other for fun. We like hanging at the pool and the pool bar. . .lol.

 

[Rahel]

I'm planning on trying to hang around the parks this weekend as well, probably solo as my boyfriend is working. Love meeting other visitors if anyone ever wants company.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Im going solo this weekend for the first time.

Do you ever feel like people can spot that you are solo or anything?

Do you feel dumb just hanging by the pool or at bar having a drink?

do other solos say hi or anything?

i feel kind of silly going...

One of the things that amazed me is that so many people are solo-they may be solo for the moment or on a solo trip, who can tell? One trip, DH and I met a man at the Biergarten who we thought was on a solo trip-turned out the rest of the family hates German food, so he was eating lunch alone. Near the end of the meal, two little girls came in alternating holding and wrinkling their noses in disgust to say "We'll be waiting outside, Daddy." I've met solos on the bus, and Mom/Dad's back at the resort while someone's napping. And at mealtime, families are so engrossed in having fun together (Good for them!) that it's crossed my mind that I could probably run through the resturaunt naked and no one would notice. But I'm not going to test that theory!

 

[carrie1626]

Can't say I've noticed solos. I've met a few in line and honestly don't know if they were solo for the moment or the day or what-ever. When you're at WDW there's a common bound that makes for instant friendship. Even if it's for a few minutes

 

[ToddRN]

I say enjoy the time and relax. CM's are great to chat with. And getting "noticed" as a single in line for a ride by a CM means you get free cuts!

 

[chimmicat]

I agree with all the posts...hahaha. I have a AP ( just renewed) and a girlfriend of mine has one also so we often go together....since we are Disney goofs. But I have gone there numerous times without her and on several behind the scenes tours. Trust me.......nobody notices or cares. People are way too busy with their own activites. No one has ever said to me, Are you here by yourself?. As someone else mentioned....chat up people everywhere. If you are shy, ask for a button that says "First time Vsitor" or "Happy Birthday". It makes it easier to break the ice, because you can say Hey me too, yada yada etc. Also the cast members will initiate converstation with you and if they aren't busy....ask them recomendations of places to eat, where they are from..etc. Just relax, and have fun!! If you see Tiger, make sure you get your picture with him. He will put a spiring into your step.

 

[Cin]

When my DH wanted to sleep in and I wanted to be at rope drop, I went solo and no one seemed to really notice or care. I felt a little odd and out of place at first but once I realized it wasn't any different from all the times when I'd waited by myself for him to ride an attraction or use the bathroom, then it was ok. I started taking pictures and really enjoying myself as I realized I could tour on my own schedule and do and see whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. So I rode Winnie the Pooh back to back three times in a row because Tigger is my favorite.

 

[Cin]

As far as talking to others, I did say hi to lots of people and talked with others on the bus and in lines, but no more so than when I was with DH than when I was alone. Yes, other people did say start conversation with me first too. Both when I was with my husband and when I was alone, I didn't notice any difference either way. No one can tell if you are simply alone for a moment or for an entire trip unless you say. I couldn't tell with others.
If you see someone with a lime green mickey head, from what I understand it's a fellow DIS'er so do say hi. I think there are meet and greets too but I am still fairly new here and still learning what's available on this board.

 

[Susan R]

I find that when you are solo in a line, the people behind you think you're with the people ahead and the people ahead of you think you're with the people behind you.

At meals, I found that the wait staff don't even blink an eye and I noticed other's who were eating by themselves at the sit down restaurants. I liked that the staff never rushed me and would drop by often to make sure I was enjoying myself...more so than if I was with others.

You sometimes get extra attention from the castmembers... I was there in a really slow time so I would sometimes get a chance to chat with them. I remember two castmemebers asking how many were in my party when I was going on Pirates...I told them I was solo and one castmember said, 'that's no fun' then the other castmember said, " she's got the right idea, no one talking throughout the ride, no one flashing photos, you can go on whatever ride you want to, whenever you want..." he was still talking about what a great idea it was as I was pulling away in my boat...all by myself in an empty boat! LOL

 

[LaLalovesWDW]

I find that when you are solo in a line, the people behind you think you're with the people ahead and the people ahead of you think you're with the people behind you.

At meals, I found that the wait staff don't even blink an eye and I noticed other's who were eating by themselves at the sit down restaurants. I liked that the staff never rushed me and would drop by often to make sure I was enjoying myself...more so than if I was with others.

You sometimes get extra attention from the castmembers... I was there in a really slow time so I would sometimes get a chance to chat with them. I remember two castmemebers asking how many were in my party when I was going on Pirates...I told them I was solo and one castmember said, 'that's no fun' then the other castmember said, " she's got the right idea, no one talking throughout the ride, no one flashing photos, you can go on whatever ride you want to, whenever you want..." he was still talking about what a great idea it was as I was pulling away in my boat...all by myself in an empty boat! LOL

Susan that is so true about the line thing... I don't know how many interracial marriages I was forced into when CMs thought I was with someone on line for a ride, or waiting on dinner. I loved the extra attention. CMs sometimes accused me of being an undercover CM, or one that had a day off. I say "no, just a mother's day gift to myself" I met a LOT of great people, got time to literally stop and smell the roses.

Ride waits are bearable (many times they have the singles line or CM will pull out a solo if they want to fill a space) and I can squeeze into a good seat for a show.

I say, we should be our own best company and if you are, you will totally enjoy yourself.

ETA: Oh to answer your original question, no, I couldn't spot a solo because I was assuming everyone I see solo is just away from their family for a minute. However, I did meet random solo travellers that somehow knew I was. Maybe because of how slow and leisurely I was walking most of the time

 

[RocketEAR99]

I'm glad I noticed this thread whilst perusing the boards today. I'm going solo in 6 days and only just now am I getting nervous! This thread is calming me down and bringing me back to my initial excitement!

 

[Safari Queen]

I love my solo trips. They're different from those with my husband or the whole family, but no less enjoyable. Everyone else is having their own experience so no one is wondering about you. It's not unusual for one member of a family to do a ride alone because of a child swap or just preference. Relax and enjoy the freedom of a solo trip. It's glorious!

 

[lustergirl]

When I go solo, I am probably noticeable. I will be the one wandering aimlessly through the World Showcase with a frozen margarita in hand, going at a snail's pace because I have no on around me to answer to. I enjoy sitting at the bar at the ESPN Club and talking with others as well.

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

I will be heading out June 3rd for my solo trip I am really excited and less nervous about going solo really. I am pretty sure I will be taking lots of pictures and chatting it up with random people.

If anyone is going though and would like to meet up let me know I am always down to meet new people

Teresa

 

[HMin]

I find that when you are solo in a line, the people behind you think you're with the people ahead and the people ahead of you think you're with the people behind you.

At meals, I found that the wait staff don't even blink an eye and I noticed other's who were eating by themselves at the sit down restaurants. I liked that the staff never rushed me and would drop by often to make sure I was enjoying myself...more so than if I was with others.

You sometimes get extra attention from the castmembers... I was there in a really slow time so I would sometimes get a chance to chat with them. I remember two castmemebers asking how many were in my party when I was going on Pirates...I told them I was solo and one castmember said, 'that's no fun' then the other castmember said, " she's got the right idea, no one talking throughout the ride, no one flashing photos, you can go on whatever ride you want to, whenever you want..." he was still talking about what a great idea it was as I was pulling away in my boat...all by myself in an empty boat! LOL

Hey....were you that woman that ran ahead of us all on the way to Pirates on Thursday, May 5th when they let us into that section of the park? I thought "what the heck" and then saw that the person was the first one on the ride, by herself in the boat ahead of myself - also soloing.

I've made two solo trips the last two years and it is fun! Ditto on what the CMs say about doing what you want, when you want. Not to mention no frayed nerves from other's whining. Always strike up conversations and comes in handy times like the Haunted Mansion when they're going to stop the line to enter in front of me and I say "I'm only one" and get put through!