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[Jetsong]

So sorry for the responses you got from family and friends..I have gone solo 3 times and loved every minute...people I know also dont understand about going alone....they just dont understand how someone can enjoy doing something by themselves...I think these people are the same ones who need to take another person to the bathroom when they go ..the solos on this web site know exactly how you feel...so go and enjoy your self and leave the narrow minded people at home

 

[Nayan]

Before I was married with kid, I went solo all the time and had the best vacations! No rushing to see this or that, eating when or where I wanted, sleeping late or staying in the parks until they threw me out. Don't feel discouraged when folks knock you for your vacation choice. By using 'mum' and 'bloke' I'm assuming (and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!) you're not from the U.S. but I can assure you that both men and women travel solo here, even to Disney and no one really bats an eye. Have a wonderful trip when you get here, take lots of photo's and make them all jealous!

 

[chickalltheway]

In my country, it's weird to do things alone. We are a lot more dependent on each other than Americans, and sometimes, that just isn't a good thing because we are more afraid to venture out alone unless we have at least someone else with us.

That's why booking my WDW solo trip was a huge deal for me, I agonized over it for a good period of time before finally deciding to go. I figured that if I don't do it now, I'll never be back in the USA for maybe another decade. I would have also gone to Universal Studios, but I think that's another trip for another time.

It's your family and friends for you, but for me, it's my whole culture. So don't be upset, it could be worse.

I'm really looking forward to my trip in May, meeting new people is awesome and it's so much easier for them to talk to you when you are just one person. I found it already so easy booking tours and making restaurant reservations when you are just deciding just for you. I'm not fussy, I don't mind eating lunch at 3pm in the afternoon just to be able to eat at a popular place like Boma, but if I was with another person, she/he might not feel the same way and I will have to compromise and give up the restaurant.

Just do not be bothered by what anyone says. Think positive, know that you will have a great time, and you will. Be friendly, make conversation and keep an open mind. This is a vacation for yourself from yourself, feel free and confidant. I plan to smile a lot and just enjoy this very special "me" time. In fact, I'm thinking of extending my trip by a day so that I can do more shopping.

 

[mickey&minnie04]

I think it's wonderful that you are going on your own! When I go it's always with my husband, I would love to go by myself and not have to worry about what someone else wants to do. Enjoy!! You will have a wonderful time!

 

[Amysita]

Your Mom called you a weirdo...mine called me a freakshow! I got all the same responses you did (except the perv one )...but once I went and came back in one piece, happy, and loads of pix & overall <stuff> that I excitedly showed anyone that stood still long enough. Getting ready for my 2nd solo and most have come around, and are actually happy for me. And the handful that didn't come around...keep their traps shut now and just give me <the look> and leave it at that.

 

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[nurse.darcy]

I love these stories. Let me tell mine. . .

I used to live 20 minutes from Disneyland CA. I had an annual pass and would go just to ride one particular ride. . .I didn't care if the line was 2 hrs long. . .if that is why I was there, I just stood in the line (folks, this is pre-fast pass. . .lol). Jump forward to August 2007, my first ever WDW trip. I plan this trip taking my son and his father (my ex but also a friend). He invites his daughter and the daughters boyfriend. This was a nightmare trip. I even flew home a day early though I won't go into the reasons. Not about my son or his dad.

From that moment I began planning to take a solo trip to WDW so I could just enjoy being there. No stress, no hassle, nothing that could ruin the trip. I found this board and then the singles thread. I planned my first solo around their "08" May trip. I figured that I would get my own room and plan my own activities and meet up with them when I felt like it. If they turned into total psychos then I could just ignore them and do my own thing. I met some of my bestest friends during that trip and I have MANY MANY MANY fond memories of it.

My son and I go on our trips but we tend to meet others along the way. My son is 17 and when mom does not feel like doing stuff, he just does it on his own. I raised an independent child who loves hanging with mom or friends or flying solo.

If I would not have been willing to travel solo I would never have enjoyed all the friends I have met along the way and I probably would never have traveled. Go and enjoy. You deserve to do exactly what you want. Disney is a great place for solo travel cause you can meet others along the way if you want and do all the stuff you love on your own. . .

 

[lizerbug]

Have an awesome trip and don't worry about those who don't understand. I've been all grown up now for a long time and now my daughter is too and my fondness for WDW only grows Just enjoy. And if you're anything like me, you'll have already started planning your next trip to WDW before you've even gone on your upcoming one.

 

[dauser]

Have a wonderful time. Its great that you love both Disney and yourself enough to enjoy spending time there alone. I just got back from a family trip to WDW. I had a lot of fun but I'm ready to plan my next solo (or at least adults-only) trip back.