dh won't go thinking of going alone

[Imzadi]

Go for it! There is a whole DIS board for solo travelers. You'll have much more fun than if you drag a less than enthusiastic DH along to be an inadvertant wet blanket. And if you stay home, you'll probably be moping all that time, thinking about the fun you could be having. It's often the things we DON'T do that we regret.

I was going to add, that it's not like you'd be going to a different country, except I see you are from Canada. But, you know the fellow visitors at Disney are almost as friendly as home.

 

[Buckalew11]

Plus in January there are a lot of people from Canada visiting WDW! And, unless it is as cold as last January (it snowed on us!), you may have very pleasant, sunny weather and see green grass and flowers blooming which is nice in January!!

Go for it Tigercat! You deserve it! I've spent time in WDW alone and it really doesn't bother me at all. Plus, people tend to be friendly and in January there are lots of snowbirds there and they tend to strike up conversations with you. I enjoy my alone moments in WDW.

 

[tigercat]

Thanks for all the replies. I talked to another lady at baseball last night and asked her about it . She isn't really into Disney but she is into bucket lists. She went to on a month long vacation alone 10 years ago and was the best thing she has ever done. She was in her 40's. Trying to talk to my husband about whether it would be better to stay at Disney after or before the cruise. Before hand I will be there on MLK day which is suppose to be busy. After would be in Feb 6th. I would be there about 5 nights and get a 4 day pass. I like the idea of eating around the world. That is something I have thought of doing before but no one else wants to do it. The only thing that won't work with is if I get the dining plan. I think I will call Disney direct to see what the cost is. I have already got a price from CAA which isn't bad.
tigercat

 

[Buckalew11]

MLK day IS busy. So is President's Day. Both start getting busy on Friday and then Saturday is WILD. I'm always gone by the holiday Monday but my sister has been there on the actual holiday and wasn't thrilled with the crowds.

I would think it would be nice to go down first and then meet up because you'd be so happy to see him ( ) and you'd have fun stories to share. However, I'd probably do it the opposite way to miss the holiday, myself.

 

[tigercat]

When is Presidents day? If I stay down there which I think is what my husband would prefer I would be going to Disney on the 6th of Feb and leaving for home on the Friday. If Presidents Day is the 10th then I would be leaving the day of the holiday. I would have tickets for the Monday to Thurs. Would that work? I am not too excited to be there on a holiday as I would prefer it to be quieter.
tigercat

 

[Buckalew11]

Not til the 21st of Feb. this coming year so you'd be safe. Not sure when the Daytona race is but there are always a lot of people there for that in February. They come in like the week before the weekend race but they aren't enough to keep you away like a holiday.
actually, I think your week sounds safe. I hope you get to do your wish. While I'd stay at Pop, I have gone down with DD alone before and stayed at the Swan and Dolphin resorts. I like that my room isn't "outside".
Enjoy!!!

 

[airhead]

I wouldn't, I just wouldn't enjoy Disney or any vacation for that matter by myself.

I feel the same way. I need to share all that fun with someone! Going alone just would feel lonely.

 

[MsDisney23]

I say go! I go every year in Sept. My dh does not like Disney, my dd is now grown and doesn't have the time. I started going solo and in 2006 and I just love it.

 

[Imzadi]

I feel the same way. I need to share all that fun with someone! Going alone just would feel lonely.

It's not like she'd be spending the whole holiday alone. DH will be joining her either before or later.

 

[goofyernmost]

I've been solo many times and I usually feel just fine about it. I must admit that I do feel a little self conscience about riding on rides like Pooh or Peter Pan. People do tend to be curious about a 60 something man standing alone in a kids ride. I think that Disney should provide a rent-a-kid to take on the rides so you don't look so out of place.

Anyway, for many of the reasons stated earlier, it can be quite a lot of fun. Come and go as you please. Ride whatever rides you like as many times as you want, eat (if you don't have ADR's) whenever you want, whatever you want, wherever you want. Sit and watch, or get going and ride. It's all your option. No need to check in with anyone to see if that is something they would like as well.

OK, I will admit that there are times when I wished that I had someone to share the experience with, but mostly I just really enjoyed myself. The only consideration that I might have in your situation is how it will affect your DH. Will he be OK with your going without him? Will it adversely affect your relationship? If not have a great time.

 

[Imzadi]

OK, I will admit that there are times when I wished that I had someone to share the experience with, but mostly I just really enjoyed myself.

I think the biggest difference here is that the OP CHOOSES to be alone. I went on vacation to England. it was bittersweet that I didn't have someone to share the trip with. So I scheduled to go with a bus tour around England for several days.
Only, when I saw the other people on the tour: -->

I accidentally got separated from the group , and missed the bus. Really! It turned out to be the best thing. I ended up planning my own trip, doing things according to my own time and rhythm. I ended up doing things, like just sitting & meditating and writing, in the most gorgeous English rose gardens, sitting at English castles & palaces, doing mostly nothing. . . and everything. It turned out to be exactly what I needed - to get back in touch with a more authentic rhythm, within myself. I would never have found that peace & centeredness with another person along - or in a group of people.

I think it would be good for married people to spend some time alone to get back in touch with their own selves. Being with another person more or less full time, they develop a rhythm together. It will make them appreciate being with each other afterwards, when they are together again.

 

[tigercat]

My husband and I have gone on our own vacations before but his are camping and usually I went to Florida and stayed with my parents or went with my kids and grandkids. This was the first trip that I was going on my own. We are going on a cruise and leaving from Miami so that was why I thought we could go to disney. Anyway, I told my husband today that I was going to book the Disney vacation tomorrow. He was shocked that I was actually going to go alone. He likes to protect me?? and look after me that is why it has always been no problem going to my parents. I am in my 50's so not a young thing. If I did go he would in no way be mad or upset with me. However, he has now decided that he would like to go with me. He didn't think I would go alone. I am getting older and more sure of myself and more daring in doing things. About time. So I will be calling CAA tomorrow to get a price and he wants to do the dining plan. He can be so sweet and funny. I guess I won't be going alone this time. Thanks for all the encouragement. I may still go by myself some other time.
tigercat

 

[Imzadi]

Awwww! I think it is so sweet that DH wants to protect you and look after you. It's very romantic and chivalrous.

Lucky you! I want a DH that will do that!
(Even if we can look after ourselves , it's nice to have a DH who wants to do that.) Go hand him a too tight jar that you can't open. Make him feel manly.


Anyway, it's nice that you gave yourself that choice to go on vacation by yourself, and that you know you can follow through, if plans had turned out differently.

 

[tigercat]

Thanks IMZADI. He is sweet and we will be married for 36 yrs in Oct. He really is good to me. When I go with the kids (who are in their 30's) the last thing he tells them when we go is to look after Mum. Funny thing is that the kids look to me during the whole trip, although I guess my son who is just 30 has been trying to do Dad's job this last trip.
tigercat