Ever go alone?

[debbie in Seattle]

Just want to know if there are any DVC members who go alone to WDW?
There are times DH doesn't want to go, don't feel like taking the kids (they're adults) and friends can't afford or get the time off of work.
Would love to hear opinions/experiences of this.

 

[InstImpres]

You bet. I go at least once a year by myself while DD is visiting with her Dad. I stay at the Mommy's Only resort (as I tell DD) VWL. You can't beat the tranquility. I find by meself I fly through the parks and have lots of extra time. I actually sit on my balcony and read each day or down in the villas lobby by the fireplace.

One word of warning, while I love going with DD and the extended family we often take, solo trips are addicting. I find myself planning my next one anytime I am here with a group!'

Book now and enjoy!!!!
Sandy

 

[sk8belle]

I have and it was a wonderful time. Some of the nicest things about it were I got to talk to the CMs more and could do what I wanted on my own schedule. Try it!

 

[CarolA]

Pretty much all the time. I enjoy it. Very relaxing.

 

[MdmMim]

I love my solo trips! And DVC is just perfect for solo's. IMHO, a studio is like a little apartment for one--a comfortable bed, a kitchenette, and the sofa provide all I need! An OKW studio is great, too, even without the sofa.

I do whatever I want, whenever I want. Or nothing at all--just relax.

 

[Momof5cubs]

No. But I want to!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I haven't gone alone yet, but I am very much wanting to do an October trip, maybe MNSSHP this year, and DH doesn't have any more vacation time. I have mentioned this to some possible companions, but later this week, I'm reserving a studio, and if I have to go alone, I'm going!

Bobbi

 

[MermaidsMom]

I did it somewhat by accident and it was great. My DD was in the WDWCP program and became very ill and was in the hospital and I ended up at the BWI for a few weeks. After it was clear that she was OK I enjoyed being alone and reading on the back porch area of the BW in the chairs under the large stairs and talking to castmembers without being rushed by anyone else. I look forward to doing it again-of course without the illness emergency!

 

[TLinden16]

I have taken a few solo trips, and they sure are fun. It's nice not to have to worry about what anyone else wants to do. If I want to eat popcorn and a Mickey bar for lunch, I can. If I want to ride Splash Mountain all day, I can. If I want to stay out at Jellyrolls until 2:00 a.m. every morning, I can.

I usually try to see if there are any DISers around to meet up with at some point in the trip. It's nice to meet someone for lunch, or to spend an afternoon with. There's usually someone around, and DIS meets are usually a lot of fun.

Karen

 

[DrTomorrow]

It's funny: I just saw a thread about "Solo Trips" on the Las Vegas forum I read, and the answers were almost exactly the same! Freedom to do what you want, when you want to; chatting up the employees (CMs, dealers, CWs, etc.) and not having to worry about anyone but yourself.

 

[Simba's Mom]

You bet. I stay at the Mommy's Only resort
Book now and enjoy!!!!
Sandy

How funny! I have a "Mommys Only" resort, too-BCV. I only stay there on solo trips. As a matter of fact, we did a 100 point add on at BCV, specifically for my solo trips there. Since they're usually in December, I wanted to be able to get the 11 month window there. And like another poster said, I think DVC studios are just perfect for solos-the bed, couch, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave-like your own little apartment. I posted this on another board, when traveling solo, I spend a lot of time in Epcot, and I often take leftovers after dinner, run back to my villa and throw them in the refrigerator to have later. Did you know that left-over Sticky Toffee Pudding from R&C is delicious for breakfast?!

 

[DavidRoss]

I have owned DVC since 1999. I bought into the program because after a visit in 1997 to Disney, I realized, I hadn't gone away on vacation for 10 years except for a trip to visit my grandparents. The only time we went anywhere was because someone was sick or dying in our family. I hated it. I finally went on vacation with my now wife (wasn't at the time) and stayed at Port Orleans. While PO isn't DVC, it was one of the best times of my life. I was going on vacation just to be going on vacation. And the ease of staying on Disney property was so great. There could have been a world war going on and I wouldn't have even known it. Although, when we got in the town car to go back to the airport, there was a newspaper with the headline: "Dianna is Dead". Princess Dianna had died. That was really sad (I've always been an admirer of her - even have the same birth date). At the same time I realized how sheltered from the outside world I was. Now that I have taken family and friends numerous times. I am really ready to go on my own. I am glad to see that so many have really enjoyed "me" time at WDW.

 

[MagikMom]

It is my dream to go solo!! I would Love to get away by myself even if it's just for a couple of nights. I could hang out by the pool, walk around Epcot, go to bed when I want, wake up when I want, sit on the balcony and read, get a massage and facial ect. ect. ect.

 

[fkj2]

My last two trips have been solo, not exactly by choice. My Dis buddy, my mom, wasn't well enough to go and I desperately needed a rest. The remainder of my family isn't presently welcome to join me.

Travelling alone isn't my first choice option but it's not bad. You get to chat with so many other Disney guests. Last year, some lady came up to me and asked about the DVC because I was wearing one of the caps. I gave her a great sales pitch if I say so myself. And then there was the couple riding the boat from OKW to DTD, just to check out DVC. Took 'em right to the booth. Then, there was this group of young college girls in line for ToT and one of them, cute girl, (but then, they all were) was afraid. She'd not ever ridden ToT before. So, of course, I interjected and described the ride and how much she'd like it. When we got to the elevators, I got stopped in line and, she was so kind, she came back and asked me to join their group. She enjoyed the ride after all.

Even if you travel alone, you don't really have to stay alone, not at Disney.

 

[DVCLiz]

I love to go solo!!! I go when my DDs are visiting their Dad for a school vacation, or when they have a school trip or something planned for several days. They are so much fun!!!!!!!! I have to vote for the 1 BR if you have the points and are a bath person - nothing better than the whirlpool bath, with a glass of wine maybe!! I'm going again over Spring Break, as a matter of fact. One thing I really like to do is plan some down time. I love to read and needlepoint, so I'll bring a book and a stitching project with me, and spend some evening time just relaxing. Of course, I'm also a fiend for the parks, but it is true when you are by yourself, you can edit and do only the things you want to. I also find myself very chatty - overhearing people and making helpful suggestions, etc. - things my DDs would cringe about if they were with me!!!! But I love to tell someone, ""Actually, the Indiana Jones show is at MGM," when I overhear someone asking about it while staring at a map in the middle of the MK.

 

[Candace]

When my boys were young, I always wanted to go alone because there was a lot I wanted to do but could not. Well, NOW, I CAN! I love my solo trips! Three weeks from today I go to Vero Beach for my spring break from school. I get an OV inn room and just sit on the beach, read, sleep, anything I want. That week follows the state mandated achievement test, of which I am in charge, so I am really looking forward to the trip. In June, 1 week after I get out of school, I am going to OKW for a week, alone again. On this trip, I plan to do High Tea at the GF, go to Cirque, and spend some time at one of the spas. All the things that won't always interest others! I do get some funny looks from friends/coworkers because I like to travel alone, but it just doesn't bother me. My mom, brother, husband, kids go at other various times with me, but I think I like my solo trips best of all.

 

[jekjones1558]

I have always wondered if I would like to try a solo trip. This thread has certainly answered that question with a big "You bet!"

 

[idratherbeinwdw]

Did my first solo trip this past January and have to agree with the poster who said it's addicting. Planning another solo trip next January (making ressies thie Monday in fact, at the 11 month window), and most likely will do one every year after that (in addition to doing one or two others with my kids and/or friends of ours). My kids are old enough to stay home alone so it's easy for me to get away. I adore doing all the things I want to do and moving at the pace I feel like going. I'd always wanted to try going solo, my only hesitancy was wondering if I'd feel lonely. But I didn't feel that way at all, I had a super time going by myself and I highly recommend trying it.

 

[the kabuki]

Oh, I'm so jealous!! It would be terrific to go solo. Of course, I wouldn't get past the front door if the kids knew where I was going.

 

[GeorgiaTiggerGirl]

I haven't been solo yet, but plan to either probably next year. I'm divorced with a 16 year old who in a couple of years will start to college (yes, I'm optimistic). My "home" is VWL and I love sitting on the balcony or by the fireplaces reading, thinking, people watching, etc. I've been to the beach and mountains by myself, so I'm looking forward to trying WDW. We already have trips planned this year for May and Thanksgiving week (!), so my first solo trip may have to wait until next year. (maybe I need more points). I'm especially looking forward to planning trips with having to consider a school calendar! You know, whenever I go out to eat or to a movie (alone), there are always others there by themselves. I learned if I always have to have someone with me, I could miss out on the simplest things. Anyway, maybe I'll get to meet some of you one day!