First Solo Trip Ever- I Need It

[linda36d]

My husband and I seperated 4 months ago. It's been very hard. I planned this trip right after he left because I knew the Summer was going to suck and be emotionally draining and that I was going to need to get away. And what better place than the Happiest Place on Earth!

I leave tomorrow. I'm all packed, including the bikini I bought in March and never got a chance to wear because I never made it to the shore. I also have my MNSSHP costume packed, but I still dont know if I'm wearing it. Im going as Tinkerbell but I'm a little worried its too revealing. If I was going with my Husband it would be no big deal but my nerves are my nerves and I'll probably end up buying a Disney Halloween shirt and just wear that. We'll have to see how I'm feeling the night of the 20th when I go. Here's a pic of the tink outfit:
http://www.tinkerbellcostumes.com/adult-disney-tinkerbell-costume.html

I have my ADRs all set and Ive overcome my anxiety of eating alone. I know the parks will be empty so I didnt plan out the trip like I did 4 years ago when we went for our 5th wedding anniversary in October. I just know what parks Im doing each day and letting my mood determine what I do in each one each day and night.

I also know Im hitting Le Cava in Mexico tomorrow night for some margaritas! Time to enjoy myself! Also hitting Karamel Kuche for some sinful snacks (If i over indulge, Im bringing my one piecer for the pool! )

The only thing Im worried about are memories. Ive only been to WDW once in the last 20 years, and that was 4 years ago with my husband. We had the best time and Im just worried Ill be an emotional mess at points during my 6 day stay at CBR. So if you see a woman crying, you'll know why...

This is a big step for me and I cant wait to leave. Ive been gourging myself with all the Disney films I have. yesterday was Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty and Lion King. Today and tonight, my faves: Little Mermaid, Bambi, Monsters Inc, Snow White & Up...which i might hold off on because the opening scene always gets to me.

To all of you heading out on your Solo trips, either the sametime as me or later this year, cheers to all of you and here's hoping we all have a great time and find whatever it is we're looking for or need from the trip!

 

[Bets19]

Have a wonderful trip. I hope it brings you happy memories in this new chapter in life. Enjoy MNSSHP too!!!!
I am heading down in a month for my solo trip. My best friend is hoping this trip gives me my "A-HA" moment... she believes we all have them and I haven't had mine yet... I guess if it happens I'll know what it is.

 

[DrDoofenshmirtz]

Linda, I hope you have a wonderful trip. In fact, I know you will.

I had a similar experience back in '98. My mother had just passed away, and I was in a deep funk. I decided to take my (then 13 year old) godson to WDW. It was the best week of my life.

Don't stress out over the memories. They will come, sometimes when you're not expecting them, but they won't overwhelm you. I was fine until we rode IASW (mom's favorite).

Fortunately, I managed to keep from bursting into tears because I didn't want to lose face in front of my godson. You think it might be embarassing for you to cry in public? Imagine if you were a 250 pound gorilla like me!

Not the same situation as you are in, I know, but the feelings of loneliness and barrage of memories are similar. Fortunately, there is no better place on Earth to be distracted.

I've since had a couple of solo trips, and each gets easier (yup, even IASW).

Think of it as the beginning of a wonderful new life.

 

[scak]

Hey Linda, enjoy your trip!! I will actually be in town almost the same dates (arriving at WDW Saturday morning), and will be at Epcot Saturday afternoon, even though the person I was supposed to meet had to reschedule. What time were you thinking of hitting Mexico? Would love to come say hi and grab a Margarita!

 

[linda36d]

Thanks for the invite!! I'm going to the MK when I arrive, about noonish, and staying there a few hours, then off to EPCOT for about 4. Was hoping to hit Mexico for margaritas closer to Illuminations time, say about 7:30-8:00. If you're still there say "Hi"!!

 

[Brocktoon]

You'll have a great time! No matter how stressful life gets, staying on site at WDW is one of the few vacations where you can just escape the real world for a bit and recharge ...

 

[Disney_Jill]

There is no better place than WDW to ecape your everyday stresses. I think, wait, I know that's why I love it so much! I hope you have a super awesome trip!!

 

[labfan]

I vote you should wear the tinkerbelle costume. I don't think it's too revealing and it will probably lift your spirits by getting in the mood. That's what Halloween is for. Have a great time and just take it one day at a time.

 

[ssuriano]

I hope you have a wonderful trip it sounds well deserved!

 

[cknguyen617]

I hope you had a great time on your trip!! Kudos to you for taking a solo trip!! I was I was as brave... I'm still working on truly being about to do things solo. I'm slowly doing it... with going to musicals by myself.

Tell us about your experience when you come back!! I'm really considering taking a solo trip to WDW myself in Novemeber... my Disney-fanatic twin friend might not be able to go with me...

 

[WheelCEO]

wish i had seen this sooner

 

[pamjb]

Congratulations on surviving your first solo trip. I have been separated for nearly a year, but have made the trek to my "Happy Place" twice, although not solo. But I am looking forward to making that leap soon...

My husband was not a Disney fan, but the fact that he told me he had been having an affair five days after we returned from a couples trip to F&W fest last October had me worried that I would always remember that bad memory. Luckily I haven't. My first trip, post-separation, last February was great. I traveled with a friend, whose husband also told her about an affair, and we had a great time.