first time solo traveler

[beautyandthesea]

so, what's it like being a solo traveler?

i'm looking into booking my first solo trip for march of 2011. what do you do when you go solo? i know theres the single rider lines, but do you do character meals? how do you go about doing that (i.e.: getting pictures and such)? also, is it a good idea to do about one or 2 tours? i've done keys to the kingdom and LOVED it, and i'm up for doing it again by myself.

let me know any of your ideas!

 

[nurse.darcy]

Lets see. . .hmmmm, I have taken many solo trips and NEVER have I been alone. Always someone I know from here to meet up with. So put your dates out there and if you want to meet up, I am sure there will be others from here to meet. Now, if you are truly wanting a solo trip, then do what you want, when you want and have a BLAST.

 

[GaRain]

I really enjoyed the Futureworld tour at Epcot as well as the backstage tour at Animal Kingdom!
I haven't done a character meal solo, but I am sure that any of the CMs there would be willing to take your picture for you!
Hope you have a good trip!

 

[Da_Hoser]

To answer your first question. Its great being a solo traveler!! Being able to do what you want when you want is fantastic.

Now as for Character meals; I've done CRT, 1900 Park Fare, and Crystal Palace all solo and had a wonderful time. All the servers I had were nice and even came over when a character came to my table so I could get my picture taken with the character. I didn't expect them to do that, so I was very happy. I also increased my tip too the because of that.

I didn't do any tours last November on my first solo trip, but this coming November on my second solo trip I'm doing 2. The Segway tour of EPCOT and the Keys tour. I doubt you'd have any problems doing any tour you wanted solo.

I did use Photopass A LOT, as I think its a great service for soloers. I got some really nice photos of a sunburned me with Donald in EPCOT.

My only really suggestion is to just do what you want on your solo trip. Have fun, relax, and let the winds take you where they may.

 

[beautyandthesea]

thanks so much for the ideas everyone!

 

[CTDisneyfan816]

When I lived in Florida, I'd drive alone to Disney once or twice a month and last year I flew down for a vacation by myself. And this December, I am going down for a full week. I love it and love the freedom of the solo trip.

 

[Fishy RocketBoy]

Going solo can be a lot of fun... kinda depends on your personality and what you want to do... I'm "semi-local" and go solo on day trips and have done solo weekends during Food & Wine, etc...

I'd suggest posting before your trip and doing some informal meet-ups with others from the board for a wander around Epcot, lunch, etc...

I'd say any of the tours solo would be ideal...

Andy

 

[Tranceptor2K9]

My last trip was solo Had a great time, met up with loads of people and also you have the freedom to do what you want

 

[disneygurl1987]

It was so great going solo! I went to Disneyland solo in 2009 and i did what i wanted when i wanted!! And the single liner rides were handy too!