First trip Alone EVER!

[iluveeyore]

I have children, and I have never left them. I feel very selfish going without them. I really don't know disney, other than with my kids and husband.

I am anxious about being by myself, I have been a mom for a long time, and don't do anything without my kids or husband, accept movies. This is a big experience for me.

I felt the exact same way on my first solo - everyone questioned how I could go without my kids. My daughter (my youngest) was twelve at the time, and I asked her if she minded that I was going alone to WDW since she loves it so much. In her 'beyond her years' thinking, she said "Mom, you do so much for all of us, you need to do something for yourself so go and have fun!" So I did, guilt free for five days. My second solo was seven days a year later with my family's blessing. I won't be able to go alone for quite some time now, but I treasure that time I got away by myself to my Happiest Place!

You'll enjoy every minute - don't dwell on those who aren't with you, just enjoy each moment because you'll be back home before you know it!

 

[wdwkimberlee]

Hello!

I went on my first ever solo trip (anywhere) this past December (1st to 7th).

I was a little nervous about not having my family with me, but it went extremely well. Being familiar with WDW and the transportation system really helped. I stayed at ASMu. So much fun to have the room all to myself, make my own schedule, and change it if the mood struck! I ate at three table service restaurants by myself and I was OK! I also did the MVMCP and took the Yuletide Fantasy tour. Fun stuff!

Well, I liked it so much that a couple weeks ago I booked Pop Century October 12th to 18th!!! Can't wait! Bought my MNSSHP ticket for the first evening. Also booked the QSDP along with ADRs for Kona, Plaza and 50's Prime Time. This time I'm also getting the Park Hopper and plan to hit all the EMH that my body can handle!! I wouldn't really have any willing participants to join in with those kinds of hours!

Go and enjoy the freedom of traveling solo. When you're a wife and mom, you don't have the ability to think of only yourself too often. (Be a little selfish!) And when you get back home, you'll be extra happy that you took some time for yourself.

Happy travels!

Kim

 

[amir]

I felt the exact same way on my first solo - everyone questioned how I could go without my kids. My daughter (my youngest) was twelve at the time, and I asked her if she minded that I was going alone to WDW since she loves it so much. In her 'beyond her years' thinking, she said "Mom, you do so much for all of us, you need to do something for yourself so go and have fun!" So I did, guilt free for five days. My second solo was seven days a year later with my family's blessing. I won't be able to go alone for quite some time now, but I treasure that time I got away by myself to my Happiest Place!

You'll enjoy every minute - don't dwell on those who aren't with you, just enjoy each moment because you'll be back home before you know it!

You sound like you have a great perspective, and are a good mom.

 

[amir]

Hello!

I went on my first ever solo trip (anywhere) this past December (1st to 7th).

I was a little nervous about not having my family with me, but it went extremely well. Being familiar with WDW and the transportation system really helped. I stayed at ASMu. So much fun to have the room all to myself, make my own schedule, and change it if the mood struck! I ate at three table service restaurants by myself and I was OK! I also did the MVMCP and took the Yuletide Fantasy tour. Fun stuff!

Well, I liked it so much that a couple weeks ago I booked Pop Century October 12th to 18th!!! Can't wait! Bought my MNSSHP ticket for the first evening. Also booked the QSDP along with ADRs for Kona, Plaza and 50's Prime Time. This time I'm also getting the Park Hopper and plan to hit all the EMH that my body can handle!! I wouldn't really have any willing participants to join in with those kinds of hours!

Go and enjoy the freedom of traveling solo. When you're a wife and mom, you don't have the ability to think of only yourself too often. (Be a little selfish!) And when you get back home, you'll be extra happy that you took some time for yourself.

Happy travels!

Kim

I am starting to feel excited, thank you for your perspective too.

 

[let'sgo]

I'm going on my first solo trip in Sept. and I can't wait! This is going to be so fun being on my own schedule. I can go as fast or slow as what I want and not have to listen to complaining when I stop to take a picture or want to do an attraction again. Really, I think sometimes that some of the people I go with are just in a hurry to get it done. And DH seems to like to hang out in the room to watch tv more than getting out and doing things.

So look at the tours and extras and plan something new and fun. Take lots of pictures and just enjoy. You'll have a great time!

 

[Sawhiskey]

I have taken solo trips to Amsterdam and Germany. My first Disney solo trip is coming up very soon. I think everyone gave great answers and there isnt much to add. Just have fun and be open to new people. Ive made life long friends in Amsterdam that I wouldn't of made if I was in a group of people.

 

[GaRain]

Oh, I hope you get over the nervousness and have a great time!
Enjoy taking in everything at your own pace!
The benefits of going solo are awesome as in skipping ahead in lines and talking to people without the rest of your family giving you the stink eye!

Take advantage of the photopass photographers - they will take a picture of you with your camera too!!

 

[amir]

I got my package papers! The trip is now more real. I am going. NO turning back or canceling. Wow! This is a gift from my husband. I don't know how to thank him. There is excitement there... and still the nervousness. I'm going, in a few weeks. Wow!

 

[ClareH37]

I got my package papers! The trip is now more real. I am going. NO turning back or canceling. Wow! This is a gift from my husband. I don't know how to thank him. There is excitement there... and still the nervousness. I'm going, in a few weeks. Wow!

I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time - this was exactly how I felt, I was excited but nervous too - I don't like flying anyway but the thought of flying alone from the UK stressed me out before I even got to Disney lol

But seriously once I got there I felt like I was 'coming home', it was a wonderful feeling and I really cannot wait until my second solo trip next year.