Have you become SOLO SPOILED?

[canyoncam]

Wait... what the heck is the hitchhiker???? Sci Fi is my must go to for every visit and I have never heard of this! Do explain! Thanks!

Ha ha! Sorry, It’s just the extra person in the car. Since the cars have three rows I’ve been the “hitchhiker” when there is a family of four seated in the rest of the car.

 

[LadyDiznee123]

Ha ha! Sorry, It’s just the extra person in the car. Since the cars have three rows I’ve been the “hitchhiker” when there is a family of four seated in the rest of the car.

Oh. Lol.
I've been in the back seat behind a couple.

 

[fla4fun]

I am definitely solo spoiled. Although I enjoy spending the time with my sister and BIL when they can join me for a weekend, they attack the parks at a pace that is hard to keep up with. I have a much more laid back touring style. Also, I worry about whether they are having a good time and don’t have that stress to deal with on solo trips.

 

[Lizgistix]

Yes, because I'm the adventurous eater in the group and everyone else wants boring cheeseburgers. (I love cheeseburgers, but WDW has sooo many good food options!) Last trip I ate at Spice Road Table. My family would never want to eat there. This upcoming trip I'm planning to scoot over to House of Blues to try that out. My family would totally choose Cosmic Rays over something with more character like Skipper Canteen and they would totally not want the one time experience of Be Our Guest. My family's boring.
Rides and shows I'm flexible on but why not try fun and new dining experiences at Disney instead of the same old same old?

 

[oompa_lumpia]

Yes, because I'm the adventurous eater in the group and everyone else wants boring cheeseburgers. (I love cheeseburgers, but WDW has sooo many good food options!) Last trip I ate at Spice Road Table. My family would never want to eat there. This upcoming trip I'm planning to scoot over to House of Blues to try that out. My family would totally choose Cosmic Rays over something with more character like Skipper Canteen and they would totally not want the one time experience of Be Our Guest. My family's boring.
Rides and shows I'm flexible on but why not try fun and new dining experiences at Disney instead of the same old same old?

I am this but so much worse. I can't even eat with someone that orders the safe options because I consider it an opportunity wasted. A bit like waiting in line for a ride with someone and them backing out last minute. Adults with stubbornly immature palates are a pet peeve of mine and unfortunately Disney attracts them in droves, though I appreciate that they also do a decent job of helping people branch out.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

Talk about Solo Spoiled! I am going for my second solo trip at the end of June, and it’s going to be amazing. 14 days, split stays to three resorts I’ve never been to and one I have, and fully vaccinated so with the protocols in place, worry free.

But... here’s the thing. Another family I have traveled with—to Universal and Disney, with my daughter—will be there at overlapping times. And we have agreed to meet up one or two days. Now, this is a family who does the parks the way I *used* to, and we enjoyed rope drop and getting as many things in as early as possible and squeezing every last minute out of the day up til close.

So can you believe that I’m so Solo Spoiled that I wish I hadn’t told them when I was going? So I wouldn’t have to give up even one-seventh of my self-indulgent trip?!

I love reading this thread, though—you all make me realize just how joyful solo trips to Disney are! In so many ways!

 

[StageTek]

Hello Fellow DisNerds:

I am just wondering how many others have done the oh-so-refreshing Solo trek to WDW, and have become so spoiled by it that the thought of doing it with others prompts you to frown and think... "...Uhmm... No."

I waited and waited and waited to visit WDW. I had worked at Disneyland since I was 17 (there for 14 years) and couldn't work it out with schedules. Then I spent my career in movies/TV, then live entertainment - could never make schedules work. Then I dated a woman who thought the Disney parks were just for kids (gasp) so there was another several years not going.

Finally I got up the courage to go solo in 2008. I'm an introvert so I was concerned. But it was great! In 2010 I went with a friend and it was then I discovered how spoiled I was. Every September since I have gone solo - 2018-2019 I had an AP so I went four times solo and once with friends. Twice I have added a trip with friends and each of those trips I find myself wishing for the solo experience.

I'm activating my AP (purchased in early 2020) for an October solo trip and plan to go solo at least three times. Already a small group of friends are planning a November trip and have asked me to join them. And I'm thinking..."Uhmm... No." I still might do it because I love staying at the FW Cabins. But yikes! Solo is the way to go!

 

[loves to dive]

I was there solo week before last, and boy did I enjoy myself. I hadn't been since Jan. 2020 and that was with my adult son. We had been the previous Oct. with hubby, the dog and the camper. We combined a 4 night Disney camping trip at the fort with a 3 night camping trip at the beach at St. Augustine. Hubby has never been with us, ever since he was just shy of 3 it's been me and my son. Once he brought a girlfriend and twice his then wife came with us. A few times when he was very young my Mama went with us but it's always been he and I. I started going solo about 7 years ago when he got married and they couldn't get away. After that I went at least once a year solo, some years two times and once or twice with him. Hubby doesn't like to travel except with the RV and even then he prefers to just stay at the camp site and eat in the RV. I like to explore and eat out (I'd do it every day at home if I could).

I originally booked my trip 5 days and 4 nights and couldn't stand the thought of that 5th day ticket maybe not getting used (my excuse and I'm sticking to it) so I booked another night. Heaven, pure heaven. Stayed at the Dolphin so walked to Epcot every day at some point to enjoy F&G booths, one day hopped to 3 parks just because I could. Spent a couple of hours a couple of days in my room in the afternoon just chilling and napping. My son and I have it down pat, we do basically the same thing but there is something about just not worrying about that other person that is great.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

So far I have only done Disney World solo and my first time I went to Disney it was in 2015 for a few days, then in 2017 I went for 4 days, and again this coming July going for 3 days. It has been nice to go at my own pace and as a solo person at Disney, lines for rides and stuff go faster. So Solo is definitely a nice experience but can get a little lonely at times.

My family and other relatives are in early talks of doing a BIG family trip next year in 2022. I would love to finally go to Disney with family members and hopefully be then COVID will be gone or nearly gone to where the parks are back to normal. Plus next year the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride and the Tron Light Cycle ride will be open which will be great reasons for me to return lol.

 

[Debbie Jean]

I am also one of the “solo spoiled” for all the reasons others have so eloquently presented and make several solo trips each year.

I would only want to add that I am very self sufficient... which I think is common for those of us who are “solo sisters”. Doing things on my own is something I enjoy and embrace.

The truth is that being alone is NOT the same thing as being lonely. Some of the loneliest people I know are surrounded by others. You’ll never be lonely if you enjoy your own company! LOL

 

[luvthatmouseinohio]

I am also one of the “solo spoiled” for all the reasons others have so eloquently presented and make several solo trips each year.

I would only want to add that I am very self sufficient... which I think is common for those of us who are “solo sisters”. Doing things on my own is something I enjoy and embrace.

The truth is that being alone is NOT the same thing as being lonely. Some of the loneliest people I know are surrounded by others. You’ll never be lonely if you enjoy your own company! LOL

Absolutely agree!

 

[magrudersmakes3]

I am also one of the “solo spoiled” for all the reasons others have so eloquently presented and make several solo trips each year.

I would only want to add that I am very self sufficient... which I think is common for those of us who are “solo sisters”. Doing things on my own is something I enjoy and embrace.

The truth is that being alone is NOT the same thing as being lonely. Some of the loneliest people I know are surrounded by others. You’ll never be lonely if you enjoy your own company! LOL

I absolutely agree with this and love this statement. I tell everyone that you have to love yourself because you are the only person that you can never get away from. I have times I want to be with people but even when I’m alone, I’m never lonely.

 

[LadyDiznee123]

I waited and waited and waited to visit WDW. I had worked at Disneyland since I was 17 (there for 14 years) and couldn't work it out with schedules. Then I spent my career in movies/TV, then live entertainment - could never make schedules work. Then I dated a woman who thought the Disney parks were just for kids (gasp) so there was another several years not going.

Finally I got up the courage to go solo in 2008. I'm an introvert so I was concerned. But it was great! In 2010 I went with a friend and it was then I discovered how spoiled I was. Every September since I have gone solo - 2018-2019 I had an AP so I went four times solo and once with friends. Twice I have added a trip with friends and each of those trips I find myself wishing for the solo experience.

I'm activating my AP (purchased in early 2020) for an October solo trip and plan to go solo at least three times. Already a small group of friends are planning a November trip and have asked me to join them. And I'm thinking..."Uhmm... No." I still might do it because I love staying at the FW Cabins. But yikes! Solo is the way to go!

Ha ha! Outstanding!

 

[scbruno]

We are family spoiled. I was solo spoiled a long long time ago before I got married and had Kids. At that time I agree it was great....We tried to travel with another family, them with some of my kids friends and they all agree Disney is better just us and our routines.

 

[kylenne]

Oh I am definitely spoiled. Not just solo but couple spoiled. My partner and I are 100% on the same wavelength when it comes to our interests, the way we like to travel, etc. She’s the best travel companion I could have ever dreamed of, especially in the parks--we value the same things about them and have identical touring styles, a mix of structure and spontaneity, with plenty of downtime at the resort, taking the time to really appreciate the theming details, etc. But even on my trips with her, I end up doing coasters solo because her body can’t handle them (to her chagrin). And she appreciates the quiet time to sit--we are both ADHD with anxiety and get overstimulated.

It helps that I'm the solitary introvert in a family of extreme extroverts. People mistake this for being antisocial when it really isn’t. I am never bored or lonely on solo trips. I love to strike up conversations with other guests, CMs, etc. and have met so many interesting people. I get enough social interaction, but on my own terms. I’ve always been a very independently minded person though, I go to the movies alone, concerts, etc. I’ve never been one to “wait” for friends to do things. With mine, I’d never do anything at all if I did!

I read posts from people talking about they’re bringing 9 and 10 people with them and I’m like 100% sure if hell is real that’s what mine would be.

 

[DaisyGeorgeLily]

I’ve always been a very independently minded person though, I go to the movies alone, concerts, etc. I’ve never been one to “wait” for friends to do things. With mine, I’d never do anything at all if I did!

I still remember the moment I learned that lesson (freshman year in college). Had a big pack of friends and we did everything together, but one night I wanted to see a movie on campus and nobody else wanted to, and I realized that I could miss it and feel rotten and resentful, or I could just go by myself. I went alone, nobody pointed and laughed, I had the popcorn to myself, and I have traveled and had adventures alone ever since.

It's a lesson I really try to share with people in young adulthood -- too many older people (ladies especially) sitting on the sidelines feeling resentful instead of jumping in.

First trip out of quarantine (non WDW) will be with family, but after that I'm eyeing something extravagant all by myself.

 

[mikeishere]

Love reading this thread.

I’ve gone solo to Disneyland Paris a few times over the years (I’m from the Uk it’s closer) and had an AP one year. Done Disney calif alone for two days after a long adventure trip I did in my 20s.
Im like a lot on this thread who enjoy doing things solo. I go concerts and movies alone when knowone else wants to come. Otherwise I’d never get anything done with my friends and family and I’m not going to just sit around all my life if knowone wants to do something with me. Life needs to be lived! I think I’m an introvert anyway so enjoy my own company and I’m so OCD and such a planner some of my let’s say ‘laid back’ friends do my head in as I just can’t get into their mind space of being that laided back and not planners it’s so alien too me.

I was originally planning my first solo trip to WDW next year but now my brother wants to come along which is fine he gets me and my ways as after all I’ve grown up with him he’s my brother so I can be in sync with him on my trip. I think I have been solo spoiled definitely though and couldn’t imagine doing my Disney trips with anyone else unless it was my brother. I actually told everyone in life I was going with my brother anyway when I booked my solo trip as I just can’t be doing with the concerned people who just can’t understand why I’d do things solo or the pity party who think it’s sad you got knowone to go with and try and be nice and say ‘they’d go with you next time’ and ‘I’m think no thanks’. They had trouble understanding why id go to the Paris dis for a long weekend so thought most people wouldn’t be able to handle me saying I decided to be brave and was going to Florida for two whole weeks solo. People just don’t get lonely happy people !

I’m a constant worrier though about the future and play out all things in head as my brain never seems to switch off . The more I get older (early 30’s now) the more I’m thinking it’s going to the harder to justify doing things solo or make up excuses as everyone around me my age settles down with someone. I’m happy on my own but I hate the pitty party you get when you do something solo and it’s usually the people who are insecure about doing things themselves solo so pitty someone or feel sorry for you, why?! I’d be open and honest with people about more solo stuff I do if it wasn’t for the pity and shock you get off people. I live in the uk I can’t afford to do WDW every year so may go back to Disney Paris trips for awhile after the WDW trip next year and I just know some friends are going to be like why you going on your own and pitty me and try and invite themselves ( as most people in life can’t understand why anyone would want to do anything alone) even though I want to go solo, so I thinking of what another poster said and not saying anything till the last minute in future as I know people will try and invite themselves. Unless I’m just open and honest and tell everyone in future I only want to do Disney with my brother/ family otherwise I want to do it solo nothing personal and hope they get it. I just know one of my friends will try and invite herself but she’s so laid back and her timekeeping awful I just know she’ll drive me crazy in the parks haha! Deffo solo spoiled!!!!

 

[LadyDiznee123]

We are family spoiled. I was solo spoiled a long long time ago before I got married and had Kids. At that time I agree it was great....We tried to travel with another family, them with some of my kids friends and they all agree Disney is better just us and our routines.

Yes, that is a sub header of SOLO SPOILED! At the end of the day you and your pack have your Disney touring style down pat. You're in sync. Outsiders can only foil that fun and comfort. Disney YOUR way... or not at all! (*_*)

 

[LadyDiznee123]

Love reading this thread.

I’ve gone solo to Disneyland Paris a few times over the years (I’m from the Uk it’s closer) and had an AP one year. Done Disney calif alone for two days after a long adventure trip I did in my 20s.
Im like a lot on this thread who enjoy doing things solo. I go concerts and movies alone when knowone else wants to come. Otherwise I’d never get anything done with my friends and family and I’m not going to just sit around all my life if knowone wants to do something with me. Life needs to be lived! I think I’m an introvert anyway so enjoy my own company and I’m so OCD and such a planner some of my let’s say ‘laid back’ friends do my head in as I just can’t get into their mind space of being that laided back and not planners it’s so alien too me.

I was originally planning my first solo trip to WDW next year but now my brother wants to come along which is fine he gets me and my ways as after all I’ve grown up with him he’s my brother so I can be in sync with him on my trip. I think I have been solo spoiled definitely though and couldn’t imagine doing my Disney trips with anyone else unless it was my brother. I actually told everyone in life I was going with my brother anyway when I booked my solo trip as I just can’t be doing with the concerned people who just can’t understand why I’d do things solo or the pity party who think it’s sad you got knowone to go with and try and be nice and say ‘they’d go with you next time’ and ‘I’m think no thanks’. They had trouble understanding why id go to the Paris dis for a long weekend so thought most people wouldn’t be able to handle me saying I decided to be brave and was going to Florida for two whole weeks solo. People just don’t get lonely happy people !

I’m a constant worrier though about the future and play out all things in head as my brain never seems to switch off . The more I get older (early 30’s now) the more I’m thinking it’s going to the harder to justify doing things solo or make up excuses as everyone around me my age settles down with someone. I’m happy on my own but I hate the pitty party you get when you do something solo and it’s usually the people who are insecure about doing things themselves solo so pitty someone or feel sorry for you, why?! I’d be open and honest with people about more solo stuff I do if it wasn’t for the pity and shock you get off people. I live in the uk I can’t afford to do WDW every year so may go back to Disney Paris trips for awhile after the WDW trip next year and I just know some friends are going to be like why you going on your own and pitty me and try and invite themselves ( as most people in life can’t understand why anyone would want to do anything alone) even though I want to go solo, so I thinking of what another poster said and not saying anything till the last minute in future as I know people will try and invite themselves. Unless I’m just open and honest and tell everyone in future I only want to do Disney with my brother/ family otherwise I want to do it solo nothing personal and hope they get it. I just know one of my friends will try and invite herself but she’s so laid back and her timekeeping awful I just know she’ll drive me crazy in the parks haha! Deffo solo spoiled!!!!

Lol. You get it! You are indeed solo spoiled!
I am going on 61 and age or change has nothing to do with going alone. I have more fun alone. And I understand the pity party thing. I am not embarrassed, but to save the whole pity-geared discussion I always say that I going with a friend, or meeting a friend, cousin.. whatever. No one needs to know, especially if you arrange meet-ups DisBoarders and you can share pictures of your with your "friends."

While on property I also don't think its a good idea to advertise that you are traveling alone (that's for any travel destination). Not that anyone asks, but if they do, and let's say I'm in line for Space Mountain, I just respond that my sister's getting some rest on The Peoplemover, etc. Male or female, I don't think it's a good idea (unsafe) to advertise that you are alone. It's nobody's business. Even at the resort with front desk CMs - if I'm at POP, I might say my co-worker, family member - etc., is over at AOA or over in the 50's building, etc.

Keep doing what you are doing. Because, just as this post says... after a while it's not even about not having anyone to do it with you... it's about NOT WANTING to do it with anyone. lol.

 

[LadyDiznee123]

I still remember the moment I learned that lesson (freshman year in college). Had a big pack of friends and we did everything together, but one night I wanted to see a movie on campus and nobody else wanted to, and I realized that I could miss it and feel rotten and resentful, or I could just go by myself. I went alone, nobody pointed and laughed, I had the popcorn to myself, and I have traveled and had adventures alone ever since.

It's a lesson I really try to share with people in young adulthood -- too many older people (ladies especially) sitting on the sidelines feeling resentful instead of jumping in.

First trip out of quarantine (non WDW) will be with family, but after that I'm eyeing something extravagant all by myself.

Exactly!
Enjoy that extravagant trip ( I am planning Paris, UK, and Sicily/Italy.... ALONE. This will be after Disney 50).