Have you ever planned a trip to DL by yourself?

[Diegosmom]

When are you thinking about going?

i'm planning a trip for next Sept for me my son who will be 6) and my sister...who is single and is 36. We would have an odd number for rides so wont mind having a fourth...and who knows maybe a love connection lol...but we arent going for a year so...

 

[KittyKat1978]

I have gone solo twice this year and I am going solo again in Oct. My first trip (Feb) was short only 3 days in the parks, but ended up buying an annual pass and went for 5 days in May.

I will be in the parks for 5 days in Oct as well. I did peter out by the end of the week (in May) but I had a great time.

It's going to be weird when my parents come with me in Dec.

 

[303]

How come you went by yourself if you don't mind me asking? My reason is lack of people to go with, but I am interested in other reasons why people go alone. I am really starting to come around to the idea! It would be great to meet some new people as well!

 

[303]

@KateDrake

I sent you a PM did you get it?

 

[Goofy_Mom]

How come you went by yourself if you don't mind me asking? My reason is lack of people to go with, but I am interested in other reasons why people go alone. I am really starting to come around to the idea! It would be great to meet some new people as well!

I go with just my two kids all the time. DH doesn't really "get the magic", I warned him of my addiction when we first met. My life revolves around my kids, so I don't get out much which means not a lot of friends. My other family members aren't big DL fans, the blaspheeemers, or can't afford to go.

 

[Eclectic Goddess]

I have also planned a trip alone, but at the last minute, a friend asked to go with me. I found it impossible to say no, because how do you tell someone they can't go to Disneyland with you? We had fun, anyway!

My reasons for wanting to go alone were simple: I wanted to go to Disneyland. I needed a break, and sometimes that includes a break from friends and family. I loved the idea of being able to do/eat/see what I wanted when I wanted. Single rider lines are awesome.

That aside, I go to Disneyland every year with a different friend, and sometimes that is very much like going alone, because we often tend to split up to do our own things. (She likes the shopping, and I like the roller coasters.) Disneyland is just as magical when you're soaking it in solo, if not more.

 

[Tiradan]

Disneyland is just as magical when you're soaking it in solo, if not more.

Completely agree!

 

[KRIS10420]

I went solo in 2009 and I'm going again this November. I went by myself because my DH says he's had enough Disney for ten lifetimes and all my friends were/are stuck at home with no money and/or kids. I had the best trip ever and the only time I wished I had someone with me was when I was on Toy Story as someone to compete against would have been nice.

 

[303]

I am really starting to like the sound of doing this as long as I can meet up with people there. Bit of background about me I recently beat cancer. Last year my ex and I went but I was so sick when I was there I couldn't do much. I am sure Disney wouldn't do anything to help me out now, but he maybe someone knows.

I am also a competitior in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (I had 5 pro fights in MMA before cancer but am sticking to the grappling for now). I was thinking about making this a dream trip where I wake up in the morning go to the park, then come home and go get on the mat for a few hours before going back. I compete on national levels so it would be fun to train out there.

One of the main things that is making me go is the fact I want to meet up with people from here. That is a big deal to me so hopefully I can make that happen.

Since my last trip was messed up by cancer does anyone know if Disney will work with me to get me back out there by myself? You don't know if you don't ask.

Still waiting for KateDrake to get back to me, or anyone else with a single sister, or sister in law who loves Disney.


Jason

 

[Rubygoose]

If it's your dream to go, then I say go for it! I don't think anyone will judge you for being by yourself... However, when I was waiting in line with my daughter to see Tinkerbell, further up in the line was a young man, probably in his late 20's, all by himself. I assumed his daughter was in the bathroom, but nope, he walked through pixi hollow on his own! Now, I thought that was odd, but as long as you're not doing the little girl actractions as a single, grown man, I think that's fine.

 

[KateDrake]

I sent you a PM with my SIL's email address, did you get it? I also gave her yours...

So sorry to hear that your last trip was derailed! Cancer sucks!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

If it's your dream to go, then I say go for it! I don't think anyone will judge you for being by yourself... However, when I was waiting in line with my daughter to see Tinkerbell, further up in the line was a young man, probably in his late 20's, all by himself. I assumed his daughter was in the bathroom, but nope, he walked through pixi hollow on his own! Now, I thought that was odd, but as long as you're not doing the little girl actractions as a single, grown man, I think that's fine.

I know it looks creepy, but you never know what the situtation is. He may have been in line to get a pic and autograph for a younger sister or niece who couldn't make it

To OP, check out mousewait's lounge. People meet up all the time. However, try not to let it slip about looking for a date there. You'll be tagged a troll and avoided at all costs.

 

[kim3339]

How come you went by yourself if you don't mind me asking? My reason is lack of people to go with, but I am interested in other reasons why people go alone. I am really starting to come around to the idea! It would be great to meet some new people as well!

Hope you don't mind me jumpin in! I go sometimes by myself and like op-ers have said it's fun b/c it's whatever you want to do. Plus I get to do things that I want to do that I wouldn't be able to do w/ other people and you can take advantage of some of the single rider lines. I'm going down this weekend by myself! I'm kinda like you~ lack of people to go w/. My sis goes w/ me sometimes but she's in RI and my dad will go once in a while, but not this time. Some of the people I know think it's weird and you'll be lonely, but like you said you can meet up w/ people and you're in DL how bad can it be?

 

[AndyR]

I do solo trips there quit a a few times a year. Biz takes me down to LA, and I can usually tag on a couple of solo days. Heading there in 3 weeks for 2 solo days

 

[zavandor]

Last June I went to Disneyland for the first time. My company paid for the travel to San Francisco to attend a conference and since the flight is so expensive from where I live, I couldn't resist to add a few days for a personal trip to see Frisco and Disneyland. Even if I went to WDW last January and planned other theme park vacations with friends (I'm single too) during this year.

It was a wonderful trip!
As other said, you'll have the freedom to do whatever you like whenever you want. I saw Fantasmic! three times, Fireworks and WoC twice, because I like shows a lot.
Do you like riding roller coasters? You can ride CS dozens of times in a row with the single rider queue.
Do you want to train? Go back to your hotel whenever you want without worrying what the other people in your party would do.

Sure, it's better to go to a theme park with family and friends, because you'll be able to share memories forever, but this does not mean that you cannot have a blast also alone.

Just a few tips:
- bring something to entertain yourself in the queues. Maybe a book, load your smartphone with a few games or bring a mobile game console. You also may be able to engage in a conversation with people around you in the queues, but sometimes it's not possible. It's the most boring time when being alone.
- I avoid table service restaurants when alone and go for quick service (there are a lot of good options at DL). However if you want to try a restaurant don't be scared and do it. In this case absolutely bring something to do: I think it's weird to engage a conversation with people at near tables. When you are alone the service is often faster.
- consider a DL tour
- smell the roses. You have the opportunity to stop when you want to enjoy all those little details that you can oversee when in a group. You'll have plenty of time to do it (with single riders and not having to wait for other people needs you'll save a lot of time). Buy a book with Disneyland trivia and go hunting for DL secrets.
- don't be scared to ask other people to take a picture of you, so you'll have memories of your trip. I'm always happy to take pictures of other people when asked and always found others friendly when I ask it for me.

Enjoy, you have earned it.

 

[HydroGuy]

Sure, it's better to go to a theme park with family and friends, because you'll be able to share memories forever, but this does not mean that you can have a blast also alone.

Just a few tips:
- bring something to entertain you in the queues. Maybe a book, load your smartphone with a few games or bring a mobile game console. You may be able to engage in a conversation also with people around you in the queues, but sometimes it's not possible. It's the most boring time when being alone.
- I avoid table service restaurants when alone and go for quick service (there are a lot of good options at DL). However if you want to try a restaurant don't be scared and do it. In this case absolutely bring something to do: I think it's weird to engage a conversation with people at near tables. When you are alone the service is often faster.
- consider a DL tour
- smell the roses. You have the opportunity to stop when you want to enjoy all those little details that you can oversee when in a group. You'll have plenty of time to do it (with single riders and not having to wait for other people needs you'll save a lot of time). Buy a book with Disneyland trivia and go hunting for DL secrets.
- don't be scared to ask other people to take a picture of you, so you'll have memories of your trip. I'm always happy to take pictures of other people when asked and always found others friendly when I ask it for me.

Enjoy, you have earned it.

These are great tips! I did not really think about it before but when I went solo I took a book with me for queues and when waiting for shows. And I have done two tours at WDW when I was there solo. And I take lots of extra time to smell the roses and get really good photos which I do not take when with my family because we are always sort of in a hurry to get somewhere.

Good list!

 

[ludari]

I'm 30, never married, no girlfriend, and am not really the type most would assume would love Disneyland (athlete, sports junkie, still participate professionally in sports, etc). However the best memories of my life were spent at that park. I live in Colorado and my family would drive out there every year to see family, stay at the park etc. I literally have nobody to go with. None of my friends would go, and none of the girls I would consider dating would want to go. Have any of you ever gone by yourself? Is it wierd to think about this? I still have family out there but they go so often they wouldn't want to stay for more than a day. So what say you my friends? Also if you know any female Disney lovers I'd love to meet them!

I go to the parks (DLR and WDW) all the time solo and it's no big deal. IMHO they are a lot of perks about going solo. You should check out the singles/solo page on the boards to see who is going and when for possible meet-ups.

 

[303]

Just to clarify I really was never trying to "meet" anyone at, or through the park. More of a tongue and cheek thing as most of the girls I date do not want to go, but want to go just sit on a beach somewhere (which is also fine with me but I like to do stuff on vacation).

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

Just a few tips:
- bring something to entertain yourself in the queues. Maybe a book, load your smartphone with a few games or bring a mobile game console. You also may be able to engage in a conversation with people around you in the queues, but sometimes it's not possible. It's the most boring time when being alone.
- I avoid table service restaurants when alone and go for quick service (there are a lot of good options at DL). However if you want to try a restaurant don't be scared and do it. In this case absolutely bring something to do: I think it's weird to engage a conversation with people at near tables. When you are alone the service is often faster.
- consider a DL tour
- smell the roses. You have the opportunity to stop when you want to enjoy all those little details that you can oversee when in a group. You'll have plenty of time to do it (with single riders and not having to wait for other people needs you'll save a lot of time). Buy a book with Disneyland trivia and go hunting for DL secrets.
- don't be scared to ask other people to take a picture of you, so you'll have memories of your trip. I'm always happy to take pictures of other people when asked and always found others friendly when I ask it for me.

Enjoy, you have earned it.

Great tips!!

You absolutely should think about bringing something to keep you busy while waiting in line. I'll have my ipad and my camera.

Eating at a sit-down restaurant solo does get some getting used to, but once you get over that mental barrier, it's great! Enjoying your food at your own pace. (Not having to worry about getting the kids to eat and behave in my case). I usually like to have my ipad with me for reading material to read while I'm at a restaurant.

 

[bunnyfoo]

This will be my third solo trip to Disney - I've already done two to WDW. I love being able to do things on my own schedule and I don't have to worry about anyone else. I do schedule my trip around marathon weekend so I can meet up with friends for meals. But I do quite a few meals solo and same with park hopping. I felt a little bit weird about eating alone at first but I've found that the wait staff tends to give you more attention because they know you're solo. And the other diners are usually too tired to excited about their own vacations to notice that you're by yourself

If you've always wanted to go to DL, you should definitely do it!