Help me feel better about going solo

[Arnir]

Solo touring is a blast if you are in the proper mindset for it. In some ways it is the ultimate in self-indulgence as many posters have pointed out. Do what you want when you want. The lines can be a bit boring, but I bring my smartphone with both audio and kindle books. Also, quite often the people in line are quite sociable and you can chat. Many people say they don't want to dine alone, but I have found it is often great. You can concentrate more on the food, and most CMs in the parks go out of their way to make solo diners feel the magic. That brings me to the one negative I have found - counter service dining. If there are lots of tables then there is no problem; however, sometimes not being able to save a table/seat can be a problem. (I do not leave property/stuff on tables). It really all depends.

I also love doing guided tours while traveling solo but it looks like there won't be any available for me in August. That's a bummer but not a tragedy.

My biggest advice is to be flexible. You can drift from place to place easily so go with whatever current you get caught up in. I do like to set up a lunch ADR each day just to have a built in rest period (and hydration stop) during the hotter months. That's my anchor time and everything else is up to the pixie dust.

Have a great trip.

 

[zenjenn]

When I was a teen, I had an annual pass and I went solo probably 2x a month. I always had a great time.

If you want to treat yourself, consider an ADR at the Blue Bayou at 2 or 3 pm. After peak time, it's often easier to ask for a table near the water, and it would be fun to people watch the guests riding by you on the Pirates of the Caribbean boats, and you'd be out of the heat during the most brutal time of day.

 

[bellrae]

I have done both WDW and DL solo on multiple occasions. I actually prefer it and now find I get frustrated if I am with friends and have to actually factor another persons opinion in to what we are doing and when!

Like anything in life, it is what you make it. given you are a social person you will find others to talk to during the trip, but also take the time to enjoy your own company

 

[scrapperkimmydee]

I'm going in October for my birthday, as well. My plan was to go solo for a few days, then have my DH join me. I've always wanted to go solo!

When we got our APs, I ran in by myself to purchase a few things we weren't able to get in DTD. I was there ALL by My Self! I got the photos in front. I did the shopping. I went to Matterhorn to ride it by myself. It had just gone down.
LOL

So the plan was to go solo in October. However, I have 2 GFs who would love to go. Neither of their DHs want to go. Now, it turns out, they both are starting the divorce process. They'd like to go with me in October, so it may be that it becomes a "Let's forget about all that ickiness and have some fun!" trip. I'd be happy to give up my solo trip for that!

But, either way, I'll be happy. I'll just have to plan my solo trip for another time!

 

[whoever]

However, I have 2 GFs who would love to go. Neither of their DHs want to go. Now, it turns out, they both are starting the divorce process.

Wow.... divorcing over lack of love of Disney.

 

[Angrose]

But, either way, I'll be happy. I'll just have to plan my solo trip for another time!

That's the great thing about solo trips though, you can plan it for when YOU want to go I just booked a quick overnight solo trip for mid-July. I didn't even ask my DH, I just said hey, I'm doing this so put it on your calendar and make sure you feed DS8 while I'm away! He doesn't mind though, he'd rather I go on my own than drag him there all the time! I don't see us divorcing over it though, lol!

 

[scrapperkimmydee]

Wow.... divorcing over lack of love of Disney.

I was gonna say "that's not why they're divorcing" but thought it might not be a nice thing to joke about.