I'm giving up my trip

[BeckWhy]

I'm giving up my trip to Disney World. Besides not having anyone to go with, I need a computer, I'm not sure I want to leave my boyfriend that long, and I don't know. I just don't think I can go.

 

[B'rer Karen]

If you can't afford it, well that's one thing. But please don't let not having anyone to go with you or a boyfriend keep you from going. I love the trips where I go by myself. I do what I want, when I want, on my own schedule. And trust me, you can leave your boyfriend for a little while and the world will not end. You need to be able to be independent you and take on the world on your own. I know you can do it!

 

[BeckWhy]

I can do what I want whenever I want now anyways. Going alone kills the fun. There's no one to share the memories with, no one to take pictures with, and I doubt I could afford the trip if I went by myself.

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

We were supposed to go this year too, in August. We had to give up our trip too, due to financial reasons. But, now we are planning for next August, and have all of our family to come along too!!! We will have about 50 people coming for a family get together, some of whom have never been to WDW....So, all is not lost, if you can't go now, plan it for later!

 

[Shells9]

I don't think I would let going alone stop me, but if you can't afford it, you can't afford it. I know its a bummer, but you have plenty of time to get there!

 

[Tiggerlover91]

If you're giving up your trip because you can't afford it, understood, and a good decision. However, if you're giving up your trip because you have no one to go with...that's too bad. Why won't your boyfriend go with you? And why do you need a computer, I don't understand a need for one at Disney. If you have to get to one, DisneyQuest has an internet cafe where the Cheesecake Factory is and you can play on one there. So anyway, rethink your trip and don't give up because you may have to go alone. Talk to the boyfriend and convince him there's plenty there for him to do and enjoy himself.

 

[chell]

If you can afford to go and going solo is the only thing stopping you check out the Disney for Adults and Solo Travelers board. You just might find someone to meet up with!

 

[Pat_Elliott]

Going solo is awesome. Check out chellnjr's link. Speaking from recent experience, giving up a trip isn't. But if the time isn't right, Disney will be there. At least that's what I keep selling to myself!
But give solo travel a try, if not now then later. There's actually something amazing about being alone at Disney.

Pat

 

[BeckWhy]

I already tried the "Talk your boyfriend into going" ordeal.. That didn't work. One problem is, both of us are total car fanatics. He spends all his money on his car. I need a computer for college. Something I can type papers on and stuff.

See, I don't see going alone. I dont have anyone to take pictures with, or take pictures period or anyone to share the memories with.

 

[disneefamily]

Disnee Dad Says.............................Maybe he should spend less time and money on the car and more on you.

 

[Pat_Elliott]

Originally posted by BeckWhy
I need a computer for college. Something I can type papers on and stuff.

And after all the Disney-love is put aside, this is the key statement. Everything else is fodder. Get a computer. Go to college. Get an education. Get a good job. Make some money. Then spend it all in Orlando. Hey: Worked for me.

Pat

 

[Minniespal]

I luv WDW as much as the next person but your education is far more important. Buy the computer and when you graduate celebrate with a fantastic WDW vacation!!!!!

 

[luvaladdin]

Not to be a spoil sport, but I would never go to Disney World alone. I recently went to Universal with my DD14 and her best friend, and I spent part of one day at the parks by myself - I'm telling you, it was no fun. Everyone was with someone else and I had no one to talk to and while people in line were sometimes friendly, I still had no one to share the "ride experience" with, so I know what the OP is talking about. And I'm one of those people who doesn't mind being alone, say at the beach for the day, but not on vacation and not for a few days or longer. I guess I'm in the minority on this one, though.

 

[BeckWhy]

Listen, I tell my boyfriend the same thing I tell everyone else. Do what makes you happy. Playing with his car makes him happy. But I can't remember a time when he spent money on me and it made me as happy as it does him when he plays with his car. But that is kind of besides the point. He has bills he needs to pay for. He has to pay for full coverage insurance, cell phone, food, etc. And when you're 20 years old and only make minimum wage, that's not a lot of money. It would take him over 20 weeks to save enough money for the trip. Besides, if I go on vacation with him, I'd rather do something less, energetic. I'd want to go somewhere where I can be up til 5 am and sleep in til 3 pm. I don't know.

 

[BeckWhy]

Well, I just did a quick financial overview. With the money I saved up, the money I'll get in the next couple of weeks, minus gas money, one insurance payment, and then minus the trip (at $1050), I still have enough money to get a computer! Here's the catch, I still need someone to travel with (I definately cannot afford to go by myself). But my dad told me I have to get a job this summer (and even if I don't, in the fall I'll be working full time making $7.50 an hour). So my January payment for insurance will be covered.

For this trip I'd have to give up my car system. I was going to buy a cd/mp3 player, 2 12s, and an amp, but they aren't important. Well they are sorta, but I can live without them. But I can live without a trip to Disney World.

I still have to figure out why a trip is so important to me.


Let me know if you guys have anymore advice, cuz chances are I won't go.

 

[B'rer Karen]

luvaladdin, I think it's different going to Disney by yourself than Universal. I've been to Disney by myself many days. Last year for the first time I went to Cedar Point, an amusement park in Ohio, by myself. It wasn't the same, and I think that's because Cedar Point is all about the thrill rides. While I love going there for that, there wasn't the atmosphere to soak up and the friend cast members and Disney loving kids that I love to talk to when I go to Disney alone. I think Universal would probably be similar. Different strokes for different folks, I guess but I wouldn't ever pass up an opportunity to go to Disney just because I would be going alone. Not enough money, other priorities, definitely. But not because I'm going alone. Although part of that is just in my nature. I'm 28 and single. Pretty much all my friends are coupled up, and that's who they go on vacation with. Should I sit at home and never go to the places I love just because I don't have anyone to go with me? Heck no. There are places I wouldn't travel alone for safety reasons, but Disney is a perfect place to travel alone. When I do get an opportunity to go with someone else, that is a wonderful thing. But I cherish my alone time too. It's just a different experience, much like taking children is different than an all adult trip. I think another reason I'm comfortable with this is I used to travel a lot on business and got used to travelling alone, eating out alone, etc. I'm just very comfortable being with myself.

 

[Pugsley]

I LOVE going to WDW alone. But I’m very independent and used to being alone, and I go with the attitude that I’m going to have a blast. But if you are already worried about being lonely, missing your boyfriend and spending too much money, I’m afraid that chances are you won’t have a good time. It’s really weird, the only time I didn’t enjoy being alone there was once when I went with a friend, and he had to leave a couple of days before I did. When he left, I felt really lonely since I had gotten used to having company and then I was suddenly all alone. So it’s all just a matter of perspective. Anyway, it doesn’t seem like this trip is a big priority for you right now, so why not put it off until you feel more comfortable with it.

 

[montessori]

Originally posted by Pat_Elliott
And after all the Disney-love is put aside, this is the key statement. Everything else is fodder. Get a computer. Go to college. Get an education. Get a good job. Make some money. Then spend it all in Orlando. Hey: Worked for me.

Pat

I agree with Pat!

 

[Virgo10]

I LOVE going to WDW alone. But I’m very independent and used to being alone, and I go with the attitude that I’m going to have a blast. But if you are already worried about being lonely, missing your boyfriend and spending too much money, I’m afraid that chances are you won’t have a good time.

Yup, ITA but as others have said school should come first.

This past trip was perfect for me. Six days with my son and his g/f and six days by myself. Obviously I had a blast with the kids but I also had a great time by myself. I talked to people I never would have if I'd been with friends or relatives. I did things I wouldn't have done if I'd been with others. Case in point: Going to MGM one night and riding the ToT for close to 3 hours straight.

Because I've spent so much time at WDW by myself, I always go there with the attitude that I will have a great time. Being alone at Disney World does not mean you will ever be lonely. As for not having anyone to discuss the days adventures with, write a trip report. Then, when you return, you can share it with all of us. It's a great way to extend your vacations. I always feel sad when my trip report is finished cause then I know my time at Disney World is truly over.

Roberta

 

[nativetxn]

I'm sorry to hear this BeckWhy. Remember, though, these trips are never cancelled--only postponed. You will get to go, you just may have to wait a while.

I'm going to move this over to our community board for you.

Katholyn