Just finished my first solo trip

[RnbwSktles]

I'm heading to the airport in a few hours, ending what was my first ever solo trip. This one was to Disneyland for the half marathon weekend and I will be going solo again for marathon weekend at WDW in Jan.

For the most part, I prefer solo over a trip with other people. I loved doing my own thing! In a lot of ways it didn't even feel that different to me. I didn't miss not talking to anyone. The only time it was a little boring was during meals, but I had enough to occupy me on my phone. One nice couple apparently felt bad for me and paid for my lunch at Wine Country! I wish I could have told them that I was having a great time and no pity was necessary!

Looking forward to Jan!

 

[FiggieFan]

Congrats! Glad you had a great time and thanks for the post! I am doing my first solo trip in December (WDW), and while I am really looking forward to being able to do whatever I want, I am a bit hesitant. I almost cancelled in the past two weeks, but have some great friends that have talked me out of it. Seems a bit intimidating, but then again there are plenty of things I have never gotten to do before. There have been so many positive posts on the boards about solo trips, I hope mine is just as great!

 

[RnbwSktles]

Congrats! Glad you had a great time and thanks for the post! I am doing my first solo trip in December (WDW), and while I am really looking forward to being able to do whatever I want, I am a bit hesitant. I almost cancelled in the past two weeks, but have some great friends that have talked me out of it. Seems a bit intimidating, but then again there are plenty of things I have never gotten to do before. There have been so many positive posts on the boards about solo trips, I hope mine is just as great!

I think if you are comfortable on your own then you will have a great time! I know there are some people that just need human interaction all of the time, but I am not one of those people! I realized a few times that touring the parks didn't even really feel that different solo vs with another person. I wouldn't even realize that I hadn't talked to anyone all day unless I really stopped to think about it. Honestly, the only time if felt a little awkward was on some of the dark rides, because they always gave me a vehicle by myself and I felt silly.

 

[wstan1024]

I'm glad you had a fun time. I would absolutely love a solo trip but I am not sure I would like not speaking to anyone the entire time lol. Especially at night.

It would be fun to see who else from the board is around in a park on a specific day and if they wanted to meet up. Who knows, you may just meet your Disney soul mate on a solo trip? Haha

 

[RnbwSktles]

I'm glad you had a fun time. I would absolutely love a solo trip but I am not sure I would like not speaking to anyone the entire time lol. Especially at night.

It would be fun to see who else from the board is around in a park on a specific day and if they wanted to meet up. Who knows, you may just meet your Disney soul mate on a solo trip? Haha

That's true lol. I was actually supposed to meet up with some fellow DIS runners at Trader Sams, but I couldn't fit it in. It would have been fun, especially since I never made it there later!

I probably exaggerated a bit on the not talking to anyone. It's not like I never opened my mouth all day! Many CMs, especially at restaurants, will engage you in conversation. Other guests in line as well. I just didn't miss having a constant conversation. I think I was just too busy taking everything in. I also didn't wait on long lines with nothing to do.

I guess the biggest PRO to going solo is following your own schedule, or lack of one. I can get up, shower, and be out the door in 30 mins. No waiting on others to shower or to even wake up. If I decide I want to sleep in, no big deal. No one is affected by my plans. If I decide to jump out of a long line and do something else, I can. There are so many instances where not having to worry about what some else wants to do can be a big advantage.

 

[SueDonym3]

Congrats! Solo travel is addicting!

 

[KaTinkerbell]

Glad you had a great solo trip. I could totally get into a solo Disney vacation. I want to move back to FL just for Disney, lol. I'd be in those parks every week.

 

[sjs0509]

I think if you are comfortable on your own then you will have a great time! I know there are some people that just need human interaction all of the time, but I am not one of those people! I realized a few times that touring the parks didn't even really feel that different solo vs with another person. I wouldn't even realize that I hadn't talked to anyone all day unless I really stopped to think about it. Honestly, the only time if felt a little awkward was on some of the dark rides, because they always gave me a vehicle by myself and I felt silly.

I agree! I just did an extended weekend with my sister a couple weeks ago. She had to leave a day earlier than me so I spent a day solo in the parks. I made enough chit chat with others in the parks and cast members I never really felt alone. I got to do all of my favorite things but it felt more relaxing being on just my own agenda. I would love love love to plan a full trip by myself next!

 

[Imgoofy2014]

Was it awesome , I'm going solo in November

 

[sjs0509]

Was it awesome , I'm going solo in November

Yes absolutely! It's a very freeing experience traveling by yourself. But it's also what you make of it!

 

[godders]

I'm loving my solo trip so far but having someone else there to put sun cream on you in the hard to reach places would be awesome!