Mom needed a break...no laundry, no hubby, no kids...sorta!! A SOLO TR..updated 11/15

[jenjolt]

Wow great updates...I'm still amazed at the quality of your pictures LOL!

I'm sorry you weren't feeling so hot but it stills sounds like you had a great time. I too adore Epcot and am a huge fan of France. That barette was just gorgeous. I spent part of my summer in Quebec and would love to go to Paris some day.

Thanks again for a great report...you are doing a fantastic job!

 

[VanniGirl]

Great photos!! Love your report.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

I used just shy of $30.... I also used it to buy a couple of drinks (water and pop) and a pretzel in Germany... which was not very good, and was thrown away mostly uneaten If I'd have felt better, some of the things I originally wanted to try would have looked better to me...so I would have probably spent an easy $50 or more... maybe its a GOOD thing that I was sick

I could use the Gift card anywhere, so I used it for supper at ASMu and I think I had a little left over for grapes one night too I have the card upstairs.. it is very convienient, I'm hoping I'll be able to reload it and use it on my next trip(s)......

Look a 'teaser' LOL!!!!!

Paula

Do they have the cards all the time or just F&W? That would be great for DH & I for our grownups only trip in March! A Grey Goose Slushie, a Margarita.....

 

[brookelizabeth]

Sorry to hear you were feeling so crummy, but it sounds like you really enjoyed yourself at the WS. We have set aside a day on this trip for just eating around the world and the WS since we didn't get a chance to really enjoy it last trip. I love all your pictures and it all makes me very excited for our WS day!!!

I plan on getting the stretchy bracelet, I love that idea.

 

[ILuvCrush]

Do they have the cards all the time or just F&W? That would be great for DH & I for our grownups only trip in March! A Grey Goose Slushie, a Margarita.....

They had the Cities in Wonderland theme on the card. There were no others. I'm thinking that they are special for F&W. When I used it at ASMu, the CM was like "how cool! never saw one like this!" so I don't think they've been around long

Maybe they'll keep them, it seemed like alot of people were using them at F&W. I hope they do But that's why I kept mine...just in case!

 

[lmillercrew]

You are right about being a mom and not taking care of ourselves. You are also right about being lucky in that you were the only one there. So, if you wanted to take a nap you could. See, there were some good things to come out of it.

 

[ILuvCrush]

You are right about being a mom and not taking care of ourselves. You are also right about being lucky in that you were the only one there. So, if you wanted to take a nap you could. See, there were some good things to come out of it.

Oh there was DEFINATELY some really good things about doing a solo!!!
I'm figuring on doing a post at the end about what I liked/didn't about it!

 

[lmillercrew]

Fantastic. I have a feeling that someday I'm going to be going solo. None of my family loves it as much as me. My DH tolerates it and is o.k. going, but in no way is he in LOVE with Disney. It's unfortunate really

 

[dad2t&e]

Nice trip report. I don't know if I could go without my family though.

 

[ILuvCrush]

Nice trip report. I don't know if I could go without my family though.

It was a learning experience!!!

I have given up on taking the whole family at once though anyway. DH and DS have way different ideas on what a WDW vacation should be as opposed to my DDs. I can go either way, but I can't take the tension between the 2 groups when together!! So its now Me and the Boys... or me and the girls (w/ sometimes my mama thrown in that mix too )

Paula

 

[Stacybaeasm]

I loved the solo portion of my trip. I'm really excited to go back and do it again next year. Of course, I don't have any children or a spouse so I don't have any guilt feelings while I'm there. I think that makes it easier for me.

 

[MEK]

Paula -

I love your new updates (and, of course, your pictures). I can't wait to read about your KTTK tour and see your pics of that. When I took the tour I followed their instructions about "No Photography" quite literally and didn't even take my camera to the park. Yet, several other people in the group were taking pictures. I'm sure I missed some nice detail shots. Anyway, your pics have me inspired to take better pictures on my next trip. And that means keeping the camera away from DH.

I hope you wake up feeling better on KTTK day!

 

[MMmomto5]

Hi Paula,

I am loving your TR. The pictures are amazing. I just got back from my solo trip on Friday. Your tip about the single rider line was great. I had never used them before and I was able to ride EE three times at 1 p.m. when the standby was 40 minutes. I also liked being a single for Space Mtn. I know they don't have a single rider line, but every time I'd get to the part of the line past the turnstyle, they'd be looking for a party of 1. I was amazed at all of the little details I was able to notice (like the waterwheel you noticed).I thought I'd do a lot more shopping on my trip than I did too. I will say that I did buy myself more than I'd ever bought on any previous trips. I also got to meet a lot of nice families and every morning I'd talk with a CM at the bus stop at my resort. I am looking forward to your review of the KTTK tour. I took it with my DH in May and we both loved it. On my next trip I'd like to do a tour solo, but worried that I'd feel funny. I'm also waiting to hear your pluses and negatives about a solo trip. I'd say my positives outweigh the negatives and I know I'll do another solo someday, but I did 4 days and felt that was plenty of time.

I can't wait to read more!

 

[wildfan1473]

I just wanted to jump in here, I'm about half way through your report and completely enjoying it! I have to go back and read your pre-trip, too. I just booked my first solo trip for December, as of right now I'm staying off-site buy am trying to get on site. I haven't started my pre-trip report yet, but my title is almost identical to yours Mine will be "Mommy gets a vacation"

 

[heaven2dc]

I sure hope you get to feeling better soon! Sounds like you are enjoying yourself and still getting some rest.

This is kind of in response to your question about how they mow the grass on the roof - I saw on the Discovery Channel where there were 2 ladies crouched down on the roof with looked like big scissors cutting the grass or sod (this might have been on a Samantha Brown episode). Did anyone else see this or was I dreaming it?

 

[ilovemickeymost]

I just wanted to jump in here, I'm about half way through your report and completely enjoying it! I have to go back and read your pre-trip, too. I just booked my first solo trip for December, as of right now I'm staying off-site buy am trying to get on site. I haven't started my pre-trip report yet, but my title is almost identical to yours Mine will be "Mommy gets a vacation"

Try everything you can to stay on property unless you have a rental car & are good w/ directions. MY solo trip was off property & you have to wait for buses & be at the pick up to get taken back on their schedule. Unless you stay by DD & you can just walk over there & catch the bus. Also, the military resort (have to be military) Shades of Green has really good transportation to & from or you can walk across the street to Poly & take the monorail or bus. Have a great time. sorry to high jack your report. Hope u don't mind.

 

[ILuvCrush]

sorry to high jack your report. Hope u don't mind.

 

[ILuvCrush]

Paula -

I love your new updates (and, of course, your pictures). I can't wait to read about your KTTK tour and see your pics of that. When I took the tour I followed their instructions about "No Photography" quite literally and didn't even take my camera to the park. Yet, several other people in the group were taking pictures. I'm sure I missed some nice detail shots. Anyway, your pics have me inspired to take better pictures on my next trip. And that means keeping the camera away from DH.

I hope you wake up feeling better on KTTK day!

Yeah... I took that pretty literal too I had my camera in my bag, but I never once took it out during the tour. It was one of my 'experience it' moments!! I took no pics on any ride or during any show either (except at MNSSHP). I have lots of pics of that stuff.... but for once I just wanted to ENJOY it!! It was great!! I noticed alot more by not having the camera to my face all day.... The best part is my next trip... they'll be NEW
again, b/c without my pics, I'll forget some!!

Hi Paula,

I am loving your TR. The pictures are amazing. I just got back from my solo trip on Friday. Your tip about the single rider line was great. I had never used them before and I was able to ride EE three times at 1 p.m. when the standby was 40 minutes. I also liked being a single for Space Mtn. I know they don't have a single rider line, but every time I'd get to the part of the line past the turnstyle, they'd be looking for a party of 1. I was amazed at all of the little details I was able to notice (like the waterwheel you noticed).I thought I'd do a lot more shopping on my trip than I did too. I will say that I did buy myself more than I'd ever bought on any previous trips. I also got to meet a lot of nice families and every morning I'd talk with a CM at the bus stop at my resort. I am looking forward to your review of the KTTK tour. I took it with my DH in May and we both loved it. On my next trip I'd like to do a tour solo, but worried that I'd feel funny. I'm also waiting to hear your pluses and negatives about a solo trip. I'd say my positives outweigh the negatives and I know I'll do another solo someday, but I did 4 days and felt that was plenty of time.

I can't wait to read more!

Welcome back!!! I'm so happy that you had a great time! Make sure you let me know when you start your trippie I love, love, love the single rider lines!! Too bad there's not more. They could easily use 'filler people' on Space Mountain and Soarin'. Since a tour is basically an organized mob... I felt less self conscious about it than many other times!!

I just wanted to jump in here, I'm about half way through your report and completely enjoying it! I have to go back and read your pre-trip, too. I just booked my first solo trip for December, as of right now I'm staying off-site buy am trying to get on site. I haven't started my pre-trip report yet, but my title is almost identical to yours Mine will be "Mommy gets a vacation"

Welcome wildfan!! December will be so great!! I'd really love to try a December trip. But it's such a tough time of year for me. Sooner or later though, I'm going to say the heck with it and go anyway!! I'm getting closer... Thanksgiving week next year! Keep trying to get on site. They have all sorts of codes going on. I've heard prices at values as low as $59 a night!!

I sure hope you get to feeling better soon! Sounds like you are enjoying yourself and still getting some rest.

This is kind of in response to your question about how they mow the grass on the roof - I saw on the Discovery Channel where there were 2 ladies crouched down on the roof with looked like big scissors cutting the grass or sod (this might have been on a Samantha Brown episode). Did anyone else see this or was I dreaming it?

Well I guess a weedeater would be a little dangerous I need to find this Samantha Brown gal!!!

 

[MARY-IN-OH]

Great report so far! I don't always do the "whole family disney thing" either! See my signature, with kids, without kids, just my sister, but I have yet to do solo. I think I would be ok since my kids are 17/19 and my DH is not a disney fan. I have taken off to MK for the evening or DTD for some shopping while leaving the family at the resort, so I think (maybe) I could do it.

I am going in January and part of me really needs "mom only" time. Won't complain about all the reasons why mommy time is needed, because you know exactly how it is! - and mine are teenagers eeew!

Unfortunately (sort of), my DH is starting to think it might be pretty fun to go again since we aren't doing the parks every day (just the one day for my b-day).

I'm from Parma, and that pierogie you had in Epcot looked a little "Mrs. T's" frozen section of the grocery store-ish! How was it? Pierogies are one of my favorite foods, too!
-mary

 

[ILuvCrush]

Great report so far! I don't always do the "whole family disney thing" either! See my signature, with kids, without kids, just my sister, but I have yet to do solo. I think I would be ok since my kids are 17/19 and my DH is not a disney fan. I have taken off to MK for the evening or DTD for some shopping while leaving the family at the resort, so I think (maybe) I could do it.

I am going in January and part of me really needs "mom only" time. Won't complain about all the reasons why mommy time is needed, because you know exactly how it is! - and mine are teenagers eeew!

Unfortunately (sort of), my DH is starting to think it might be pretty fun to go again since we aren't doing the parks every day (just the one day for my b-day).

I'm from Parma, and that pierogie you had in Epcot looked a little "Mrs. T's" frozen section of the grocery store-ish! How was it? Pierogies are one of my favorite foods, too!
-mary

Hi Mary!!! The pierogi WAS better than Mrs T's! The one's that the poles in our area make are more doughy than that one was (almost more dumpling-like). I prefer less dough...so I like Mrs T's

I think the thing was more how it was prepared. It was like it was sauted...which I certainly can't be bothered with at home. A little crisp on the filling top/bottom...but nice and soft around the edges!! Yum!! And somehow the kielbasa wasn't greasy... it was really good. I usually make pierogies with fish...so the kielbasa was a really good change, and I've made it together since I've been home!!

I remember when we lived in Parma Heights we used to buy a local brand of pierogi... I want to say it was Parma Pierogies, but I may be wrong. Anyway it reminded me more of those than anything

BTW I used to work in Parma... at Finast (now Tops) at the corner of Broadview and Pleasant Valley in the pharmacy. good times, good times!!

Paula