October 2007 Adult & Solo Travelers

[maxiesmom]

. I like my alone time, but I've never done anything like this alone before, mainly because I do have bouts of agoraphobia where I find it literally impossible to talk to a stranger, and because I'm directionally dysfunctional and can get seriously lost very easily.

At any rate, the more I thought about a solo trip the more I came to like the idea. I figure at Disney World the getting lost thing is not an issue since all I have to do is catch a bus to the theme parks. DW is set up really nice in that way, I wouldn't even have to worry about getting to and from the hotel from the airport. The only issues would be if I "froze" due to the extreme shyness/agoraphobia and the fact that I'm not a fan of flying and have never done that alone either.

However, I am determined to overcome those fears and do a solo trip in the future. My trip for October with my parents and best friend is all set up, so I can't cancel that on them, nor do I want to, but I am looking forward to a solo trip after that. I love the idea of being able to do what I want to do and not have to accommodate what everyone else wants to do, and being able to just slowly take everything in - my dad is a "rusher", determined to see absolutely everything even if it means not getting to actually enjoy anything, and since it's my friend's first time ever at DW my dad will be determined as ever to make sure he sees everything.

Sorry about the rambling, just thought I'd mention this is a great site and I plan to utilize it for tips and ideas for my future solo trip.

I am "directionally disfunctional" too (love that term!) so my tip for you would be to not stay at the Poly or POR. I love both resorts, but they are very easy to get lost at. The signing at the Poly leaves much to be desired, and the paths around POR all look the same to me! Have fun planning!

 

[fairycat]

I am so excited this is my first multi-stay trip at WDW (twice before I have been one day) since DH's family lives nearby. We are currently looking at October 7th-10th, but might get to add one more night.

I am thrilled to be celebrating my slightly early birthday at the Food and Wine Festival.

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

I just booked the POFQ from October 15th through the 19th. I may or may not be going solo. There is just so much fun stuff going on, even though I live within an hour's driving distance (and work at Epcot on weekends) I wanted to stay onsite.

I'm going to do MNSSHP on either the 16th or 18th. I also plan to graze my way around the Food & Wine Festival on one of the days.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

DH and I are at CBR October 6-15 all by ourselves for the first time!!!! Food & Wine Fest...here we come!

 

[yearbook50]

I just booked the POFQ from October 15th through the 19th. I may or may not be going solo. There is just so much fun stuff going on, even though I live within an hour's driving distance (and work at Epcot on weekends) I wanted to stay onsite.

I'm going to do MNSSHP on either the 16th or 18th. I also plan to graze my way around the Food & Wine Festival on one of the days.

Were you working at Epcot in January?
Because you look rather familiar...

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Were you working at Epcot in January?
Because you look rather familiar...

No, started at Soarin' in March.

Maybe you've just seen a post with my siggy photo somewhere on the DIS before.

 

[BobWerner]

Sept 30 - Oct 6 Staying at Movies. I'll probably be the one in the KISS t-shirt.
Seriously, my hat will have a pin on it with my first name BOB. Look for me and say HI!

 

[aubriee]

Sept 30 - Oct 6 Staying at Movies. I'll probably be the one in the KISS t-shirt.
Seriously, my hat will have a pin on it with my first name BOB. Look for me and say HI!

You'll be there about the same time I am (Sept 30-Oct 7th) at AS Music. Yahoo, Bounce Back program and free dining! Maybe we'll run into each other on the bus.

 

[BobWerner]

I look forward to it. I'm really getting excited.

 

[EvMc]

Time again to plan an October trip! My daughter (13) and I will be there Oct 6 to 11th. Not sure were we are staying but it will be somewhere on site!

Planning is half the fun of a Disney trip! Although, we rarely, if ever stick to a plan!!!

 

[GenieCat]

DH & I will stay at the Poly Oct 20-26 Can't wait for MNSSHP and F&W. Save some escargot for us!

 

[Artoo]

Me and DH (at that time!) will be at POFQ for our Honeymoon Oct. 1 - 8.

 

[ebowen]

My DH and I will be at POR 10/21-10/27 to celebrate our 4th Anniversary (10/4) and my completion of my Pediatric Boards!

 

[skunk]

DW and I will be at BWV from 10-6 to 10-13, to celebrate our 25th anniversary(10-30). F&W every day!!!

 

[Noramar]

I know most of you on this thread so far have different dates, but I believe we will be having a Dis Meet @ the Adventurer's Club on the 16th Time TBA

What and where is the Adventurer's Club? I'll be at WDW October 13th through the 17th.

Nora

 

[yearbook50]

What and where is the Adventurer's Club? I'll be at WDW October 13th through the 17th.

Nora

Adventurer's Club is an entertainment venue/bar at Pleasure Island.
http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/faq_adv.htm gives a good explanation of it since its kinda hard for me to explain.

 

[eeyoregon]

Anyone staying at the All Star Movies between October 8 and 17??

We have a free fridge swap in full swing and those dates are available for anyone who is interested. Sure is nice to have cold drinks in the room and not have to pay $10 a day to use Disney's fridge!

gina

 

[spiceycat]

staying Oct 13-20 but right now offsite - Vacation Villa at Parkway.

thinking about a couple of nights - if I can get it at BWV, AKV or OKW.

 

[helloirishkitty]

I'll be at the GF from Sept 28th-Oct 3rd!
If anyone is going to be around then, I'd love to meet up

yay for solo trips

 

[Disneymailmn79]

i will be going every week during food and wine festival, just moved down to florida from nj three months ago 28 single italian/irish guy