Scared to be solo..

[PaulaSB12]

I love going on holiday by myself. I did a group tour to Egypt a couple of years ago, didn't like the people I was with on the second half, made me feel uncomfortable because I was "sad" for travelling on my own. Had to get away from them as much as possible, enjoyed Egypt but don't like group tours. As for going to the cinema I always do that, most I have ever seen in a day was 4. Don't feel sad for these of us who are solo we like it that way.

 

[MidgeD79]

I am going on my first solo trip in Dec (7,8,9). It is hard to plan things solo after being a couple for so long. This will be a short trip and I've decided not to make any adr's. eating is only an option ( as well as sleeping) .I am meeting a special someone while I am there, but I am also looking foward to riding IASW as many times as I want.

 

[pezpam]

I recently did my first solo. I actually went down with a friend for an adults-only trip full of good food and NOT rushing around, but she had to fly home a few days before I did. I ws pretty nervous about it, but folks here sounded so enthusiastic that I decided to just go for it. I am sooooo glad I did. It was wonderful.

Don't get me wrong, I **love** going to WDW with my daughter. She's been with me on every other trip I took. It's always an odd feeling not to have her around. Once I let go, though.... well, I'd do it again! Doing exactly what I wanted to do, like riding Buzz Lightyear about a thousand times in 3 days, and not doing what I didn't want to do, like CoP, which I'm over but DD loves. I ate what I wanted, where I wanted. I slowed down and wandered. I talked to a lot of CMs about pin trading and their home countries and favorite things to do. I did run into one CM who just thought it was so sad I was alone, but that's her problem, right? I even <gasp> sat at the hotel bar one night and just chatted with the bartender and other guests over a few drinks. A few days was enough, but it was so nice and relaxing......

 

[disneytraveler]

True thats what i like about solo travel. I do Disney my own way even character hunt and pin trading, enjoying the little things to.

 

[NewEnglandDisney]

I did run into one CM who just thought it was so sad I was alone, but that's her problem, right?

In quite a few solo trips, it's only happened a couple of times to me, and I always end up walking away with a smile on my face. No one has ever been mean, but has said something like, "Oh, I hope you're here with someone!" or, "All alone?"

You'll find if it does happen it's a new/seasonal employee (either in the CP or some of the older seasonal retirees). Basically, people new to working at WDW. After a short time, most CM's get used to it. There are many, many more solos than most would imagine.

It's not just people that take long solo trips, you have to remember that Orlando is a HUGE convention location (that's why there are so many hotels in Orlando - it's not for mom, dad, and the kids from Iowa). Many of these conventioneers have an extra day or two and either free or reduced prices on tickets, and many will stop by for a short trip by themselves. I've definately seen guys in business suits on RnR and ToT before, LOL.

NED

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

I always feel so sad for those people that raise their hands when the CM's ask if there are any solo's to fill in a space on a ride etc. Why, I don't know. I just do.

Must all be perspective- I've gotten so used to going solo, I feel sorry for those poor people who can't do single rider lines, and have to make sure they all want to do something before they go!

Give it a try, but be warned, it is addicting!

 

[chyam]

I'd love to take the trip to WDW in December for the meet, but I think I'd be so sad traveling to Disney without my kids (who I'm afraid have already had their fair share of Disney) We are such a "velcro" type family, that it'd be odd being there alone. I always feel so sad for those people that raise their hands when the CM's ask if there are any solo's to fill in a space on a ride etc. Why, I don't know. I just do. And how do you handle eating alone and stuff? I really want to go, but I'm afraid I'd feel sad

Wow.........didn't know people felt sorry for me! Quite honestly I guess I am comfortable enough with my own company that I don't even remember I am solo, and I love having the freedom to do what I want when I want and coming and going as I please, I learned a long time ago that no one is with you forever and if you want to keep on living and enjoying life then there are times that you are alone. I used to stay holed up because people didn't want to do everything I did so I took the plunge and now there is no turning back, I can do anything by myself, it's a growth process and it gets more comfortable everytime. And actually getting on rides is alot easier as a solo as are getting great concert seats!

 

[Goofy4Disney!]

Wow.........didn't know people felt sorry for me! Quite honestly I guess I am comfortable enough with my own company that I don't even remember I am solo, and I love having the freedom to do what I want when I want and coming and going as I please, I learned a long time ago that no one is with you forever and if you want to keep on living and enjoying life then there are times that you are alone. I used to stay holed up because people didn't want to do everything I did so I took the plunge and now there is no turning back, I can do anything by myself, it's a growth process and it gets more comfortable everytime. And actually getting on rides is alot easier as a solo as are getting great concert seats!

I was waiting for the feeling "sorry" for comment to be taken as that I feel pity for solo travelers. It wasn't intended that way, and probably was the wrong choice of words. I know better than most that nobody stays with you forever. Trust me on that. Sorry you took it offensively, again, it wasn't intended that way.

Here's hoping everyone has a magical day.

 

[LisaBi]

I'm doing solo Dec 9 - 13. I am really looking forward to the doing what I want/when I want thing! Especially after doing a cruise (our family vacation this year). I really need some me/alone time. The kids were at the clubs a lot, but I never got a moment totally alone (DH was still there). I do worry about missing DS while I'm at WDW solo - I've gotten into the habit of taking him about once a year, and just love seeing him love WDW.

Have only made one ADR so far - guess I need to figure that out!

LisaB

 

[rkmassa]

Hey LisaBi! Waving from Kansas--

I will be solo Dec 10th to 15th. Also leaving DH and kids at home. You have me beat--no ADR's made. I am trying to put together a dinner for 'Ohana's, but still haven't gotten it nailed down yet. Where are you staying.

 

[PaulaSB12]

Its not only in DW is going solo fun. I booked a ticket to see the afternoon performance of The Nutcracker on 12/23. The man on the phone at the ticket office said there where only limited seats, he started with the standing ones! When I said I only wanted one ticket he changed immediatly and said there where several. So now I have one ticket seat 21 row d, four from the front for the ROH's performance of the Nutcracker and one for the pre production talk!!!!!!!!!

 

[jordancej]

GO FOR IT!! I just got back from my trip and i had a blast solo! I did one character meal at Liberty Tree, and it wasnt bad. I went to MNSSHP the night of my Liberty Tree meal, and either Chip or Dale played with my pirate hat i had sitting on the table, the characters were really cool with me, they didnt make me feel out of place. I also ate at Le Cellier and Mama Melrose. What i did to pass time while eating, was i kept a small notebook with me, and journaled through my meal. Seems i got a lot of excellent service solo.

I also always kept tabs with my mom and sister via cell phone. They were living my disney vacation with me by cell phone. They would ask "ok, where are you now!", it was funny. I also would hold the cell phone so that they could hear the rides i was on etc.

I would do this again in a heartbeat!

 

[TDC Nala]

If it will make you sad to go alone maybe you should rethink the decision.

And don't be sad for me when they pull me out. I get on the ride before you do.

And sometimes it's because my friends won't ride anything good and I have to do it myself.

 

[Goofy4Disney!]

Thank you everyone for your great advice. I took the plunge and booked my trip! Yay me!

 

[deltachi8]

Congrats, GFD, you will have a blast!