Should I do the "Solo" trip or not???

[Ms. WDW]

I have this problem. Actually, this should be the only problem in life I face!

DH and I were to go to the F&W Festival this October. We have the studio at the BW, park passes everything. Now he finds out he can't go. Ok...no problem, I'll still go!!!

But then I start to think to myself "would I really like to go alone" or should I bring my friend with me???? I've thought about all the pro's and con's and I still don't know what to do.

She likes to relax and take things as they come. I on the other hand, have "learned" how to relax at WDW but I also like to speed things up just a little!

What are your thoughts????? Any ideas???? There is one factor that will remain the same.....one way or the other I will be at WDW in October!!!

 

[eporter66]

I always like to have someone around to hang out with, but at least you decided that you are still going with or without someone!!! So whatever decision you make - you will still be in WDW.

 

[jblb1020]

I just went with a friend in May and my husband stayed home with the kids. We had a great time!! I would recommend bringing a friend!!!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I'm going to assume you have not gone solo before and haven't developed a "I don't like this being alone thing" or "this is kind of nice to have alone time". So if this is true you may want to give solo a try for the experience of it. The opportunity may not come again. My DW and I will celebrate #31 this year and we have never had this situation. I think personally I would enjoy the first day and then get lonelier as the days went by. Maybe you could spend a day or two solo and then your friend could spend the rest of the days with you. Good luck. Let us know what you decide.

 

[sk8belle]

I've done the F&W Fest solo before and can tell you it's just fine going on your own. It's very relaxing, you can go at your own pace, you don't have to hear "Oh, but we rode/tried/ate that already". One of the best parts about going solo is that you end up meeting and talking to more people. At least, IMHO. There's also more CM interaction.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I would do "solo" before going again with a friend who can't take it easy. You haven't done either, so take your pick as to which to do first.

I actually had 2 rooms, laid back friend with me, and commandos in the other, but it wasn't as satisfying a vacation as I would have liked. I missed DH.

Bobbi

 

[cdmickey]

Present the itinerary, be up front on what "you" want to do, and just ask her. No pressure, and she what she says.

 

[Ms. WDW]

Thank you all for your point of views.

And yes; I've never done the "solo" trip before. I don't know if I'd get lonely during the day. But I absolutely love WDW at night and I think at night I'd be a little lonely.

I don't know; I have to think on this a little longer. I'm still open for thoughts on this!

 

[maureenann]

I'll go!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I've given it some thought, and I don't think I would want to be at WDW, going around the F&W booths, going to the Eat to the Beat Concerts, alone. I would be more inclined to do a VWL, or an OKW trip, a real resort, relaxing trip, alone.

Bobbi

 

[debbiepump]

I've found there is nothing worse than being on vacation with someone who you don't have the same interests and ideas on what a vacation should be about. BUT, IF you are happy ahead of time talking about it and letting her kick back and you do your thing, then try it. My DH has learned to love DVC because he's happy to kick back in the room and relax and watch football, sit on the deck and stare at people and then emerge in the early evening to go to the parks and I'll go and do my own thing during the day. I LOVE being able to shop and not have him sitting in the hot sun waiting for me or knowing he's suffering just being in the store. It all works out.

 

[Ms. WDW]

I'll go!

Ok...what time shall I meet you??

Where in the Pocono's are you? I'm heading there tomorrow.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I have this problem. Actually, this should be the only problem in life I face!

DH and I were to go to the F&W Festival this October. We have the studio at the BW, park passes everything. Now he finds out he can't go. Ok...no problem, I'll still go!!!

But then I start to think to myself "would I really like to go alone" or should I bring my friend with me???? I've thought about all the pro's and con's and I still don't know what to do.

She likes to relax and take things as they come. I on the other hand, have "learned" how to relax at WDW but I also like to speed things up just a little!

What are your thoughts????? Any ideas???? There is one factor that will remain the same.....one way or the other I will be at WDW in October!!!

Studios at DVC resorts are perfect for solo trips. As I heard on the Travel Channel, "You've got your own little homestead" from which you can go to the F&W festival whenever you want. And as someone else here said, I'd go solo before I'd go with a friend, especially since my last trip that was supposed to be solo that a friend invited themselves on. Whereas I'm ready to go by 8:30 am and in my jammies in bed by 10:00pm, she was never ready to go until 10:00am and wanted to carry on great conversations while I was falling asleep at around 11:00pm.

 

[Ms. WDW]

I've given it some thought, and I don't think I would want to be at WDW, going around the F&W booths, going to the Eat to the Beat Concerts, alone. I would be more inclined to do a VWL, or an OKW trip, a real resort, relaxing trip, alone.

Bobbi

And I tend to agree with you. Tina and I go way back. And while she's more layed back than I tend to be sometimes, she always says "you lead the way" and really never complains. We've been to Disney many times together. She enjoys WDW and this would be our first trip without our "boys".

I think the only reason I hesitated in asking her, was that I always thought about going alone. And, now that I had the opportunity, well, I had to weigh the facts before making a decision.

I think I know what I'm going to do. I'm asking my friend if she wants to come with me. Well, at least that's the thought for today!

Hey everyone....thanks for all the thoughts!!!!

 

[LIFERBABE]

I would rather go alone than go with someone that was not as fanatical as I was.

I did go alone in 2004 and went to a DIS meet. Met lots of great people that were ALL about Disney! There were other solo travelers and we had a great time.

I stayed at SSR and went to the SPA, walked, and I went to the parks. I went to all the shows and parades that Dh and the boys wont stand still for. I really contemplated, but in the end I was soo happy I went alone than dragging someone along that didnt quite get it. There are plenty of people at WDW that get it, and they are alot of fun to talk to. As long as you are a social person, I dont think you will have any problems.

As far as moving around alone, I felt pretty safe. I did take precautions I wouldnt normally take when travelling with family like dropping bread crumbs, I mean checking in with Dh letting him know my loose plans for the evening.

Met alot of great people that trip and I will actually be sailing on the DVC Member Cruise 2006 with another DISer that I met on that trip and we have been friends ever since. She is as Disney crazy as I am and I couldnt think of a better traveling companion.

So let the magic happen

 

[Ms. WDW]

I stayed at SSR and went to the SPA.

Isn't that place wonderful!! I was there exactly 24 days ago.

My friend is a great traveling companion. She and her son have been to WDW with me and DS many times. She's just normally a more "laid" back person but that doesn't take away her love for the place. She and I have always said that one day we're just going to sit on a bench, DoleWhip in hand and watch the world go by. Well, we just may get that chance.

 

[maureenann]

Ok...what time shall I meet you??

Where in the Pocono's are you? I'm heading there tomorrow.

HA!
Up by Pocono Manor...

 

[Tikitoi]

I would opt to bring my friend along. Perhaps you can come to some terms of "meeting here" or not having to "spend every minute together", since you both have different paces. Otherwise you may want to consider a solo. Whatever you do you will have a great time. Enjoy it!

 

[Lizziejane]

how about splitting the difference? Spend half the week alone, and ask your friend to join you for the second half? That way you'd get to experience a solo trip, but know that company was coming shortly, in case you were feeling lonely!