Single, but will not make solo trips

You know, I feel this way as well. But just about Disney. I have traveled all over the US alone and had a party all by myself. But, something about going to Disney by myself seems depressing.

I think it's seeing all of the families together being happy, and being secretly (or subconsciously) jealous of it.:confused3 I push those terrible thoughts aside and enjoy watching them. I hope this doesn't sound like a sociopathic voyeur.:rolleyes1
 
I think it's seeing all of the families together being happy, and being secretly (or subconsciously) jealous of it.:confused3 I push those terrible thoughts aside and enjoy watching them. I hope this doesn't sound like a sociopathic voyeur.:rolleyes1

LOL.....never felt that way....because you know they go back to the hotel and he complains because the kids are tired and whiny and won't help with them they will end up in a huge argument! ( but then you have to listen to it through the hotel room wall) :rotfl: :rotfl:
 
I hear ya about feeling weird going solo, but I just got back from my first solo trip to WDW and really had a good time!:thumbsup2 I did plan the trip based on a group of people from the boards going at the same time, but I alternated spending time with them and touring by myself. It wound up being a nice balance of sharing time with like-minded Disney freaks, and some good quality time by myself doing whatever I wanted on my schedule. I ate some meals with others and even did a few alone, but agree that the cm's are really good at making you feel comfortable even when you are dining solo. Actually some of my fondest memories are of striking up conversations with some cm's while waiting in line or passing time! I also made a point of pin trading just to strike up conversations with the cm's. If you're nervous or scared (or just plain weirded out) about travelling solo, Disney is probably the best place to try it out!!:3dglasses

I did also make an effort to "spread some magic" :wizard: while I was there, signing up as a "fairy godmailer" on the boards and sending postcards to some kids. I also took glowsticks I bought at the dollar store and handed them out when waiting for the parades or fireworks. The look on kids faces was priceless and really added to the magic for me.:goodvibes

For me, it's just something I have to get used to now. I used to be really independent and never scared to venture out on my own before I got married and settled down. Then I just never did things myself, I was always all about doing things as a couple or as a family. Now that I'm getting a divorce and I only have my kids half the time, it's just a new way of life doing things on my own.:) Secretly, I kind of like it because I realize that I am a pretty important person in my life and I'm worth spoiling just a little every now and then! I hope to do a solo trip every year just to celebrate being me, and because Disney is a favorite, and I feel pretty comfortable and safe travelling there solo, it's pretty much a given! :laughing:

Now, if I happen to meet an interesting single Disney guy who wants to share my solo trips (or my life?:cloud9: ) down the road sometime...hey, I'd be willing to reconsider! :rolleyes1
 
Secretly, I kind of like it because I realize that I am a pretty important person in my life and I'm worth spoiling just a little every now and then! I hope to do a solo trip every year just to celebrate being me, and because Disney is a favorite, and I feel pretty comfortable and safe travelling there solo, it's pretty much a given! :laughing:

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!! standing ovation!!!! :worship: :worship: :worship: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
She gets it!!!!!!!

:hug: love ya!! I got a glow bracelet too!!!
 

LOL.....never felt that way....because you know they go back to the hotel and he complains because the kids are tired and whiny and won't help with them they will end up in a huge argument! ( but then you have to listen to it through the hotel room wall) :rotfl: :rotfl:

LMAO that is because of 2 things... trying to cram all that stimulation onto the kids and parents not going back to a room and taking a nap!!!
 
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!! standing ovation!!!! :worship: :worship: :worship: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
She gets it!!!!!!!

:hug: love ya!! I got a glow bracelet too!!!

Exactly!!!

You are too funny sweetie!! Miss you!! :hug: And guess what I'm doing tonight...talking myself out of buying DVC...:eek:
 
Exactly!!!

You are too funny sweetie!! Miss you!! :hug: And guess what I'm doing tonight...talking myself out of buying DVC...:eek:

Am sure that isnt easy! I am thinking I will get more points and get a larger villa and have some team up to stay for a trip.
 
Wow! This is a great topic.:goodvibes
I agree with Keneke on many points on his original post. I've tried going to the movies alone once after my hubby first left. I went to a place here called a drafthouse, its like a movie theater/restaurant in one (its really cool popcorn:: cuz you can smoke and drink during the movie but someone else waits on you. HA!). As I was sitting there and the movie started I heard the guy behind me go "Aww look at that pretty girl who got stood up. Poor thing!" :confused: Yeah, I felt like a moron then! So I dont know if I could do Disney alone, I'd think everyone was feeling sorry for me or something.

As far as going on a group trip with folks from here....well I'd love too, but I have so many questions. Like how do you know you'll be safe with these ppl? Do you room together, or get your own room? Do you split costs on certain things, how and like what? Oh and how do you know you wont meet a crazy stalker whos gonna drive you nuts? (I've already had 2 in my life, thanks, I've had enough for a life time! ;) )

"Me? I'd dwell on the fact that I was alone and run around naked in my hotel room (j/k) "
And I can still do that...wait til the kids are sleeping! :lmao:
 
Wow! This is a great topic.:goodvibes
I agree with Keneke on many points on his original post. I've tried going to the movies alone once after my hubby first left. I went to a place here called a drafthouse, its like a movie theater/restaurant in one (its really cool popcorn:: cuz you can smoke and drink during the movie but someone else waits on you. HA!). As I was sitting there and the movie started I heard the guy behind me go "Aww look at that pretty girl who got stood up. Poor thing!" :confused: Yeah, I felt like a moron then! So I dont know if I could do Disney alone, I'd think everyone was feeling sorry for me or something.

As far as going on a group trip with folks from here....well I'd love too, but I have so many questions. Like how do you know you'll be safe with these ppl? Do you room together, or get your own room? Do you split costs on certain things, how and like what? Oh and how do you know you wont meet a crazy stalker whos gonna drive you nuts? (I've already had 2 in my life, thanks, I've had enough for a life time! ;) )

"Me? I'd dwell on the fact that I was alone and run around naked in my hotel room (j/k) "
And I can still do that...wait til the kids are sleeping! :lmao:

as far as sharing a room or not... that is up to each person. I dont share for that reason mainly. BUT I am willing as I get to know people from trips and talking that I might try to do a villa for some of my friends at a group trip. And the better if they are willing to share a bed with someone.

The risk of a stalker is there... its anywhere. Been there done that... but I was a part of KPD for a friend, and we had substitutes when I wasnt there. Friend had no problem. You got allies who will watch out for you.
 
Thansk for the advice! :flower3: I am actually looking into and seriosuly debating the trip in Oct. 2009 thats posted on here with other singles. :cool1:

I still have some reservations about it, but I figure A) you have to try things at least once :) . B) If the worse that happens is I get lonely in WDW, so what, I'm in WDW!!! C) If I acquire another stalker, well I have methods to resolve this that have worked very successfully in the past :stir:

I do however think that Keneke should come along and go with the group! I promise not to let you feel like a loner or weird if you promise to keep any stalkers at a distance! :rotfl: Plus you have like 17 months to back out! ;)
 
I think it's seeing all of the families together being happy, and being secretly (or subconsciously) jealous of it.:confused3 I push those terrible thoughts aside and enjoy watching them. I hope this doesn't sound like a sociopathic voyeur.:rolleyes1

No, I hear what you are saying. I am a people watcher too. I usually try not to stare, but my manners just go straight out the window. :rotfl:

I did not mean for that to sound so morose. I don't miss an opportunity to go to Disney and always go with my family. So, going by myself to place that holds so many fantastic memories with my family does not seem like it would be much fun.
 
I'm a happily married, mom of 3 and I'm going alone in August. I love going with the fam but have always wanted to try a trip by myself, to see what I want, when I want and for how long I want. I'm excited but nervous too! As some others have said I think Disney is a great location to try out a solo trip. I know when I've been there in the past people are really talkative with each other in lines and what not. I am hoping it is a great experience!

Allyson
 
I find it very hard to do many group-oriented things in my single, somewhat hermit-ish life. I haven't seen a romantic movie in a theater in awhile, and I don't sit down at restaurants alone. It's not that my life is lonewly by any means, it's just that people want to steer me in other directions. Disneyworld? Fuggedaboutit! I can't really take my friends or family (they're not into it) and it feels like my singleness will stretch onward. Does anyone here long to go to a Disney park, but hold back because you don't want to go alone?

Oh, and I think I may have a hard time going to a single's meet at WDW. It just would seem weird to me.

just what rebecca had offered... if I am there and you need a shadow you can PM me anytime !!! I love going solo.. and now discovered the magic of sharing my solo trip with the peeps/diser I meet here... But then I startedn young.. even when I was kid.. I love going to the movies alone.. shopping alone... and then meeting friends for lunch or dinner after doing the alone stuff... I love my time me time or whatever time I have :goodvibes I guess that coming from a family of 17 and being the youngest I end up tagging along to who ever is available that day to baby sit me... when I turn 13 :woohoo: all things broke loose :lmao: so yup.. the offer stands if you need someone to hold your hands and pull you in the parks :rotfl2: :thumbsup2 c'mon.... c'mon... c'mon... lets go !!!!!!!!11
 
I've enjoyed visits with family, friends and solo. They all have their pros 'n' cons. However, I've found solo visits offer me the most pros. I can go where I want, when I want, eat wherever and whenever I want without any discussions or debates. I find solo visits to be truly carefree and relaxing. I periodically meetup with folks I've met online for a meal or ride an attraction. The meetups have been pleasant. However, I prefer to enjoy most of my time solo and FREE to do as I please.:cloud9:
 
I go all the time solo. I book a room at one of the resorts a couple times per year and go on my way. I also do many day trips alone. Since i dont have friends who share my passion for Disney, its either go alone or dont go, and not going is not an options for this disney nut. I will dine at cs and full service restaurants, doesnt bother me any, I figure no one is paying attention to me, anyway.
As I say, i live here so if you ever decide to go to wdw solo and need a "buddy" I am available.
 
Wow! This is a great topic.:goodvibes
I agree with Keneke on many points on his original post. I've tried going to the movies alone once after my hubby first left. I went to a place here called a drafthouse, its like a movie theater/restaurant in one (its really cool popcorn:: cuz you can smoke and drink during the movie but someone else waits on you. HA!). As I was sitting there and the movie started I heard the guy behind me go "Aww look at that pretty girl who got stood up. Poor thing!" :confused: Yeah, I felt like a moron then! So I dont know if I could do Disney alone, I'd think everyone was feeling sorry for me or something.

As far as going on a group trip with folks from here....well I'd love too, but I have so many questions. Like how do you know you'll be safe with these ppl? Do you room together, or get your own room? Do you split costs on certain things, how and like what? Oh and how do you know you wont meet a crazy stalker whos gonna drive you nuts? (I've already had 2 in my life, thanks, I've had enough for a life time! ;) )

"Me? I'd dwell on the fact that I was alone and run around naked in my hotel room (j/k) "
And I can still do that...wait til the kids are sleeping! :lmao:

Poor you!! I would've had to tell them I didn't get stood up, I preferred to be there on my own!! My Stepfather had a conference in Disney a few years ago and my Mom did Disney by herself. She said she had more fun by herself than when he was there! She went on rides, took pictures with the characters,everything. She said it was great because if you wanted to go back and do something ( mainly shop ) you could turn around and do it. I'd love to do a singles-meet up trip, but I'd still want my "own" time I think. The longer I'm single, the more independant and needing-my-own-space I get.
 
Sweet Amy,

You should have told that rude, dolt of a man, to mind his own business, or better still, tell him, oh didn't I see the woman you came with talking to a really great looking guy just a minute ago? or both! I so don't like men like that! do not feel like a moron, for you are not!
When it comes to being by yourself at DL or WDW, I am so positive that no one is thinking that about you, if anything, one, might think, oh she probably lives in the area, or hey, she is doing the smart solo thing, ah, I remember those days, before babies, and a husband that acts like one! anyway, things to that effect, but again, if anything at all.
People are busy having a good, fun time, and are not there to be judge mental about you, or anyone else.
So please, do not worry about it, like I always try to remind myself of, worrying is not going to pay the bills, or do anything else positive for me, if anything, it will just put frown lines on my face!:(

So like that Nike commercial goes, JUST DO IT! :)
 
Thanks for the warm thoughts! I should have said something, but the truth is I was young, fragile from my recent marriage ending, and just at a complete loss for words. :faint:

I am thinking about doing a solo trip in October of next year. I think my kids might hate me for going without them, but I can make it up to them with another trip! :rotfl: Yeah, one trip and I'm now a total addict! :hyper:
 
That is really cute, one trip and now you are addicted :) he he

Sometimes, not responding to someones stupidity, is the best thing to do, for not saying anything,can speak volumes as well,again, sometimes.

I like the plan for going by yourself, one trip, then the next, with your children. :) Most definitely good for you!
 
I think you should make a plan for next weekend to go see a movie by yourself... it's probably the easiest thing to do by yourself. The new Sex and the City movie comes out this weekend, and I'm guessing there will be a lot of single women there... it's not my kind of movie (and I'm actually sick of hearing about it!) but that might be a good starting point.

I decided that I'm going to Disney by myself next March. I figure I can either go and have a good time alone, or sit home bored waiting for someone to go with me. And to honest... I'm looking forward to it! There are things I really want to do that I'll be able to, because nobody will be there who wants to do something else.

It's weird... but I don't like going to a restaurant alone, either. I wonder why???
 





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