Single, but will not make solo trips

[Shugardrawers]

You know, when I was single I was really self conscious about doing social type activities, especially couples type, alone. I had to force myself to go to movies but I never got comfortable with it. I just could never do the dinner thing. I doubt I'd be very happy solo in WDW. Sometimes I'll slip away for a little quiet time shopping on my own but an entire trip would be pretty tough for me. It's really a matter of how secure you are in yourself and how self conscious you are about what other people are thinking of you. 44 years old and I'm still not comfortable enough in my own skin to spend a whole day in public alone. I admire those of you who can

 

[rebecca06261]

I'm changing my answer. This past weekend I went to Orlando to meet up with family so that we could enjoy some good quality time together. Due to my cousin's health, they left a day later than what was planned. I, on the other hand, arrived on time-early Friday afternoon. By Saturday, I was itching to head over to WDW so I told myself that I would just resort hop and enjoy the rest of my day taking in new sights. Strolling through the Boardwalk, I finally found myself at EPCOT's international gate. Despite not wanting to waste a full day's admission on just a few hours, I couldn't help myself. Like a good little disney addict, before I knew it, I had approached the cast member and said "just one please"

My first reaction wasn't to run joyously to futureworld before it closed, instead I called my friend so that I could share my experience. I wanted sooo desperately to have my friend with me . I sat down and watched Tony Orlando for a few minutes, only to take notice of all of the cute elderly couples swaying and singing. I decided to move forward...I"m sorry, I need to correct myself: the cm asked me to move so a family could all sit together (which I gladly did but it still made me feel like a bafoon. )

Moving along, I tip-toed through the ws and eventually got bored. Me = bored at my happy place . Something wasn't right. I then did something that shall only ever be mentioned on the Disers Thread of Shameful Secrets. I left EPCOT and while I won't say what I was doing, , let's just say that little wild hair bit me on my tail and I decided that I was headed over to the P&PP!

Not so fast.... as I was riding on the Disney Bu...I mean as I was leaving EPCOT I finally resigned myself that while I can go to DTD by myself, I just didn't like not being able to share the magic with the people I love most.

Moral to my twisted saga: My new answer is "I'm there with ya Keneke."

 

[PammyJJane]

You know, when I was single I was really self conscious about doing social type activities, especially couples type, alone. I had to force myself to go to movies but I never got comfortable with it. I just could never do the dinner thing. I doubt I'd be very happy solo in WDW. Sometimes I'll slip away for a little quiet time shopping on my own but an entire trip would be pretty tough for me. It's really a matter of how secure you are in yourself and how self conscious you are about what other people are thinking of you. 44 years old and I'm still not comfortable enough in my own skin to spend a whole day in public alone. I admire those of you who can

Do/did you have brothers and sisters or were you an only child? I sometimes think only children might not feel so self-conscious being alone. I will be lonesome for my family on my trip but also know that I'll be a better Mom for a couple of days alone time, just for me. But I don't consider it brave and do wonder if it was because I was an only child.

Now I can see at a sit-down restaurant; honestly I think that's the only place where people would even notice you being alone.

 

[ANTSS2001]

I'm changing my answer. This past weekend I went to Orlando to meet up with family so that we could enjoy some good quality time together. Due to my cousin's health, they left a day later than what was planned. I, on the other hand, arrived on time-early Friday afternoon. By Saturday, I was itching to head over to WDW so I told myself that I would just resort hop and enjoy the rest of my day taking in new sights. Strolling through the Boardwalk, I finally found myself at EPCOT's international gate. Despite not wanting to waste a full day's admission on just a few hours, I couldn't help myself. Like a good little disney addict, before I knew it, I had approached the cast member and said "just one please"

My first reaction wasn't to run joyously to futureworld before it closed, instead I called my friend so that I could share my experience. I wanted sooo desperately to have my friend with me . I sat down and watched Tony Orlando for a few minutes, only to take notice of all of the cute elderly couples swaying and singing. I decided to move forward...I"m sorry, I need to correct myself: the cm asked me to move so a family could all sit together (which I gladly did but it still made me feel like a bafoon. )

Moving along, I tip-toed through the ws and eventually got bored. Me = bored at my happy place . Something wasn't right. I then did something that shall only ever be mentioned on the Disers Thread of Shameful Secrets. I left EPCOT and while I won't say what I was doing, , let's just say that little wild hair bit me on my tail and I decided that I was headed over to the P&PP!

Not so fast.... as I was riding on the Disney Bu...I mean as I was leaving EPCOT I finally resigned myself that while I can go to DTD by myself, I just didn't like not being able to share the magic with the people I love most.

Moral to my twisted saga: My new answer is "I'm there with ya Keneke."

awwwwwwww rebeccaaaaaaaaa... for you

I am sorry...

 

[If U Had Wings]

I've really been enjoying this thread as I am contemplating my first ever solo trip to Disneyland next fall.

I never used to want to do anything by myself. I always felt everyone was staring at me, thinking "Oh look at that poor girl". Somewhere along the line though I started to realize that I was missing out on things I wanted to do and see because I couldn't drag someone along with me. It was tough for while too. Now I don't even think about it anylonger. I love going to movies by myself, as well as other shows and things like that. For anyone anxious about going alone try doing things slowly and at less crowded times. (Afternoon matinees or weeknights for shows, more informal restaurants etc.) I have started to notice a bunch of regulars at the theaters near me who come solo.

I had never really thought about traveling alone, until I made friends with someone who traveled all over the place by herself. She was single like me, and had been all over the world traveling solo. She loved it. She actually told me she usually prefers it since she can do whatever she wants on her own timeschedule.

The thought of a solo trip to Disney started looking more and more appealing to me the more I started to think about it. As the lone single member of my family, I am always the one who has to cave to everyone else's wishes. A trip doing what I want to do, eating where I want to eat sounds lovely. I've always wanted to visit Disneyland, so I'm thinking that this may be the perfect time to take a solo trip.

My only concern is that seeing all the kids and families will end up making me feel sad that I'm alone. This never used to bother me, but as I'm getting a bit ...cough...older I find I get a bit more effected by this. Oddly though I'm more prone to be bothered by this when I'm traveling with my nieces as it hits a bit closer to home that I'm missing out on that entire family thing. Has anyone else ever get effected by things like this while at Disney?

 

[ANTSS2001]

Has anyone else ever get effected by things like this while at Disney?

well you can never use my answer as a basis of normalcy I came from a big family... my mom came from a family of 25 my father side.. hmm my dad is 66 and I think he still have a 15 year old brother.. his father has not stopped yet.. I stopped counting at 75 cosuins combined with nieces and nephews... and so... when I moved here in Pa single life is fun.. peaceful and less stress... I visit my family ones in a blue moon but we all still keep in touch... now about going to WDW/DL and seeing those with kids and families no it does not bother me... but for some reason I am a kid magnet at the parks... sitting for the paRADE.. waiting at the restaurant... rides etc.. by the time it is over I already have made a new friend....

 

[MomofCKJ]

Do/did you have brothers and sisters or were you an only child? I sometimes think only children might not feel so self-conscious being alone. I will be lonesome for my family on my trip but also know that I'll be a better Mom for a couple of days alone time, just for me. But I don't consider it brave and do wonder if it was because I was an only child.

Now I can see at a sit-down restaurant; honestly I think that's the only place where people would even notice you being alone.

I'm an only child too and I totally think this has a little something to do with it. I *crave* my alone time. Now I have a wonderful husband, 3 kids and a great network of friends who I enjoy spending time with but I absolutely need time alone, like I need air to breath. I think growing up spending so much time alone with no sibs around just sort of fostered that need, and enjoyment, of spending time alone.

And Amen to your other statement! I know it is good for me as a Mother to break away and recharge on my own too!

Allyson

 

[Shugardrawers]

Do/did you have brothers and sisters or were you an only child? I sometimes think only children might not feel so self-conscious being alone. I will be lonesome for my family on my trip but also know that I'll be a better Mom for a couple of days alone time, just for me. But I don't consider it brave and do wonder if it was because I was an only child.

Now I can see at a sit-down restaurant; honestly I think that's the only place where people would even notice you being alone.

I have one of each. Funny thing is, I'm actually a bit of a loner and I'd have killed for alone time when I was younger. Still, there are just some things that I don't think I'll ever be comfortable doing all alone. Some things are just meant to be shared for me.

 

[Keneke]

My new answer is "I'm there with ya Keneke."

So now that you're there with me, want to be there, with me?

 

[sunnyday123]

I'm an only child too and I totally think this has a little something to do with it. I *crave* my alone time. Now I have a wonderful husband, 3 kids and a great network of friends who I enjoy spending time with but I absolutely need time alone, like I need air to breath. I think growing up spending so much time alone with no sibs around just sort of fostered that need, and enjoyment, of spending time alone.

And Amen to your other statement! I know it is good for me as a Mother to break away and recharge on my own too!

Allyson

I really think having that "break" and alone time makes you a better parent. Sometimes it's just in the form of locking yourself in the bathroom for 1/2 and hour, but sometimes you just need to do it!!

Obviously a solo trip to Disney is way better.....

 

[go2cindys]

I have never been to WDW alone before always with friends or family.

My DD & DGS & DGD and I are going for 2 days this August prior to my first ever cruise on the DCL Wonder.

Even though we were all there, including DSIL, last Nov/Dec, I'm not sure if 2 days this August will be enough to satisfy my Disney fix , especially with the heat.

My DD doesn't want to take the kids out of school again this year and I've been unsuccessful in convincing my friend who has never been to DW to join me.

I will be 65 in September and I'm mobility challanged so will be using a scooter.

Also, I've never stayed onsite; we always rent a villa. Since it would be just me, I was thinking of staying onsite and renting a scooter & accessible van, especially after reading how difficult it can be using Disney transportation with a scooter.

How difficult will it be going solo for the first time? I can just see myself blubbering not to be able to share the magic with someone.

Opinions and advice anyone?

 

[djblu883]

no worries! I think you will be just fine...and no need to rent a van for your scooter..the transportation is not bad...in this society of NOW it can be a pain...take a good book for your wait or stuff to write long overdue letters...Get your fix and have a magical time....just remember patience pays off!!!!

I have never been to WDW alone before always with friends or family.

My DD & DGS & DGD and I are going for 2 days this August prior to my first ever cruise on the DCL Wonder.

Even though we were all there, including DSIL, last Nov/Dec, I'm not sure if 2 days this August will be enough to satisfy my Disney fix , especially with the heat.

My DD doesn't want to take the kids out of school again this year and I've been unsuccessful in convincing my friend who has never been to DW to join me.

I will be 65 in September and I'm mobility challanged so will be using a scooter.

Also, I've never stayed onsite; we always rent a villa. Since it would be just me, I was thinking of staying onsite and renting a scooter & accessible van, especially after reading how difficult it can be using Disney transportation with a scooter.

How difficult will it be going solo for the first time? I can just see myself blubbering not to be able to share the magic with someone.

Opinions and advice anyone?

 

[DisneyShannon]

I have always gone to Disney single 8 or 9 years now. I am single and have no children. I eat counter service, but allow myself to eat at Chrystal palace there food is so good and they put you at a small table so I do not feel like I am an outsider. I have always been the loner type though. I say to all the singles out there afraid try it.Or try a few hours by yourself.