Solo Souls -- Do you want to be bothered?

[jamstew]

I am at WDW 12/7 - 12/14 would love to meet up with anyone..


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Somewhere, there's a 12/13 sign-up sheet, but I have no idea where the thread is right now

 

[Donald is #1]

Somewhere, there's a 12/13 sign-up sheet, but I have no idea where the thread is right now

Here is the thread: Dec 13 signup

 

[jamstew]

Here is the thread: Dec 13 signup

Thank you, thank you! I need to keep track of that one.

 

[daisax]

The religion question isn't an American thing - it's a Southern American thing.

Americans from other areas of the country would also be taken aback by the question.

I'm happy to chat with folks in line or casually in a counter service restaurant, but I wouldn't want to join total strangers on their park day, especially if I felt that they thought they were doing me some sort of favor.

 

[brack]

I go to WDW solo when my wife can't go. In the past she would have a conference either in Orlando or Anahiem and I would tag along for a DIsney trip. She would meet when not at the conference. I have met up some DISBoard friends but mostly go on my own.

Now that we live in Florida I go solo when she can't or doesn't want to. I am perfectly happy alone (with my camera) but wouldn't mind some "friends" for part of the day. I am not a thrill ride person and would be very laid-back compared to some (or most!). Taking photos is a slow process and I might be considered boring after awhile

 

[mikamah]

I was at a conference in orlando once and spend a wonderful day at epcot alone. I wasn't into disney like I am now, since I took my son on his first trip, but I can totally see myself taking a solo trip when my son is grown and doesn't want to go with me anymore.

As a single parent, we went on our first trip alone in january, and it was great. I feel so safe there, knowing I'm not going to get lost and wind up in a bad section of some city I don't know.

 

[lovemickeyshouse]

Yes its ok to say hi to me I don't bite and love meeting new people and of course being flirted with

 

[lustergirl]

Lonely- no way!!
Having the time of my life? YES YES YES

Get to do what I want when I want to do. I can sit at the Tambu Lounge at the Poly forever sipping on the Pina Colavas.

 

[HRCCrazy]

I would be OK with being bothered while in the parks, I do enjoy talking at WDW and telling story of trips and rides.

 

[rmeguy]

I have been to WDW a number of times but was always with family. After this Deployment i will be in WDW for 11 days from NOV1-11 and it will be solo. I bought 2 tickets at the Contemp but the other half 'fell thru' So i guess i will try and ask some friends when i go home but other than that i just spent a good chunk of money on someone who 'cant' go. So if anyone is interested in a free trip (more or less) let me know (fblkids@yahoo.com). Back to the subject i dont mind being alone, i have just never pictured DW to be a place to go alone. I have no quams meeting up with people or just talkin to strangers tho. I know i will probably run into a few of the CP members so it will be fine.

-Ben

 

[mickaroonie]

I'm planning on going on a cruise by myself in December and was wondering if anyone had been on cruise solo.

 

[Donald is #1]

I'm planning on going on a cruise by myself in December and was wondering if anyone had been on cruise solo.

I came close for my cruise next month, but my sister decided to come. I would love to see how you like it. I have comtemplated it a few times, particularly for whenever I decide to visit Alaska.

 

[Dolce27]

I'm planning on going on a cruise by myself in December and was wondering if anyone had been on cruise solo.

I sort-of have. The company that I work for takes its employees on an all expense paid trip every other year. I interviewed for this job (2006) and the HR manger called me when they were 99.9% certain that they were hiring me to ask if I wanted to go on the trip that year. It was the last day to sign-up. The firm does pay for one guest (whether it be spouse or friend) but I literally had a couple of hours to make a decision and none of my friends would have been able to make a last minute commitment like that. The cruise took place the week after I began. I knew no one. There were over 200 hundred of us on that cruise and I never knew if I was standing/sitting next to a co-worker or not. So, I was basically alone.

Me, with my personality, I didn't mind it. I was coming from a high-stress job (that I still suffer some short-term memory lapses from -it really was that stressful) and I spent a lot of time sipping sodas in a lounge staring at the sea and working (I write). It was a much needed getaway from reality and there was enough going on in the ship to keep me entertained.

I do have a solo cruise planned for this fall. It's up to New England, where I've never been, and I'm very excited. Just pack something to keep you occupied for any downtimes on the ship and look at it as a great getaway from everyone and everything.

 

[HRCCrazy]

I'm planning on going on a cruise by myself in December and was wondering if anyone had been on cruise solo.

I have done 3 cruises solo, in a way

In Sept. 06 I did a 7 day DCL cruise 100% solo, and had a blast, I not sure how it would go, and almost pass on eatting in the dinning room, but went and all my tablemates were very nice, and I keep in touch with some of them, and that was almost 3 years ago.

March 07 I did a 7 day NCL out of New Orleans and in Oct. 07 I did a NCL 9 day out of LA, I was alone in my room, but had friends on the cruises, so I wasn't alone 100% of the time, which was nice to.

Go for it, there aways is so much to do on a cruise you can always keep your self busy.

 

[crocrafter]

My first solo trip wasn’t intentional. I had originally booked the trip with one friend. She bailed shortly after we booked. Another friend stepped in but bailed the week of final payment. My half of the trip was already paid for and I was beyond eager for a Disney trip so I had the decision to either go it alone or let my vacation be ruined because of my friends. I chose to go alone and found that I actually had fun. But, I’m pretty independent and don’t have a problem going out to catch a movie by myself or stop off at a restaurant for dinner solo. Count me as one of those people who can’t comprehend the people that must always have someone with them to do anything and if they don’t, lock themselves up inside of their homes and do absolutely nothing. Non-independent people would be miserable going solo at Disney.

I don't mind being "bothered" at Disney. I often chat with the people in the line/crowd around me and have met some very interesting people from all over the world that I wouldn't have met if I had been there with family or friends.

I am so glad I clicked on this link! I sat here and read the entire TR and decided to join when I was done. Thank you for the insights!

I have a request for help/tips - I am taking my fist solo trip this Dec 22-29. I have heard many rumors about crowds, etc. esp on Christmas day itself. Any tips from anyone who has visited this time of year would be much appreciated.

Also, I saw some references to DIS Meets? I am in NW Virginia. Are three any groups around here, and if so, can anyone join and when do you meet?

Thanks!

 

[Schmoodle]

If you ever see me alone at WDW, don't feel sorry for me... I will have achieved one of my dreams and be in HEAVEN!
Some people are okay with alone and some are not. I think anyone that would do a solo trip must be okay with it. For me, I adore my alone time - what little of it I get. I travel alone quite a bit for business, and my DH is a Merchant Marine Captain, so gone for months at a time. So you can imagine I am quite independent. But I have 3 kids, and most of my spare time is spent on them. I've always said though, I've never met anybody whose company I enjoy quite as much as my own!
Don't get me wrong, I love sharing WDW with my family. But a solo trip is definitely in the cards for me one day. And I will be happy to meet and chat with new people, but I won't be looking to hitch my wagon to anyone else's - I'll have my own plan for the day, and that would just slow me down.

 

[TinkTink78]

I have done 3 cruises solo, in a way

In Sept. 06 I did a 7 day DCL cruise 100% solo, and had a blast, I not sure how it would go, and almost pass on eatting in the dinning room, but went and all my tablemates were very nice, and I keep in touch with some of them, and that was almost 3 years ago.

March 07 I did a 7 day NCL out of New Orleans and in Oct. 07 I did a NCL 9 day out of LA, I was alone in my room, but had friends on the cruises, so I wasn't alone 100% of the time, which was nice to.

Go for it, there aways is so much to do on a cruise you can always keep your self busy.

How much more expensive is it to go on a cruise SOLO? I thought the rate was outrageous
I LOVE to cruise, that is actually first to Disney, but I thought SOLO ends up being more expensive then I can justify.

 

[Donald is #1]

How much more expensive is it to go on a cruise SOLO? I thought the rate was outrageous
I LOVE to cruise, that is actually first to Disney, but I thought SOLO ends up being more expensive then I can justify.

It is very expensive. For the DCV cruise that I am doing next month, the solo rate was 175% of the per person cost. Hence, I asked one of my sisters if she wanted to go and I would pay the difference.

For me though, I suspect that whenever I decide to go to Alaska (non DCL) then, that will be a solo cruise.

 

[TinkTink78]

Alaska's my next choice...and I would love to cruise to Hawaii.... Enjoy ur Disney cruise they are a lot of fun!!

 

[Missytara]

I love traveling alone and at WDW, I always feel so safe and secure.

I am an only child, and live alone with no children (well, the four legged variety), and I eat out quite a bit, so that is where I engage people in conversation. I usually sit at the bar to eat, so I never feel lonely.

I love lingering in bed in the morning and not being rushed out to the parks - or being able to bound out of bed and be out the door in 20 minutes. I love sitting at the quiet pool at the resort with my feet dangling in the water at 3:00 am. I love riding the same ride over and over and over again. I love engaging people in conversation while I am standing in line; especially the kids. I love taking a nap in the afternoon in my room before I head out to a nice meal. I love that I can spend as much money as I want, or not have to get out of bed all day if I don't want to....I did that last time.

So, yes, don't feel sorry for me either - I am having just as much fun as you are - sometimes even more.