Solo this weekend

[Ress76]

I have had differing levels of solo time on previous trips, and a solo trip this past December. I will be arriving in Orlando before lunch on Friday 5/4.

However, this trip was planned-or 'not planned'-in a moment of frustration and mopeyness after my husband passed away in March. Just an "Airfare is right, package is OK, I'm going to my Happy Place" kind of thing one Friday afternoon after I returned to work. I know that I will keep myself amused once I am there, but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. My past trips, I have tended to plan quite a bit, or at least have ideas, and this trip, I just never really got into planning (besides that I wanted to try to get into Le Cellier...which was booked...as I had expected). I will have a rental car, so I guess if I get into a real funk, I can just gas up and drive, but I can do that here in NY.

Has anyone been in a similar position or planned/not planned a similar trip? I'll be taking our granddaughter next March, so I was thinking I could use this as a sort of planning trip, but beyond that, I feel like when I get there, I won't know what to do with myself. Anyone have any ideas?

TIA,
Ress

 

[lurkernj]

So sorry to hear about your loss. I think I'd book a WDW trip too in your situation.

I'd try to have a basic plan of at least what park which day, then maybe make a reservation or two, this way you have some direction once you get there instead of feeling out of sorts wondering what to do with yourself. Maybe make a list of your favorite things to do while there so you're not so overwhelmed, kind of a "to do" list, it will give you purpose each day.

Good luck and enjoy yourself!

 

[Racemom17]

So sorry to hear about your husband. We lost my father-in-law coming up on a year next week and the past year has been hard for the family, but especially my Mom-in-law.

I too am a avid Disney planner...even if I don't stick to the plan I like to have a general plan. The last two trips I have planned but then really varied from the plan once arriving.

It sounds like you have had a rough couple months. A trip to the happy place with no stress, plans etc...may be just what you need. My advice would be to do what you want when you want...it will be a good way to re-energize yourself....and for a solo traveler...I bet you might be able to get a walk up at Le Cellier.

 

[erinscreen]

I am so sorry for your loss. And I agree with other posters that this may be just what you need.

Have you thought about doing a tour? That may help fill some time without having to be "alone."

Enjoy your trip!

 

[Racemom17]

I hope you had a lovely trip

 

[Ress76]

Thank you for checking!

The flight down was rough due to weather delays, will I make my connecting etc, but got in late but OK. Got to Pop without issue, and whenthe security guard said "Welcome Home" I almost started to cry. That, however, was shortlived when the girl checking me in at the desk asked "Why are you all alone?" So then the tears welled up, of course. I got to see our Leave a Legacy tile at Epcot a couple times, got to see Wishes a few times and upgraded my 3 day tickets to an Annual Pass due to some other planned trips within the next year, so I was enjoying those discounts and went a little overboard on shopping

All in all, it was really nice to get away, it was really nice to be in my Happy Place, but I was a little on the lonely side. I think next trip, I will have to plan on journaling more or something.

 

[fla4fun]

I have made trips to WDW after three deaths in my family, first my grandmother, then my mom, then my dad. They were what I needed, but they were still bittersweet. It sounds like yours was as well. Take heart in the fact that the next one will be better. So sorry for your loss.