Solo Trip after Prince Charming flew the coop!

[djblu883]

I was kind of in the same position as you. Ten days before we were to leave on our Christmas trip, my husband of 27 years told me he was moving out in January and was not coming on our trip. We hadn't been getting along very well, but this was extreme and a complete surprise.

So, I took our four children and had a good time. It was different, but isn't every trip?

On Christmas eve and Christmas day there were moments when I thought I was going to break down and cry. But there were angels in the park that day. Christmas eve we waited in line with a single traveler and he was totally content being on his own. Christmas day we had dinner at Chefs DeFrance, and again there was a very content, happy, solo traveler dining at the next table.

I would be a lie if I said I'm not scared of my future. But I will never let my soon to be (I guess) ex-husband's actions keep me from something I love.

So very glad you didn't let your soon to be ex destroy your family trip. I can almost bet it made it easier for the holiday not to be spending it in an empty feeling home! Hope you go again soon! I'm married but go often solo as my hubby can't make the trips but supports me! Hope things are getting better for you!

 

[catra121]

OP - So sorry that you are in this situation. I don't really know what I would do in your shoes but being relatively clear headed I'm going to share my advice on what I THINK I would do in this situation.


1. GO...and go by yourself. If you drag someone along who doesn't care for Disney or LOVE it like you do...it will be a downer the whole trip. Then you have to worry about all the things they want to do or not do...their mood swings, etc. Go by yourself.

2. That said...plan your trip like it is your first time going. Sometimes when we are with loved ones we get so caught up in the things we love to do "together" that you miss out on all the other things you would like to do or at least try. Plan this like it is your first time going because it will be in a sense...it will be your first time going alone.

3. If you are concerned about needing company then maybe look into some DIS meets. I've never done one...not sure HOW they work exactly since I know it's not my thing. I am the shyest person ever and would not be comfortable doing a MEET with someone I didn't know. But lots of people love it and it would maybe be a great way to get the company of someone else who LOVES Disney like you do.

My BF is not a fan of Disney. I took him twice now (once as a surprise for just the two of us to share MY love of Disney and once for my parents vow renewal in the parks). He likes being at Disney with me...I'm such a free spirit there who just LOVES all things Disney...but could care less about Disney itself. I will take him again some day on a trip with just the two of is (he hated being in the parks with my family)...but my next trip is solo because I want to just soak it all up and enjoy my favorite place on earth all on my own. So maybe if you plan it like this is a SOLO trip for ME instead of a trip WITHOUT the BF you will be surprised how much you will enjoy it.