Solos, do you like being alone?

[BillSears]

I know I actually like being alone. I have family and friends I love. I like spending some time with them and even enjoy vacationing with some of them. But I love my alone time.

I don't understand people who need people. I'm perfectly happy with myself and I don't feel the need for someone else to be with me all of the time. My Daughter moved out last year and now I've got an empty nest. I miss my Daughter but I LOVE having the house to myself.

One of my favorite things at WDW is to go back to my resort at the end of a long day and take a walk around the grounds of the resort at night. I find the nice dark and quiet paths and I enjoy the solitude. It's a perfect way to wind down and relax after the crowds of WDW.

I've seen threads here about meeting up with other solos for a day/meal/night out etc. and I've wondered why someone would do that. Why would I spend my precious alone time meeting up with others?

 

[MdmMim]

I, too, love being alone. There's nothing like solitude! I know some people do not understand this at all, and that's fine. I, too, don't understand "needing" people.

I like my own company, and I enjoy being alone. I have never felt loneliness.

I go to WDW on extended trips, and for weeks, I don't see a single person that I know. Doesn't bother me a bit.

Here's to solo travel!! Some may think we're odd, but so be it.

 

[TXTurtle]

I guess it's largely an extrovert/introvert thing. I had one roommate who was a major extrovert. Being alone for too long drove her crazy. She needed someone to talk to and actually got worn out from her own company. I'm an introvert who gets my energy from "me" time and will have weekends where I'm a complete room hermit. That living situation didn't last long. My current roommie is another introvert and while I count living with her and getting to know her as one of the greatest blessings of my life (she's a fantabulous woman) I know we both love it when the other's on vacation and have the full apartment to ourselves. Don't get me wrong, I do love my time with close friends and fiance ... but I love my time alone, too. I knew I loved my fiance when I realized that spending time with him was almost like being alone. Other introverts understand, I hope!

 

[englishrose47]

I too enjoy being alone I get very litle lone time!! I am however not an introvert far from it. I took that test and was off the chart for extrovert but I still like being alone . But the extrovert in me wnts to meet up with others for meals sometimes and then be able to go be with ME!!

 

[MdmMim]

Don't get me wrong, I do love my time with close friends and fiance ... but I love my time alone, too.

I love being with my family and friends at WDW, but my alone time is just bliss!

I've been going solo for years--I have an understanding DH. Last year, we were with a group (family/friends) and we all went off in different directions. DH ended up at the Big River Grill, sitting on the boardwalk, enjoying a glass of wine and a nice lunch--all by himself. Later when we met up, he told me that he finally understood the solo thing, as he truly relaxed during his meal. He loved his time alone! (And to think--at one time he did not appreciate WDW!) Now he's a true convert. And he understands solo time.

 

[dee47]

I love my time alone when I go solo, but I leave myself open to experiences at WDW. Last time I went, I struck out a conversation on a boat from MK to the Poly with a woman and her daughter. Turned out we were all headed to Ohana for dinner, and they asked if I wanted to join them. Our conversation on the boat was a lot of fun, so I said sure, why not? It turned out to be a really fun evening, and another good memory from a solo trip. I don't think I would have had the experience if I were there with my DS, but I wasn't looking for dinner companions either. It just happened, and it was great.

 

[GeorgiaTiggerGirl]

I'll be an empty nester in September when my son goes to college. After several years of being single, and on the introverted side, I enjoy the time to myself. I have several good friends, and we do things together. But I do plenty alone (such as a solo trip to the World after I take my son to school)! Occasionally I get a touch of loneliness, but not often.

 

[Dolce27]

My last two trips to WDW were solo and I now have my very first trip to Disneyland in a few months that will also be solo. I find that I love being solo and doing what I want when I want without having to compromise with others. There are several perks to touring the parks by yourself. I guess that I, also, am classified as an introvert and enjoy my alone time at the parks.

I have a 14 day WDW trip planned for the end of 2008 to celebrate my 30th birthday. A college friend from Hong Kong (that I haven’t seen since college) will spend the 14 days with me and some family is coming for the day of and the few days surrounding my birthday. While I’m glad that I’ll have friends and family there to celebrate with me, I am slightly concerned that I might become more irritable because I will have to give in and make compromises when I’ve become accustomed to not having to do so.

 

[englishrose47]

Can anyone tell me how much more it costs going solo , the room would be the only thing I can think of, other than it being impossible to share meals!!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Can anyone tell me how much more it costs going solo , the room would be the only thing I can think of, other than it being impossible to share meals!!

The room costs the same; it's just that you don't have anyone with whom to split the cost.

As for the meals, you could order just appetizers instead of main dishes, or if you meet up with other solos for some meals, you may find someone willing to split a meal.

In general, I don't think it costs more to go solo, other than having to pay the entire room cost yourself.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I know that on a lot of cruise lines, Disney included, if you are going solo it costs about 175% of the per-person, double-occupancy price.

 

[NewYorkRedNeck]

I take all my vacations solo... the 175% is what keeps me from taking a cruise..ohwells... i like to fly better anyways lol

 

[cheapi86]

I'll be alone soon...so I hope I like it.

I'm a mix though. While I love being alone, I also LOVE to talk. So sometimes it is nice to meet up with someone.

But that said, I've found everywhere you go can usually find SOMEONE to talk to if you really feel like it.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Absolutely, cheapi86! I travel alone, but I have little trouble conversing with others in lines, or the party at the next table (if they seem willing), or Cast Members... try asking a CM in World Showcase about their country - what it's like, how it compares to living (albeit temporarily) in the U.S....

Now, all that said - I was looking forward to dining at Teppanyaki with a table full of strangers. Turns out, friends I haven't seen for several years will be there the same weekend as me, so we're eating together. But that's unusual. Generally, nobody I know even wants to go to Disney World the same time I'm there... I don't think it's my breath, but...

 

[If U Had Wings]

I like a little of both. I don't mind being alone most of the time, and really enjoy the peace and quiet. It's great getting the chance to rush as much as you want, or conversely to take as much time as you want to absorb everything around you. Even when I travel with my family, I need to find a few of those moments for myself, and if I don't I get a bit cranky.

On the other hand, sometimes I do miss a certain degree of companionship. I'm fairly shy, so it's not always easy for me to strike up conversations with strangers. I never miss it enough to give up my quiet moments though!

 

[Tikicampers]

I have no idea if I like to be alone, but if any of you want to watch my kids for a while, I'll be glad to find out.
Seriously though, I think it would be so much fun to spend a little time alone, esp. at the resort. The people watching would be entertaining.

 

[tpayne]

I have no idea if I like to be alone, but if any of you want to watch my kids for a while, I'll be glad to find out.
Seriously though, I think it would be so much fun to spend a little time alone, esp. at the resort. The people watching would be entertaining.

I'm with you ...haven't had the pleasure . I think it would be awesome for a while

 

[pershing]

I'm introverted also. I've never been lonely when I'm alone. I need some alone time each day to recharge my internal batteries-so to speak.

I have my first solo trip planned in August. Just for 3 days, but I can do alot in that time if left to my own devices!

I'm having so much fun planning this getaway!

 

[PaulaSB12]

I love travelling alone,do what I want, when I want how I want. What is scary the holiday I am planning for 2008 with 3 14 year olds. I did a group holiday to Eygpt and hated it, couldn't get away from the other people enough, to much lets be friends stuff for my liking.

 

[Disney Anna]

I visit Disneyland at least once a month and I always go solo. My Mom thinks I'm nuts. "Don't you get lonely?" she asks. I tell her absolutely no. Going solo allows me to leave when I want, stop where I want, eat what I want, etc. I just love the freedom. I don't feel lonely at all. I also love to people watch and will strike up conversations with strangers very easily.

I took my first solo trip to WDW in March (still need to write report). It was awesome. In fact, I loved it so much that I think it may have ruined it for when I travel with others.

My DH is not into Disney that much, but on the rare occassion I can drag him along, I enjoy myself because he is a great follower. He totally follows my plan. Same thing with my sister. So it's kind of like a solo trip anyway. Best of both worlds, I can do what I want plus still have companionship.