Taking my child alone, without husband, anyone ever done this?

[SnowWhite607]

Long story short........my DD9 gets a school break next year and I have promised to take her back to WDW. It will be close to 2 years since we have been by the time we go back so we are really looking forward to it. Due to work, my DH cant go with us. We went last year but we took my mom with us. She more than likely will not be going with us this year. So that leaves me and DD.

Has anyone ever taken their child alone? Is it safe? DH is worried about us going alone. I really wasnt until I heard he was and then I started thinking Hmmmmmmmm and wondering what, if anything, could happen.

If it matters, we will be flying and taking the ME to Pop (more than likely). We are not really night owls so we wont be staying out till the wee hours of the night and I know at the time of year we will be going (early March),, the parks close a bit earlier than they do in the summer. I think when we went at that time in 2009, AK closed at 5 or 6pm so its not like the 2 of us will be hanging out till midnight or later.

*I* personally think is fine but could this just be my desire to go clouding my judgement? Anyone have any personal experience or thoughts on the matter?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I went last year with DS for his birthday. We had a blast just the two of us. I let him pick the rides within reason. After doing Star tours 5 times I had to go on something else. I missed DH because I like to share the joy of seeing our DS smile with him. I called a few times a day but was never worried if we were safe.

Go with your child and have a great time.

 

[Ephany]

I've taken DD7 a few times by myself. We usually drive down and stay offsite. I've never felt unsafe on Disney property and the only times I've felt 'uncomfortable' was when I had to get gas after dark which I hate to do anyway. We always have a good time; last Sunday we rode Big Thunder Mtn 7 times in a row at opening. DH would have hated it that, but when it's just the two of you it's a more go with the flow type occasion. We eat where we want, when we want and use the time to see attractions that we somehow never fit in to the schedule when DH is with us. We also walked around all the monorail hotels last visit and spend a lot of time browsing in stores. It's fun to get away and have girl time occasionally.

 

[Kat&Dom]

I am a single mom with a 4 1/2 year old son. I find Disney to be the safest and most fun vacation as a single mom. I have never had any safety concerns while at Disney with my son.

We are planning our 5th Disney trip next month. We went alone to Florida once and California twice. And not once did I even have the slightest concern being just the 2 of us.

 

[tessa67]

I am a single mom and my dd (2) and I go EVERYWHERE! She has flown 8 times already. We are going to Disney in May for her first time. I have never given just the two of us traveling together a second thought.

I can't imagine having someone else that I would have to consult on decision making!

 

[december]

Dh won't got to WDW, or anywhere else. He isn't interested in vacations, pd. In 2006, I got tired of it, and booked a trip with ds9, dd6, and my mil. After I saw how easy WDW was, I booked another trip in 2007 with just me, ds10 and dd8. We had a great time. We flew, ME picked us up, and Disney buses took us anywhere we wanted to go. I wouldn't go off most places by myself (I don't drive in large cities), but WDW is a great place for "single" moms and their kids!

 

[hereyago]

I am a single mom as well to a DD11. We have been to WDW and DCL several times, Washington D .C. and Hawaii.

If my friend doesn't want to go,he can stay here, but I won't begrudge a trip for my kid or myself.

OP-you can do it. Just like at home I am sure you use safety sense, you do the same thing there. We always stay on property and use the buses. You will have a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MErnst]

I too am taking my DS7 to WDW in Oct without DH. This is the first time I've taken this type of trip without the DH and DS15 and I am just fine with it. We are meeting my mom who is coming in from another state and it will be the 3 of us. My DH is a worrier no matter what and I'm sure he will worry no matter what. I am truly excited about taking DS7 alone and we are going to have so much fun....just wish he would agree to have dinner with the princesses, LOL!

 

[Suellen]

I went alone with my DD(4) and DD(2) for two weeks in January/February. It was fantastic! I would totally do it again!

Though I did miss DH because we have never been apart for that long. Pretty much not apart at all.

AND I know how much he loves WDW ~ and I felt bad he was working.

 

[SnowWhite607]

I am a single mom and my dd (2) and I go EVERYWHERE! She has flown 8 times already. We are going to Disney in May for her first time. I have never given just the two of us traveling together a second thought.

I can't imagine having someone else that I would have to consult on decision making!

I dont have to consult him. I just mentioned that he said he was worried whether or not we would be safe and then I started worrying. He doesnt care if we go, he just wants to make sure his girls are safe!

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

My mom took me w/o my dad at (9 and 11) and me and my girlfriend when we were like 13. We thought it was safe and easy. Especially now that they have ME I don't think it could get much easier to do than that!

 

[Chloesmom]

I am a single mom with a 4 1/2 year old son. I find Disney to be the safest and most fun vacation as a single mom. I have never had any safety concerns while at Disney with my son.

We are planning our 5th Disney trip next month. We went alone to Florida once and California twice. And not once did I even have the slightest concern being just the 2 of us.

I totally agree... Disney is one of the safest places I have been.
My DD wo is now 11 have gone each year alone since she was 6 and a few times we went 2 times a year. There has never been a safety issue and we are night owls and stay out til the parks close.
Go... have fun.. make some one of a kind memories....

 

[EKW]

I'm a single mom and all my trips have been just me and the kids. Without knowing you or your family, I'd say that I really don't know any women who couldn't do a Disney trip alone with their kids. However, I guess if your relationship is such that your husband does all the decision making, it could be overwhelming.

 

[SnowWhite607]

I'm a single mom and all my trips have been just me and the kids. Without knowing you or your family, I'd say that I really don't know any women who couldn't do a Disney trip alone with their kids. However, I guess if your relationship is such that your husband does all the decision making, it could be overwhelming.

LOL! Absolutely not! We have been many times before and I am the "planner" and make all the ADRs, plan which parks to do on which days, etc. All he does to get ready for vacation is get in the car and drive us to the airport!

He had just raised the question of "will it be safe?" so I guess that got me to wondering the same thing. He would never tell me NOT to go. He knows that just because he has to work, that doesnt mean me and DD will spend our vacation sitting home. We went without him before in 2009 so its not the issue of going without him, its the issue of it being just me and my DD.

I have never really felt unsafe at WDW but then again, DD and I have never really been anywhere by ourselves for an extended period of time, like trip-wise. I am not really a paranoid person by nature. I just wanted to make sure we would be safe doing things like walking to the room after dark (I plan to pay extra for a preferred room so it will be closer to the front and not so far of a walk), taking the bus after dark, and sleeping in the room.

Then I thought "what about single moms....do they just stay home all the time?" I sure wouldnt!

Do any of you feel weird sleeping in the room with just you and your kid (s)? I know chances are that a serial killer wont be prowling around the Pop Century and break in and kill us but..............

 

[paysensmom]

You will be fine and will have a TON of fun! I went in 2007 with my almost 3 and five year old! We had a blast for those two weeks. If you take the kids to the mall or grocery store by yourself, you will be fine at Disney too!

 

[MEG&MINNIE]

Yes, I took my daughter 2 times alone at the ages of 9 and then 11. They were the best trips ever! We went were "we" wanted to go and when we wanted to go. We didn't worry about asking anyone else what they wanted. In the past we had gone with all 5 of us ...but these last 2 trips were more fun and relaxing because it was "just the 2 of us".
Both times we used ME shuttle from airport to POP . We always felt safe @ POP ...Lots of people around at all times and mostly other families.
I did have her carry a fanny pack/bag with our room # and emergency phone #'s (my cell and our home phone) in it, just in case we got seperated or there was an emergency with me (don't want to think about that).

Plan your trip without any worries and you'll have a wonderful time !
Planning another trip this summer , hopefully...

 

[SnowWhite607]

Yes, I took my daughter 2 times alone at the ages of 9 and then 11. They were the best trips ever! We went were "we" wanted to go and when we wanted to go. We didn't worry about asking anyone else what they wanted. In the past we had gone with all 5 of us ...but these last 2 trips were more fun and relaxing because it was "just the 2 of us".
Both times we used ME shuttle from airport to POP . We always felt safe @ POP ...Lots of people around at all times and mostly other families.
I did have her carry a fanny pack/bag with our room # and emergency phone #'s (my cell and our home phone) in it, just in case we got seperated or there was an emergency with me (don't want to think about that).

Plan your trip without any worries and you'll have a wonderful time !
Planning another trip this summer , hopefully...

That was one of my issues as well......I am in good health as far as I know but ya know.....what if?? The bag is a great idea though.

 

[hereyago]

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I just wanted to make sure we would be safe doing things like walking to the room after dark (I plan to pay extra for a preferred room so it will be closer to the front and not so far of a walk), taking the bus after dark, and sleeping in the room.

Then I thought "what about single moms....do they just stay home all the time?" I sure wouldnt!

Do any of you feel weird sleeping in the room with just you and your kid (s)? I know chances are that a serial killer wont be prowling around the Pop Century and break in and kill us but..............

Once again, just use your street sense as if you were at your house. There are usually a lot of people at the hotel outside and about as well as on the bus.
Sleeping in the room, not a problem , lock the door as if you were at home.

No, there are many single moms who don't stay home all the time. I even know a married woman who would never even go anywhere without their husband even 30 minutes away such as kid's museum and the like, which has got to be the most pathetic thing ever. So, he doesn't want to go, they don't go at all. 9 years old their dd is, never even been to the B. Gardens near us.
Life is too short for that. But then I the old" How can you stay in a hotel room by yourself? or go out of the country? are you kidding me? I have always been a very independent person. What is sad is for my frined, if her husband should die before her or leave her, she would not know how to do things for herself. Not the role model I would want my DD to see.

 

[SnowWhite607]

Once again, just use your street sense as if you were at your house. There are usually a lot of people at the hotel outside and about as well as on the bus.
Sleeping in the room, not a problem , lock the door as if you were at home.

No, there are many single moms who don't stay home all the time. I even know a married woman who would never even go anywhere without their husband even 30 minutes away such as kid's museum and the like, which has got to be the most pathetic thing ever. So, he doesn't want to go, they don't go at all. 9 years old their dd is, never even been to the B. Gardens near us.
Life is too short for that. But then I the old" How can you stay in a hotel room by yourself? or go out of the country? are you kidding me? I have always been a very independent person. What is sad is for my frined, if her husband should die before her or leave her, she would not know how to do things for herself. Not the role model I would want my DD to see.

Wow, that is really sad! I used to be married to a man like that! Thank goodness we didnt have children cause I could see him being the same way!

 

[hereyago]

You and your DD will have a great time. You can have a girls get away.

I have to admit, the first time I took her, I was apprehensive, but I can't let that stop me and I didn't let it show. Once we got there, it was like we had been there before and no worries. It was just so easy being on site and using the buses.