Saturday morning, I woke up pretty early and blinked a few times, hoping the day before was just a nightmare. It was, but unfortunately... I wasn't dreaming.
I had decided the night before to give the solo-thing a try. Now I was faced with what to do. It was too late to upgrade the one day park-hopper I'd bought the day before, and buying another 2 day park-hopper outright was a little too rich for my blood. So I was stuck with one park passes. Not ideal for the solo traveler. But I was going to try to make it work. I was really discombobulated and honestly had no idea if I would stay or go home. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to be there.
Since I now had no plan what so ever - I decided to take the morning easy and then head to the MK. I was awake, but not ready to go to the park, so I decided to go for breakfast.
I realized that the most convienent bus stop was actually at the main building so, I headed over there.
I really had no idea where to go or what to do, but then I remembered a “conversation” I had with Stringbean and she told me her favorite breakfast was at the Grand Floridian Café. And Nory said that she preferred dining at sit-down resturants when alone vs. counter service. Well if it’s good enough for them, I figured it would be good enough for me! Finally a destination in mind, and I was determined to give the whole dining alone thing a try.
Armed with my nook (remember, Chris has my ipod…grrrrrrr) I took a bus to the MK, and then hopped on the monorail to the Grand Floridian.
I’m not so sure about this…
I figured this was my big test. I don't like eating alone. Food is a very social experience for me, and eating alone always feels so lonely. If I just couldn’t do it, I’d see if I could change my flight and leave early. No pressure GFC. No pressure at all.
By the time I arrived, it was 10:00, so the rush had died down considerably. I walked up to the hostess stand and feebly told her I needed a table for 1. She didn’t blink or stare, she just told me it would be a few minutes. Maybe I could do this…
I was seated quickly at a nice table for 2, near a wall, but not in the back corner so my soloness wouldn’t contaminate anyone. All in all, a great table for solo-eating. In fact, of the 4 solo sit-down meals I had, this was by far the best table in terms of not making me feel awkward.
So I sat down, and pulled out my nook and read while I waited for my breakfast. I got the lobster eggs benedict. I figured on the off-chance that this was my last meal in Disney (it wasn’t!) I’d go out in style.
OMG it was ridiculously delicious. I was quite full after 1 egg, but I just couldn’t stop eating and I ate the whole thing. I may or may not have licked the plate…
Yes, it was rich, but the chunks of lobster and the focaccia bread were just yum. Seriously. I could go on for days about how delicious this breakfast was. Definitely going on the January list.
As for the solo experience, it was nice. There were people in the restaurant, but it wasn’t packed, and the position of the table had me out of the way, but not secluded. The waitress was great, she’d come and stop by the table and talk for a bit, in between. Not intrusive, just perfect.
After that delicious experience, I decided that I was going to stay. I still wasn’t in the best mood in the world, but I had decided I would give the parks a try.
" But even in Disney it was hard not to be sad. 
Thanks! It wasn't the best moment of the trip that's for sure. 
Fortunately, it turned out to be my favorite dining experience of the trip!
