WDW-alone?

[lindajo]

Would love to hear from people who go to WDW alone. I am taking DFamily (DH, DS6, DS4) last week of October, but have been eyeing a free flight voucher I have (expires mid October) and am thinking that would be a fun getaway ALL BY MYSELF in September for a weekend. Grandma will help with the kids, and DH takes a week long motorcycle trip every year-ALONE. I am sure I deserve it, but will I have a good time? (I am not afraid to stay in a hotel alone. Especially at WDW.) My boys are very timid, so when we all go together we skip the "scary" indoor rides (Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a stretch for them.)and the fast outdoor ones, too. And I would really like to go and not worry about anybody else's feelings or wants or needs. Selfish? You betcha! But I still want to do it. Can I get a little support out there?

 

[Bracho]

Because of work schedules, I have gone alone. We both work in the gaming industry here in Las Vegas and in 96 we were going down to stay at the Wilderness Lodge. Well a new job offer came through at Caesars Palace 10 weeks before the trip and it was just to good to pass up so I had the option of inviting someone else or just going by myself....so I went by myself. I have to tell ya... I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME... and if I ever have the chance to go by myself again, I'd jump on it in a heartbeat.

To be honest, it's nice not having to worry about what every one wants to do, when they want to eat, what rides they do or do not want to ride... I go at my own pace, enjoy the pool, eat where I want to eat and just take it one thing at a time...

GREEDY...oh yeah
SELFISH...oh yeah
DO I FEEL GUILTY.....!!! NO !!!

I make sure I take all the pictures so I can to show everyone what a great time I had....LOL

Go and have a great time!

 

[helenk]

I went by myself in September and loved it. I stayed at the POR and it was a beautiful resort.
You will enjoy going by yourself. Check out the board for adults and singles. You can get some really great advice.

 

[Susiesnowflake]

I've never done this, but I definitely think you should go for it! And I certainly don't think it is a selfish thing to do. Time alone and time for self is a good thing....and it's especially good if it can be spent at Disney World! Go and have a wonderful time and do whatever your heart desires!

 

[lindajo]

Wow, I am getting a lot of support on this, thanks. DH doesn't get it, he thinks I should go to San Diego or San Francisco (we live in SC) or someplace "nicer". I LOVE WDW, where else would I want to go??

Thanks for the note about the Adult/Singles board, HelenK. I had no idea there were enough of us "Lone Wolves" out there to require a board of our own. (There was one woman talking about her solo trip and all of a sudden her aunt and niece and someone else wanted to accompany her-I actually felt sorry for her!)

I am going to make my decision and ressies in the next week or so!!

 

[goin2disneyagain]

I have never done it but I say GO FOR IT!!!!!

 

[wheatenwalker]

I went by myself in Auguat and had a great time- so great that I am going in a month alone again! Its nice if you can meetup with some friends while there - but even without that, its a fabulous experience. Self indulgent- yes but really so worth it! Sheila

 

[HaleyB]

There is a great solo trip report on the trip report board... I think it might be by Disbug you can do a search for her posts under the search menu. She had a blast. I would jump at the chance to do a solo trip.

 

[Vanryan]

Count me on the supporters list! I think it would be a dream to go for a weekend alone. (I am a wuss though, and haven't done it. I really, really should.) I completely agree about going to WDW over another city. Especially as a single traveler.

 

[Kaycee]

I haven't gone solo yet, but it's a dream of mine. I would love to be at WDW and just do what I wanted, when I wanted. Definitely go read Disbug's trip report - she's a mom, too, so it's really great to read her perspective of a solo trip.

I say go for it, and have a great time!

 

[lindajo]

Just curious about the posters who are DEFINITELY helping me out with your support. Are any of you mommies???? I am lucky that we are going as a family shortly after my proposed solo journey, and I can tell DS4 & 6 that I am going to go on ALL the SCARY rides that they don't want to go on. But how do YOU tell those big baby eyes that "mommy is going to WDW WITHOUT you"?? (haha)

 

[HaleyB]

Yes I am a Mommy I have 3 kids but only 2 are really 'little' 5, and 8 right now (#3 is 17, not little but still loves Disney). The Disbug trip reporter is also a Mommy and has youngish kids. I am a stay home Mom and a big fan of sanity . I am a better Mom and a better wife when I take care of myself. Just think how much fun you will be to be around before and after your trip!! I see it as a win-win myself.

We were just talking about our upcoming trip and making a plan to give each of us a half day alone with our 17 year old for grown up hands free fun.

edit:
Oh, and while I have never been to WDW w/o kids (except before kids) I have been on a 7 day cruise and a 16 day trip to Eastern Europe... I was over the guilt by the time I get off the plane. The excitement takes over and I forget to feel guilty. It kicks in around bedtime most nights, but I fall asleep pretty quickly anyway.

 

["thegirls"]

I tell them I'm RESEARCHING for the next trip!!! I have 2 DD 10 and 12 and the first time I went solo they were a little sad but when I explained that for every solo trip I take we'll just HAVE to have a family trip shortly after... they turned into 'happy campers' rather quickly! My advise would be to get yourself into a deluxe resort if at all possible. The pampering of the enviorement and the access to a balcony are really special if your traveling alone! I, like you are planning to do, do all the rides I enjoy and therefore do not drag the kids on them when we do our family trip (This turned out to be the greatest SELIING point for my kids of the whole solo thing because the got to skip those yuck/bland mommy rides). Be sure to enjoy Epcot ever-so-slow....it just wonderful!!! One of my favorite thing to do is eat backwards dinner(dessert first and dinner second) I can't tell you how many times the dinner part turned out to be a glass of wine in France!!!! Truely a benefit of having no ones eyes on you!!!

I vote YES!!!! Go and ENJOY!!!

 

[Babyfatt]

I'm sure you'll have a great time.

I'm going alone in December for six nights. I live near Los Angeles so I have gone to the parks here alone many times. It's great, go when you want, do what you want, stay as long as you want.

I have an annual pass to (excuse me Disney fans) Universal Studios. It's fun because if I have nothing else to do I go to Universal and stroll around. It's a good deal, "Buy a day, get a year free". I don't even spend a whole day. The pass was paid for the first day.

Enjoy.

 

[LJC1861]

I have gone alone several times and agree with all the above posters. You go where you want, when you want without any fuss. Going solo allows you to notice all the little thingsolo lets you ride all the rides that your family will not. Going solo allows you to eat the foods you love and not just the ones your family will eat.

Another perk....tours! WDW offers some fabulous tours in all of the parks. Tours are a great way to experience the behind the scenes things that children are too young to experience.

I also find that I talk more to people--on the bus. waitng in line, CM's at restaurants, etc.

Try it, you jus might love it!

Linda

 

[Hugpug]

I go solo all the time as if I had to wait for someone to go with me I would never go anywhere. I have always enjoyed myself. At the restruants they make me feel special. I admit there are someplaces I would not go alone but WDW is not one of them. GO for it you will LOVE it.

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

Now, I really HAVE to put my 2 cents in this one. LOL !

Going to WDW solo is very unique and special. I now have had 5 annual SOLO December trips. DH and I went on 4 WDW trips together, and then I had my 5 solo trips. We do NOT have any children, unless you count our two precious cats. DH is retired, and says he does not need a vacation, anywhere. I am still working, and will be for a while.
Last year was the first time that I carried a cell phone and that was really great. I kept in closer contact with DH, and my Mom.

The best, most offbeat, advice I can give you is to always visit the rest rooms BEFORE you get seated for a meal. If you go to the bathroom in the middle of a meal, you have a slight risk of someone clearing off your table.

Going to WDW Solo is so wonderful.
You can do anything you want, and also rest when you really feel you need to. I, personally, love to do Spaceship Earth about a dozen times per trip, and DH thought that was stupid. BTW...I am a 50 year old kid!

 

[KathyTX]

In case you haven't made it over there yet, here's a link to the Disney for Adults and Solo Travelers forum.

You'll find some great tips there!

(And I'm another mommy who's gone solo and on adults only trips!)

 

[BrerRabbit_fan]

I would go alone if I had the chance.

 

[WEDWDW]

Going solo is GREAT!I mean it is not like there is no one else around and you are all ALONE!There is always a guest or CM to strike up a conversation with and how can anyone feel alone in WDW!If you do want to talk to someone back home,they are only a phone or cell-phone call away.In my experience,never an uncomfortable moment,NOT ONE!GO FOR IT!