Went crazy, now nervous...

[Skroops]

My DH has to be away for business next week, and I thought that instead of sitting home in the freezing cold with my toddler, why not go somewhere? So, being a WDW junkie, (how did they program me?) I immediately booked WDW.
Now, I am getting nervous about going to WDW with only my toddler. This could turn into a nightmare at the "happiest place on earth"!
I think my DH is very happy that I am going and not dragging him again!
Fire away! Tell me I'm crazy and give me hints that could help this turn out great. Everything and anything is appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[Maureen McB]

Go and have fun and remember if you need a babysitter or just an extra set of hands I'd be more than happy to help out (just pay my way and I'm there!) LOL
Maureen

 

[nkjzmom]

Anne, I think you'll have a great time!! How old is your little one?

 

[Sandi]

I don't think you're crazy at all. I've been taking my now 11 yo DD since she was a toddler -- usually by myself. My DH is not the Disney junkie I am and he tends to go with us only about ever 3rd visit or so.

The key, in my approach, is to have very low expectations. Also, work in nap time/down time. If your kid is like mine, the pool at the resort might be the highlight of the trip. If that's the case, go with it.

You'll have some excellent quality time with your child. Remember your lowest common denominator and everything will be fine. Enjoy!

 

[MinnieGirl33]

Go ! Have a great time !

You are a mom not some helpless little bird. You can do anything! And you will always remember this trip even if your munchkin doesn't.

 

[mommykds]

I went down with my 2 year old dd & we did fine..DH was there on business so we met up with him 2 days later.

Plan for a nap or rest in the park. Take it slowly & you'll do great.

 

[MareSINY]

Go and have fun! I think it's a great idea!! I took my 4 yr old niece on my own at the end of January, everyone said I was crazy since I don't have any kids of my own and have never spent a night alone with one. LOL We had a blast, and I'd do it again in a heart beat! once the 3 year old gets potty trained (she just turned 3, so hopefully that will be soon!) I promised to take her to Disney as well.

 

[cstraub]

I say go for it! Like another poster said- you can do anything!!

 

[AJKMOM]

One adult with one kid should be fun. I wouldn't go with more than one by myself.

 

[Skroops]

Thanks so much you guys! You are making me feel better! He's 2 1/2, so he can be unpredictable occationally, but most of the time he's a little prince.
He is so cute at this stage because he believes the characters and he gets so excited to see them.
If anyone is going next week, and you happen to see a lady with her toddler screaming and thrashing because he can't have more popcorn, it's probably me. You might also see me throwing him over my shoulder and leaving, with both of us crying. (OK, see why I am nervous, I keep thinking these things!!)

 

[wdwoldtimer]

I think you'll have a great time and he's young enough you can just bring him into the ladies room with you so there's nothing to worry about in that regard.

 

[mjmcca]

Thanks so much you guys! You are making me feel better! He's 2 1/2, so he can be unpredictable occasionally, but most of the time he's a little prince.
He is so cute at this stage because he believes the characters and he gets so excited to see them.
If anyone is going next week, and you happen to see a lady with her toddler screaming and thrashing because he can't have more popcorn, it's probably me. You might also see me throwing him over my shoulder and leaving, with both of us crying. (OK, see why I am nervous, I keep thinking these things!!)

Kids melt down all the time just do as you say here pick him up and leave. After a rest he will be OK. I go with my kids now 5 and almost 4 all the time by myself. I even pick up a couple of freinds kids occasionally and have been alone with 4 kids or with an adult who does to speak English and the 4 kids or even worse a teenager and the 4 kids. I have survived and you will too. You will have a lot of fun in fact.

 

[Earstou]

I took my dd to DL just after she turned 3. We had the best time!! The really great thing is, you only have the two of you deciding what you are doing next, meaning you only have to please the two of you. I think the trips I took with just dd were so much easier than when all four of us have gone. Have fun!

 

[YCFAN]

I did exactly the same thing last July. No one else could get time away for vacation during that time and I had scheduled a week off for the 4th. I already had a trip booked for this July (2006) at the time. After I thought about it (for about a minute) I said what the heck and booked a four day trip for me and my 4 year old. It was a wonderful trip and it was quite relaxing because I could concentrate on him and when he was tired it was time to go back to the hotel and I didn't have to worry about what everyone else would be doing. We really had a great time!

 

[lclark0621]

Go & have a good time with your toddler.

I wish I could take my DS (31 months) by myself. I think it would be such a special trip. But my DH is also a big Disney fan & would never skip out on a trip to Disney World.

Just take it at a nice relaxed pace. Go with the flow. Keep in mind, you will probably see less then if you had another adult with you. Just follow your child's lead & you should be fine!

And take lots of pictures for your DH. Get as many of those photopass photgraphers to snap pics of you, as possible!

 

[GGOOFY1]

I think you will have a great time. My DS was 6 months the first time he went and just be prepared to take him back for a nap if he has a melt down. Are you staying on property. It is the only way to go when traveling with young ones.

 

[cruiserkaren]

What a special time! I have DD 2 1/2 so I know what you mean about being unpredictable. Whoa! I think I'd welcome the opportunity to share something like that with DD. Would I be nervous? Heck yeah! Would we do fine? Absolutely. You'll have a blast and a great break from the dreary, cold. Enjoy!

 

[java]

No need for nerves. You are with him alone everyday! Now you just get to do it someplace fun! You will be fine and I bet you both have a great time. No pressure just fun. Now going to the supermarket alone with my toddler- that is scary!

 

[lauritagoddess]

You're not crazy. I bet you'll have a blast especially since you're such a WDW pro. I'm going down next week too with my 3.5 year old and am a little nervous but other than having a few ADRs I have no set agenda and figure we'll take our days as they come.