What do you really think when you see someone alone at WDW?

[MEG&MINNIE]

That's true !

 

[bubba73]

I am getting ready for my first solo trip but it is to Disneyland, not WDW. I am going out there for a conference and I do have the ability to be able to go out a day early so I can hit the park. I have never been that far out West and am looking forward to the experience. I have been to WDW 20 + times but I am looking forward to going to the Original Home Of the Mouse.

 

[Gabrielle]

I go to WDW by myself and love it. My kids have outgrown WDW and my husband never liked it as much as I do. But, I love it and never feel uncomfortable. I go to restaurants alone and truly enjoy myself -- there are always people to talk with and the CMs are especially friendly. But, like another poster said, I get nostalgic from time to time remembering the kids there with me when they were little and I miss that -- that's bittersweet. But not so bittersweet that I won't continue to go.

 

[Hugpug]

I go alone most of the time as I cannot get anyone to go with me. My thinking is If I had to wait for someone to go with I would never go anywhere. I have been to WDW many times and always alone. I enjoy myself everytime. I will be going again this year and yes I will be dinning at sit down restruants as well. I am always treated very well and not looked upon as pity but envy. I always get into converations with CM's and other guest when in lines. Go for it you will be surpised as how much fun you will have.

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

We were just @ WDW this past week and went to the Character Breakfast @ Chef Mickey's on Sunday morning and at the table right next to us was an older woman 60 ish ,sitting there at breakfast all by herself. I actually did feel bad for her . Here she was in this loud ,family filled resturant, sitting by herself with a book to read at her side.I spoke a to her a little and would look over and smile when the whole resturant began to sing "Happy Birthday" at one table while we were all "waving" our napkins. When we left I made sure to tell her to have a nice vacation. To me she just seemed "all alone". I think if I did travel by myself to WDW ,I would chose a different resturant setting. I would opt for a counter service meal instead of a Character Breakfast/Dinner family setting..... Just my opinion.

And to tell you the truth, this is the kind of thing I worry about a little. I would really love to go to Chef Mickey's, for example, and take a book and have a great breakfast and watch the little kids having fun with the characters, but I'm not sure it would be worth it. I think too many people would be thinking what you were thinking, and I'd feel it.

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

Thanks everyone for your replies, they were fun to read! And your support!

I'm not at all nervous about my trip. In fact, I can't wait. It sounds like a cliche, but WDW is like a second home to me. I know it like the back of my hand and I feel completely at ease there.

I wish I could go to a character breakfast, but no big deal, I'll go next time people are with me. I think I've figured out a couple of my favorite restaurants where I won't stick out like a sore thumb and I can sit back and enjoy the "magic".

I just feeling like wearing a t shirt that says "No, the rest of my travelling party did not cancel on me! I'm alone by choice!"

 

[Terk-1]

I've been to WDW 4 times solo (with the 5th coming up in December). I have been with family, which is always fun, but I do love going solo too. You get the freedom to go where you want, when you want. Dine where and when you want. Ride an attraction 10 times or skip a parade. I'm very comfortable travelling alone, so doing WDW solo is no problem. I love to read, so I always have a book with me. I always take it out and read either while dining or waiting for a show or parade to start. I also get the opportunity to dine at alot of nice sit down restaurants, including character meals. Another plus of a solo trip is being able to help others with pictures. Usually if I see a family or a couple taking a picture, I will ask the photographer if they want to get into the shot too. Most of the time they are really appreciative.

 

[lajones81]

So my husband has to be out of town more often than not in September and all the kids are in college now. I want to visit some family members in the south and go to WDW by myself for a couple of days. I'm not really the type to care what people think, and frankly, I could use the alone time, but I just wonder if secretly people will be pitying me

What do you really, honestly think when you see a solo traveler at WDW? I wish that was me!!! or That poor, friendless soul!!!!

Personally, I think...good for them! I'm thinking of going to Disney myself to meet up with a few fellow DISers!

 

[senecabeach]

I solo....yearly...above and beyond the family trips!!

Guess its from business travelling all those years solo...
..... I just LOVE IT!!!!

I can get in any restaurant..even character meals..without ressies.
Do what "I" want to do!

Going in Sept for 12 days!!

 

[cranbiz]

Because of my frequent trips to Deltona to do house checking stuff, I'm alone a lot. Not everyone in the family can up and leave the same time that I can.

I frequently go to the parks by myself and I could not care less about what anyone else thinks. I have discovered a lot about the world by going by myself. Besides, if you have an AP, why not use it.

I have some of my best times there by myself and the things I learn by going solo I pass on when we all can go together.

 

[DisneyJen0504]

I dont go solo but if I see someone who appears to be traveling WDW on their own-I think good for him/her!!

 

[justplaingoofy]

Good for you going to Disney solo. You'll be able to see exactly what you want, and can ride more quickly by using the singles line... enjoy!

 

[WaltD4Me]

There was a nice size article in my travel section in the Sunday paper today about travelling solo. They weren't talking about Disney specifically, but it said solo travel is becoming alot more common and talked about how people really enjoy it and how nice it is to do what you want, when you want, ect...

It listed the Top 10 solo travel destinations, Las Vegas, New York, Hawaii, Washington DC, Boston, but Disney didn't make the list. Didn't really surprise me though, everyone thinks of Disney as a family travel spot, but I think it'd be more fun to go to Disney solo than Las Vegas or New York. -- For some reason, I can easily imagine going to Disney solo, but I don't think I'd enjoy doing Las Vegas solo.

 

[CarolA]

I have done all types of meals solo. If you want to do a charcter meal go ahead. I have had the wait staff volunteer to take my photo. I am not a big charcter meal person on a solo trip. (I like a little more peace and quite LOL!) I did walk into breakfast one time at Crystal Palace. I didn't have a camera or anything, I just wanted REAL breakfast food. The characters are good. They all made one visit and after I gave them the "required hug" they quickly figured out I was not there for interaction and just waved as they headed back by.

 

[photonut]

to be honest with you....i am too busy having my own fun to notice if someone is alone or not.

 

[Gabrielle]

I wish I could go to a character breakfast, but no big deal, I'll go next time people are with me.

Oh, you should go! I had a wonderful time going to Ohana's by myself. I got such a great kick watching the kids.

 

[opal]

I have done both WDW and Universal "sorta" solo. DH has had conferences at both....Lucky Me!!! While he is in meetings during the day, I do the park solo. I never really thought about what people around me were thinking, except maybe when the cm's were looking for a single rider and I got to cut ahead of someone Most of the time it is so hard to tell if someone is really alone. When we go as a family, there are three of us so someone usually has to sit alone on the two seater rides like splash and thunder. Just my opinion, but doing wdw alone is much better than not going at all and it can be a lot of fun. If you want to ride something over and over....no one to complain, eat wherever and whenever you want, sleep as much or as little as you want, plan your schedule according to your wants.......hmmm maybe it's time to plan a solo trlip

 

[magicmouse2]

I often wander in the shops alone so looks can be deceiving. I have often felt sorry for people whom I see sitting alone in restaurants etc, but then I think how cool it must be to be able to eat where you want, ride where you want etc. If I was lucky enough to live in Florida I would definately take solo trips! I would probably spend too much money to without DH around to stop me Whenever we split up to do seperate things in WDW he always says 'Dont spend anything' Like yeah..I just get it shipped to the resort

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

OK, here's another thing I've been thinking about.

Would any of you go to Hoop de Doo alone? You think they could just seat me upstairs along the rail if I request it?

My family is a little sick of it - and I'm not! This would be a great chance for me to go and not be thinking, "Oh, they're just here because they know I wanted to come."

 

[SugarMomma]

Thanks for the responses! I am very excited!

Here's what I'm picturing: Me, on the balcony of the Contemporary castle view room, with a glass of wine, at night, listening to Disney music!

I am green with envy. Have a good time.