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

[Yensid_MD]

I would not worry about it. I have gone to DL a couple of times by myself when I was on business trips to Anaheim. Enjoy! You get to use all the single rider lines and not feel guilty!

 

[LibertyLover]

Pitying you? I'd be green with envy. Between a hectic job, a stay-at-home husband who is ALWAYS THERE so that I get no time to myself and a 3 year old daughter who wants to be with mommy from the moment I get home from the office at night until she reluctantly goes to bed hours later, to have some time by myself at WDW sounds absolutely lovely. Heck, what with the potty training thing at the moment, I count myself lucky if I get to go to the bathroom by myself - let me tell you, it's a real luxury.

Honestly I don't think I've ever given any time to wondering if another guest at WDW is with someone or solo. It's none of my business and I've got more germane things to worry about, like can I get one more Dole Whip before the waist band of my jeans screams "Uncle".

Go. Have a wonderful time rediscovering the cool person you are and most of all, have fun.

My 2 cents. Your mileage may and probably will vary. Insert standard legal disclaimers here.

 

[aubriee]

I went on my first ever solo trip this past May and had a ball. I had never gone anywhere by myself (not even to a movie or out to eat). I decided to make myself do things I hadn't done before (a solo trip to WDW being one of them). I have two adult sons who offered to go with me and couldn't believe I'd ever go by myself. They kept saying I'd back out. Imagine their surprise when I stepped on that plane, laughing at them. I had a couple of people at
WDW tell me how lucky I was and how much they'd love to do a solo trip.

When I was in line for soaring a CM stuck his head out in the hallway and asked for a single rider. The man in front of me raised his hand and then pushed me out saying 'here's one, the lucky lady'. That line was really long and I was able to bypass it. It was amazing how fast you move through the park when you're by yourself. I walk fast anyway and enjoyed zipping around groups who were just milling around trying to decide what to do next or were waiting for their laggers to catch up with them. I slept when I wanted, ate when I wanted, and did three tours (all of which had solos on them, by the way). Everytime I saw a couple arguing or saw a little one having a melt down I thought how lucky I was. I bought a balloon for a little girl who was tired and upset, bought three Dole Whips for the people in line behind me, and bought a young couple on their honeymoon breakfast one morning at our resort. I had fun just sitting outside Casey's eating a hot dog, gazing at the castle, and people watching. I had fun volunteering to take pictures of families, so all of them could be in their pictures. Alot of people also volunteered to take pictures of me. I was surprised when I got my pictures back, just how many had me in them. I had no problem finding a good seat for the shows, since I was by myself. The only time I ever felt uncomfortable was at the Biergarten and that was because they had sat me at a table with six men. All of us were uncomfortable, so I ate quickly and got the heck out of there. Sorry to ramble, but traveling solo to WDW is wonderful

I was planning on going back solo in Dec, but my mom has had a really rough year and needs to get away, so I'm taking her for her first ever trip to WDW Dec 9th-18th. (She's 73 y/o.) I had also planned to go back solo next May, but my GD really wants to go, so it looks like I may be taking her for a GM-GD trip, however next fall I definitely will be going back solo and can't wait. Go, relax, have fun, and don't worry about what other people think. They'll be too busy concentrating on their families to even know or care you're alone and if they do notice you're alone they'll just look at their frustrated spouse or crying kids and wish they were you.

 

[Rootskate]

Not only would I not think twice about seeing someone there alone, I actually hope that one day I will be able to go alone so I can see and do all of the things that my DH thinks are "dumb"!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

To be honest, I never notice. Go ahead, have a blast!

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

so I can see and do all of the things that my DH thinks are "dumb"!

Exactly! I hadn't ever seen the movies about Canada, China, or France at EPCOT, for example, until the kids were old enough to go off by myself for awhile -- I don't think DH or they have ever seen them, but I love that stuff.

 

[GOOFYFREEK]

I envy them. Just thinking I could go ride this, then go over here, then back to there and then ride this 5 times in a row, or even better just sit and watch the people walk by. I dont know how many times I hear what do you wanna do or see or eat and the answer is always " I DONT CARE". And then when you get home you hear I wanted to ride this or that or see this or that or eat this or that and you didn't let me.

My goal is to hit the WORLD atleast 3-4 more times this year.

 

[disneyxo]

I hate to say it, but I've never noticed someone alone at Disney World. It makes me feel very self-absorbed to say that, because I'm sure that there are plenty of people around me that I don't even notice. By the same token, I'll bet few people even notice that you are by yourself.

GO FOR IT!!! I was reading a trip report last night by someone who went solo for her 23rd birthday. As much as I love my dh and kids, I must admit thinking that it would be cool to go and do what I wanted when I wanted. Maybe in a few years (like 12!) when all my kids are in college and beyond, I'll do it, too.

Beth

I must be as self- absorbed as you because I never noticed solo travelers. Although I think it would be hard to actually know if they were solo or not, because sometimes I have gone back to a gift shop or something while my family waited on a bench so I could appear to be by myself.

 

[grimley1968]

I see people alone all the time at WDW. However, I usually just assume they are doing things the way I have to with 2 small girls. If we want to ride something the girls can't, we have to do it alone while the other spouse stays with the girls. I just sort of assume anyone I see alone is doing something similar, either riding a ride they could not with their kids, or maybe going to eat in a really nice place where their kids would misbehave. We do all these things quite often. I'm not sure I'd enjoy a solo trip that much, since I tend to enjoy Disney now through my kids' eyes, and I'm not sure I'd enjoy it so much without them to share it with.

 

[lindsey]

I had a conference last March in Orlando and stayed an extra day to go to EPCOT alone. I do travel alot alone, so I'm sort of use to sitting alone to eat. It gives me time to people-watch. My day in EPCOT wonderful. I was able to ride everything I wanted and see all of the shows in WS. I even had the extra time to look in all of the stores. I took lots of pictures with my new digital camera. I would do it again.

 

[BBGraph]

I go solo myself although it has mostly been to disneyland I am going in less than 2 weeks for my second solo trip to disney world and I never have a prblem and love meeting people and talking while wating for parades fireworks or various shows.

 

[Tiziminchac]

I like taking solo trips more and more. I doubt anyone will notice that your alone. You'll have a great time.

 

[Redbudlover]

I am really hoping to go to the Spring flower show next year! I am a huge gardener and would love to spend says just wandering in the parks at that time. My DH would hate it! we are talking about my going alone. he is worried I wouldn't have as much fun without him, but he is giong next month with me and I know he will not want to go back next spring. the more I read on these boards, the more I think I just might book myself into BC for a few heavenly days by myself!
Redbudlover

 

[bubba73]

People take trips by themselves all the time. I am getting ready to go out to the West Coast and DL for the first time and although I will have some friends out there with me, they are coming out a day later than I am. I am going to use this opportunity to be able to go to DL and am very excited about it. I am not worried in the least about what people may think about me being alone. Just go and have fun. Do what you want to do instead of what the kids would want. Go at your pace. Take breaks when you want to if you want to.

 

[zurgswife]

Lucky Sole... I'd love to get a few days away solo...

 

[MinnieM21]

I'm too much of a space cadet to even notice...

Anyway, have a wonderful time. Many people take solo trips to WDW.

 

[dixiegirl]

I also go to the parks alone when DH is playing golf. I really enjoy it. I have met some really nice people, ride all my faves, take pictures of families so no one is missing in the photo - it's a blast.

 

[jann1033]

i don't think i've evr thought about it. if i saw someone who looked miserable by themselves i'd probably think "poor them" but if they looked happy i dont think i'd think anything about it.

 

[swilshire]

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!!!!

I didn't read through the responses, but I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. I've found myself in Orlando alone on business before when we had annual passes and enjoyed solo visits to the parks. Sometimes it's nicer to go alone because you select the agenda without any concern for the preferences of others.

Go .... enjoy!

Sheila

 

[travlnman1]

I admit that I HATE going anywhere by myself. I'd rather not go.
Except DW. I have 3 kids DS19,DS17,DD13. We do DW about twice a year together since they were born. This year has been really hard on me with my dad passing away unexpectantly and other things. I decided to go away to DW all by myself for 4 days. It was the most rejuvenating thing I could have done for myself. I did exactly what I wanted to do. I ate exactky where I wanted to eat. All by myself. It was a huge step for me to be alone but I was so comfortable being there, in a famiiar place, feeling safe, and having down time to think about my dad and life. And everyone around me never looked at me like "she's all alone". Which I loved. You blend in.
If you ever have the chance, try it solo. I will certainly do it again.