Would you go the WDW alone?

[MickeyMaz]

The DW and I had this discussion after a quick jog though the Animal Kingdom with the Kids the other day. I had kinda mentioned that it would be nice to go to WDW by myself for a couple of days. I would be able to do 10 times as much as without the kids.

Granted, going to the parks is a family event and I would never go without them, but...

What do you think? Have you done it? It would cost a lot less too.

Just a gulity thought,

Maz

 

[OHIODISNEYFAMILY]

At this point, I just think it would be fun to sneak away with ONLY my DH for a few days. I've never given a thought to going alone.

I'd do it, but I'd much rather have someone I love with me to share the magic.

 

[Whosemom]

Its not even all that fun being the third person and sitting behind the others on the rides. The look on the other person's face is half the fun of the rides.

I believe I could really enjoy the World Showcase by myself. And maybe the trails in Animal Kingdom.

Other than that, no.

 

[bytheblood]

If it ws the only way I could go to WDW again, I would...BUT, I don't think I would enjoy it as much. People go solo often, but that is not my thing. Of course, I am not the type to sit in a restaurant and eat by myself, so Dising by myself would be out of the question for me.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Check out the solo board here.

I have been to WDW many times solo, once with my whole family, once with my daughter. They do not like it like I do.

 

[I'mNoPrince]

I have been many times without the family. Playing Paintball at WWoS gave me a few chances to go to the parks Solo. Work has given me a few chances to do DL alone as well.

Sometimes you need some Just Me time and as long as it's not taken away from the family I see no problem in Going Alone.

 

[Otimon]

Can tell I've come across many guests (couples} who are there as a treat for themselves without the kids. Listening to them, it's obvious they're having a great time doing just what THEY want to do for a while.

Try not to feel guilty. We all need time to ourselves (whether to Disney or closer to home) and the kids will return on another trip.

Best wishes.

 

[MidgeD79]

I went on my first solo trip Dec 7,8,9. I was at WDW for 60 hours and spent most of my time at EPCOT and MK ( I went to MGM for 2 hours to see the Osbourne Lights). I'm glad I did it for the experience, but I don't think I would do it again.

 

[fla4fun]

I do a lot of solo trips to Disney, in fact, I did three 10 day trips this year alone. I've gone with family and friends many times, and sometimes friends join me for a day on my solo trips. But I like being able to go where I want, when I want, for as long as I want. If I want to sleep in until noon, or stay out until midnight, it's up to me. The first time, it felt a little awkward going to TS restaurants alone, but there are so many convention attendees there that dine alone, that I don't mind it at all. I seem to get a lot more cast interaction when I'm there alone than I do when I'm with others. It does take an independant spirit to do it on your own, but if you like spending time by yourself, you can have a great time at Disney on your own.

 

[TinaLala]

My last trip I had the chance to leave my children with my mil and go off with dh and we didn't do it. I think we would have had a little more fun if we had, but honestly I think we would have found ourselves in line infront of them if we had. Usually we split up one parent with one child and spend some quality time with each child - that usually breaks up the craziness of the park for the children.

DH and I went for years before we had ids and honestly we went on almost all of the same rides we do now wit the kids, except we linger more in the play area.

Someday I'd like to get over to the GF spa area for some RR for myself, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

 

[disneydoula]

I'm lost without my DH and kids. As much as I would love to leave for WDW today, I couldn't do it without them.

 

[goofy4tink]

I've done WDW 'solo' twice now. I have had friends there at the same time, but no family. We would split up at times, so there was plenty of solo time for me. I find that if I make the trip too long I start missing having family around. A week is too long for me. I think that if I do it again, it will be for 4 nights, rather than a week. Last spring I flew down to WDW on a Monday morning and my dh and dd arrived late Tuesday evening. That was close to perfect for me.

 

[golden1]

When we went last week, we each took turns staying at a park alone for a few hours. One of us would stay with the kids at the hotel while the other went to their favorite park. DH went to EMH at MGM to ride his favorite rides and I stayed a few hours at AK. It was nice to be able to watch the animals at my leisure.

 

[Wendy1953]

I have been to WDW solo a few times! It was great! Just having the alone time, doing what I wanted to do, eating where and when I wanted was awesome! Yes, at night in the hotel room it was a bit lonely...but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! I will also go with my family in a heartbeat.....I love WDW, and will go no matter what! I even did character breakfasts and dinners solo!

 

[cleo]

I've been solo, I've been with one kid, two kids, three kids, and many times it's been just DH and I. Every trip is fantastic in its own way.

Yes, I'd definitely go alone. But not if my family didn't want me to. I can't quite imagine going on a 'vacation' without them (at least, not without DH, since DS is 14 and will be on his own in 4 or 5 years). I can see why you would want to, but I couldn't actually DO it.

What about a compromise (maybe someone above already mentioned this)? Would they agree to spending a DAY apart (obviously, allowing your wife a day apart while YOU watch the kids, if she's so inclined)? Even a day is really, really nice.

 

[Dan Murphy]

On my solo trips, I have always spent a lot of time with many folks from the DIS board here, so not really solo. That said though, I still do make sure to have some really 'Dan' time there, just relaxing, going at my own pace. The World is very accommodating for whatever your touring style.

 

[terribm]

I am contemplating just a trip. I have a conference in April and when I first found out about it I was 100% up for it. Now that it is getting closer, I keep imagining myself there doing something like watching Wishes and I feel sad that my kids aren't there with me. I am wondering if I will be able to truly enjoy myself or if I will spend the entire time wishing my family was there with me.

Terri

 

[MdmMim]

I love my solo trips! DH does not have the time off that I do, so I go to WDW alone. He may come down for a visit when he can, but if not, not a problem--I love being there on my own.

 

[Tissa]

My boys and I just got back from our 3rd family trip in October and I have my first solo trip planned for January. 4 days of doing what I want to do, riding what I want to ride, eating where I want to eat and the best thing of all being able to slow down and take the time to look at things without hearing "can we ride now!"

I don't feel guilty for leaving them behind at all, they haven't left my side in their 9 and 11 years and mom needs some me time for once. Of course I'm not telling them where I'm going but don't feel sorry for them I'm taking them back for a week in June.

 

[goofyernmost]

I have gone every year for the past 6 on solo trips to WDW. I have made trips with my family, as an escort for physically and mentally challenged folks and, as I said, alone.

I do enjoy the interaction with others on the trips but I also had a great time by myself. I talked to people in Q and waiting for parades, ect. and generally did whatever I wanted to do, whenever I wanted to do it. There is a lot to be said for that.

Since I am divorced and my kids are grown with families of their own I travel a lot by myself and I am fine with it, most of the time. There are times when in WDW that I get a little sad thinking about the great times spent there with my kids but that is certainly not the majority of the time.

Mine, however, is a forced situation. I don't know if I could deal with knowing that I left behind a bunch of people that wanted to go as well, unless, of course, they are allowed a makeup trip.