Be honest, how weird is it for a male to go on Solo trip?

[c-one]

I do a lot of travel both solo and not. I personally wouldn't do a Disney World/land trip solo, but that's just a personal choice and not a moral judgement. I've done specific things at WDW solo, and some work better than others -- for me there's not much fun in visiting parks by myself, but visiting the more adulty restaurants alone can be a welcome respite, or going for a long run/walk. (My kingdom for Discovery Island.) Maybe going to the Springs if I was more of the shopper type.

Most of my solo trips, in general, are for some short hiking/backpacking trips, or city trips where museums and restaurants are more the focus. For me it's just that some travel activities are more social than others.

 

[RebeccaMcK]

I've had great solo trips, as a married woman with one child (and the kid was happy to stay home - she knows her mom is the biggest Disney parks fan in the family. The hubby only ever goes into a theme park maybe one day when he's with us for multiple days - he'd rather go off and do his own solo activities when he can, like exploring resorts or riding a bike). I don't think I've been alone there for more than 5 days (including travel days). It only feels lonely sometimes, not very often. It feels awkward at table service places sometimes, but not if they're crowded and noisy (no one really notices you, which I don't mind) - and like others said, I just busy myself with a book or my phone apps or writing notes for a trip report. Easier to park hop and change plans on the fly....ride the stuff I like to ride that the kiddo never wants to ride (she's a ride chicken). I've been on maybe 3 solo trips since age 40 and am 47 now. I'll probably go on more in the future. I was even there on a solo trip (my first) on my 40th birthday. It's cheaper for one person being at Disney, too - dining and show packages are easier to afford for 1 person (I'd never do a fireworks dessert party for more than 1 person but I finally did it once just to experience it and have an excellent spot for Happily Ever After)....Halloween or Christmas party nights are easier with one person, too. I can watch a castle stage show without the kiddo complaining that she's tired of standing. And people in the treat lines could assume I'm collecting candy or treats for my kid back at home. One time when I boarded the Jungle Cruise alone last October, the CM loading the boat found out I was a party of one and said, "My favorite way to travel." During Halloween party nights, it's fun to look at everyone's costumes and talk about them with the people near me in line (not in a mean way, just wondering what the costume is supposed to be). And getting snacks from all the food festival booths while alone is easier on the wallet. There are too many people in the "real world" out to spoil other people's fun, so live it up and have fun despite them. People who get Disney and go all their lives (not just with their kids) get us solo trippers.

 

[winstongator]

Hi all,

I'm a 46 year old man that loves Disney and I need a nice relaxing vacation. No worries, no kids, no work, just relaxation. I want to do a WDW solo trip for 7 days. Walking around the parks and going on rides solo doesn't actually bother me, but I'm a pretty introvert person and the dining part concerns me some. Sitting down at a table alone eating. It's a little awkward and strange is all.

I mean be honest, how weird is it?

I hope not weird, but honestly, I don't care if it is or not.

I went for a day by myself in December - rope-dropped HS after driving from Jacksonville, then got lunch and some rides at Epcot before heading back home. I also did an evening on my own at AK and waited 135 min for Flight of Passage. My kids were pushing my buttons that day and I knew they wouldn't do that wait, we had a fast pass for the next week (after another trip), and I let them hang out with my wife and her parents. Her parents were upset I did FoP w/o them. I also did a Thanksgiving morning that was supposed to be all of us rope-dropping Frozen Ever After from the Yacht Club. Kids ended up staying Wed night with my parents and my wife was sick. So Epcot on my own for that morning.

I guess I used a bad word. Sorry

 

[mlwmiller]

Are you a runner? WDW has races a year which you’ll be a great way to see attractions and meet people to dine with. Or take a nephew! Half the fun is sharing it with others. Just my two pennies!

 

[joejccva71]

Are you a runner? WDW has races a year which you’ll be a great way to see attractions and meet people to dine with. Or take a nephew! Half the fun is sharing it with others. Just my two pennies!

Nope not a runner. I'm going in May with a friend this time, but going again in September on a solo trip.

 

[hvivona]

Hi all,

I'm a 46 year old man that loves Disney and I need a nice relaxing vacation. No worries, no kids, no work, just relaxation. I want to do a WDW solo trip for 7 days. Walking around the parks and going on rides solo doesn't actually bother me, but I'm a pretty introvert person and the dining part concerns me some. Sitting down at a table alone eating. It's a little awkward and strange is all.

I mean be honest, how weird is it?

It is so ok. I go to Disney World solo several times a year. The first time was a bit awkward eating solo, but after I went though it I was like "This is Awesome". I only had to feed one person, I didn't have to hear my kids complain about the menu, I was able to relax and just be me.

 

[Dave123]

Hi all,

I'm a 46 year old man that loves Disney and I need a nice relaxing vacation. No worries, no kids, no work, just relaxation. I want to do a WDW solo trip for 7 days. Walking around the parks and going on rides solo doesn't actually bother me, but I'm a pretty introvert person and the dining part concerns me some. Sitting down at a table alone eating. It's a little awkward and strange is all.

I mean be honest, how weird is it?

It's not weird at all, I as just there this month and saw many people eating alone, men and women. Met a few single travelers there too. Go have fun.

 

[DRC68]

I solo tripped back in my 20s and 30s. Would do it again. Just don't wear a trench coat.

 

[dr_seeker]

Sounds like a lot of fun! I go to Six Flags Great Adventure a lot by myself and on my Disneyland trip, I'll split away from the family. I use the extra time to take pictures and take advantage of singles lines.

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

I am a68 y/o woman who you will see alone on evenings in the first of March! Oh no!
My husband and I are going to WDW at that time. However, he has a bad leg and difficulty walking a lot. He needs to go back to the room and rest in the evening.
However, I LOVE the parks at night. I love the neon lights, and it's a whole different world at night.
So, if I want to see the parks at night, I will have to go alone. That doesn't bother me. I can wander around and see everything I want and ride what rides I want. It's all good.
So, if you see anyone solo and wonder (and why you would be looking at guests and wondering if they are solo is a mystery to me), it could be that their SO has a medical reason not to go with them at the time. You never know.
I personally never look at others to check if they are single or not, having too much fun Just another perspective.
OP go and have a great time.

 

[Epcotbob]

It's only about this topic really. On a normal day to day basis I couldn't careless what people think.

With sexual assault claims being thrown around as often as people take out trash, I do tend to think about this topic when im in places full of young girls, as in my nieces cheer comps. Not getting political here but Joe Biden had a great policy, he never stayed in a room by himself with another women other than his wife so no one could make accusations against him. I agree with that.

I think you mean Mike Pence, not Joe Biden.

 

[Beaks]

When I've gone solo, I like to eat at a counter so that you're next to other people that you can talk to. I recommend the monorail pub crawl (Trader Sam's at Polynesian, California Grill or Wave at Contemporary, and Mizner's Lounge at Grand Floridian) in the evening!

 

[Epcotbob]

I just did my first solo trip and had a blast! It was just 4 days, and that seemed about right to me.

Don't worry if some people think it's weird, it's no more weird than doing anything you enjoy by yourself, it's all personal preference. I live in Minnesota, in the winter I'll see a lone person go out on the frozen lake, drill a hole in the ice, sit in the blistering cold hoping a small fish will happen upon his hole, weird? well, maybe it is to me...but hey they love it! I would never think to look down on them for it, or judge them as "self-absorbed" or something like that.

 

[JohnD]

Hi all,

I'm a 46 year old man that loves Disney and I need a nice relaxing vacation. No worries, no kids, no work, just relaxation. I want to do a WDW solo trip for 7 days. Walking around the parks and going on rides solo doesn't actually bother me, but I'm a pretty introvert person and the dining part concerns me some. Sitting down at a table alone eating. It's a little awkward and strange is all.

I mean be honest, how weird is it?

Not at all. I've been solo numerous times. When it comes to ADRs, I always schedule them to guarantee a table. When I arrive, I ask if I could sit at the bar or lounge. If you end up at a table for one, have your park maps, tour book, smart phone handy to look at. Or get an ADR where your grouped with others (e.g. Biergarten).

 

[Greg in TN]

I haven't done an entire trip solo (although I've thought about it), but I have done several park days by myself. I really enjoyed it. You can go at your own pace; do what you want to do, when you want to do it. I never felt weird about it at all. It's not all that much different than doing the solo-rider line for RnR or Everest, etc. Have fun !

 

[uicbear]

Hi all,

I'm a 46 year old man that loves Disney and I need a nice relaxing vacation. No worries, no kids, no work, just relaxation

I mean be honest, how weird is it?

Hi all,

I'm a 46 year old man that loves Disney and I need a nice relaxing vacation. No worries, no kids, no work, just relaxation. I want to do a WDW solo trip for 7 days. Walking around the parks and going on rides solo doesn't actually bother me, but I'm a pretty introvert person and the dining part concerns me some. Sitting down at a table alone eating. It's a little awkward and strange is all.

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[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

I'd do it but someone always gets wind and tags along

 

[uicbear]

I understand where you’re coming from. I’ve done the solo thing a couple times. And while I love being able to do what I want at my own pace, at times I just felt alone.

Dining was where I felt it most often. Usually that’s when I broke out my phone and went through photos, or fast passes, or just texted friends and family.

 

[Lynne Moore]

I don't think it is weird, however, I would never be able to do it alone! I need someone to share all the fun with me! And, someone to talk to. I can shop alone, but not sure I could go on vacation alone!

 

[Bpmorley]

I've never done Disney solo, but if the opportunity came up I'd do it in a heartbeat. No waiting for anyone to get ready, no debate over which ride, which show, where to eat, etc.... Just do it. I'm actually jealous