Going alone...??

[gtaro]

The oddest thing happened the other day. I was watching one of the WDW commercials on TV and my wife looked at me and said "You want to go, don't you." Being that I always want to go to WDW, I said "Yes."
She asked if I wanted to go by myself. I wasn't sure how to answer. Although I'd love to spend some time doing exactly the things I want to do, how could I go without my wife and daughter? This may be an easy decision for you single folks or people who live close by the parks, but we are lucky if we get there once a year. (This year, not at all.)

What do you guys think about spending time away from your family to go to DisneyWorld?

 

[bearboysnc]

You are not truely worthy of the title "Disney Freak" if you feel guilty for visiting WDW, ever.

 

[Rocknrollergrl]

Personally, I do not think I would enjoy visiting by myself. Maybe it is because I am used to going with my family, but I can't even dream being there alone

 

[Smee]

On several occasions when I was in Orlando on business, I have gone to WDW alone. Each time the only park I paid to enter was Epcot. I did the rides I wanted, and went around eating and drinking my way around W-showcase, something my young son would not have the patience for. It was enjoyable, but I missed having my family along the entire time.

I used most of my time alone at WDW exploring and planning the next family trip. I have also gone on the behind-the-scenes tour(the all day one), went over to World of Sports. checked out the Institute, walked all over DD and Boardwalk, and looked over the resorts we had not been to yet, even scouted out the room we would prefer. In other words, I mostly used the time to get educated first hand. And I have become very familiar with the roads in and around WDW and now really understand the tricks of the WDW transportation system.

I have enjoyed my time alone at WDW, but nothing compares to going with the family. I'm sure they have benefited from the time I was there alone as I used the knowledge gained to make their trips better.

 

[DisneyDadMark]

As good a location for my first post as any....

Having returned from a trip without my wife and son (for business) back in April, I feel pretty qualified to answer this one. If you go, you'll have fun, but it won't necessarily be as good as going with your family. However, there are some good things about going by yourself as well. You don't have to worry about whether anyone else is feeling tired, or has to go to the bathroom, or is/isn't hungry when you want to eat. You're free to strike up conversations with strangers that your wife/child might not have the patience for.

I felt guilty as hell being there while they were home (especially because my son was sick while I was gone). However, it did give me my needed Disney fix to allow me to make it until our planned November family trip without totally freaking out.

Go to http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/trip.rpt/report_files/wdwtr02/goldhaber02ap.htm to check out a (somewhat lengthy) trip report.

Bottom line: if you really need a Disney fix, go. Your improved sanity will benefit you and your family. Just don't tell your daughter where you're going, at least until you get back with the souvenirs. And have Mickey send her a postcard. I got a few postcards for my son from Mickey, and they're arriving every other month until we go down in November.

 

[MKingdom25]

I am a single person of 24 and I would rather go with someone, but would go by myself if it was that vs. not going at all.

Like others have said, it all depends on your personality. I do like time to be by myself but I think part of the fun of WDW is to be able to share it with others.
Not only that to see the reaction etc on other people's faces.

I have gone with family each year and am going with a sibling this year.
Either way, have FUN!

 

[Talsonic]

Alone at WDW?

You don't have to be alone at WDW just because your wife and child don't travel with you. There are plenty of people in the local area that will visit with you. Just look in the yellow pages under escorts or go to Pleasure Island. :kiss: