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Question about going to Disney alone
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Solo trips can be the best trips simply because you do not have to accommodate anyone else's wants or needs. You do what you want, when you want to do it. When it comes to dining solo, look for places that have somewhat of a communal seating set up. Germany and Japan are great for this and any restaurant that has a bar that you can eat at will work as well. Baring that I have found that a having a little reading material can make solo dining a bit less awkward.
mickeysbrother
Well-Known Member
Love going to the world alone. Use single ride lines all the time, hardly ever wait in line. The only hard part for me because i have been so often is not being there with my mom. You see everyone else with there family usually during the fire works and it does get emotional. But other than that there is no one to slow you down or put in their input. Go have fun dude. Perfect place to do it.
bgraham34
Well-Known Member
Going solo to a sit down restaurant can be hard, but travelling alone is not. As Master Yoda said Germany and Japan are great for it. I have also seen solo diners at Whispering Canyon and Ohanas that seemed to enjoy themselves.
I loved travelling alone. I moved at my own pace, went on whatever ride I wanted to go on and I took pictures whenever I wanted. Spoke to a lot of great people as well. I got the I can't believe you are in Disney by yourself, thats crazy, So many times.
I loved travelling alone. I moved at my own pace, went on whatever ride I wanted to go on and I took pictures whenever I wanted. Spoke to a lot of great people as well. I got the I can't believe you are in Disney by yourself, thats crazy, So many times.
erasure fan1
Well-Known Member
I always wondered this as well. I know I had fun when I was at AK by myself because my wife and daughter went back to the room because they had nothing else to do since my daughter was so small. I have to say it was great for the few hours I spent. But I kept thinking how much better it would be with my family to enjoy it with. A few hours of alone/me time was nice but I cant see an entire trip.
The trick is to focus on the pros of your situation and not the cons but that is true with any trip. When I am there solo I get to do whatever I want. If I want to ride POTC 27 times in a row or spend 2 hours on Main St Googleing names I can. I am also not stuck waiting for an hour in line at Dumbo because my 10 year old has to ride it. Sure, if I had to choose between going to Disney with my friends and family or going solo I would always choose the friends and family option but I would never bail on a trip because I had to go it alone.
erasure fan1
Well-Known Member
Yea I see your point. Now, if there is anyone out there willing to fund a solo experimental trip for me to try it, that would be great. :lookaroun
:lol:
I guess the more out going of a person you are, helps a lot too. I never really have a hard time making conversation and talking with strangers so that Im sure would be a plus.
Alexx
Member
I've always wanted to do a solo trip but I think i'll wait until i'm older cause im only 18 (like 25 or so). It'll be one of the best things you do if you like being alone sometimes. You can do things at your own pace, do what you like and you'll get on rides quicker especially if they have a solo rider line.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
I love going solo. My current trip is half solo, half with friends.
The only dining experiences I would avoid would be character meals. The only time it ever got awkward was when a character came over and would point to the (obviously) empty seats.
There are more solo travelers than you think. I notice lots of them at the nicer restaurants, particularly one with counters. I always see solo diners at the cooking place at Jiko and the chef's counter at Cali Grill. Those are two of my favorite places to dine solo because you get to interact with people while you eat.
When you're in the parks, I just tune out other people and do what I want. Single rider lines are great, and it's also wonderful to be able to walk into Fantasmic just before it starts and find a great single seat down front. Or be able to stroll up to the lagoon just before Illuminations is set to begin.
You get a lot done on solo trips.
The only dining experiences I would avoid would be character meals. The only time it ever got awkward was when a character came over and would point to the (obviously) empty seats.
There are more solo travelers than you think. I notice lots of them at the nicer restaurants, particularly one with counters. I always see solo diners at the cooking place at Jiko and the chef's counter at Cali Grill. Those are two of my favorite places to dine solo because you get to interact with people while you eat.
When you're in the parks, I just tune out other people and do what I want. Single rider lines are great, and it's also wonderful to be able to walk into Fantasmic just before it starts and find a great single seat down front. Or be able to stroll up to the lagoon just before Illuminations is set to begin.
You get a lot done on solo trips.
MattyDrums
Member
Make it a goal to try to meet a Princess. Either your own metaphorical princess or a legit CM Princess. I've never gone alone but its still a dream of my to bag a princess. Not in a creepy way, in a magical one.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
I have traveled by myself and enjoyed it just as much as traveling with family. You get to take that route around the park that you might have not had the opportunity to do so with others, eat at the place you have always wanted but the rest of the family doesnt like, ride a certain attraction endlessly with no complains and/or just do what you want.
I think everyone should do it at least once.
I think everyone should do it at least once.
jwarren3768
New Member
I've done two recent post-divorce solo trips to the World. It's my happy place and I love being there. It helps me focus on the good things. Don't be afraid to go. Like everyone else has said, use a combination of single-rider lines and fast-passes and you won't have to wait for thing. Enjoy the sights and sounds at your pace. Do what you want to do, skip what you don't want to do. Pamper yourself!!
Here's another tip, FWIW, take photos with the characters. Tell the greeters you're solo and see what the characters do. I got to spend extra alone time with Minnie & Mickey (prior to the closing of MTTF). Lot's of photos came home that probably would not have come home otherwise. They didn't rush me out either, they actually held the batch of folks behind me until we were done. I was almost in tears, I felt taken care of!
One more thing you can do if you start to feel alone, look for couples and offer to take their pictures. The smiles and thanks you'll get will be well worth the 10 seconds out of your day.
Let us know how it goes!!!
Here's another tip, FWIW, take photos with the characters. Tell the greeters you're solo and see what the characters do. I got to spend extra alone time with Minnie & Mickey (prior to the closing of MTTF). Lot's of photos came home that probably would not have come home otherwise. They didn't rush me out either, they actually held the batch of folks behind me until we were done. I was almost in tears, I felt taken care of!
One more thing you can do if you start to feel alone, look for couples and offer to take their pictures. The smiles and thanks you'll get will be well worth the 10 seconds out of your day.
Let us know how it goes!!!
sublimesting
Well-Known Member
Just doesn't sound fun to me....
but people seem to like it.
but people seem to like it.
Club Cooloholic
Well-Known Member
I think it depends on your personality, some people can't even go to a movie alone so if your like that maybe skip it.
Also, and I am speaking to whats going on with you, but if this was a trip you had planned with her, I can see this being tough. Anyway to bring a friend or relative would be MUCH better, just to keep your mind off her etc...
Also, and I am speaking to whats going on with you, but if this was a trip you had planned with her, I can see this being tough. Anyway to bring a friend or relative would be MUCH better, just to keep your mind off her etc...
ElvisMickey
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I've been to WDW at least 10 times solo and I absolutely love it. Not that I don't enjoy going with family/friends but there is nothing like the freedom to do what you want, when and where you want. I also enjoy meeting new people/friends and I'm pretty social in general. Downtown Disney, Boardwalk, etc. are great places to chat and meet people. So even I'm there by myself, I always wind up meeting several friends before my trip is through. As far as sit down meals go, if you have no problem going to a restaurant in your home town by yourself, it shouldn't be a problem at WDW either. Personally, I only do 1 or 2 sit down meals on solo trips and tend to stick to quick service.
Mukta
Well-Known Member
First off, I am sorry to hear about your break up. That is never easy.
Secondly, how are you eating alone at restaurants at home? I eat alone at home (usually with a book), so it isn't any different eating alone at WDW.
A solo trip is great for a lot of things. You can do whatever you want at your own pace.
Some posters are saying that they would miss their families too much, but you don't have one right? I can't miss children and a spouse that I don't have.
Secondly, how are you eating alone at restaurants at home? I eat alone at home (usually with a book), so it isn't any different eating alone at WDW.
A solo trip is great for a lot of things. You can do whatever you want at your own pace.
Some posters are saying that they would miss their families too much, but you don't have one right? I can't miss children and a spouse that I don't have.
ABigBrassBand
Well-Known Member
The last trip I went to my mother and sister had to do the marathon and everything, so I spent a good majority of my time going around the resort alone. It was very fun, but after a while it felt empty. Maybe it was because I wasn't with other people to enjoy it with...but it was very fun, I love traversing the resort alone!
It's great not having to worry about others, because I could leave the parks, get a bite to eat, and just do anything I want when I want to. In fact, I spent most of the time going from resort to resort rather than park to park.
It's great not having to worry about others, because I could leave the parks, get a bite to eat, and just do anything I want when I want to. In fact, I spent most of the time going from resort to resort rather than park to park.
Bravo 229
Member
The most important thing is to have fun. I go Han Solo (as I like to call it) all the time, and I always look at it like its my day to do everything I want to do. Personally, I usually stick to counter service locations and find a quiet corner to eat in, but I have eaten at Biergarten and Tokyo Dining solo and both were pleasant experiences. The blessing of going solo is that you can set your own pace. Sometimes I will go for the Grand Slam, and on other days I'll just go to one park and take my time. Once you're there, you'll have so much fun that you won't even worry about being there by yourself. Have a great trip!
SleepingMonk
Well-Known Member
Like...she magically puts the lotion on her magical skin or else she gets the magical hose again?
JIMINYCR
Well-Known Member
Things that I found were enjoyable about a solo trip: 1. Don't have to wait for someone else to get ready to start the day 2. Can stop anywhere anytime to look at the little things you might have overlooked in the past 3. Do something you've never done before, splurge a little like take in a tour 4. Take the time to engage in conversations with CM's or other guests you meet 5. Slow it down and enjoy the more relaxing pace, take walks on the pathways you've never explored before 6. Buy yourself something special to bring back from this unique trip, and to reward yourself, you're worth it. 7. Trade pins, gets you to interact with many others. Gets your mind off of being alone Break ups are difficult to deal with but don't let it ruin your time at Disney.