bethymouse
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I am seriously thinking about going solo this August to Disneyland or WDW. I have friends in Ca. that live about an hour away. Have any of you gone solo? Any advice would be great please? Thanks.
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Should I attempt a solo trip?
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AMEN! @figmentfan423
BTW-The WDW website cost is about the same, so I'd just go w/ them. I've never had a problem at all w/ WDW Travel Co.
BTW-The WDW website cost is about the same, so I'd just go w/ them. I've never had a problem at all w/ WDW Travel Co.
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Nemo14
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Beth - you know we all love you, but frankly I'm quite concerned about this obsession you have about Disney. Is it really worth the turmoil you stir up in your home or your job? Does your spiritual and psychological well-being really depend on visiting a theme park? I think you and your husband need to sit down and discuss this calmly and rationally. I'm not saying this to be mean - I really care and worry about you.
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real mad hatter
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Interesting thread..Well if Mrs Hatter said " On Ye go big man,enjoy yourself." I would be off in a shot..I was brought up with no brothers or sisters and have been used to going to concerts and staying the night away myself..I could get on with a tour group of South American kids.However in the real world,I'd miss my DW and DS company.We're a tight knit family..So I would say no to a solo trip..
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Thank you @Nemo14
Yes. You're so right. It is an obsession.
Deep down, I know it won't happen, but it just burns me up when my DH can do what he wants w/ his $$$ and "denies" me of what I'd like to do sometimes.
Yes. We'll sit down and talk, but quite frankly, my DH is not a good listener sometimes.
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Yep- I am an only child too. Perhaps that may explain some of my "entitledness" attitude.Interesting thread..Well if Mrs Hatter said " On Ye go big man,enjoy yourself." I would be off in a shot..I was brought up with no brothers or sisters and have been used to going to concerts and staying the night away myself..I could get on with a tour group of South American kids.However in the real world,I'd miss my DW and DS company.We're a tight knit family..So I would say no to a solo trip..
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Well. I guess my conscience is getting to me.
I had looked at CSR for $982.38 which would be great and I wouldn't even have to put it on credit, but I know it isn't going to happen.
Time to just forget about a solo trip at this point. Perhaps some time in 2014, but @real mad hatter, I would miss my family.
I had looked at CSR for $982.38 which would be great and I wouldn't even have to put it on credit, but I know it isn't going to happen.
Time to just forget about a solo trip at this point. Perhaps some time in 2014, but @real mad hatter, I would miss my family.
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Nemo14
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Thank you @Nemo14
Yes. You're so right. It is an obsession.
Deep down, I know it won't happen, but it just burns me up when my DH can do what he wants w/ his $$$ and "denies" me of what I'd like to do sometimes.
Yes. We'll sit down and talk, but quite frankly, my DH is not a good listener sometimes.
Perhaps he's concerned about future finances? College tuition for the twins? Retirement? Maybe he's tired of Disney vacations?
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Rogue21
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I am so angry with my "not so" DH right now.
We took a trip to WDW in June, and then a short trip w/ my Mom to Ocean City, Md.
He will be going to a Joyce Meyer conference Aug 8-12 in Hershey. I thought it'd be nice for all of us to go not too expensive. He actually said "NO".
Now I am more determined than ever to plan this solo trip! I work too you know!
^This is one of the nice things about being single. I can go when I want with whoever wants to go. Within reason, of course.
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Gojira ゴジラ
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I went solo a few times and did not like it at all. I kept getting those weird stares from people from time to time which made me feel so uncomfortable.
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Yes. It does. I think that's what has kept our marriage together. DH works nights. Sometimes though, you get into a "routine" and the days go by...Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Just sayin'.
Or "out of sight, out of mind" -- I can never remember which.
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He's not really tired of Disney vacations, as he truly enjoys it when we're there. It's just growing increasingly difficult to justify the $ for a Disney vacation.
He actually said we should buy a new dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator!
College tuition perhaps, although he's never mentioned it, nor retirement. But, all are very good points.
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CrazyDisneyLady
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I am going on a solo trip in Sept.....I just told my husband I was going and suck it up...he too was concerned about the cash...so I made a deal, I wouldn't book it until I had half the cash by a certain time. I found every way to come up with the money to pay for the trip. I am actually now saving for a possibly second solo trip in Feb. as long as it didn't interfere with everyday costs he didn't seem to care.
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HouCuseChickie
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I think it's worth it "if" it doesn't cause major family or budget issues. Although, I think there is some truth in the "it's not for everyone" thoughts on here as well. @jw24 posted something that has always concerned me with solo trips- something specific to my personality. I am a VERY social person. While I don't like being away from the kids or DH for too long- I can handle it as long as I have social interaction. Still, I've always wanted to try a solo trip to the Disney parks. What's funny- I feel more inclined to go solo to Cali...although, I am thinking about solo to F&W next fall if DH is unable to join me and the budget can handle it.
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CrazyDisneyLady
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the social interaction is easily taken care of, with all your knowledge of WDW you will find many people in search of help and just having questions. Last year even travelling with my DH I spent half an hour explaining to a gent from NY all about How to use fast passes and when you can make ADRs. I love to help people with their questions
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HouCuseChickie
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That is a really good point! I have helped a number of people over the years and enjoy doing so. I also do strike up conversations with random people over all sorts of things- one of the ultra fun aspects of trips to WDW. Good call!
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