Solo traveller

[patches]

I asked this on the WDW general, but would also like some expertise from the Universal thread too. I will be traveling solo to Orlando in April 2004. I am a young, 25 yo women and would like some info about the park. I was mostly wanting to know if the park did anything for solo travellers, and also if there is anything that you can tell me to be aware of ~ are there any perks to traveling to the parks alone?
Thanks, J

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Originally posted by patches
I asked this on the WDW general, but would also like some expertise from the Universal thread too. I will be traveling solo to Orlando in April 2004. I am a young, 25 yo women and would like some info about the park. I was mostly wanting to know if the park did anything for solo travellers, and also if there is anything that you can tell me to be aware of ~ are there any perks to traveling to the parks alone?
Thanks, J

Ok, for starters...a 25y/o women alone in Orlando...

I can tell you of two things to be aware of...

mkt and myself :lol: jk

My opinions...the perks to traveling alone...
1. You get to do what you want, when you want.
2. It's a little easier to get PS's when you're single
3. Single Rider Lines
4. Photographing...you can take your time and get the right shots

Downfalls...
1. It may get a little lonely but don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger or CM
2. Onride Photos

I say...go enjoy yourself and have a great time!

(Oh, and I'm kidding about mkt and myself...we're not bad hehe)

 

[CommunicoreBabe]

Your so lucky to get to go solo!

The having time to take the right picture thing mentioned is a real advantage. I went with 6 friends and my husband last October and it was a nightmare. I had one friend who flew down with only some dress shoes and then complained about his feet the entire trip :hammer: My bipolar friend decided to get really drunk all week even though it is bad to mix alcohol with his meds :hammer: And everybody had their own idea of how the day was going to go that totally differed from mine and my husband's. :hammer: In retrospect I would now only go with my husband or alone b/c I love that place so much I don't see how I could get lonely. Mickey's always there somewhere

 

[mickhyperion]

I've been to WDW twice by myself and will be going solo again later this month. The main advantage I have noticed is that I don't need to make priority seating reservations anywhere. I've been able to walk in everywhere with minimal waiting or none at all. Also, I suppose its easier to get a seat on the buses. And you can take advantage of the single rider lines. I haven't been offered any extra perks because I was alone though.

My birthday will be happening during this next visit so I'm going to try to use that to my advantage to get a great room at the Yacht Club. Who knows though.

 

[stingrock23]

The last time i went i was by myself. I totally agree with photo shots and being able to do whatever i wanted. i went from IOA, to USF, and back to IOA in the same day. had a nice rest in the early afternoon. I really enjoyed myself. It was lonely at times, but i was able to ride Hulk 9 times, Dragons 10 times, and Spider man 4 times. So I think the greatest benefit is doing whatever you want however many times you want to do it.