Pre-Trip Walking the World Alone

Hey all! This will be my first pre-trip, and second attempt at a trip report... the first one didn't go so well haha.

But anyway, I'm Megan. I live in Western NY and work as a waitress. I've been to WDW 29 times so far, and have fell in love with completely new things in the last few years than when I was younger. Recently I've wanted to spend most of my time wandering around World Showcase, watching the street shows in DHS, and chilling out at Petals Pool Bar (because I love Johnny ).

Ok so...

Who: Just me! First solo trip ever... we'll see how this goes.

When: May 29 - June 2

Where: POP Century... I actually really like this resort.

So far I'm really just winging this entire thing. I've made tentative plans based around the EEMH. I am NOT a morning person! I've made 2 ADRs at Sanaa for lunch, and Mama Melrose for dinner. Still looking in to possibly booking more. I may even add the dining plan if I think it will be worth it for me.

This was a very last minute trip. Seriously. I worked a whole lot last month, and was counting all the money I never spend and said "I think I want to go to Disney...", and 3 days later the trip was booked. I'm going again in September with my family, but I really wanted to try going alone. A lot of the time I get stressed out when the whole family is there because I get dragged away from the things I want to do to run to the next ride across the park. I want to try a slower paced trip where I can do what I want and not worry about pleasing anyone else.

So... yeah, we'll see how this goes. Ha.

 

[MagicMegan]

OH! And he's a pic of me from a few trips ago... apparently I don't make it in to too many pictures while we're on vacation.

 

[MinnieM123]

I've gone on quite a few solo trips to WDW over the years and never regretted one second of them!! And what's surprised me even more, is that plenty of others have as well. I've found that out from reading the forums here.

Trust me, you'll have a great time. And be sure to take advantage of the Single Rider lines at many of the more popular attractions. Enjoy!

 

[skyphotographer]

Exact same dates as our next trip! We had reservations for Pop but needed to move off site due to the addition of 2 more members to our crew.

 

[BAChicagoGal]

Don't stress over solo. It's certainly better than never going at all. For me, I actually prefer it in many ways. Have fun planning, and enjoy yourself. Think of all the time you will save, not looking over your shoulder for the other guy, or in my case, running after everyone else because they won't slow down.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

So excited for you! Sometimes solo seems like a dream! You can do all that you want to do, eat where you want to eat, stroll where you'd like to stroll... you feel me?!?

Think I need to book a weekend getaway myself

 

[trampdog]

I go at least once a year alone and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Do what you want, when you want, no one dragging you down, single line access, and dinner at the bar.

 

[Jess G]

I wish I had it in me to go alone!! Following

 

[CtDisneyGuy33]

Love the idea of going alone, never have but it sounds actually cool. Following for sure

 

[Courtney6682]

Hey it's me, the creep from Facebook lol....can't wait to see how it all goes!

 

[LeighM]

A friend of mine goes to WDW by herself often. She enjoys it more than going with her mom and adult sister lol. No drama that way I'm so thankful my husband and I vacation well together but, even then, I sometimes think of how nice a solo trip would be Definitely following along.

 

[littleroo]

Following along! I went once by myself and found it very empowering. Cant wait for details.

 

[LAKid53]

I go solo most of my trips, since I participate in runDisney races (and I could never get my daughter to even agree to WALKING the Princess 5k with me). Don't be afraid of going solo. Strike up conversations with people on your resort bus ("I love your Ears/blouse/shirt/pin/bag - where did you get it?") or queue ("boy, it is sure warm - I'm from [place] - is it normally this warm?" "Have you ridden this ride before? It's my first time"). Or the "I'm eating at [restaurant] for the first time. Have you eaten there? What would you recommend?"

People love to talk about themselves and why they love Disney. I sometimes just walk around the resort/parks just to see things I might miss in my rush to get to my FP+ or ADR.

More importantly, you can go back to your resort room whenever you want...and not have to worry about your traveling companions objecting ("but we've only been in the MK 7 hours - I'm not ready to go back to the room!")

Don't sweat it - you'll have fun!

 

[amjt660]

Hi Megan
29 times ! - Wow
But now it will be new and different as a solo trip

I have never done solo in the US but have done 2 Japan solo trips.

I joke that the magic is different by not having someone close to share it with.
But during the one trip I was at the park from 7am to 10pm on my own

During that time I had no arguments over what ride to go on next, where to eat and ....
only used the restroom 4 times ( that is like only a few hours with DW and 2 DD !!!)

Enjoy the trip
Looking forward to the PTR and the TR
Following along

Max

 

[MagicMegan]

So I decided last night to throw my ADRs out the window... and cancelled every single one.

I guess I decided that I don't really want to have to worry about being somewhere for a meal, because I can pretty much eat what I want, when I want, where I want. I had 2 lunches set up, but I don't usually eat early in my day, and if I sleep in a bit I probably won't want something large enough to make a sit down worth while.

My only plans that I REALLY want to stick with are going to Epcot on the 29th, since it's my first day there, and the last day of F&G. But I'm not even sure that will be happening since a friend from another site will be down there that day and we might be meeting up in DTD that night (It will always be DTD to me... cough).

 

[Billy6]

I've been about the same amount and did my first solo in November! It was really weird at first but I enjoyed the time to myself and freedom.

Didn't have any resi's as you mentioned because of the freedom. I went to California Grill and sat at the bar and had a great dinner with fireworks!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Following along! I don't think ADR's are necessary if it is just you. I bet you can pop in at most places and not have much of a wait.

 

[MagicMegan]

I went grocery shopping today and decided to pick up some cereal bar things to take with me. I'm not really a breakfast person, so figured I can just throw a couple of these in my bag and go out the door each day.

 

[MagicMegan]

So, I leave on Monday at 7am... and I basically have nothing ready. I'm heading in for my 5th closing shift in a row (apparently being good at your job just gets you closing shifts until you DIE!), and still work Friday and Saturday this week. Here's to hoping I don't forget to pack underwear or something.

 

[LAKid53]

So, I leave on Monday at 7am... and I basically have nothing ready. I'm heading in for my 5th closing shift in a row (apparently being good at your job just gets you closing shifts until you DIE!), and still work Friday and Saturday this week. Here's to hoping I don't forget to pack underwear or something.

Make a list of things to pack....with undies at the TOP. That has always worked for me, unless I forget to put something on the list.