Would you go by yourself???

[joviacdan]

I know this thread has been posted before (I'm assuming it has anyways), but would any of you ever go to WDW on your own?

I haven't been able to convince my girlfriend to go back in March (we went in January and are going in September.)

Personally, I think the parks itself will be awesome by myself. I may get somewhat lonely on some of the rides, but the freedom to do whatever I want would be great.

It's the nighttime that I'd be worried about. I just can't imagine having a very good time eating alone at Planet Hollywood, or walking around the Marketplace seeing so many happy couples and friends.

Would you do it, and how would you handle some of this stuff?

 

[SmithGett]

Back in 99 I had to drive a van and trailor down to Cape Canaveral from NJ. I left 6pm up here and said if I get to Orlando by noon I would go to Disney World. I did i pulled into the park at 12.13 pm. I stayed at MGM all Day. Up until that Day MGM was my favorite park. Ever since that date i loved the Magic Kingdom.

I enjoyed my day by myself. It was a little weird but it was one of the best times I have had. And I would do it again. And It was the first time I saw Fantasmic.
:sohappy:

just out of curiosity, what happened that day that made you change your favorite park from MGM to MK? you said before that day your favorite park was MGM, but after the day alone there, you changed it to MK. so what gives?!

 

[wannabeBelle]

..... And bump into me and thefore not be single for much longer :animwink:

You aint kidding Barnum, Pippa is a most gorgeous young lady!! and an absolute sweetheart. Unfortunately for you Glen is pretty wonderful himself!!!! Belle

 

[nicholas]

Yeah, pretty much just repeating what everyone else has already said.

Were we to have our choice. I'm sure most people would pick to have people with them in the parks, but the one day I spent alone there was an absolute joy and would not have any hesitation about going alone again were that situation to arise. I did everything on my own time schedule.

A nice perk I noticed was I noticed things I normally would not have even noticed because I wasn't gabbing away with someone the entire time. Also, cast members seemed to talk to me more than they did on other days. Possible coincidence, but still nice.

I would avoid sit down restaurants if I were alone, but the counter service meals were fine. Didn't feel out of place with those.

And if you plan on getting a Pal Mickey, he makes a great companion

 

[conntom]

I love going by myself you eat the things you like and do the things
you like know one to say you can't do that or this.
As for eating you have a big choice and you can't pick the one
you like.You can't stay up late or go to bed early.






:xmas:

 

[raven]

I've been on about 15 trips to WDW since I was born. Only 3 of those were with other people. All the other times I go by myself and have a blast! No problems at all, no arguments, no decisions to make, no trying to please everyone. Just nothing but happiness! :wave:

 

[drjny]

Time by myself

The first time I went by myself was just for 2 hours but what a different experience it was. I went to MGM just to ride Rock'n Roller Coaster for the first time. On the line it felt a little strange since most people had others around them to talk to but when I was boarding I met up with someone and we rode together. We were both single riders and it was fun meeting someone new. It was nice being alone since I choose to quickly run over to Star Tours to ride first and then wait on line for the Tower of Terror after RnRc. I even had time to run in and see Fantasmic after ToT. As a single person I squeezed in on the end of a handicapped row in the back of the theatre and didn't wait a minute for the show.

In the end it was great going alone even it was just for a few hours. I would certainly do it again just to take a break from the rest of my group.

 

[lamarvenoy]

I don't even like going to the store alone. It sounds cool and there are definately benefits but I find most of my enjoyment comes from the company I share. I've never been a loner and I couldn't even imagine it. I'm just weird I guess, I'm just not that outgoing and I hate crowds. Disney with your girlfriend or wife...to me that's my Disney. PI with your buddys hooking up with random tourist girls....that's HEAVEN :kiss:

 

[jeffs10]

DId it a couple years ago to disneyland drove from vegas to la in the morning one day and check out la and hollywood. then went to disneyland. I like going there myself. you can do what you want when you want as long as you want and have control over your whole trip it was great i would recemend it atleast one to any disney fan.

 

[Spoonfulofsugar]

Although I have never gone on an extended vacation alone, I have spent one day alone on the grounds. I was with a group of friends on a trip that was about 10 days long (long time for me), and on about day 7 we all decided to entertain ourselves. *Staying in an RV with 6 others can get more crowded as a trip goes on...

Anyway, I went to the parks and did as everyone else mentioned, ate anywhere I wanted (sit down restaurants included), etc. However, the best thing I did was rode the buses. For a few hours, I simply resort hopped. This is still one of my favorite memories! I kept getting the same driver, and he would tell me what to check out in each resort. I felt like I was on my own tour. Perhaps, this would be a good evening activity if you are concerned about what to do alone.

Go and enjoy!

 

[AEfx]

If you can go to a movie alone, you can go to WDW alone. In all seriousness, that's a good test.

Some people can't do that - I happen to be someone who can, and enjoy solo trips as much as group outings.

I enjoy the heck out of it for many of the reasons posted above, but specificly things like being able to ride RnR six or eight times in a row during Fantasmic on a whim, or not feeling obligated to stand in a 60 minute line for Space Mountain because everyone else wants to.

Park hopping is for some reason so much easier - even than when traveling with just one other person. If one park is unbearably busy and I just don't feel like fighting the crowds, I just pick up and go without fear of ruining anyone elses time. It also helps when doing the runs to popular attractions in the morning.

I've also had neat experiences - like being the only person on a group ride. Although it's not at WDW, I had the best time with a "CM" at USF once on Kongfrontation - the place was dead and we rode around the ride several times while she pointed out cool stuff and I tried to do the spiel. A simmilar thing happened when it was only me and one other couple on the Jungle Cruise in the MK. There are lots of little "perks" you can get when alone that you just can't get with a big group of people. I've been invited to semi-backstage areas before to see things, just by being alone and looking curious.

Sit-down eating is also usually just fine - most places in general that get business travelers are used to it, and the establishments at WDW seem very accustomed to it as well. I usually have some sort of notepad, park map, guide book, and occsionally (when I'm feeling obnoxious) a Pocket PC, which keeps me occupied while waiting for food.

Of course, touring with friends/family is always fun, and I'd never recomend one over the other, but there are some very distinct advantages to solo touring, especially for Type A, Themepark Commandos who are used to feeling shame - it's quite liberating. I make a super-command style list of the attractions I want to see (planning is truly half the fun for me), commit it to memory, but then am absolutely free to adjust any way I want on my whim.

It's not for everyone, but if you approach it with an open-mind and realize that there is nothing inherently wrong with being with yourself once in awhile you can really have a blast. There is nothing like having a Park Hopper and only yourself to please - the Kingdom is truly yours.

AEfx

 

[bgraham34]

Well SmithGett, I guess the reason would be that the last time I been to MGM was in 93 and I was 18. MGM seemed more of a working studio back then not much of one but a wee bit. I saw more behind the scenes stuff and to me it seemed more of an adventure park. Ex. Great Adventure type....

So after coming back to it after 6 years I came to realize what I really enjoy is the Magic of the Characters and of what Walt had built and that was The castle and all the themed lands.

So I guess I will never grow up.

 

[Pippa]

..... And bump into me and thefore not be single for much longer :animwink:

You're a terrible flirt young man! (Carry on, its rather flattering!)

BTW Thank you for the compliment WannabeBelle, you ain't so bad yourself!

 

[barnum42]

You're a terrible flirt young man! (Carry on, its rather flattering!)

BTW Thank you for the compliment WannabeBelle, you ain't so bad yourself!

"Terrible flirt"? I though I was making a good job of it!

WannabeBelle - don't worry I'm not trying to lure Pippa away from her fella, this is just how the British Stage Luvvies behave :lol

Big theatrical hugs and kisses to the pair of you :kiss:

 

[Pippa]

"Terrible flirt"? I though I was making a good job of it!

WannabeBelle - don't worry I'm not trying to lure Pippa away from her fella, this is just how the British Stage Luvvies behave :lol

Big theatrical hugs and kisses to the pair of you :kiss:

I meant "terrible" as in "constant" flirt!

Which doesn't mean to say I don't enjoy it!!

 

[ogryn]

I meant "terrible" as in "constant" flirt!

Which doesn't mean to say I don't enjoy it!!

OK, enough now people. :hurl: :hurl: :hurl: :hurl:

I think I would want to go with someone. To me, Disney is an experience to share with someone.

 

[barnum42]

To me, Disney is an experience to share with someone.

So is flirting. It's no fun flirting on your own :lol:

 

[ogryn]

So is flirting. It's no fun flirting on your own :lol:

Hey, if you want to flirt there is always Private Messaging. :lol:

 

[barnum42]

Hey, if you want to flirt there is always Private Messaging. :lol:

PMs are an "as well as" rather than an "instead of" :animwink:

 

[tigsmom]

Ok, first let me say flirting is fun. :lol: (especially with someone who knows how)

I've thought about this for awhile...yes, I think I would go by myself.
I've always gone with family...my parents & sister, husband & kids and extended family. While I think its great fun I would love to just be able to wander around aimlessly, taking my time looking, shopping, eating. It would be nice to not have to worry about where everyone is, are they hungry, do they need to use the restrooms...but it will never happen. *sigh*

 

[speck76]

I like going by myself....I also like meeting up with people, but when I do that, I am not as free, I have to compromise plans with them.

Both ways can be enjoyable.

Oh, and I never flirt...never