Originally Posted By tink2680 So my hubby is going to TechEd in Orlando this June. He thinks I should come and hang out at Disney World while is at the seminars. I don't know if going alone will be any fun though. If I were to go are there parks that are better than others to do alone? Are there single rider lines? Are there any attractions that would be fun to do alone?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I've been on a couple of solo trips to WDW and had a very enjoyable time in the parks. It is kind of nice in a way... you get to do just what you want when you want without having to take others preferences into consideration. When I got lonely was back in the hotel room at night... being alone in a hotel room is not much fun. Of course you would be with your husband during the evenings so you wouldn't have that problem. There are single-rider lines at Epcot for Test Track and Mission Space. It is a big advantage at Test Track. At Mission Space it is pretty worthless... in fact at times the single rider wait ends up being longer than the regular wait! Have fun!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: If'n ya had two looney sisters like mine--who cain't seem ta go ANYWHERE's without me--ya'd be dang GLAD ta go ta Walt Dizzy Whirl without nobody else!!!
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Since the conference will be at the Convention Center, you should also consider spending time at Universal to see Harry Potter. I've enjoyed spending quality alone time at both WDW and Uni for several days, without a traveling companion to boot. What's terrific about doing the parks alone is the ability to not be distracted by conversation with someone else. I've discovered thematic elements and tucked away areas in the parks that I never noticed before, being by myself. I loved it! I could walk at a comfortable pace (my partner is taller than me and walks much faster), take in the sights, people watch, and just enjoy the setting. In many ways, I almost prefer going to IoA and DAK as a solo, especially DAK. It's a great park to just walk around in and soak up the atmosphere. I would highly recommend going to both Uni and WDW alone while your hubby attends the conference. You'll have a great time!
Originally Posted By disney pete My bags would be packed already have fun and come back and tell us what you got up to.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I am local and do the parks by myself all the time. I once did Disneyland by myself while on a business trip and while on line met several nice people including a family who invited me to join them for lunch. It was a very nice day. I say go and enjoy. It is a different and wonderful experience to do it by yourself.
Originally Posted By tink2680 Ooo Harry Potter..I didn't even think of that. It is true that I could spend a couple of hours in the figurine shop since I wouldn't have to worry about anybody getting bored waiting for me.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I'm going to WDW by myself for the first time this September (and solo TDL and DLP trips in December!) I'm a little nervous just because I haven't done it before, but I'd much rather go alone than not go at all. I've done Disneyland alone though, and had a great time - as others have said, it's nice to be able to do your own thing and not worry about keeping other people happy. You should definitely go!
Originally Posted By iJobs While I've done the parks with one of my kids, and I've done the parks with all of my kids, and I've done the parks with my wife only, I have to say that I would never go alone. I envy anyone who has a family and can still enjoy a solo trip. I would just feel terrible. I think I am one of those types of people that needs someone to enjoy things with them. However, if I were going alone, I would spend the lion's share of my time at EPCOT hands down.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy I have been solo lots of trips. I have the best time ever.....I also go with grands and have a joyful time watching their faces. I wouldn't give up solo trips. Peaceful and relaxing like therapy.
Originally Posted By danyoung I've been a bi-coastal solo park stormer since the early 90's. I still enjoy the occasional visit with a friend or family member, but most of the time I'm on my own. I really like being able to plan out a day and then scrap the plan at a moment's notice when something better comes along. If you like live music, plan on taking in some of the shows around the parks, like the Dapper Dans on Main Street, or Off Kilter or the Voices of Liberty in Epcot's World Showcase. Don't be shy about eating fine sit-down meals by yourself. Other diners are busy with their own things and won't even notice you, and the wait staff deal with single diners all the time and don't make a big deal about it. I can get a lot done, and don't mind breaking off the park storming if I get too tuckered out and need to head back to my room. I'm less than 3 weeks from my next WDW visit, and I CAN'T FREAKIN' WAIT!!!
Originally Posted By jkayjs Agreed there is a level of freedom that you are rarely afforded when with others. I go very often & @ least half if not more of the time I'm alone. Just go to allears.com and find the things you like. I agree that EPCOT is great it just lends itself to solo touring. I always eat somewhere really nice like Dan said. The CM's are usually more attentive in my experience & chat you up. HP is very good as well. Have a wonderful time & don't forget it will be June...just staying @ the hotel laying by the pool wouldn't be a bad way to spend a day!
Originally Posted By jkayjs Agreed there is a level of freedom that you are rarely afforded when with others. I go very often & @ least half if not more of the time I'm alone. Just go to allears.com and find the things you like. I agree that EPCOT is great it just lends itself to solo touring. I always eat somewhere really nice like Dan said. The CM's are usually more attentive in my experience & chat you up. HP is very good as well. Have a wonderful time & don't forget it will be June...just staying @ the hotel laying by the pool wouldn't be a bad way to spend a day!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: I don't mind GOING to the parks alone--I just want to make sure I don't LEAVE the parks alone. With all the many male guests there are to encounter out there, surely just ONE of them will be able to follow me home...
Originally Posted By jkayjs Well I just realized I posted the same thing twice. Itchy trigger finger I guess.
Originally Posted By dshyates I believe that "hardcore" Disney fans do enjoy a solo trip more than casual fans. That way you have the time to take in a lot of the themeing details that when touring with others you would normally walk past.
Originally Posted By JenniBarra I've never taken a purely solo trip, but I have spent some time in Disney parks on my own. My husband is one who frequently likes to take his time getting ready in the morning on vacations, but I found that I was getting antsy waiting for him on Disney trips. The solution we came up with is that I often take off earlier on my own so I may have a spare hour or more to myself. It's nice to ride what I want (as many times as I want), peek into stores, take lots of photos of the things I see, or just soak in the sounds and scenery.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Don't forget Rockin Rollercoaster has a single rider line too. I enjoy going solo. Fun to watch people and talk to them while waiting in line. Many people at WDW are from other countries.
