Originally Posted By grammiek Hi everyone. I have the opportunity to go to DL alone for two days in Nov. (Prior to cruise with a friend) Good Idea? Bad Idea? How about ideas for a cheap safe place to stay. This is an intriguing idea to me and I need to decide ASAP to get my airfare cheap for Portland,OR. Please help!
Originally Posted By GPMike For cheap, safe lodgings, we have stayed at both the Desert Inn and Suites and the Park Vue Inn, both directly across the street from the entry plaza to DL and DCA. You simply walk out your front door and across the crosswalk. I checked the park Vue website, and on a Thursday/Friday November 8 and 9 it is $86 Thursday night and $96 Friday. There is a map of local hotels, with links to their websites, at Brett's Disneyland Lodgings page: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/ashpsyche/DisneylandLinkMap.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/ashps yche/DisneylandLinkMap.html</a> As much as I love going to DL with my wife and four kids, I think two days in teh park alone would be an incredible experience. I hope you get a chance to do it and have an incredible time.
Originally Posted By danmcmartin I have considered going alone in the past when I was young and single, but never did. I am comfortable doing things like that alone and think it would be fun. Just think of all the single rider opportunities you could take advantage of. Eat, do and see what, where and when you want. If you get lonely, strike up a converstation with CM or another guest in line. As for lodging, try the Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Short walk, decent room and only 60 bucks. It isn't fancy, but its a place to sleep and thats all you do there anyway. Didn't try the restaurant. We stayed last Feb and are going back in Oct. Have fun if you go!
Originally Posted By Roger55 The Anaheim Plaza Hotel is TERRIBLE in my opinion. I would not normally state something here so strongly, but I would strogly recommend you DO NOT stay there. It is old, run down and it is DIRTY. No matter how convinient a location or how cheap the price, I can't ever tolerate bugs in the rooms.
Originally Posted By ophellia had a good stay at The Jolly Rodger last December...good mid-range Motel...on Katella right accross from DCA
Originally Posted By grammy954 I went alone once when my daughter got grounded just prior to a planned trip. I had a great time. I like the Hampton Inn - very clean and friendly, has free breakfast, fridge and microwave in room - decent prices most of the time. Also, sometimes the Embassy Suites has great deals for last-minute rooms - it is a really great hotel - free afternoon reception has plenty of food for dinner...
Originally Posted By karlg In many ways it is a different experience to go by yourself. You get to decide what you want to do and what you don't want to do. You don't have to compromise or work around other peoples issues. You miss some things by not having a group experience, but then you can take in more of the park. The park experience is different depending one who you go with. If you go with small children you get a whole different experience than say going with people your own age that want to do the same things as you do. At the other extreme, I have found theme parks, including Disney, to be a disaster if you get too many people in the group, particularly with diverse ages. Everyone is going at at different speed and wanting to go in a different directions -- about the only thing you end up doing together is meals. I think many people that have gone by themeselves for the first time are surprised by how much they like it.
Originally Posted By llanatoye I go by myself all the time and I love it! I occassionaly will meet friends or family at the park but my best day at Disneyland are the days I'm by myself. Which I'm really not, I meet so many people, have many conversations and find myself being helpful to newbies. I take great delight in getting my coffee at the Market House in the morning and then I decide whether it's going to be a ride day or a take it easy day, sometimes it's a combination. I am never bored or lonely. I feel like such a big goof sometimes because I like being there so much. I don't have any recommendations for hotels though. I used to like staying at the Anaheim Marriot but it's not a budget hotel and I would only stay there for special occassions and such. Now I'm able to drive to the park for the day. But definatly come on down and enjoy the heck out of it!
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf I second crazycroc's suggestion: priceline. You'll got a NICE hotel room for $50-60 bucks a night (if not cheaper). And I like going to Disneyland alone. It's definitely a different experience and I have found that Disneyland isn't the greatest place to meet new people as they are all in their little family bubbles. So you won't find many people to talk to (unless you do what I do and hang out at the Cove Bar and the bars in DtD)).
Originally Posted By WestWind I have never thought of going to Disneyland alone ... until now. Our family has always done things together but the kids are getting older now ... and I am the biggest Disney fan in our house... this needs some more thought. If I lived close, I would likely go alone and not even think about it, but having to travel a long way I don't think it will happen. ... but then again, maybe a road trip alone on my motorcycle with a stop over at Disneyland ... this has got me thinking.
Originally Posted By pecos bill I had a great solo trip last winter. I like the chance to really savor the little things. The freedom is a no brainer. The only thing was when eating meals, I felt a little bit uncomfortable. Overall, the experience was wonderful, and since I am the only disney geek in my circle of friends and family, there is another solo trip in the planning stage right now.
Originally Posted By DISDANCEMOM I love solo days in the park. I can take my time and do what I want. My daughter works the parade and sometimes I will just pop in to see her . but the best part are the other people I meet.priceline is the best place for deal you can get more for you money. have fun
Originally Posted By darrinv I've never been to Disneyland by myself (always with the family) but I've done EPCOT by myself when I had a day off during a training class I was taking in Orlando a few years back, and it was wonderful. I'd do it again in a heartbeat at any Disney Park. Do it, you'll enjoy yourself.
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend Gee, DISDANCEMOM, I wonder if we have met. During the Parade of Dreams, I have met Moms, Dads, Brothers and Sisters, and even one performer's niece. I love the extra enthusiasm family members always bring.
Originally Posted By danyoung I'm a single 50 year old guy who goes to WDW twice a year and DL at least once a year. The only way I go is solo, and it's really a lot of fun. If you're used to going with family, it just takes some readjustment. But once you get there are realize that the only one making decisions is YOU, you're gonna love it!
Originally Posted By tynkrbell1977 Going to Disneyland alone is great!! It was one of the best experiences of my life. I would definately do it again. As for cheap and safe hotels, I would stay anywhere close to the park. Across the street is the Tropicana and Best Western. They are close so you dont have to walk long distances alone. Or if you want to splurge you can stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel. =) Paradies Pier is the cheapest of them and pretty fun too.
Originally Posted By SteamboatPhillie I'll be going in October for a couple days by myself. It's not much different from when my dad and I go, because we usually just split up anyway and do our own thing. I've also gone to Disneyworld once all by myself, pretty much the same experience. I sometimes feel a bit silly going on the dark rides alone, usually when coming out of the building and getting off. But I'm there to have fun, and I don't think anyone notices I'm by myself. Don't know about hotels, though. I'll be splurging and staying at Paradise Pier (or will try to, if they don't get booked up beforehand) since this is my last chance to go to DL before I'm stuck in a God-forsaken wasteland.
Originally Posted By midget3175 I didn't plan on doing DisneyWorld or Disneyland by myself - However at disneyworld the people I was traveling with made it clear that they wanted to be alone, so off I went I also did disneyland simi-solo as my traveling partner just wanted to shop. Both turned out to be good experiences. I would travel them solo again, but this time on my terms. Have a great time and use those single rider lines
