Originally Posted By pecos bill No one in my current little circle of friends and family come close to the enthusiasm I have for the parks. I even offered to pay some of their ways on different occasions, and was amazed at the lukewarm responses. So I have taken some trips alone, and will continue to do so. I have adapted quite well, and dont dwell on BEING ALONE. Besides, no one there gives a hoot anyway. Have you ever gone with people who whine and gripe, and arent into it? In those cases I would rather be alone. Disneyland is best when you are with people who are as fired up about the place as you are, but if that aint possible, me, myself and I arent a bad combination!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I even offered to pay some of their ways on different occasions, and was amazed at the lukewarm responses.>> If that includes airfare I'm THERE!! I have tons of Disney spirit and generally get along well with others. I dress neatly, shower daily and use deodorant. I would be a perfectly acceptable Disneyland friend.
Originally Posted By Tink60 I've done a solo day a few years back and it was a blast. I went where I wanted when I wanted. Shopped when I felt like it, rode the rides I wanted to ride. It was really a very freeing day. Even on trips with the grandkids, I will leave them and grandpa sleeping in the mornings and slip over to the park for a couple of hours of alone time.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I'll be going solo next Sunday for the first time, but I won't spend the whole day. I think I'll check out some of the shops I never get a chance to walk through when I'm with my kid.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I went to TDS by myself, and that was really strange. It was the first time (except for a couple hours in DCA and DL when we just went to different things) that I was alone in a Disney park. And on top of that, it appeared that few of the CM really even spoke English. They were all really friendly and did anything they could to try and communicate, but it was just strange being so alone. However, it was great to be alone. I got to go where I wanted when I wanted to. I could just stroll around and take in the scenery whenever. My favorite part was being able to take all the pictures of random stuff without getting funny looks from people in my group. And being in Japan, everybody else was taking pictures of the same random stuff too. It was great, and I would totally recomend going solo if you've never done it.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I'll be there solo next weekend for three days, including the big meet! It's my very first time going solo and I'm really excited about it! I'll meet up with LPers for some fun and have fun on my own, too. No restaurant issues for me; I have no problem eating where I want on my own. Actually, I expect it to be easier in some cases - if there's a long line for tables and only one seat left at the restaurant bar and they serve food there... guess what! I'm takin' that seat! I'll miss Mr. Alice because we always have such a fun time together (the fireworks and sleepy-time will be the hardest parts), but since I've never done this before, I'm really looking forward to the experience. Go for it, SB82!
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 Thank you guys for the invites and encouragement!!! And thanks to Morva I may now change my name to Snoozin'Floosie82! I have FABULOUS news! I was all geared up to just go by myself and I made one final offer to my younger bro. I asked him if he would want to go if I paid for his ticket as an early b-day gift (he turns 21 next month). He said yes!!!! Actually he's pretty cool and didn't want me to pay and said he would but I was cool with it. I offered, after all. He's just paying for parking, his food, and anything he buys. AND...he hasn't been in about 9 years! He has so much cool stuff to see! He's never been on Buzz or Pooh (I know, I know. But still new to him) or seen ANY of the changes around there. Should be fun! We're going on the 22nd!
Originally Posted By Fowley I can't believe these people who live close to Disney that don't have the spirit. I will gladly change lives with them, they can live in Australia and I will live near Disney. Anyone who is willing to pay for my flight and accomadation, I will happily go to the park with them from opening to closing for as long as they want . I had my first and only trip (so far) last September and I am STILL craving the place. It has become quite an obsession.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy Well SB that's great but at least now you know if next time you want to go and no one will go with you - it's all good - you can do a solo and have a BLAST !
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 Now I will totally go by myself since I've heard from you all that it's freeing and fun. If he ends up not having fun and nobody wants to come with me next time, that's just what I'm going to do!
Originally Posted By kennedyjane If I didn't live 2500 miles from the park I would go solo. No complaints from DH about shopping. I could get pins whenever they came out. Just the thought.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy kennedyjane ~ you can still go solo ~ Leave DH at home :O))) My hubby says he wants to go but he don't and he complained the entire time he went. BUT maybe your hubby likes DL then to bad you gotta take him. :O)))
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself I go to Disneyland three to 15 times a year. And my hubby, bless his heart, supports my DL addiction. some of our friends think I am crazy, for going so much. Two in particular. I recently took their daughter to DL and DCA for the first time. We had a blast. Not having kids myself, it was a wonderful experience to see DL for the first time through her. But her one trip is plenty for them. They haven't gone in about 9 years. I can't immagine not going for a year.. So i totally understand. But on the up side, my mom and my sister are no ap holders and we go together all the time. So i have them for my disney, fix. Cheshire Cat
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself Oh and if you really want a DL friend. I'll go with you. I have a deluxe pass, so not alot of blackout dates... Cheshire Cat Sedahapple@gmail.com
Originally Posted By danyoung >Is it lonely saying "One" when they ask you how many in your party? < Not at all. Turn it around and proudly say "yep, party of one - and a hell of a party is is, too!" I travel solo all the time, and I really love the freedom. You can have a plan of action, but then on a whim just throw it all out the window and go with the flow. No one to consult, no grumps with flagging energy, no discussions of what to do next. Solo's the way to go!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy My solo there were no funny stares or anything ~ must be normal. Funny years ago I saw a man in line at Peter Pan by himself. I kept watching - surely he was alone. I thought oh poor thing - did I not only know one day I would be in Peter Pan alone and loving it.
Originally Posted By ploeb909 I think that now that my children will all be in school at the same time, I just might take a few day trips to roam like I have always wanted to do....without them!!!
