Originally Posted By angelcakeys Hiyaaa : ] Yeah so, I'm planning on going to Disneyland this summer, sometime in August by myself. I've never gone alone before, and I've only been once. Does anyone know of any cheap hotels/motesl, and has anyone ever been on a trip to DL alone? If so, can you maybe give me some pointers on how to have a good time? Awesome if you can. Thanks : ]
Originally Posted By angelcakeys Hiyaaa : ] Yeah so, I'm planning on going to Disneyland this summer, sometime in August by myself. I've never gone alone before, and I've only been once. Does anyone know of any cheap hotels/motesl, and has anyone ever been on a trip to DL alone? If so, can you maybe give me some pointers on how to have a good time? Awesome if you can. Thanks : ]
Originally Posted By tashajilek You know the best thing about going alone is you can ride single rider! The Matterhorn now has it and so does the Racers at DCA.
Originally Posted By xrayvision Indiana Jones in DL has a single rider line, as does California Screamin at DCA. I *think* that Splash Mountain at DL has a single rider line...I know WDW's Splash Mountain has one.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I've seen the single rider line at DL's Splash and my son has used it on days I didn't want to get wet, but I never noticed one for Indy. Good to know they have one too.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I've been to DL many times solo. Enjoy getting to pick what to ride and when and how many times and when/where to eat and leave as well. I people watch a lot, and sometimes start conversations with people by me. I look for lost people and give directions or advice and I offer singles/couples to take their picture. I do usually bring a book to sit with during meal/rest breaks.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk I do what WDWdreamin does. I really enjoy hanging out by Lightning McQueen and watching the kids get excited when they see him.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Oh, if you post in meets for the days you will be there, you might be able to meet other disney fans like yourself. There are many solo enthusiasts. I met my Best Disney Friend ever that way. Loreigh.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne I had ten days on my own at DL a few years back, though thanks to many on this site I spent only two days truly on my own! It's great though being able to pick what you want to do an when but I did take my iPod and a book for meals/ long lines/ waiting for the parade, fireworks and fantasmic. I met a lot of other people there too, just people sitting by me who would strike up conversation which was nice too, lots of people at DL are happy to sit and talk Disney! I stayed at the Howard Johnson just because I always have so I felt safe going back there.. It was affordable, the staff were so helpful and it's a reasonably safe walk too and from the park, though in August with lots of crowds I'm sure you'd be fine anywhere close by. I travel by myself often, all around the US, the UK and Europe ( I'm from Australia) and I really love being able to plan the day just as you like.. Take advantage of the single rider system, hit the popular long line attractions early in the day ( good advice of you are traveling alone or not. The only other advice I give anyone traveling solo no matter where they go is- Do not get drunk. There is nobody to watch out for you and you don't want to do anything silly or feel sick. And if you're female, try not to declare you are travellig alone ( paranoid I know but better safe than sorry) if I'm not quite sure of the person I'm speaking too I'll make out my family is over at DCA but we areettimg up for lunch or I'm stayin with an Uncle nearby who has been to Disney too many times etc.. However if it's Nana and the grandkids, you probably don't have to be as cautious!
Originally Posted By Tikiduck One of the best trips I ever had to the park was solo. One highlight was hanging out at the old Yukon themed bar at the Disneyland Hotel, smoking expensive cigars, and sharing endless rounds of drinks with some Japanese tourists who spoke virtually no English. Oh, and the park was fun too!
Originally Posted By jodiefra I just got back from a trip last week - I had one of the days all to myself for the first time. It was great - I made a point to do all the things I wanted to do! I walked on Splash and Matterhorn thanks to single rider, and I spent as much time as I wanted shopping and taking pictures. I also ate when and where I wanted and did some quality people watching. I found that if I was in need of conversation I could sit on a bench somewhere and strike one up - I met lots of interesting people and had a great time. It's definitely very different than going with friends or family, but it is what you make it! Have a blast!
Originally Posted By danyoung >One highlight was hanging out at the old Yukon themed bar at the Disneyland Hotel, smoking expensive cigars, and sharing endless rounds of drinks with some Japanese tourists who spoke virtually no English.< I don't have a local bar in Dallas that I hang out in. But I really love spending time at the Uva Bar in Downtown Disney. I've met some very interesting people, and had some really fun conversations. Plus they make a great martini!
