Top 10 Tips for Doing Disney World Solo
Taking a solo trip to Walt Disney World can be an intimidating, yet incredibly enjoyable experience. In this post, we’ll offer some tips for making the most of doing Walt Disney World by yourself, highlighting what you can enjoy when you’re alone, and offering some reassurances.
The idea of going alone may seem off-putting, even. For many people, the highlight of a Disney vacation is spending time with family and making memories of fun, laughter, and little moments shared with the people you love. That’s not to say flying solo at Walt Disney World is a lonely and laughter-less experience. Well, depending on your personality, maybe it is.
I think that doing Walt Disney World solo is sort of like Home Alone (minus the burglary). Intimidating and scary at first, but pretty awesome once you realize you can run around doing and eating whatever you want without anyone to stop you. I’ve made a few solo trips in the last few years and have gone from being scared of the very idea of going without Sarah to being so comfortable that I spent an afternoon at Typhoon Lagoon and ate a bucket of ice cream by myself…
With that said, solo trips are certainly not for everyone. I suspect those who go primarily to see the reactions of their children or serious extroverts may be less inclined to enjoy the experience. However, I’ve learned that as an ‘outgoing introvert’ (that’s what the government scientists who interrogated me at the bunker in New Mexico studied me concluded) a solo trip from time to time is great for me.
If you think a solo trip might be right for you, here are 10 tips to making it a great experience…
10. Eat Where You Want
My biggest fear before my first solo trip to Walt Disney World was eating alone. I don’t know why…maybe the stigma? It turned out to be just fine. That first trip I ate entirely at counter service restaurants, wanting to minimize awkward encounters by not dealing with a server.
I’ve become more comfortable eating alone, and have since done table service meals. There has been no issue with this, and I’ve found most of the time Cast Members at the restaurant are more conversational with me to make my experience better.
One thing you might want to tell your server when you are order is that you are in no rush (assuming you are in no rush). I’ve found on several occasions that servers rush the meal along, probably under the assumption that you want to be in and out.
Another reason for this might be because servers work for tips. You might want to be cognizant of this, especially at busier restaurants, and not take up a table that could be used by a larger party. You might also consider eating at the bar if it’s an option (even if you don’t plan on drinking). It’s usually an environment more conducive to solo travelers, anyway.
9. SINGLE RIDER
We recommend using single rider lines on this blog even when you are with others, but so many people are staunchly opposed to single rider lines when they are in groups. While that still perplexes me, when you’re traveling alone, there’s absolutely no reason not to take advantage of single rider lines.
Granted, this is only available at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Test Track, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, and Expedition Everest, but these are three of the longest waits at Walt Disney World, and thrill junkies can really get their fix via these single rider lines. There have been times where I’ve looped Expedition Everest, riding it 3 times in about 15 minutes!
If you’re incorporating Universal Orlando Resort into your solo trip, you can take advantage of single rider lines on many attractions there. This can be an immense time-saver, and something to use even when you’re traveling with others (we do!).
8. TREAT YO SELF!
If you have a family of 5, you probably balk at the prices of some experiences at Walt Disney World. Even things like a buffet mean dropping at least $200. There might be a lot of pricey things you haven’t done at Walt Disney World because of how much it would cost for your entire party. When you are traveling alone, the cost of your entire party is the cost of YOU.
It might seem super selfish, but this is America. George Washington would roll in his grave if we all didn’t act like we are the center of the universe. Joking aside, a solo trip is an opportunity to do a couple of those expensive things that simply cost too much with your entire party.
It might be something relatively straightforward like a Halloween or Christmas party, or you might go all out and get a spa treatment or do surfing lessons at Typhoon Lagoon. Regardless, Tom & Donna would be proud.
7. Be Someone Else
Whenever I travel to Walt Disney World, the people I encounter along the way meet George Kaplan, secret agent and international man of mystery. Actually…that’s not what I mean. When you’re on a trip by yourself where you’re only interacting with people who don’t know you and probably will never see you again, you can feel freer to step outside of your “normal” personality.
This might sound silly because you could always step outside of your comfort zone if you so desired, but that’s easier said than done. I think quite often we comport with others’ expectations of us…or might be embarrassed to have friends or family see us step outside of our comfort zones.
When you’re solo, it’s easier to go out on a limb, so to speak. Whether this is manifested in talking to strangers on the monorail, getting up and doing karaoke, or eating a porterhouse the size of your head if you’re a vegetarian, it can be a fun way to try things you normally wouldn’t.
6. Be Social…
Social media can be your lifeline to the outside world. While there is something to be said for actually experiencing what you’re doing rather than sharing the supposed experience, I think a solo trip is somewhat different because it gives you a chance to engage with others.
Part of what makes a trip with others fun is sharing those little moments in the parks with someone else. Sharing online provides a quick and easy way to have a semblance of that, while still traveling solo. Just be careful: the fear of loneliness can make it easy to spend too much time sharing on social media, and not enough time actually enjoying yourself and doing things on your solo Walt Disney World trip.
My recommendation here would be to live in the moment and ‘catch up’ on sharing when you’re waiting in lines. Oh, and be sure to bring an external battery charger for your phone. The dullness of certain queues is amplified when you’re by yourself, and you will use a lot of battery killing time…
5. Vacation Kingdom
I’m not entirely sure why I view this as a solo activity, but I find myself stepping beyond the turnstiles of the parks out into the rest of the Vacation Kingdom of the World when I visit by myself. This is probably because the theme parks are broadly appealing to a wide range of people, whereas the rest of the Vacation Kingdom–whether it’s golf, fishing, or specific resorts–is all more targeted to certain hobbies and interests.
You can also venture outside the park by simple “riding the rails.” Take a flight on the Skyliner or monorail, a leisurely ride around Bay Lake on the boats, or simply a stroll around Crescent Lake. One form of transportation we’d probably skip is the buses. While practical, there’s not much fun to be had simply riding around random bus routes.
One place I often find myself is Fort Wilderness, a resort I really love. Perhaps this is because I am accustomed to being alone with nature when I travel alone in the real world, so I gravitate to that same type of location at Walt Disney World. There’s a reason “at one with nature” is a popular saying, and I’ve found that Fort Wilderness is a great place for quiet strolls and introspection. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that Trail’s End is an awesome place to eat.
4. Choose Your Own Adventure!
Want to do Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin 10 times in a row? How about spending the day watching ducks wandering around Casey’s Corner? Maybe stopping for 30 minutes to wait for the monorail to pass in Epcot so you can get that stellar photo you’ve always wanted.
One thing I’ve learned through this blog is that different people get different things out of Walt Disney World. I can tell you that my ideal day is radically different than some others’ idea of a perfect day. When you travel solo, your vision of “ideal” is the day you get to have, no matter how odd that may seem to others.
I spent an entire day in Epcot by myself once, and literally did nothing besides watching Impressions de France (twice), American Adventure, sitting on a bench listening to the Innoventions background music, and taking photos. So go ahead, stare at those ducks. You’ve earned it.
3. Fly by the Seat of Your Pants
Having a solid itinerary for Walt Disney World when you’re with several other people makes sense because there are certain pressures of a multi-thousand dollar trip. These pressures are significantly lower when you’re by yourself. This is not to say a Walt Disney World vacation is cheap when you’re by yourself or that you should go in without Genie+ or any goals, but the stakes are lower.
It is to say that going solo at Walt Disney World makes for a more flexible vacation. If you don’t have a plan and you’re with a larger party, every step must be discussed, and making decisions on the fly is inefficient and unwieldy.
When you are by yourself, you can easily pivot and do things on the fly, as there’s no collaborative element. Not having any plan may make you feel somewhat “naked” at first, but it is another way to have a different type of day at Walt Disney World. Spontaneity is one of the highlights of a solo Disney trip.
2. Make “Internet Friends”
If this blog post were written 15 years ago, that heading might sound like the creepiest thing ever. “Internet friends” was probably associated with having a sit-down with Chris Hansen. The dynamic and perception of the internet has certainly changed a lot since then, and socializing online is no longer viewed as a hobby of the anti-social.
Now, there truly is a Disney online fan “community” (or multiple communities), and it’s a great place to make friends. Many of these people live close to the parks, and enjoy meeting up with their online friends “IRL”.
The thing about this is that you have to go about it the right way. If you’re not currently active in any online communities, don’t sign up 2 weeks before your trip and start randomly posting your travel dates in Facebook groups about Disney or doing TikTok dances to lure people to meet up with you.
You need to make friends online just as you would in the real world, interacting and forming friendships over time, and then privately messaging them closer to your travel dates. I could write an entire post on the “right” way to do all of this, but I’m going to assume the readers of this blog are the coolest of the cool, and not socially maladjusted, so you can probably figure most of this out for yourselves.
Meeting up with friends is a nice safety net, so to speak, or a way to balance out the trip. This way, you can choose when you’re by yourself and when you experience the parks with friends. Personally, I know after a couple days of only superficial interactions, I’m ready for a ‘break’ from the solo thing and looking for meaningful interactions.
1. Disney Enlightenment
One of the odd problems I have with a group dynamic is that I always feel compelled to be ‘accomplishing’ something, regardless of whether the people I’m with are even more laid back than me. It’s this odd, slightly neurotic thing, I guess. For example, Sarah says ‘she’s just happy being there’ but I still feel the need to keep things moving along. I don’t want to stop for too long to take a photo, or linger after a meal. There’s just something in the back of my mind prodding me along.
By contrast, when I’m by myself, this does not even enter my mind. I am perfectly fine taking my time, whether that means doing a lap around Crescent Lake or sitting poolside for an hour just soaking up the sun. You might think that if you didn’t have anyone else slowing you down, you would do attractions non-stop, but inevitably, everyone I know who has gone solo talks about how they really loved the leisurely pace.
I refer to this as getting to know Walt Disney World. It’s my favorite part of going solo. There’s something about this that I just love that’s almost impossible to articulate, but you end up seeing the parks in an intimate, different way. It’s tough to explain, but after about a day of this, it feels almost like you have heightened senses: you see things you normally don’t see, hear things you normally don’t hear, etc. I suppose it’s like enlightenment, Disney style. That might seem embellished or even preposterous if you’ve never had solo time in the parks, but trust me on this. It’s a “thing.”
One thing I didn’t mention above was safety. Personally, I don’t think this really qualifies as much of a tip. You should be safe wherever you go. Although incidents do occur at Walt Disney World, bad stuff happens everywhere, and I view Walt Disney World as one of the safest places on the planet. So, yeah, don’t do anything stupid that jeopardizes your safety. Otherwise, I think I covered my favorite tips for flying solo at Walt Disney World!
If you are planning a Walt Disney World trip–solo or otherwise–check out our planning resources! If you’re interested in learning more about hotels, our Walt Disney World Hotels Reviews page is a good place to start. For where to eat, try out our Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews page. If you want to save money on tickets or determine which type you should get, read our Tips for Saving Money on Walt Disney World Tickets post. Our What to Pack for Disney Trips post takes a unique look at unconventional things you should take on your trip. Once you arrive at the parks, our Walt Disney World “Ride Guides” are great for determining what to do and when to do it. For overviews of all of these topics and so much more, the best place to start is our comprehensive Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide to make the most of your experience!
Your Thoughts…
Have you done a solo Walt Disney World vacation? Any additional tips? Are you thinking of flying solo at WDW? Does a solo trip seem like something you’d enjoy, or would you miss being with your friends or family? Hearing from you is half the fun, so if you have other thoughts or questions, please share in the comments!
My solo trip to WDW in 1994 was one of my best trips ever. You hit upon all of the perks of going alone. I’d love to do another solo trip but my kids would disown me.
Been to WDW a number of times solo. Easiest place to go alone because, basically, you’re never really alone.
One time stands out though. It was a Saturday morning, and I was having a donut by myself at Starring Rolls. Next to me sat four young, married men who told me (because I speak to everyone, regardless of age, sex or other category) that they meet at a different theme park every Saturday morning for coffee. So I asked them what else they do. Turns out they do the same things we tourists do, and love every minute.
It was so refreshing listening to them extol the values of their meetings at the theme park. They also told me that sometimes they meet up in the evening, along with their wives, for a nice dinner at a Disney restaurant. Sounds good, doesn’t it? I thought so too.
The moral of the story is, even when traveling solo, you’re never really alone at Disneyworld.
Thanks for the great post Tom! I had my first taste of a solo trip in May. I was at Disneyland with my family, but the kids (teenagers) got tired and went to see a movie in Downtown Disney, and my husband went to a business meeting. I had about 4 glorious hours on my own. It was amazing!!!! I had my picture taken with several characters (my family never wants to wait around for that), took leisurely strolls, watched the ducks near the castle, and had a Dole Whip. I didn’t have to consult with anyone about anything! In July we went to Tokyo Disneyland and (shhhh….) I kept wishing I had some solo time there. Until I read your post and all the comments I thought I was a freak developing some serious Disney anti-social disorder. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone in liking to do Disney alone!
I have been on a short solo trip to Disneyland about 10 years ago but didn’t really enjoy it, being quite self-conscious. However, I was very unwell during the trip and being 10 years older and less self-conscious now I thought I would give it another go and ease myself into solo travel by going on a 5 day trip to Disneyland followed by 11 days in Disneyworld. None of my friends or family are that interested in Disney and I would rather go alone than not go.
I’ve been on three solo trips and have another planned next spring! While I love going with my friends and family, nothing beats being able to do whatever you want to do without worrying about anyone else’s happiness. My partner will go on our annual WDW trip with friends, but I know that one trip a year is plenty for him (and my friends). Solo trips give both of us what we want — for me, that’s multiple trips to WDW every year, and for him, it’s me not asking him about going on more trips.
I love going solo to WDW. The freedom to do what I want, when I want is the best. I spent one trip going from resort to resort looking at Christmas decorations. It was wonderful. This is a great post!
+1 for the North By Northwest reference.
Perfect timing for this article. I go to Disneyland solo often, but am going on my first solo Walt Disney World trip next month! I appreciate the tips as always
Enjoyed reading this post and it is perfect timing for me. I’m going on my first solo trip next month. Lots of good suggestions here and in the comments from those of you who have done this before. I’m planning on spending a lot of time on photos, which would normally make me feel guilty for. I’m going to the first two of the MNSSHP’s this year. I’ve also planned one day in which I will try to do my top 10 attractions in one day, hitting all four parks in one day. And like you all mentioned, I plan to take a much more leisurely pace (except for that one day) and notice more of the details and out of the way places in all of the parks.
Love this website, Tom. I’ve been reading it for a couple of years now and I’ve learned so much about the parks and photography here. Thanks!
I had my first solo trip in May this year and loved it so much I’m taking a 2nd in October. I love going to DW with my family but solo trips give you a new perspective. And nothing is decided by committee! I think it’s time to upgrade to an AP. LOL
I took my daughter to Disney every year since she was 10, then in college she was in the College intern program and a recruiter for college interns, she did a professional intern with Disney right out of college and then became a full time cast member for 8 years! So for the past 8 years I have gone down to see her, many times with family, but many times by myself to visit her. Since she had to work many of the days I was down there I spent many days by myself in the parks. And I loved those days!! I could just spend the day wherever I wanted, eat where I wanted, see the shows I wanted, and many times did 4 parks in a day just to do my highlights of each park.
Absolutely love doing solo Disney trips….in fact, I stopped and briefly chatted with you during one of said trips. I probably wouldn’t have even noticed “the guy setting up a camera for the ideal photo of Main Street USA at night” if I’d been with others. I usually discover something brand new on every solo trip that I’m able to introduce to family on other visits….it’s that ability to “stop and smell the roses” that leads to great surprises. Great post and great comments!
Ha, let this be a lesson to others wanting to ditch their family for a solo trip: “dear, it’s basically a reconnaissance mission so I can make our family trips better!” How many significant others do you think would go for that? 😉
i enjoyed the solo shopping the most. I usually hit the parks with two younger kids, so the opportunity to browse everything without anyone asking me for money was the best!
If you’d like, I can beg you for money next time you’re in the parks solo so it feels more like a ‘normal’ trip! 😉
As someone who goes solo to Disney World once a year I really hate the fact that when I go to the single rider lines it’s filled with groups. It’s a single riders line for a reason and your blog encouraging groups to use this really irritates me.
In fairness, it’s called ‘single riders’ not ‘the line for people who are traveling by themselves’. If people are traveling in a group, but each willing to ride by themselves, what’s the difference? It’s not like solo travelers have some special right to these lines.
Kristy, that’s ridiculous.
As long as groups are willing to split up, they have every right to take advantage of the short waits as Solo travelers.
Don’t be selfish.
Shhh…. don’t tell my wife and child, but the idea of leaving them at home sounds amazing! I mean, I love them dearly but…
Anyway, jealous that you get to do this from time to time!
Your secret is safe with the internet. 😉
Traveling singly lets you notice things you miss when you are trying to execute an itinerary planned for maximum family enjoyment, an opens your eyes to the fact that a place you thought you knew to the nth degree holds unlimited possibiliites for new adventure.
Agreed 100%. Well put.
I like to visit solo in part for the freedom to follow an unusual itinerary that others I normally go with may or may not find fun.
But it also allows me to do research for further trips with my family. When I am with them, I am very goal oriented to achieve the day’s itinerary ( which is usually left to me, in its entirety. ), and so I miss a lot of things I notice when alone.
Like Tom says, traveling singly suddenly changes your view from a Disney you thought you knew to the nth degree, to a place that offers fresh adventures every time you go.
That is how I found out that spending part of the day at AK, and then going from there directly to EPCOT after sunset gives you a new perspective on the 2 parks. You go from watching your step on the uneven, AK paths, to the very orderly and modern EPCOT
, and are amazed by the effect the transformation of your surroundings has on you.
I’d say that when traveling with a group–especially if you’re the “leader” of that group–gives you tunnel vision to a certain degree, and makes it easy to miss the things that are all around you. This is not a knock on groups in any way; it’s just impossible to see and experience it all since you’re already experiencing a sensory overload with the parks themselves, and the group dynamic just piles on that.
Wow… What a fantastic article. I love taking solo trips – in fact I’ve done every Disney park in the world solo at one time or another.
A few contributions… (Just realised I’ve ended up writing a lot – sorry!)
1) Character interactions are a LOT more fun when you’re on your own. In part this is just the “stepping outside your own personality” thing you mentioned… But I think it bears a special mention. A couple of days ago, I did solo character dining at Inventions, DLP – and it was a wonderful experience (the next step up from dining alone, but the characters are great and its only as awkward as you make it!). The characters really spend time with you and interact in a whole different way. The cast members that play parts also have the opportunity to ham it up a little more if you’re solo – Tower of Terror is a good example there.
2) Waiters and servers have a lot more time for you when you’re solo. I had brunch at Bistro Chez Remy yesterday and had a really knowledgeable waiter who was full of bits of trivia about the food. Waiters don’t work for tips in Paris and Tokyo, but I always try and tip a little above my standard if I’m solo and the restaurant is busy (I.e. my reservation has been at the expense of a party of two) – plus, if you think about it, its basically my moral DUTY to order a couple of expensive cocktails per meal, isn’t it? 😉
3) Most of the time when wandering the parks, nobody has the slightest clue you’re solo. People in groups regularly split up (not everyone likes thrill rides, or fantasyland rides, or..
). My guess is 99% of people would assume you’re a stray group member rather than a Disney Weirdo. Once you realise that, you can relax and be lost in your own little world without worrying about people judging you.
4) A phone is ESSENTIAL if you’re doing a solo trip. I like to have a few good books on there (for the less immersive queues), and also obviously the internet at hand helps a lot. Rather like long plane journeys, its actually quite nice to have a cast iron excuse to read trashy internet websites (fun fact: did you know that half of your blog posts have been read whilst waiting in lines? Reading DTB *and* accomplishing something – that’s true multitasking!).
5) Ever get annoyed at how you and your family end up sitting right at the back of a show or unable to get a good spot for all of you to see fireworks/a parade? Fear not. As a solo guest, there are PRIME single seats (for shows) and great parade viewing spots even if you arrive one minute before the start time.
6) Although the pace is more leisurely, everything is much more efficient. By the time a group of any size decides it wants to go somewhere, you’re already there. That means you get just as much done, but it’s spread out by smelling the roses *you* want to see, not waiting for someone to come out of the bathroom or waiting in line for a generic ice cream someone wants.
7) Looking out for random acts of kindness. If you’re in a group, you’re so absorbed with each other that you don’t notice what’s going on with others around you. I love spotting opportunities to make people’s visits better – whether that’s giving a fastpass to a short-on-time American visitor in DLP or a kid who really really wants to do some ride again (after all, do I *really* need to ride Big Thunder Mountain a 58th time!), giving people directions/advice, letting someone else take my spot for a parade, etc. It sounds very generous but actually I do it for myself… No matter how keen on Disney you are, things become predictable and you become jaded, and seeing the magic through the eyes of “first timers” really brings back memories.
8) Spotting other Western couples in Tokyo/HK and spotting Americans in Disneyland Paris. You’ve immediately got at least one thing in common (an obsession with Disney that you’re willing to travel to fulfil, and that most “cultured” travelers would balk at!), and if you find one of these people they’re thus quite likely to have experienced more Disney parks than just those of their home country and the one you’re in.
9) Getting to destinations by stupid ways just for fun. When you’re with a group, it’s very unlikely you will stray from the most obvious “quickest” route. Usually, that’s some dreary bus. But if you’ve got time on your hands, how about going from the Swan/Dolphin to the Magic Kingdom via Epcot and the TTC? Or how about a leisurely walk from Epcot to Hollywood Studios (much too far a walk for most people)? Or how about getting on the first bus that arrives at your hotel, letting it reach the first stop (a park, probably) and staying on it beyond its “first” stop and dining wherever it lands (a sort of Disney roulette)? These are all crazy ideas… But you’d never be able to do them in a group.
10) “Unofficial” Single Rider. Even at attractions with no single rider line, CMs will often call out for singles. I’m never sure who is more surprised… Me that I just cut an unexpected 2 minutes worth of line, or the CM that someone actually took them up on their offer!
11) Getting through crowds is a LOT easier when you don’t have someone else you need to keep track of and coordinate with.
Overall, I’m not going to begin to argue that it’s better than visiting with someone else… Having someone to share the experience with is part of the fun. But it definitely suits some personality types, and I think a lot of people who would enjoy it dismiss it out of hand. Hopefully this post encourages at least a couple of people to take a solo trip they wouldn’t otherwise have done.
While I appreciate the long comment, I also sort of don’t, as this comment is arguably better than the article on which it’s commenting. Clearly you’re a pro if you’ve done all of the parks solo (due to business trips, I have done them all except HKDL).
I don’t really have anything to add to most of these, other than that I agree wholeheartedly with most of them.
The only one I may not agree with is #1, as I think this is an “it depends” situation: both the characters and the person doing the meeting. Even as I’m becoming more comfortable with solo trips, I couldn’t do character meals. Even when Sarah is with me, I feel uncomfortable meeting face characters. Without her, I definitely couldn’t do those. Even fur characters would be tough for me, I think. I just don’t have that much “whimsy” in me to make it work. That’s mostly a personality thing, though.
I also ate at Bistrot Chez Remy alone, and found my servers to be very attentive. I wasn’t sure if that was a solo dining thing, or a new restaurant thing, but it was unlike any service I’ve ever experienced in Paris.
Again, thank you for the long, insightful comment!
I haven’t been on a solo trip in a few years and I might have to squeeze one in just because I love them so much.
Regarding the phone, definitely. I like to read on my phone while in queue. Other than the seating area near the Tangled bathrooms, the best spot to recharge is in Sunshine Seasons. You can get a bite to eat while powering up.
There are a ton of solo travelers. However, when you are not in the same shoes, you tend not to seek these people out. The best part is that I can make these encounters quick and not feel like I’m being a burden on party/group of people. It’s like you see another solo traveler and ask how is there trip, where are they from, etc. Usually, they are just as friendly and more willing to strike up a conversation that you would if you are in a group trying to “make friends” with another group.
Reservations tend to be easier to make. Last trip, I booked a dinner at 6pm for Le Ciellier the weekend before Thanksgiving. It was between that and Be Our Guest.
Your comment on single rider reminds me of a time when I chatted with a CM at the Laugh Factory. It is such a silly attraction, but I really love the show….however, HATE the preshow. The CM was super nice and let me in before the next show starts. I felt like a queen, it was super kind of her. I like to think that if I was in a group, there would be no way that I’d get that kind of preferential treatment.
BTW–Great list!
“literally did nothing besides watching Impressions de France (twice), American Adventure, and IllumiNations, sitting on a bench listening to the Innoventions background music, and taking photos. ”
That about sums up my favorite visits to Epcot….but with a few drinks….and my wife.
When it’s the two of us, that isn’t too far off from our normal day either, but probably less sitting on benches and photo taking. Impressions de France, American Adventure, and IllumiNations are ALWAYS must dos.
Tom
I have gone on my vacation solo. I do find. And perhaps others haven’t attempt to travel Disney adventure Solo ? The points are high and based on double occupancy. I have been a member since 1996 when we brought as a unit. Well the unit is no longer around.
Therefore I’m trying to travel as much as I can but Disney has made this very hard. I’m sorry but this discriminatory. What Disney is say single travelers not allowed for the same cost as a family unit. Every place you want go is based on double occupancy.
I think that is very unfair. I think I’m going to seek legal Advice
Great article! I have done my Disney vacations by myself 4 of the last 6 times and (sad to say) I love it! Yes, it’s always fun sharing the experience with another friend/family member, but doing things on my own, just makes me want to paint half my face blue and yell ‘Freedom!’ ala Braveheart.
Going by yourself means not having to worry about waiting for someone to get ready for the day, hearing, “my feet hurt”, “I’m hungry.” or the inevitable, “I have to go to the bathroom” while you’re in the middle of a 2 hour line.
While by myself, I’ve managed to hit all 4 DWorld parks in a single day and make all reservations with time to spare!
When I do choose to interact with other humans, usually during a family-style dinner in Epcot’s Germany or Japan, I end up becoming good friends with these strangers and sharing pics via e-mail when we get back to our regular lives.
Best of all, I can actually afford a 4 day vacation!
If you did *actually* paint your face half blue and go around yelling ‘FREEDOM!’ in the parks, that would fit perfectly with #7. Assuming, of course, that you don’t normally do that.
Agree with the not waiting for anyone else part. I understand that’s a normal part of life, but it’s just nice only have to account for your own needs/whims/etc sometimes.
My husband and I are going the second we in September (BEST time to go btw) and are staying at Paddock in Saratoga (wait listed at Boardwalk) as we hold deeds at both! I’m taking the early flight to get in and get settled (get the car, buy groceries, check in) and h w coming in about 12 hours later) so I’ll be all alone for the first time ever (married into a Disney fanatic family). Usually I would just chill by the pool and drink banana cabanas all day but I have to drive to pick him up at 11PM! Was thinking maybe Epcot as there are lots of shows!
I’m going too right after Labor Day, best week to go! Empty parks!