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Mouseketeer
- Joined
- May 10, 2017
I'm by no means a WDW veteran although I've been somewhere over 10 times in the last 20 years or so. This is my first solo trip and coming from the UK I've allowed a good amount of time. I'm on my third day now and here are some of my thoughts so far:
All ways round I'd say if you're thinking about It, go for it. It's not as big, scary and lonely as you might think. If you wanted to meet other solo travellers I'm sure you could too, but also take it from me as someone that isn't interested in meeting other solo travellers that it is still a blast.
Always very happy to answer any questions other travellers may have!
- Going solo means you get loads and loads done without necessarily being in a rush; single rider lines are most of the time like fast passes (but can sometimes be slow) and even if there's no single rider line you'll often get picked from the queue to make up numbers
- As with any WDW holiday you'll do alot of walking, but for some reason I feel like I could be doing more than normal, I guess perhaps because I'm moving around attractions faster.
- It's harder to pace myself. This may not apply to everyone but when I came with family at some point someone would suggest a break, or a sit down, or a pool afternoon. This feels trickier to "justify" (not that I should need to) on my own.
- Nobody cares that you'e alone and you shouldn't either. I've now ridden a good portion of the rides at MK and EPCOT and at no point had anyone remotely cared that I've been alone. No weird stares (that I've noticed) or comments...No one cares. It's a small world solo? No one cares. Photopass photographers? No one cares. Definitely don't let this be the reason to NOT go to WDW. Granted I haven't done any table service meals alone but I imagine this would be much the same.
- The parks strangely feel smaller alone, I think this is because I know what I'm interested in doing and what I'm not so there's no element of compromise needed. For example, I'm not a big shopper. That cuts out alot of stuff and places that I might have otherwise been visiting were I with family and trying to compromise.
- Alot of this is personal but probably especially this point; I haven't so far been whistfully looking at other families feeling lonely, sad and depressed. You might feel differently. I love my family dearly and I love the years I spent with them here but this is different and that's not a bad thing. I'm not finding myself desperately trying to salvage nostalgia at every turn.
- Killing spare time can be a little bit more difficult. I'm writing this as I wait for illuminations. Obviously I don't have family or friends to talk to so these kinds of waits can feel a bit longer, but that's kind of just poor planning so far. If I were taking more pool breaks for example that would leave me more to do when I go back to the park in the evening; that's probably what I'll do more of for the remaining time I'm here.
All ways round I'd say if you're thinking about It, go for it. It's not as big, scary and lonely as you might think. If you wanted to meet other solo travellers I'm sure you could too, but also take it from me as someone that isn't interested in meeting other solo travellers that it is still a blast.
Always very happy to answer any questions other travellers may have!
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. I have to force myself to chill out, and often I have to remember to listen to my body when its crying out for a break. Thats when I hit my resort pool. And I literally am in the pool the whole time (an hour tops)...i don't like to lounge in the chairs. If i want to rest, i go to my room for that. Overall, solo trips are so fun and relaxing. I highly recommend it. OP, thanks for sharing your experience! 
