aww, big hugs. This is my 2nd solo cruise trip report
https://www.disboards.com/threads/s...-cruise-2023-complete-final-thoughts.3929341/
This is my most recent visit to Disneyland California
https://www.disboards.com/threads/solo-from-ireland-to-so-cal-trip-number-13-june-2023.3927506/
This is my 2022 California trip, where I also did the Amtrak overnight train from Seattle to LA.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...turday-july-2-travel-home-to-ireland.3888625/
I have put so much info into them, its just easier for you to read them then for me to go through specifics
I love food
I used to work in hospitality and one company I worked for, we had a great staff discount and could come into the restaurant on days off. I just got used to solo dining in a restaurant, as it was my work place and I was surrounded by people I knew, so it wasnt awkward. Since then I dont think twice. Sometimes I take a book, sometimes Im on my phone, sometimes I just people watch. I choose food options based on
1. Budget
2. Food
Thats it and thats all. When I started going to Disneyland California, I found great freedom in trying new things, so I made a promise to myself to "eat around the park" as in each visit I would eat at a different restaurant, so If I repeated a restaurant I wouldnt repeat the food, I would try new things. I still have places on the list, but over the years I done almost all types of food options, from on the go, to counter service, to show and parade dining packages to fine dining.
On
Disney Cruise, again I made the same promise to myself, to try new things. I have started eating fish again, after working in the hospitality industry and cooking it at work, I stopped cooking and eating fish. But now on the cruise, where its all inclusive and I dont have to watch my budget, I can try the fish dishes. If I dont like, I know I havent wasted money and I can order something else.
I do Disney Cruise, even though its expensive because I like the Disney experience. I like the Disney themed restaurants, the overall ship theming, the Disney entertainment, the Disney atmosphere and customer service. I prefer to save for one Disney cruise then to have multiple cheaper cruises.
On both cruises I requested a private table. With Disney you can do this before the cruise through the App. I am thinking about not requesting a private table on my 2024 cruise, just to see what happens. On my previous cruises, I have chatted with the nearby tables, so I do enjoy talking to others during the meal.