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3. Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Much like the Railroad and Swiss Family Treehouse, Walt Disney: One Man's Dream benefits those who travel at a more measured pace – something that's much easier to do on your own.

The attraction is a walk-through exhibit detailing the history of Walt Disney and his theme parks – both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Orlando. Featuring artifacts from Disney's past and a wonderful film about his life, the attraction is both a nice break from the Hollywood Studios crowds as well as something meant to be explored in depth.

Odds are, if you're traveling to Walt Disney World on your own, you're more than a little passionate about the guy. For that reason, this should really be a must-see for solo travelers. 

2. Expedition Everest

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Image: Disney

Expedition Everest is something of a double whammy for solo travelers. The first major benefit for those traveling alone is that this attraction features a single-rider line – and unlike some others on the Disney property, this single-rider line actually moves very well. If you're making a trip on your own, but still want to do the commando-style Disney attack we all know and love, the single-rider line will be your best friend.

But that's not the only reason Expedition Everest is good for those traveling alone: This attraction also features one of Disney's most elaborate and well-themed queues. Now, that may seem like a strange reason to list it here, but the fact is, if you're visiting Disney on you're own, you'll probably be amazed at the level of detail and care the Imagineers put into recreating this piece of East Asia. Everything from the prayer flags flying overhead to the fully-stocked Yeti museum is visually stunning and worth taking the time to investigate -- even if it means foregoing the speed of a single-rider line.

You know what? Let's just take this one step further.

1. Pretty much all of Animal Kingdom


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What's amazing about Disney's Animal Kingdom is just how immersive it feels. From the moment you set foot in that park, you feel transported to another world – one far away from Orlando or your office or anywhere familiar. It's a park designed to be explored, and one that rewards a sense of adventure and spontaneity.

There are countless animal exhibits that can be viewed on winding forest trails or down poorly-marked pathways. There's an entire section of the park that requires a ride on a train to visit. It's a place for those who want to get lost. More than Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, Finding Nemo: the Musical, or anything, that is what makes Animal Kingdom unique -- and getting lost is much easier to do when you're on your own.

Frankly, that feeling of exploration is also why Walt Disney World is such a brilliant place to visit if you're flying solo: You get to plot your own course and make your own schedule. You get to discover the parks and attractions completely on your own. You get to make your own adventure, and you get to appreciate it the way you want.

Now doesn't that sound like a vacation?

 
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This is why i get so upset when people say Animal Kingdom is only a half day park!!!!!!

Have to disagree on the Swiss Family Treehouse. That lame attraction is just taking up space and has no real entertainment value. It's based on an old film that you really never hear anyone talk about anymore. It just needs to go. And really, until Avatar-land is completed in AK, the park itself WILL only be a half-day park at most. I'm sorry, but they don't have enough there to keep me in it for an entire day when I can see the best stuff all in a few hours in the morning.

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