Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 05:32
6. You're the only one who will be excited before your trip
One of the fun parts of a Disney vacation is the planning — figuring out which rides you'll get FastPasses for, which restaurants you must visit, which characters you have to see. But before a solo trip, there's not another person to excitedly discuss these choices with. When your MagicBand comes in the mail, you're the only one who will be ripping open the package. But since you're doing what you want, you don't have to ride any rides that you don't want to and you can stay out at the parks until any hour you choose.
7. There isn't anyone to share the costs with
Some people might find it hard to justify spending the big bucks on a Disney hotel room just for themselves, even if that does mean you won't have to listen to snoring or early wake-up calls that aren't set by you. If you're used to sharing costs with a friend, it can be an eye-opener to foot the entire bill by yourself. However, there are plenty of room and package discounts that can make the prices easier to accept.
8. Dining by yourself can be difficult
Some solo travelers think it's a little embarrassing to ask for a table for one, and it can be hard to not have anyone across the table to talk with. Some people on solo trips say they find themselves rushing through meals so they can get back to exploring the parks. But if you're worried about how to occupy your time while you dine, you can bring a book or your phone — and posting updates about your delicious Disney meal on Facebook will probably make your friends at home jealous, whether you're dining alone or not.
9. You might miss sharing the magic with someone
Seeing couples and families together at the parks could make a solo traveler miss the companionship. Your character photos will feature just you and you might wish you had someone to share that Dole Whip dinner with. But you'll likely gain a different perspective of the parks when you tour them by yourself. You'll probably find details in the dark rides and other nuances painstakingly placed by Imagineers that you might never have noticed if you were traveling with other people.
10. You have to depend on yourself
Instead of having someone to help you carry items to your room or to the parks, or help you keep from forgetting something, it's just you. But this will probably make you more able to rely on yourself. If there's no one else around to remind you not to leave your phone in your room, you'll learn to not leave your phone in your room. You might also gain the confidence to do things by yourself that you may have thought you couldn't do before, like strike up conversations with strangers in lines.
There are definitely more pros than cons to a solo Walt Disney World trip. You'll make your own memories, which will still be as priceless as the ones you have with others. You'll meet all kinds of other Disney fans. And you'll get a chance to treat yourself. So the next time the urge strikes to plan a solo trip, why not take yourself up on the offer?
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