First solo trip

[DisneyHoneymoon]

I am going to stop in Orlando on my way back from a work trip. I only have 1.5 days, but there is no way, I can could make it across the pond without stopping in the Disney bubble.
I will be going without DH, DD8 and DS2.
How different will it be without DH and kids? I am partially envisioning freedom, but also boredom loneliness.
It will also be my first time staying offsite, my first time eating at a restaurant by myself (EVER)... So many firsts.
Any tips or tricks?

[Guest]

I am going to have three days by myself next month before DH joins me. I have travelled solo before but not for a long time, I have eaten in restaurants on my own both as a solo traveller and also sometimes on work trips. I am a mixture of feeling a bit nervous and really looking forward to it.

The main thing to do at restaurants is to have a distraction, like a book or ipad, just in case you feel self conscious when waiting for food. Otherwise just sit back and enjoy people watching. I think I will mainly have QS meals when I am there by myself, but I have booked Boma breakfast and I am now keeping an eye out for Narcoossee around fireworks time, as I have decided to be bold and do a signature by myself.

My tickets won't be valid until the day after DH arrives when we change hotel, so I have put together a plan to tour the resorts I have never seen and I will also go to Disney Springs. I will be too busy to get bored. The evening DH arrives, I am going by myself to an after dark event which will allow him to have the room to himself and get some sleep.

[Andybear]

I did my first solo WDW holiday last year - 14 nights staying at POFQ. It was the best holiday I've ever had. I didn't feel lonely in the slightest - there was too much to do plus I got chatting to loads of people including in the POFQ pool! Eating alone in restaurants doesn't bother me so that wasn't an issue. Attitude is important. If you think 'poor me, I'm all on my own' then you won't enjoy it. But if you think 'yay, I'm all on my own and can do what I want when I want!' then you'll have a great time. I'm doing another solo trip next month - 10 nights at Beach Club. And another one next September - 11 nights at POFQ again. I'm really excited about both

[ERICSMUM]

The things I’ve noticed when I’ve been there solo is that everyone is focused on enjoying themselves that they don’t take any notice of others.

People who realise you are alone - in queues or having a rest on a wall, bench etc are usually happy to chat.

With Orlando being a convention place you do see others eating solo in restaurants. Probably more off-site though.

[Peut-Être]

Once every 2/3 months I treat myself to a me day which includes going for lunch or dinner alone and I actually love it. It's a good way to decompress and ground yourself. It's nice just to sit and think about how much you've accomplished that you can take yourself out for a nice meal... Plus rosé always tastes better when you've got it to yourself 😉