Convincing others solo is safe...

[pennyplanner]

Lots and lots of people were shocked when they learned I was going to WDW alone. Solo, it is the perfect place. You are never alone.

Being savy about keeping yourself safe is what it is all about. Would you intentionally walk down dark alley ways??? Or park in an unlit, isolated parking garage level at home???

Of course not. At Disney, it is much the same. When I was assigned a room at WL, it was definitely an isolated location so I promptly called the front desk and before my luggage arrived, I was already assigned another one, as requested, closer to an elevator. (Now I know not to request a king bed at WL!)

I checked in with my family every day. It was a way to let them know, particularly my kids, that Mom was safe. Some days I would leave a message since they were in school and at after school sports. My husband, (he may not be crazy about Disney, but he's crazy about me! ) asked if my solo trips were going to be an annual thing! Why yes, honey, what a good idea!

All in all, it was just fine. I was totally comfortable with my stay. I particularly liked WL since everything is under one roof. It is our usual family resort at WL and so of course, it is very familiar to me. As your location will be to you!

Being a mom, I get it. I know why she is worried about you BUT you sound like a very responsible young adult who can handle the logistics of traveling alone.

Good luck and enjoy your stay! I'm betting on you!!!

Regards,
penny

P.S. I head back for another solo round for the end of Thanksgiving weekend. I can't wait!

 

[pixiedust23]

Well I have convinced one of them. Now the other will prolly break soon too! My dad keeps asking me why I just don't bring a friend and then I dont have to do whatever they do I can do what I want, what he doesnt understand is that it doesnt work that way. I dont want to be bothered AT ALL!

 

[sk8belle]

Congratulations! Did you try explaining to your dad that bringing a friend and then going off and doing your own things is really no different than being there alone? You're still going to be in the parks by yourself or at dinner on your own. Good luck convincing him!

 

[disneyworld!]

I'm currently working full time and starting in May i'll also be going to school full time. I finish up grad school with student teaching in the fall and I would really like to take a solo trip to Disney. For one, it's free since my family is DVC and paying for grad school has wiped me out economically. For two, it's warm and all I want to do is lie by the pool all day. For three, I know I"m going to want a break from everything and everyone, including going out at night to bars/clubs with my friends. The problem is my parents are insisting that it's not safe and I find someone to go with me. I don't really think they understand one of the key points of this vacation is that I get to go ALONE! Have a hotel room all to myself, wake up when i want, eat when are where I want. Call me selfish but I want it to be all about ME! I feel it's incredibly safe esp since I would be able to take advantage of the magical express bus. How do I convince them? Any suggestions?

I know just how you feel! I am out of school for one week between semisters and I am coming down in May for 5 nites....now solo(just dumped BF) it is the safeist place to be solo! I TO WANT TO just sit by a pool and relaxe...enjoy!

 

[bavaria]

I moved away from home at 17, and half way around the world at 20. Now past 35 years old, and 1,000's of trips later, my parents still worry about every trip I take. (I travel for my job, on the road 20 days each month or more)

It's their job to worry - they are parents. I call twice a week on average (they can't reconcile their concern over long distance phone prices with worry!!) My father still insists on meeting me at the airport whenever he can. Same with my colleagues at work - their daddies meet them too!

Having said that, WDW is one of the safest places to be. Just be smart like you would anywhere else. When the parking lot people direct me to a spot waaaaaaaay at the end of the row, I politely explain that as a single female I don't feel comfortable walking alone all that way in the dark. They let me park closer (or in a pinch, I do ask for a security escort, but they won't always do that)

Other than that, I don't worry about walking in the dark at WDW - most places are well lit and populated. (And my bed time is before midnight, so there are always people around )

I've met up with people on these boards, but am smart just like I would be anywhere else (ok, I wouldn't meet up with people off any other website, just here)

Good luck!

 

[pixiedust23]

I just wanted to let you all know the final update. I got the OK to go alone, but my bff are going to naples, FL to stay at one of their houses so I think I might jsut do that. I could def go for some beach time! Thanks for all your help.

 

[spiceycat]

you are going to a BEACH instead of WDW. :thewave:

hope you have fun!

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

Of all the places to go solo, Disney is probably the safest. Unlike a lot of other places, you've got security in the theme parks, security at your resort, and transportation you can trust.