So excited, just gotta share!

gzmtlock · Jul 26, 2015

Booked a solo "sanity trip" in September. Just need a chance to get away, do exactly what I want to do when I want to do it without worrying about anything or anyone else. And have had an absolute BALL planning it! I think most things are pretty settled at this point, and I'm so incredibly excited, I just have to share! :bounce:

Day 1 - arrive @ 8 pm (after a full work day), check into water view at CSR. DxDDP. If I have energy, I'll zip over to MK for Wishes; if not, I'll eat at Las Ventanas (1st time)

Day 2 - sleep in; head to Sanaa for early lunch (1st time). Spend the afternoon at AK, get a henna tattoo. Catch the bus to YC for dinner at Yachtsmans (1st time). If I have energy, head into Epcot for IllumiNations.

Day 3 - RD HS (goal to ride TSMM 3 times!), lunch at 50sPT, one of my favs. Afternoon back at the pool. Return to HS for dinner at HBD, then see Frozen fireworks.

Day 4 – morning options are either hang out at pool or head into Epcot, will decide based on how I feel (oh, I do love how that sounds!); lunch at Tokyo Dining (1st time), then wander WS. Dinner is Flying Fish Chef’s Wine Tasting – I am so incredibly excited about this! I love to cook, and I love to drink wine. To eat fine food while talking with the chefs and drinking their wine pairings – I’ll be in heaven!

Day 5 – BOG breakfast, pre-opening, then do MK; lunch at Kona Café; return for FoF parade and more MK activities/rides; dinner at Narcoossee’s (1st time) and watch Wishes from there. This is the plan if I’m wanting action and lots of crowd watching. (One of my fav things about being in MK is seeing all the young families, watching the kids who have no barriers to letting the magic flow right through them.) But, if I’m feeling like a full day is too much, I’ll cancel one-half of the park day and relax.

Day 6 – RD AK, brunch at TH (1st time), do all the “slow” things at my own pace. When I get tired, I’ll head back to CSR. Dinner is at Citricos (1st time), then I’ll head to Top of the World Lounge (1st time) to see Wishes. Yes, I love fireworks. And all too often, my family wants to leave before they happen. So this trip, lots of fireworks!!

Day 7 – no concrete plans yet. Hope to score CRT for breakfast or lunch (1st visit). Will be catching ME about 3 pm to get to MCO.

So that’s it! My week of escape, so I can return and be back at full throttle! Did I mention I am excited?! :jumping1:

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MataHari22 · Jul 27, 2015

Hope you have a great time!

automaticsoap · Jul 27, 2015

How fun! I love planning for solo trips -- you don't have to check in with someone else to see if they're interested in the same things!

DisneyBelle_x · Jul 27, 2015

I booked my first solo trip for the same reasons, also going in September and i can't wait for it to come around now and just get away.
Hope you have a great week and enjoy the luxury of doing what you want, when you want

gzmtlock · Jul 27, 2015

It is a luxury, isn't it? One I am very blessed to be able to take advantage of!

Still stalking for that CRT ressie. . .

jayfo · Jul 27, 2015

So envious of you folks going off on your own. Nice to do what you want instead of trying to please other people in your travel party. Sigh. I will attempt this one day!

melanie18 · Jul 27, 2015

Booked my 1st solo trip for October and I'm terrified but definitely see it as my "solo sanity trip" too! Had a very rough year with skin cancer surgery (on my nose of all places), my mom passed away in March and my only Uncle passed away 3 weeks after that. Heading to WDW with DH & DD in August, but I really feel like I need to do a solo trip where I have to worry about no one but myself. DH is concerned because I would prefer to drive or take the Autotrain (I hate flying). Haven't quite decided that part yet, he doesn't understand why I would want to do Disney by myself anyway!

Congrats on your trip and your itinerary looks great!

gzmtlock · Jul 28, 2015

So sorry to hear of your illness and your losses, melanie18. And I don't think my DH "gets it" either - he is such an extrovert, and comes from a very large family, that time alone feels more like a burden to him than a gift, particularly vacation time. But he does appreciate it when I come back rejuvenated and ready to hit the ground running again! We've learned together through almost 25 years of marriage to support one another's occasional needs for escape. Mine, solo trips. His, weekends at the lake with his buddies. Yet another way I am blessed!

ConnecticutNonna · Jul 28, 2015

melanie18 said:
Booked my 1st solo trip for October and I'm terrified but definitely see it as my "solo sanity trip" too! Had a very rough year with skin cancer surgery (on my nose of all places), my mom passed away in March and my only Uncle passed away 3 weeks after that. Heading to WDW with DH & DD in August, but I really feel like I need to do a solo trip where I have to worry about no one but myself. DH is concerned because I would prefer to drive or take the Autotrain (I hate flying). Haven't quite decided that part yet, he doesn't understand why I would want to do Disney by myself anyway!

Congrats on your trip and your itinerary looks great!

Also wish to send condolences your way... It sounds like you have a much better upcoming year. GBY

gzmtlock · Aug 2, 2015

Just scored CRT for 10:30 on my last day. Hooray!!! That makes nine new-to-me restaurants I'll be visiting, in a 7-day trip. Woo hoo!

Have also rented a car for less than $100 to give me a little more mobility during the day. Will still use Disney transpo/taxis in the evenings, when I plan on enjoying a few adult beverages while dining.

Only a few short weeks until my solo trip!!!

spiceycat · Aug 2, 2015

gzmtlock - boy you are going to have fun!

melanie18 - so sorry about your losses and yea definitely understand going to WDW - it is my happy place too! I also prefer to drive and since the airlines and gov changed their rules have not flown since that time.

if you can't meet the person who is flying the plane - I am not getting on it. but don't think the airlines miss either of us.

mrsflynnrider · Sep 1, 2015

How exciting! I so want to take a solo trip soon. Just hearing you all talk about the planning and freedom makes me want to go really soon! All of your ADR's, so good, what a trip you are going to have. Enjoy!

Nanaji · Sep 15, 2015

Sounds like a great plan. Have a wonderful trip.

cutekangaroo · Sep 17, 2015

I booked a solo trip again. This time it will be my first time at WDW during Christmas. Usually I'm there during May. Christmas decorations everywhere!

gzmtlock · Sep 21, 2015

Hi everyone! I got back about a week ago and just wanted to share that my trip was . . . AWESOME!!!!!!

Looking over my plan, I made only a few adjustments. The biggest one was to move Narcoossee's dinner earlier, and head back to HS to see the Frozen Fireworks for my second time, on the last night they would be done. I cried (yes, I did, and I'm not ashamed about it!) during my first viewing, so it wasn't a hard decision to go back a second time. And one that was definitely easier to make without the family along - I'm not sure they would have wanted to do it. I "only" puddled up the second time. DD18 doesn't get why Frozen affects me so much - but when Elsa sings,
"Don't let them in, don't let them see
Be the good girl you always have to be
Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know
Well, now they know!"
Yep, tears, every time. That was my childhood (although I possess no magic powers LOL). Come to think of it, I'm glad my daughter can't relate. Means I didn't recreate that for her. She has her own issues - is it a bad sign that Merida is her favorite princess? Don't think I'll go down that path. . . :rotfl2:

I also cut the 2nd day at AK short. All of a sudden, I started having flashbacks to our first family trip to WDW about 11 years ago. Our favorite park was AK, and we spent at least an hour identifying all the animals we could in the Tree of Life and watching DeVine. Part of the motivation for my solo trip was my last child headed off to college just a few short weeks before. I wanted to mark the transition with a fun vacation. And it was fun, oh my yes! But that transition hit me, looking at the Tree again. That phase of my life is over, forever. It was so good, and I am so proud of my kids. I'm blessed that the sadness is also mixed in with so much joy! But a total breakdown at AK would have been more than I wanted to add, especially on my last full day, so I got the heck out of there!!

Anyway, it was great! If I could go again next month, I would. Ah, it'll have to wait until the grandkids' Spring Break - at Kidani!! But that's another trip. . .

Feel free to ask any questions about any particulars. And I promise not to embarrass you by crying!!

ConnecticutNonna · Sep 21, 2015

gzmtlock said:
Hi everyone! I got back about a week ago and just wanted to share that my trip was . . . AWESOME!!!!!!

Looking over my plan, I made only a few adjustments. The biggest one was to move Narcoossee's dinner earlier, and head back to HS to see the Frozen Fireworks for my second time, on the last night they would be done. I cried (yes, I did, and I'm not ashamed about it!) during my first viewing, so it wasn't a hard decision to go back a second time. And one that was definitely easier to make without the family along - I'm not sure they would have wanted to do it. I "only" puddled up the second time. DD18 doesn't get why Frozen affects me so much - but when Elsa sings,
"Don't let them in, don't let them see
Be the good girl you always have to be
Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know
Well, now they know!"
Yep, tears, every time. That was my childhood (although I possess no magic powers LOL). Come to think of it, I'm glad my daughter can't relate. Means I didn't recreate that for her. She has her own issues - is it a bad sign that Merida is her favorite princess? Don't think I'll go down that path. . .

I also cut the 2nd day at AK short. All of a sudden, I started having flashbacks to our first family trip to WDW about 11 years ago. Our favorite park was AK, and we spent at least an hour identifying all the animals we could in the Tree of Life and watching DeVine. Part of the motivation for my solo trip was my last child headed off to college just a few short weeks before. I wanted to mark the transition with a fun vacation. And it was fun, oh my yes! But that transition hit me, looking at the Tree again. That phase of my life is over, forever. It was so good, and I am so proud of my kids. I'm blessed that the sadness is also mixed in with so much joy! But a total breakdown at AK would have been more than I wanted to add, especially on my last full day, so I got the heck out of there!!

Anyway, it was great! If I could go again next month, I would. Ah, it'll have to wait until the grandkids' Spring Break - at Kidani!! But that's another trip. . .

Feel free to ask any questions about any particulars. And I promise not to embarrass you by crying!!

Fabulous!!! :thanks:

for posting... It sounds like you had the BEST time! Sparkle on! pixiedust:

gzmtlock · Sep 21, 2015

Thanks, ConnecticutNonna! Right back at you!

ChimCher-ee · Sep 25, 2015

gzmtlock said:
Hi everyone! I got back about a week ago and just wanted to share that my trip was . . . AWESOME!!!!!!

Looking over my plan, I made only a few adjustments. The biggest one was to move Narcoossee's dinner earlier, and head back to HS to see the Frozen Fireworks for my second time, on the last night they would be done. I cried (yes, I did, and I'm not ashamed about it!) during my first viewing, so it wasn't a hard decision to go back a second time. And one that was definitely easier to make without the family along - I'm not sure they would have wanted to do it. I "only" puddled up the second time. DD18 doesn't get why Frozen affects me so much - but when Elsa sings,
"Don't let them in, don't let them see
Be the good girl you always have to be
Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know
Well, now they know!"
Yep, tears, every time. That was my childhood (although I possess no magic powers LOL). Come to think of it, I'm glad my daughter can't relate. Means I didn't recreate that for her. She has her own issues - is it a bad sign that Merida is her favorite princess? Don't think I'll go down that path. . .

I also cut the 2nd day at AK short. All of a sudden, I started having flashbacks to our first family trip to WDW about 11 years ago. Our favorite park was AK, and we spent at least an hour identifying all the animals we could in the Tree of Life and watching DeVine. Part of the motivation for my solo trip was my last child headed off to college just a few short weeks before. I wanted to mark the transition with a fun vacation. And it was fun, oh my yes! But that transition hit me, looking at the Tree again. That phase of my life is over, forever. It was so good, and I am so proud of my kids. I'm blessed that the sadness is also mixed in with so much joy! But a total breakdown at AK would have been more than I wanted to add, especially on my last full day, so I got the heck out of there!!

Anyway, it was great! If I could go again next month, I would. Ah, it'll have to wait until the grandkids' Spring Break - at Kidani!! But that's another trip. . .

Feel free to ask any questions about any particulars. And I promise not to embarrass you by crying!!

Thanks for sharing! I'm going solo for the first time next summer (just booked it today) and while I love doing things on my own, for the last 11 years, it's been all about my daughter. I love the things we do, how they change as she grows, but Disney has been a bond we share year-round, home or ..."home." I decided to go while she's at sleep-away camp for the first time, because I just can't stay away (and am old enough now to say, why should I, anyway?), and ... I'm afraid of having a moment or two like you had at AK. I've reached a place where I can see the beginning of the end of a phase, and this trip marks a big step to building my sense of self on my own. Hope I can handle it as gracefully as you!

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