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skibum3d · Aug 10, 2015

Also posted in Friends seeking Friends thread...

Hi! I'm looking for a traveling buddy or two, I'll be at WDW from August 26 - August 31. A little about me: I'm 37, athletic, I have too many hobbies (flying, business, fitness, hiking, beaches, computers, learning spanish, etc.) I'm a bit of an introvert, but I've gotten good at taming it.

What is your travel style: Moderate
What are you trip finances like: Shooting for moderate, but will go luxury for the right experience
Planned or laid back trip: 50/50
Morning or night person: Definitely a night person, but I can be flexible
Favorite parks: Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
Are you a leader or a follower: A bit more of the former, but I'm completely fine with being a follower.
Rate these in importance (1 most important, 6 least important); Rides, food, tours, character experiences, shopping, down time:

1. Rides
2. Character Experiences
3. Food
4. Down Time
5. Shopping
6. Tours

I'm also good at getting the most out of the FastPass+ system.

Br'erBriere · Aug 20, 2015

Thinking of booking my first ever single/solo trip. Recently divorced and have 2014 banked DVC points I have to use or lose by Dec 31st. Is a 3 or 4 day trip worth it? I have a 7 day park hopper pass but might save that and just buy a new 3 or 4 day. I have like 100k southwest points so flight from Buffalo would be free....just food and spending money. thinking middle of November but am hesitant....

Ladylotus · Aug 21, 2015

Br'erBriere said:
Thinking of booking my first ever single/solo trip. Recently divorced and have 2014 banked DVC points I have to use or lose by Dec 31st. Is a 3 or 4 day trip worth it? I have a 7 day park hopper pass but might save that and just buy a new 3 or 4 day. I have like 100k southwest points so flight from Buffalo would be free....just food and spending money. thinking middle of November but am hesitant....

Go for it Br'er Briere. It would be a shame to lose those banked points and the icing on the cake is your free Swst flight. I travel to DW from the northeast and find that a 4 or 5 night stay perfect - especially if you can get an early Swst nonstop with a late in the day return -- adds that much more time to the trip.

Traveling solo for the first time does feel a little weird at first, but once you take the plunge and disregard feelings of self-consciousness, it's a blast. There is a richness in the solo experience that is missing when participating with others.... Both traveling with others and traveling solo have their pros and cons. There are so many nuances to the experience when solo that is missing while with others. I love Disney so much, I cannot limit myself to only when family/friends are in the mood to go.

Br'erBriere · Aug 24, 2015

I did it! I booked! What's that line from Dumb and Dumber? "We're doing it Harry! We're really doing it!!!!" hahaha So I booked NOV 28-DEC 1ST. It's basically all that was available. Was trying to get there in October for FW but DVC availability was very scarce.

So I was able to get OKW 2 bedroom hahaha maybe a tad overkill for just me but will sure to be memorable!

want2bminnie · Aug 24, 2015

Br'erBriere said:
I did it! I booked! What's that line from Dumb and Dumber? "We're doing it Harry! We're really doing it!!!!" hahaha So I booked NOV 28-DEC 1ST. It's basically all that was available. Was trying to get there in October for FW but DVC availability was very scarce.

So I was able to get OKW 2 bedroom hahaha maybe a tad overkill for just me but will sure to be memorable!

Congratulations! You are going to have a great time. I go solo pretty often (my friends aren't into WDW) and I always have fun. Too bad you will be missing me by 4 days :-( lol
I love OKW, and they have a great bar and bartenders

Kellie_G3 · Aug 28, 2015

Br'erBriere said:
I did it! I booked! What's that line from Dumb and Dumber? "We're doing it Harry! We're really doing it!!!!" hahaha So I booked NOV 28-DEC 1ST. It's basically all that was available. Was trying to get there in October for FW but DVC availability was very scarce.

So I was able to get OKW 2 bedroom hahaha maybe a tad overkill for just me but will sure to be memorable!

Hah sounds like me.... I had refund for southwest to use and use or lose for DVC... So I am stuck with a 1 bedroom villa at Saratoga... Had to go and experience MNSSHP tho for me

AliJG · Aug 29, 2015

JDNewYork said:
I am gonna be staying on and off resort between 9/3-9/9, I am a photographer so I am travelling solo to take pictures of the parks/resorts but I would love to meet some new people and enjoy some of the magic together when I am not behind the viewfinder! Please get in touch if you would like to hang out.

Hi, I'm going 9/2-9/7 and staying on property. I'm into photography as well and travelling solo hoping to enjoy the parks as well as take pictures. I might be interested in a meet up and I'm always looking to get inspiration from other photographers. I'm new to the board so I'm not sure how to PM but I'd like to hear more about what you plan to shoot, what gear you're bringin and a possible meet up?

Anned279 · Sep 1, 2015

I'll be in WDW October 13 until 30 if anyone will be around those dates! I'm 37 from UK and this is my first time solo to WDW but looking forward to it, hoping to meet up with likeminded Disney friends!

Scarlet fire · Sep 2, 2015

Br'erBriere said:
Thinking of booking my first ever single/solo trip. Recently divorced and have 2014 banked DVC points I have to use or lose by Dec 31st. Is a 3 or 4 day trip worth it? I have a 7 day park hopper pass but might save that and just buy a new 3 or 4 day. I have like 100k southwest points so flight from Buffalo would be free....just food and spending money. thinking middle of November but am hesitant....

That sounds like a perfect opportunity, go for it! I'm getting separated and all I can think of is how wonderful a solo vacation would be! You have a lot of it already worked out!

RiverBound757 · Sep 3, 2015

Kind of short notice but I have another solo trip planned for the 7-15 of September. I don't mind hitting the parks solo but if anyone wants to meet up and ride some rides together or needs a dining buddy I will be happy to oblige. I'm a 29 year old firefighter from Williamsburg virginia and if anyone's feeling adventurous enough, I'm game for going to kimonos for some karaoke too lol.

mollz · Sep 5, 2015

Helloo. i'll be flyin solo 1st oct - 14th oct. if anyone is around then and fancies hitting up a park or two?

im 23 soon to be 24, (in dec).

jessicar82 · Sep 22, 2015

I just booked my first ever solo trip for Dec 6-9!! I'm so excited!!!

megveg · Oct 14, 2015

im solo and in parks Nov 29, Nov 30 and Dec 1!

megveg · Oct 14, 2015

Br'erBriere said:
I did it! I booked! What's that line from Dumb and Dumber? "We're doing it Harry! We're really doing it!!!!" hahaha So I booked NOV 28-DEC 1ST. It's basically all that was available. Was trying to get there in October for FW but DVC availability was very scarce.

So I was able to get OKW 2 bedroom hahaha maybe a tad overkill for just me but will sure to be memorable!

Same dates WOOOOO!

tinker~bell · Oct 18, 2015

First solo trip Nov 15-18, nervous and excited!

jediferret · Nov 13, 2015

Oh neato! A solo thread! My trip isn't until 2017, but I'm probably going to be going to WDW by myself. None of my friends seem interested in going with me, so off on my own I go! I've been to WDW many times before with family, so I think I can manage on my own this time around. Though, I've never been to Disneyland and have always wanted to go there... that one I REALLY want a buddy for though. Haha!

Soccer1151 · Nov 14, 2015

I am heading to WDW in mid dec (Dec 13-19). I would like to find a nice single /solo woman (21-35 preferred) to spend some time with at the parks. Not looking for a relationship, so don't misread this. Just someone who enjoys Disney and with whom I can share the Disney experience.

gleap003 · Nov 16, 2015

so my first solo trip not my first time
I will be there from march 5-15 2016
i will probably be doing the dinning plan
love my wife and kids but after going over 5 times its time to go and really see epcot if you know what i mean

Ericaxo0528 · Dec 1, 2015

Soccer1151 said:
I am heading to WDW in mid dec (Dec 13-19). I would like to find a nice single /solo woman (21-35 preferred) to spend some time with at the parks. Not looking for a relationship, so don't misread this. Just someone who enjoys Disney and with whom I can share the Disney experience.

I will be there dec. 13-16!

cking2729 · Dec 1, 2015

Any solo trippers planning on December or January visits?
I'm an annual passholder and I don't get around to the parks nearly as much as I'd like. I hope joining the discussion here will create some new opportunities for me.
I'm always down to explore and ride anything. I'm even happy to share my passholder discount privileges with you :smooth:

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