“Hello, I have an ADR for 4:50pm, under the name Hedy, party of one.” A solo trip may sound ok to some people, but then they get worried about eating. I think for some people, the idea of eating alone on a solo trip harkens back to memories of desperately looking for a place to sit in the high school cafeteria. As a veteran solo traveler, I’ve eaten solo at Disney World many, many times. It’s not too scary, but there’s definitely a Good, Bad and Ugly to it.
The Good: You can order whatever you want, without worrying about a traveling companion judging you for having popcorn for breakfast or a Dole Whip for lunch. As you have a table to yourself, you can position yourself as you like-so you can see the kitchen, be closer to the hot waitperson, or further away from the screaming baby or adult at the next table. Disney host people have never even blinked while I walk up with an ADR for one. Being solo also enables you to choose you type of dining adventure (sort of)-do you just want to chill with your thoughts of the day, or would you rather Tweet events of your day? Do you want to try to chat with the family next to you, or would you rather review your photos of the day?
The Bad: When eating solo at a counter service restaurant, you don’t have the luxury of sending a traveling partner up ahead while you order to grab a seat or fill your sodas. If you see some Disney big wig, you have no one to squee with you. You have no one to be there with you if the family next to you needs help getting from Kidani to Ft. Wilderness, you have to choice if you want to help other than sounding like an eavesdropper.
The Ugly: If you end up eating at an odd time, you may be the high schooler wandering to ind a table. If you’re in the Magic Kingdom, Main St Bakery has a counter with seats, which may be preferable. Similarly, some table service bars enable an adult to eat alone-the Prime Time Cafe springs to mind.
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