4 Major Reasons Why You Should Take a Solo Disney Trip to Disney World! [it's better than you may think!]

Considering taking your first solo Disney trip? This is the post for you!

I recently took my first solo Disney World trip.

After my 9-night stay, I made many mistakes, got things right and realised how much fun a solo Disney trip can be!

If you have the opportunity to take a solo Disney vacation, but you’re sitting on the fence about whether you should visit, this post will help you decide if it’s a good idea for you!

This post is all about the 4 major reasons why you should take a solo Disney trip to Walt Disney World.

Solo Disney Trip

1) Freedom and Flexibility in Planning Your Day

Taking a solo Disney trip to Disney World means absolute freedom to plan your vacation just the way you want it.

Want to spend every day at Magic Kingdom? Fine.

Want to eat beignets for lunch? Great choice!

solo disney world — Tiana’s Famous Beignets from Golden Outpost at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Want to ride Space Mountain five times in a row? No one’s going to tell you no!

Want to change all your plans on the day? No worries!

Maybe you want to visit an event that your friends or family wouldn’t be interested.

Maybe you want to see all the shows. Ride every roller coaster. Or just take your trip a little slower.

It doesn’t matter, because it only affects you.

You can make all the decisions and you don’t have to feel bad or guilty about it.

2) More Choice for Disney Hotels

Have you ever booked a Disney trip with other people and struggled to agree on where to stay.

On-site or off-site?

If off-site, should it be a hotel, apartment or villa?

If on-site, which hotel? Value? Moderate? Deluxe?

Which resort area? Which amenities are a must?

Trying to get a group of people to agree on these things can be a challenge.

But if you’re traveling alone, this is completely up to you!

(Side note – I recommend staying on-site if possible on a solo Disney trip for convenience, transportation and safety).

Stay at the Hotels You Want

Value Resorts: Perfect if you’re looking to keep costs down. They provide fun themes and all the Disney magic you expect. A popular one with solo travelers is Disney’s Pop Century Resort – as it is a Skyliner Hotel. (Just keep in mind that this resort has external hallways – if that is something that bothers you).

solo disney trip tips — Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Moderate Resorts: These offer a balance between cost and comfort with more amenities and nicer decor. For a luxurious stay, consider Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs (the only Moderate resort with INTERNAL hallways – making this hotel feel extra safe!).

solo disney vacation — Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Deluxe Resorts: Want to splurge? Found a deal? Or renting points to save money? Deluxe Resorts are awesome! From Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Animal Kingdom Lodge to the BoardWalk Inn or Villas, there are plenty of solo-friendly Deluxe hotels!

solo Disney trip cost — Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Flexible Room Types

Another advantage of a solo adventure is choosing the type of room that fits your preferences.

If you’re staying at a large resort (especially a Value, Moderate (other than Gran Destino Tower) or Old Key West or Saratoga Springs, it may be worth choosing a preferred room to be closer to the amenities (especially if you’re walking back to your room at night).

Or maybe there’s a view type you really want to try. On the last night of my solo trip, I stayed in a Theme Park View studio at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (and wow, it was worth it!).

solo Disney trip ideas — Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

You can also save money by opting for Tower or Duo Studios (the smallest studios with a Murphy bed – for up to two guests). These studios can currently only be found at Disney’s Riviera Resort and The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas.

3) Eat where you want!

Disney World is great for a number of things, but one of the best is the variety of food.

With hundreds of food locations to choose from across the parks, resorts and Disney Springs, it can be hard to choose where to dine when traveling with others – especially if you have drastically different preferences.

Maybe you opt for plant-based food and your party doesn’t (or vice versa).

Maybe you want to eat at all quick service locations but your friends and family prefer table service (again, or vice versa).

Going back to the whole “solo travel is freedom” thing, it’s really true with dining.

If you fancy another hot dog from Casey’s Corner, you can go again without overthinking it.

If you crave a Dole Whip, you can have it without worrying if everyone else actually wants one too.

That’s the beauty of solo travel when it comes to food!

Also, if you are wanting to make dining reservations (especially at a bar), it can be easy to find availability for one (sometimes much easier than finding reservations for groups).

4) Spend less time waiting

Most of us will spend too much time at Disney waiting – primarily for rides.

Even if you’re buying Lightning Lanes, you can still find that you spend at least some time in line.

But when you’re traveling solo, there are two main ways to avoid this:

1)Single Rider Lines – though these are not always offered and not always much faster than the standby lines, they may save you a little time. They can *at least sometimes* be found at:

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rise of the Resistance – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Test Track – Epcot (this ride is set to reopen in 2025)

2)By being a party of 1 – If you’ve ever waited in line for a ride at a Disney park, you’ve probably heard a cast member ask if there is a party of 1, and then allowed the first solo guest skip the rest of the line. This is because there may be just one seat left on a vehicle, and it makes sense to fill it. In my experience, this often happens on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. This could happen on many attractions – where there is not already a single rider line.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Taking a Solo Disney Trip

Is it safe to go to Disney World alone?

Generally, yes. Disney World is one of the safest places for solo travelers.

That being said, I advise taking the right precautions to make sure you are as safe as possible:

The two main things I did to keep myself safe:

Carried a personal alarm (and made sure I was holding it when I was going to my room at night).
I didn’t stay out super late (I never got back to my hotel after 11 PM).

If you have any other safety tips, please share in the comments!

What is the best Disney resort for solo travelers?

The best place to stay at Disney on a solo trip will vary depending on your budget and preferences.

However, assuming you want to stay at a resort with internal hallways (that may be on the *smaller* side) – and you’re happy to rent DVC points or look for hotel discounts to make it somewhat affordable, here are some of the best solo-friendly Disney World hotels:

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn or Villas
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or Villas
Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (you can’t rent points to stay here, as it isn’t a DVC resort).
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Riviera Resort

Is Disney a good solo trip?

Absolutely! If you’re worried that you’d get bored on a solo trip, you probably won’t at Disney World.

With 4 theme parks, 20+ hotels, 2 water parks (though only one is open at any time), Disney Springs and more, it would be hard to get bored.

There is so much to do and explore at Disney World, which makes it the perfect candidate for a solo trip!

How much is a trip to Disney World for one person?

‘How much is a solo trip to Disney World?’ is a difficult question to answer. To figure out how much your Walt Disney World solo trip will cost, please see the answer to the question below:

How much should you save up for Disney solo trip?

There is no simple answer, however you can figure out how much you need to save by determining:

The length of your trip
The resort(s) you want to stay at
How you’re going to travel (by plane, car etc.)
The Disney World tickets you want
Where you want to eat and how much that will cost
If you’re shopping for souvenirs, how much you will want.

What is a good length for Disney solo trip?

I stayed 9 nights (mainly because I was visiting from the UK).

For most guests (especially solo travelers who are not visiting from outside the US), I would say anything from a few days to a week would be ideal.

But 9 nights was perfectly good for me (and I was actually sad and not ready to leave on my last day 😭😂).

Which Disney Park is best for solo adults?

All parks have their pros and cons for solo guests, but I’d argue that Epcot often the best – particularly if there’s a festival on that you can explore (I have visited during the Flower & Garden Festival by myself and had the BEST solo Disney day!).

Are solo Disney trips fun?

Absolutely! If you already know you love Disney, you can be pretty sure you’ll have an awesome time on a solo trip at Walt Disney World!

Ta Ta For Now

So, are you still interested in going solo to Disney World?!

If you’ve ever been on a solo Disney trip, please let us know if you had a great time and why you’d recommend a Disney World solo trip to others!

4 Major Reasons Why You Should Take a Solo Disney Trip to Disney World! [it’s better than you may think!]