Hey Jill!
I am so excited for your solo trip to Walt Disney World! I love visiting the House of Mouse with my family, but there's something so amazing about visiting as a party of one. It's a whole other kind of magic!
One thing I love to do on my solo trips is to enjoy some really great dining like The Tune-In Lounge at 50's Prime Time Cafe in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Lounge is home to a fabulously kitschy bar, awesome bartenders and the delicious 50's Prime Time menu. After dinner, I love strolling over to The Writer's Stop at the Streets of America for a carrot cake cookie. It's perfect to eat while walking around the park, taking in all of the little details I miss on other trips.
Some of my other favorite places to dine solo are the California Grill Lounge, Flying Fish Cafe and Citrico's. Each restaurant offers a full menu at their bar area and Advanced Dining Reservations are not required.
Some other quick ideas: Try a behind-the-scenes tour. Sit on a bench and people watch for a while. Or book yourself a day at one of
Walt Disney World's spas for a truly relaxing experience. It's also fun to go shopping without having to worry about little hands trying to pull down everything. It's truly a trip of luxuries when you're solo!
Of course, you'll be thinking of your kids at home. One thing I love to do is to take a small stuffed animal with me and take photos on my camera phone of the animal at different places around the parks. I text the photos to my daughter and she has a blast trying to figure out where in the "World" I am at the time.
I hope I've given you some ideas for your solo trip to Walt Disney World! Please come back and see me again real soon. Have a magical day!