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[Polyana]

Hi all! I have a work meeting in Orlando Oct 11th and am taking the rest of the week off to do a solo tour of WDW.

Can you all give me some of your favorites spots to dine solo?

Thanks!

[duck addict]

I am always solo...and that doesn't any difference. The only ones I probably would not do are those that are set up for romantic twosomes..Victoria and Albert, etc.

I often tell the host(ess)that I am happy to take another solo at my table. Sometimes I meet new disney nuts that way [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

[Teresa]

My mother frequently goes to WDW on her own. She loves it. She likes to go to some of the places with open seating - not assigned. SHe'll ask someone if she can sit with them. OR, if she notices another single or even a family waiting at the same place, she'll invite them to join her (we've done this too, and we usually have between 6 and 12 people with us) it's a fun way to meet people and have a very memorable experience.

When she wants a quiet change of pace, she'll go to some of the restaurants in EPCOT.

[coffeechef]

As a solo diner at times I have done my most favorite place.. Sci-fi diner more than once. Have also been to Kona Cafe & Boma for Breakfast. Trails End buffet for breakfast, dinners. Concourse steak , the rose & crown for Lunch. Once did 1900 park fair for a character breakfast solo because the friend I was with did not want to go. Alice in Wonderland and the Mad hatter sat with me for a few minutes & so did Tigger. Mary Poppins actually remembered me from days earlier at MGM
For COunter service ... columbia harbor house,Caseys & pecos bills are favorites. At Epcot its Fish & Chips in England or Electric Umbrella, Yakitori's. MGM & AK I can't think of any fav. At DTD it is Ghiredelli's ( yep its been a meal.. hey I am on vacation) or Earl of Sandwich. Hope this helps you with your decisions.
Have Fun... Relax & enjoy the meal. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[QueenMum]

I eat solo at WDW a lot after dropping off my daughter for child care or an activity at the Grand Floridian. My favorites are the Grand Floridian Cafe and Kona Cafe. Solo travellers aren't that rare at WDW and I've found lots of the CMs to be quite accomodating. They have the luxury of having a nice conversation with you since you're the only one at the table. I've gotten to find out lots of neat information about CMs while dining alone.

[LLaffinPlace]

I agree with what's been said. Solo dining is just fine just about anywhere (I too would not go to Victoria and Albert's). I had wonderful meals at Flying Fish Cafe and Artist Point on my last trip.

[revral]

I'm single and eat by myself in restaurants regularly & there is no reason to be uncomfortable. If you think you're going to be uncomfortable just bring your PassPorter with you to read while you wait for & eat your meal. Your waiter/ess is also a great source of information. Be friendly & don't be afraid to ask questions unless

[Aminspired]

I am single and often eat alone, too. It doesn't bother me at all (I actually think you get better service) and I enjoy watching other people, so its fun for me. I'd eat anywhere alone. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/dine.gif[/img] <-minus one [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Kelric]

I want to share my observations to solo eating. Most places are great. Others seem to begrudge the space you are not using.

I like going solo. This time, I have friends to eat with on about four of my meals but I easily prefer sitting reading and enjoying the food. I would hate to have a stranger plop in on me while I am eating.

Here are my observations from my January 06 visit with reservations:

Cinderella's Royal Table - Dinner - Here I had Royal Treatment though I was served an hour later than scheduled. I escorted Cindy herself in on my arm from the elevator. Food and service were excellent.

Rose and Crown - They set up a special one person table on the deck to maximize seating outside. Bit in the way of passing staff but not a big problem. Cast members were really nice and friendly. Food was magificent.

Sci Fi Drive In - Bit awkward on first time. They cheerfully called me a hitchhiker tacked on the end of another family car. CMs kept mistaking me as part of this car's party. Slightly uncomfortable.

Boma's - The hostess kept saying "Just one?" three or more times as if I was hiding a couple people in my cargo pocket.
Staff member was clearly annoyed at serving one person and kept saying "only one?" and all but told me I should not be here. Felt like a three headed goat. Place was crazy and food was mediocre compared to others. Did not stay long. Will not return to Boma.

O'hana - Night and Day from Boma. Awesome place. Was made to feel really welcome and CMs were friendly and had nice chats about the parts of the world they were from. Food was terrific. Really great place. Only place I am going to a second time.

Mickey's Grill - Really nice place. Minnie gave me a kiss on the cheek by surprise [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] . Wait was a bit longer but worth it. Solid food was plain but tasty.

Chef's De France - Crowded place and lines were long. Service from CMs were fine. I speak some French and was able to have short conversations with very busy staff.

I am going back this December so I am hoping to have better news. <font color="blue"> </font> <font color="blue"> </font>

[Joy J]

Two places I highly recommend for solo dining as they will seat you at communal tables so you get a chance to socialize with fellow guests are Biergarten and Teppanyaki. At a lot of the other restaurants you can sit at the counter if they have one, like at Beaches and Cream or California Grill and then you get to chat with the servers and/or chefs.

Joy

[Grumpygal]

I often travel solo and it doesn't bother me to eat alone in restaurants. I often do it at home too. I'll eat just about anywhere (and those of you who know my picky eating habits can stop snickering). Some of my favorites for eating solo:

Beaches and Cream - I love to sit at the counter and chat with the servers and watch them make the sundaes.

The Plaza Restaurant - I usually get seated in the glassed in gazebo and watch the people go by.

Concourse Steakhouse - They have always taken really good care of me and don't make me feel like I'm taking up their time.

Trail's End - When going at a slower time the servers will often sit and chat and always are very attentive to my needs.

Any of the Character meals - The characters have always seemed to go the extra step to make you feel more than welcome.