Ask almost any regular Orlando visitor which has the best nightlife options–Universal Orlando’s CityWalk or Disney World’s Downtown Disney–and the majority will say: CityWalk. I would have also said this, even before I visited CityWalk for the first time (mainly because I’m still bitter about Disney shutting down the Adventurer’s Club). And yet if you [...]

I get a lot of weird looks from people when I tell them I’m going to Disney World. . .alone.  They can’t imagine what could possibly appeal to me about this vacation destination for families. Many things, actually–the variety of activities available on Disney property, the fact that I get to be a kid again, [...]

For the past 3 months, my friends and family, coworkers, people I know on Facebook and Twitter and total strangers on the street have been asking me “Where are you traveling this year, Gray?” and “What’s your next trip?” I’ve been playing it coy, building suspense, saying “it’s a secret.” Truth is, until last week, [...]

Once again, I am very pleased to bring you a guest post by foodie blogger extraordinaire AJ Wolfe of the Disney Food Blog. A few weeks ago, AJ shared with us an excellent itinerary for solo travelers attending Disney World’s Food and Wine Festival.  Today, AJ discusses counter dining options located in Disney theme parks [...]

I have mentioned in this blog before that a great way to travel solo is to pursue a passion while you travel.  For foodies, that might mean taking a cooking class in France or traveling to a food festival or event.  Today’s guest blogger, AJ Wolfe from The Disney Food Blog, elaborates on this by [...]

Are you a Disney fan?  Have you ever traveled to Disney World solo?  If not, you don’t know what you’re missing!  Here’s my list for the top 10 reasons why you should consider going to this fun vacation destination sans companions. 1. Single Rider Lines – This may just be the most awesome feature of [...]

Just a little news to share:  I have written a guest post for my friend AJ over at the Disney Food Blog on Dining Alone at Disney World.  Check it out!  If you’ve ever contemplated a solo trip to Disney World and wondered what it would be like to eat alone, it offers some strategies [...]

I was very fortunate to visit Disney World this year during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival.  I think Disney World does a phenomenal job with landscaping all the time, but for this Festival, they really outdid themselves.  Here are some of my favorite photos from my trip: