Totally go! If you’re on your own, the single-rider line will get you onto most rides a little faster. Plus, you can go at your own pace and really take it all in and enjoy the immersion. And when your family CAN come along, you’ll know the lay of the land. Have fun! It’s a blast! :)
I honestly go alone all the time. The park is still tons of fun by yourself. You also can utilize single rider lines which is great because it’s like fast pass without the fast pass. It’s really no different than going anywhere else on your own. Plus you can ride or do whatever you want when you want. Nobody to say nah I don’t want to ride that or no I don’t want to eat there. So go alone and have a great time!!!!!!!
I don't know if this will help you, but this little thought experiment helped me out with regards to solo travel anxiety.
When you go out with other people, do you spend time judging all the solo travelers? If not, yeah, that's a reasonable assumption, and that's just how most people are. People will be focused on their own groups and plans, so you don't need to worry about other people taking pity on you. People probably won't even notice what you're up to if you're just going about your business.
If people DO spend time judging solo travelers... well lol that's their problem and they need to learn to mind their own business. You're not doing anything wrong by going somewhere solo. As long as you're being respectful to others, there's no issue with going solo, and the people judging you are the ones really in the wrong.
If this thought experiment didn't help you much, tell me what you're still bugged by if you're still uncomfortable, and maybe I can try to help. I go to most places solo, including theme parks. It can be difficult and sometimes a little embarrassing especially when the autism kicks in, but I've learned to manage it and keep myself composed and enjoy myself all at the same time. I've been to many places solo. I think the only time I've ever been laughed at in public for doing so was for going to a Hello Kitty Cafe alone, but like... idk lol I wanted to try the food so I got the food
Do it ! I know it sound scary at first and you be have anxiety on your way to the park but once your insinde this anxiety will disapear. Nobody and im telling you NOBODY will judge or even realise your by yourself. Their is way to avoid crown too. I did it alone a couple of year ago and it was AMAZING !! Getting to ride the ride I want when I want it. Taking break whenever I feel like it . It was truly an AMAZING DAY! Im telling you you will not regret it. Just remember to take some break if you feel overwelmed and go to less crowded era. I know some restaurant tend to not be too busy at certain time of the day. It can be a good place to catch up your breath. The only place where if I feel IT COULD get a bir crowded are store that have a ride exit into it. So just leave right after the ride and dont even shop on that stroe and youl be good :)
I did a solo trip here for myself last year. I KNOW it sounds scary, especially when it's somewhere you've never been before.
BUT it's so much fun. Single rider lines (what I read was use all but Velocicoaster maybe and Hagrid's, and that served me well). Spend as much time as you want in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. As a Harry Potter fan, you do NOT want to miss those. Go at your own pace. It's fantastic.
Put your phone on low battery mode, take breaks when you need, bring sunscreen and drink plenty of water. You're going to have a blast! Nobody but you cares that you're alone.
I have more fun solo than I do with my family. Do what you want, skip what you want. No one to hold you up, go at your own pace and have the time of your life.
I just did Universal Japan alone and, honestly? It was better. I prefer traveling alone (despite my own introversion and anxieties) and just being able to do my own thing was great.
Best part? Single lines on rides. Jaws was something like a 60+ minute wait for groups. Singles? 15 minutes. Blast through all the best rides quick, go where you want and not where others want, and just enjoy yourself!
I went on my own on Saturday! Honestly it was so nice because i could make my own decisions of what I wanted to do.
I will say, I did the single rider line on the Hulk and it was moving SLOWER. I saw someone pass me that was in the regular line. Next time I joined the regular line and got on before someone that got in the single rider line before me.
I had previously read that single rider lines for Hagrids and Velocicoaster weren’t worth it so I didn’t bother. Single rider line for Gringotts was about 30 min vs the advertised 70 min.
The other thing to think about is that I anticipated having my phone available for a lot of the day but had to lock it up for the bigger rides, so I was really just standing on my own with no distractions - which was fine! Probably good for me to be honest. Just something to be aware of.
GO FOR IT. For real I really want to go back to the theme parks and even if I have to do it myself I will. It will be okay! If anything you’ll get into rides much faster and you can do whatever tf you want
I went alone to Universal Studios Japan just last month. It was great! You can go on all the rides you want, no wasted time, and the single rider lines move very quickly.
I had a lot of fun on solo trips - you can do everything you want at your own pace and use the single rider queues. There’s so much to immerse yourself in that you will never feel like you’re alone
I've gone alone to both Japan and Hollywood and had an absolute blast not worrying about what other people wanted to do or their preferences.
Absolutely go alone and have a blast getting on rides faster through single rider and enjoying your own time.
I’ve been to Universal four times, one of which was alone. Loved it. I sped through the parks much quicker, and was able to do more, because I wasn’t waiting on a consensus plan for what to do next. Single rider lines are awesome.
You definitely should go! I have anxiety too and I went alone. Spent most of the day in Diagon Alley walking around and people watching. I was able to ride a lot of rides single rider which made social interactions minimal if I wanted it. It was the first time I ever did any parks alone and I actually loved it - and was surprised about it!
I’m so glad you stepped out of the box and went alone! Very cool that you had a great time!!! Great memories for you, and you probably got to see so much more cause you weren’t with a big group that wanted to check a bunch of other things out. 😊
Nobody is going to say anything cause you’re alone. Maybe a few will realize, but heads up: We’re not important enough for people to care about us when they spend more than 100 bucks to be with their family per person and are waking almost 10 miles in a day.
I travel with my 16 year old son and he and I go our separate ways every day, so I’m always alone. It’s so freeing! You can do what you want when you want with no one complaining or having to do what someone else wants to be polite. The single rider lines are fantastic.
Totally go! If you’re on your own, the single-rider line will get you onto most rides a little faster. Plus, you can go at your own pace and really take it all in and enjoy the immersion. And when your family CAN come along, you’ll know the lay of the land. Have fun! It’s a blast! :)
This helped so much! Went on three rides in an hour thanks to the single rider line, Thank you!!
I’m so thrilled you decided to go!! Be sure to have a butter beer while you’re there and keep having fun. :)
The Frozen Butter Beers taste soo good on a hot day!!! lol 🍺😋😋😎😎
I literally typed something similar now without readying your comment haha!
I honestly go alone all the time. The park is still tons of fun by yourself. You also can utilize single rider lines which is great because it’s like fast pass without the fast pass. It’s really no different than going anywhere else on your own. Plus you can ride or do whatever you want when you want. Nobody to say nah I don’t want to ride that or no I don’t want to eat there. So go alone and have a great time!!!!!!!
Currently here alone and it’s been awesome. Single rider for most rides and going on my own schedule :)
I don't know if this will help you, but this little thought experiment helped me out with regards to solo travel anxiety. When you go out with other people, do you spend time judging all the solo travelers? If not, yeah, that's a reasonable assumption, and that's just how most people are. People will be focused on their own groups and plans, so you don't need to worry about other people taking pity on you. People probably won't even notice what you're up to if you're just going about your business. If people DO spend time judging solo travelers... well lol that's their problem and they need to learn to mind their own business. You're not doing anything wrong by going somewhere solo. As long as you're being respectful to others, there's no issue with going solo, and the people judging you are the ones really in the wrong. If this thought experiment didn't help you much, tell me what you're still bugged by if you're still uncomfortable, and maybe I can try to help. I go to most places solo, including theme parks. It can be difficult and sometimes a little embarrassing especially when the autism kicks in, but I've learned to manage it and keep myself composed and enjoy myself all at the same time. I've been to many places solo. I think the only time I've ever been laughed at in public for doing so was for going to a Hello Kitty Cafe alone, but like... idk lol I wanted to try the food so I got the food
I think the fear of not going at all greatly outweighs the fear of going by myself. You got this and can have an amazing adventure.
Do it ! I know it sound scary at first and you be have anxiety on your way to the park but once your insinde this anxiety will disapear. Nobody and im telling you NOBODY will judge or even realise your by yourself. Their is way to avoid crown too. I did it alone a couple of year ago and it was AMAZING !! Getting to ride the ride I want when I want it. Taking break whenever I feel like it . It was truly an AMAZING DAY! Im telling you you will not regret it. Just remember to take some break if you feel overwelmed and go to less crowded era. I know some restaurant tend to not be too busy at certain time of the day. It can be a good place to catch up your breath. The only place where if I feel IT COULD get a bir crowded are store that have a ride exit into it. So just leave right after the ride and dont even shop on that stroe and youl be good :)
I did a solo trip here for myself last year. I KNOW it sounds scary, especially when it's somewhere you've never been before. BUT it's so much fun. Single rider lines (what I read was use all but Velocicoaster maybe and Hagrid's, and that served me well). Spend as much time as you want in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. As a Harry Potter fan, you do NOT want to miss those. Go at your own pace. It's fantastic. Put your phone on low battery mode, take breaks when you need, bring sunscreen and drink plenty of water. You're going to have a blast! Nobody but you cares that you're alone.
I have more fun solo than I do with my family. Do what you want, skip what you want. No one to hold you up, go at your own pace and have the time of your life.
Life is too short to wait for other people to do what you want to do. Go.
I just did Universal Japan alone and, honestly? It was better. I prefer traveling alone (despite my own introversion and anxieties) and just being able to do my own thing was great. Best part? Single lines on rides. Jaws was something like a 60+ minute wait for groups. Singles? 15 minutes. Blast through all the best rides quick, go where you want and not where others want, and just enjoy yourself!
I went on my own on Saturday! Honestly it was so nice because i could make my own decisions of what I wanted to do. I will say, I did the single rider line on the Hulk and it was moving SLOWER. I saw someone pass me that was in the regular line. Next time I joined the regular line and got on before someone that got in the single rider line before me. I had previously read that single rider lines for Hagrids and Velocicoaster weren’t worth it so I didn’t bother. Single rider line for Gringotts was about 30 min vs the advertised 70 min. The other thing to think about is that I anticipated having my phone available for a lot of the day but had to lock it up for the bigger rides, so I was really just standing on my own with no distractions - which was fine! Probably good for me to be honest. Just something to be aware of.
Going solo is the best thing ever
GO FOR IT. For real I really want to go back to the theme parks and even if I have to do it myself I will. It will be okay! If anything you’ll get into rides much faster and you can do whatever tf you want
From Asia. I'll be hitting LA in May and will be going to USH solo. I can't wait to breeze through the single-rider lines! Have fun!
I went alone to Universal Studios Japan just last month. It was great! You can go on all the rides you want, no wasted time, and the single rider lines move very quickly.
I had a lot of fun on solo trips - you can do everything you want at your own pace and use the single rider queues. There’s so much to immerse yourself in that you will never feel like you’re alone
I've gone alone to both Japan and Hollywood and had an absolute blast not worrying about what other people wanted to do or their preferences. Absolutely go alone and have a blast getting on rides faster through single rider and enjoying your own time.
Going alone can be fun! You will also meet a lot of interesting people waiting in line from all over the world too.
I’ve been to Universal four times, one of which was alone. Loved it. I sped through the parks much quicker, and was able to do more, because I wasn’t waiting on a consensus plan for what to do next. Single rider lines are awesome.
You definitely should go! I have anxiety too and I went alone. Spent most of the day in Diagon Alley walking around and people watching. I was able to ride a lot of rides single rider which made social interactions minimal if I wanted it. It was the first time I ever did any parks alone and I actually loved it - and was surprised about it!
I am going alone this year and I am looking forward to it... I can go at my own pace and do what I want to do. I highly recommend it!
I’m so glad you stepped out of the box and went alone! Very cool that you had a great time!!! Great memories for you, and you probably got to see so much more cause you weren’t with a big group that wanted to check a bunch of other things out. 😊
Nobody is going to say anything cause you’re alone. Maybe a few will realize, but heads up: We’re not important enough for people to care about us when they spend more than 100 bucks to be with their family per person and are waking almost 10 miles in a day.
I travel with my 16 year old son and he and I go our separate ways every day, so I’m always alone. It’s so freeing! You can do what you want when you want with no one complaining or having to do what someone else wants to be polite. The single rider lines are fantastic.
i wish i could go alone lol. go have fun enjoy!