Anyone else having solo attendance anxieties?

[Barb]

Every once in a while, I get a twinge of nervousness over going to the convention by myself.:eek: My DH says I'm a worrier, so I guess this is where this is coming from. And, I know there will be plenty to keep me busy, but I can't help but wonder what I'll do if there is some dead time and I'm alone while every one else is with groups or family members. I think I have to stop thinking about this!;)

[luvdsny]

Oh Barb! :( Don't worry....you'll be in good company the whole time! :) I'm a little envious of you solo travelers actually....I think it would be the best way to attend this convention. :rolleyes:

When there was a hint of me coming alone...it never really meant alone because DD already had her heart on coming (one of her best friends--DD of Judy from Boise--will be there).....then my DS starting asking when we're going to Disney World (because we had already told him too!!! :( ), so I couldn't just leave them behind. :( That's when I started pressuring DH to come along...and I shortened our trip and as everyone knows already (LOL) I switched from the YC to ASM to help calm his anxieties. :rolleyes:

Back to my point :rolleyes: When there was a hint of me coming alone I got sort of excited because I knew I wouldn't be limited by whining, constant potty runs, and the need to go back to the room to have a rest (aka NAP! ;) ).

I hope DH puts on his best 'nanny face' LOL :D

Barb, I have a feeling that all of you 'solo' folk will end up hanging out together and all of us with families are gonna feel left out! :eek: ;)

[disneycub]

I was a little anxious about this myself, Barb. But then I started visiting this board more often than usual, and starting "meeting" everybody. So now a lot of you people feel like old friends, even though we've not met in person. Every other trip I've had to Disney has been with a friend or relative, and I've catered the trips to their tastes and needs. This time, I feel like I can do everything I want, or even nothing at all.

So don't worry. You'll be in good company! :p

[BelleMom]

I am not exactly anxious about being solo. I feel a bit anxious about my ability to communicate in English, of being slow to understand, though. I am usually a bit shy and my English varies when it comes to talk. After a while, I guess that the rust will go away.:)

[amid chaos]

OK..stop this nonsense... :-)...us solo travelers are going to have a ball. I can't wait....Barb...call me if you have dead time...besides...you are probably going to wish you had dead time once we all us solo travelers meet up ad get DIScon going.

I cannot wait to experience WDW alone without kids and DH. I think it is going to be a whole new WDW...things I have never done, been able to do or didnt even know existed. Barb...ya gotta look at it this way.

Bellemom...don't you worry about the language...it certainly isn't going to get in the way of us having fun.

I can't wait to meet you all.

[Barb]

Thanks for the reassurance. You guys are the greatest. :D These are the thoughts that pop into my head in the middle of the night, when mole hills become mountains. ;)
Bellemom, don't worry, we all speak Disney and that's a universal (sorry-not the park) language. :D :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[BelleMom]

Vanessa: you are absolutely right, I think we are all in for a treat!!!
Barb: I believe we all will have so much to do! Nothing can be dead at WDW, not even time! And I hope you all get used to my accent in writing!

[luvdsny]

Bellemom..I was just thinking to myself how funny it is that you type 'so English' and without any 'accent' LOL

I keep in touch with Dutch fan (from Holland) and she types 'so English' too! :D

[Snowwark]

Count me in as another who's a little anxious about going solo. I really hate flying, and if I can do that, and survive, :rolleyes: , then I hope Vanessa's right, and it will be a ball!!

I don't mind being on my own, although I am a bit concerned about being too far from the "action", by staying at PO.

I am really looking forward to meeting all of you!!!!! :)

[luvdsny]

Snowward, who else is staying at PO? I had the same 'anxious feeling' about moving to the ASMo, but several people have stepped forward and PM'd me saying that they were staying there too! :bounce: Made me feel better. :) I'm sure there are others.....oh, I think ebutte (aka Lisa) and her family will be there. They don't arrive until the 30th though. :( Oh well. At least I thought of someone. ;)

[Pumbaa_]

I think once we get there and all meet up, the only 'alone' time you will have is when you stumble back to your room saying no, not just one more time! I have to rest! I am hosting the tea tomorrow!'

[WebmasterBarry]

I am not worried about touring, but I am worried about meals. Who will sit with me? :confused:

[luvdsny]

Well Barry, I think you have your answer right here on this thread. ;)

[Barb]

Barry, that was a concern of mine, too. If you read through some of our plans here on this board, we've got some meals taken care of. That made me feel better. You're more than welcome to join us. For example, we've taken an unofficial poll and decided to eat at France for the Dining around the World night. We can't sign up for that until registration, but a lot of us are picking France, so we can be together. For those meals that are unplanned, we can just make sure the solo's are all in a group, so no one will eat alone.
Snowwark, I'm pretty sure Taryn is staying at PO. She was on these boards a lot before, but I haven't seen her her lately. I hope everyhting is alright. I'll have to email her and make sure she's still with us.

[disneycub]

Hey Barry, you're more than welcome to join us. Nobody is going to be allowed to be alone unless they want some down time.

[luvdsny]

:jester: YES! The first official rule has been announced! Nobody is going to be allowed to be alone unless they want some down time. :jester:

Excellent Rule disneycub! :D

[disneycub]

Thank you Tia! I'm good at making rules.....

....and then breaking them. ;)

[luvdsny]

;)

[amid chaos]

I think we need to get together before registration to get our schedules straight...I for one , have not yet decided when or where I want to do stuff. France sounds great, but what about Fantasmic Dessert party or MVMCP...don't we have to get tickets for that soon? When are you all doing this stuff?

[disneycub]

Tickets for MVMCP go on sale Monday the 13th of August. Candlelight Processional as well. Linda has a pre-registration for the Fantasmic Dessert party on the 30th up toward the top of this board. If you want to go on the 29th, I think that will be taken care of at registration. For the Dining Around the World, that will be taken care of at registration. Some of us are going to sign up to have dinner in France, I believe.

[Barb]

Vanessa, there is a group of us going to MVMCP on Dec. 2. It's not part of the convention anymore, but it seemed like the best time, for me at least, to go to the Christmas Party. As Steve said, a few of us have already preregistered for the dessert party on the 30th. I'm doing the ToT marathon, so the 30th works better for me. And, I am signing up for France for the dining around the world night. I have a rough schedule posted down further on this board. Some others do, too. That may help you get an idea of what we're up to. ;)

[luvdsny]

:crazy: I bet this is getting crazy-sounding for non-COMMANDOS. :crazy: LOL :tongue:

[NancyIL]

Barb - I thought the Fantasmic Dessert Party was followed by 2 hours of ToT - all on the same night. I don't know if you can do the dessert part/Fantasmic viewing one night and the ToT another.

I initially signed up for the Fantasmic party on the 30th so I could attend MVMCP on the 29th. Now that I've extended my stay, I'll do Fantasmic on the 29th, the Drink Around the World (at Epcot, led by SSB) on the 30th, and MVMCP on the 2nd.

[Barb]

Nancy, if I'm reading the schedule right, the ToT marathon is only on the 29th. The Fantasmic party is offered on the 29th and 30th, with 150 people each night. I'm doing the dessert party on the 30th. I don't think I could bounce up and down for 2 hours after eating a lot of sweets. So, I'm planning on the Thrill Ride tour and ToT 'thon all in the same day. :eek: Then, the Fantasmic dessert party will be the 30th with the rest of the evening open after Fantasmic. I don't know if I could "drink around the world, after 3 or 4 countries I'd either pass out or throw up! :p :p Can anyone join or is it just the group that did it before?
Tia, what must we seem like to everyone else?????:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ROTFL

[disneycub]

Well, I know I'd never last at a Drinking Round the World meet. I've never had a drink (or an "adult beverage" in internet-speak) in my life....and at my age, I'm not gonna start now.

[NancyIL]

The Drink Around the World is open to anyone. I don't drink either, Steve - but I still had a fun time hanging out with the wild folks from Glo-Con! I nibbled my way around the world - with a milk and a virgin pina colada along the way!

Barb - I hope you are right. Guess the convention planners will need a separate pass/ticket for the ToT than for the dessert party/Fantasmic viewing.

[amid chaos]

What , when and where is the Candlelight procession?

[disneycub]

The Candlelight Processional is a wonderful Christmas tradition at WDW. It is held each year (late November through Christmas) at Epcot. Basically, a guest narrator (usually a well-known celebrity) tells the Christmas story. He is backed by a full orchestra and around a 400-500 person choir. The choir consists of CMs from around WDW, and high school choirs. The choir (and the Voices of Liberty) sing a number of sacred and traditional Christmas songs. Snow flies, doves fly. It is a truly wonderful experience. Brought many a tear to my eye last year.

Generally you can get a package from WDW for the CP. It includes a full dinner, the presentation, and also 15% off anything you buy in Epcot the day of the CP. I think last year, depending on which restaurant you chose, the price was around $32.50 to $42.50 per person.

[BelleMom]

:eek: Oops! I think I am getting all mixed up!

I haven't started proper travel plans _( now I cannot really be considered a commando too)

Does that sound right?

29th - MVMCP
30th - Fantasmic
1st - Dine around the world - Vive la France et Vive la difference!

Did we have a single/solo meet on the 28th?

So much to do and so little time to do it:earsgirl:

[luvdsny]

That looks workable Livia. :)

I'm not a solo traveler, but I do believe that Taryn is hosting a singles meet on the 28th....possible one on the 27th as well.

And Livia....no matter what....you're definitely a COMMANDO! :D :D :D The important thing is that you realized your mistake/problem before the rest of us did...and you're trying your best to correct it....this is ALL that matters! LOL ;)

[Barb]

LOL, Livia! It's very easy to get confused. We've got so many plans going all at once!:confused: There are some of us that are doing the ToT marathon on the 29th, so we're doing MVMCP on Dec. 2 instead. But, we are doing the Fantasmice dessert party on the 30th. And, we did pick France for Dining around the World. So, you're on your way!! :smooth:

[glo]

Livia!!!!


How are you??? How are the kids?? I am so glad to see you posting again!!! Hey I am going solo to the meet too! Hey, guys please don't forget me!!!

[BelleMom]

Tia & Barb: I working hard to catch up with all of you, pros!!!:D

But we still don't have the schedules for the mini meets. Then we will only have to find a way to stretch our days to, let's say 36hours?

I am planning to to MVMCP on the 29th because I wouldn't profit from the ToT night. Now you are in for a terrible secret...

I don't go for thrill rides! I have never ridden Splash Mountain or BTM. In truth, when I go with the kids we usually do "the mommy swap". Mommy stays outside Star Wars Tours and wait for the kid to come out. Mommy waits outside Body Wars, while kid rides. Pirates of the Caribbean is the ultimate thrill ride for me! I usually bellow my heart out in that short plunge in the dark.:o

Now you all know my secret!:eek:

Back to MVMCP, i could possibly do it after my cruise too...

Glo: It is good to be back. I read the reports of Glo-Con and I was sorry not to be able to make it. It seems that you had a wondeful time. I liked that Drinking around the world thing... The kids are fine. DS1, 11, is undergoing exams for junior high... We are all studying hard
:)

Isn't there a way to make time move faster and then slower?

[luvdsny]

Livia....you and I are going to get along just great! You can keep me company at the EXITS to all of those 'thrill rides' :rolleyes: and we'll cheer when the other's get off...LOL :D I don't like any of those things either. :eek: DS and I will be at the MK for a majority of the time. :bounce:

I do ride BTM though. :confused: I absolutely LOVE it! I'm willing to try Splash....but the other's will probably have to wait until I'm old and forgetful (when I don't remember how scared I am of them....LOL).

[BelleMom]

Tia: We will keep each other company!

I have been tempted to try Splash Mountain. DSs want to make me believe that it is not that bad as it looks. Do you think we can trust them???:eek:

On my first trip ever, I went to ride by mistake the Jetsons thing at Universal. :eek: again!
After lunch. I thought it was safe: a cartoon ride should be meant for little kids, so I thought. I remember the panic when the safety bars came down! Three minutes of shaking and looking at the neighbors trying not to get sick! lol

I love to watch rollercoaster, though. I like when the folks get turned upside down.

[disneycub]

Splash Mountain is absolutely one of my favorite rides. Not because of the big hill - that's over in seconds. The theming is what makes Splash Mountain so wonderful and charming. You are really missing out if you don't try it at least once.

[BelleMom]

Last year, I got as far as the entrance of the ride. But as I was getting really close to the thing, I chickened out...
On my first family trip to WDW, the kids and ex-husband convinced me to try BTM on our last day (boy, it was too cold for splash mountain). But the ride broke!!!

[Barb]

Ladies, ladies, ladies! Splash Mountain is nowhere near as bad as it looks. It's that Disney imagery that has you fooled! And, as Steve said the themeing within the ride is the absolute best! You have no idea what you're missing. There are all sorts of animatronics inside with the cutest songs. We'll all ride it together and I'll even hold anyones hand that needs it. Promise :D
Livia, I wish we had the mini meet schedule, too. That would help me plan ahead just a little bit more. I know Linda was working on that, but ran into computer trouble. I'm patiently:rolleyes: waiting for the announcement.:p

[BelleMom]

:D
Ok Barb, maybe there will be safety in numbers. We will splash downhill together!!!

Come on, Tia, if you also get brave, I will get brave too!!

[disneycub]

How does that saying go? "Patience is a virtue, known by many....but practiced by few."

[Barb]

Alright, Livia!! Good for you!! :D :bounce: :bounce:
Steve, LOL!!:p :p I am probably one of the least patient people I know-just ask my family!!;)

[luvdsny]

LOL Steve. :D

Okay, I'm getting closer and closer to agreeing to the Splash Mountain ride.....but I can't let on around here, or my DD will go on and on about it for the next few months! :rolleyes: It really does look like fun.....but once you die from a heart attack....there's no coming back.....know what I mean? :eek: ((using my favorite line....)) we'll see ;) ;) ;)

[disneycub]

I'd be more than thrilled to hold anybody's hand that needs holding. :rolleyes:

And my patience has been wearing very thin all week. Just ask Bandit, the "drive daddy nuts and over the edge" labrador retriever.

[WebmasterBarry]

Originally posted by disneycub
Hey Barry, you're more than welcome to join us. Nobody is going to be allowed to be alone unless they want some down time.

Just consider the bathroom "downtime." :)

[luvdsny]

ROFLOL :D OMGosh! I'm in tears...

Oh, okay Barry. If it's that important to you. ;)

[Patrick IL.]

I am going to be alone too. I am hosting one of Barrys Thrill ride tours on Thursday- Also going to participate in DATW. Besides that looking for things to do and folks to meet!:)

[RaySharpton]

I'm going to be alone, too.

I need to start planning.

I'd love to go to splash mountain with you guys.

I don't know if I can keep up with all the thrill rides, but I'll think about it and wait to see what the game plan is.

I think that WDW is the most friendly place to be solo, and especially eating solo. Everyone will be fine. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

I'd like to eat at France on Saturday with you guys and MVMCP on Sunday and CP on Monday. I think that I will do the Fantasmic dessert and ToT on Thursday and I think that I will do DATW II on Friday.

Well, I guess this is the start of my plan.

Of course, I'll change all the plans to attend Luvdsny's Fantasyland mini-meet. Where some of you are afraid to eat solo. I've always been afraid to ride Dumbo or the Caresel alone because I didn't want to take a child's spot or to look too silly.

Ray :)

[disneycub]

Well, I'm going to look silly anyway in my Santa Mickey hat and lime green t-shirts, so riding on Dumbo shouldn't faze me too much.

For me, it isn't a matter of being afraid to eat alone, it's just that I eat alone at home all the time (except for Bandit, the mighty wonder dog), and having dinner with new people really appeals to the extrovert in me.

[BelleMom]

Steve: now I know for sure that it will be hard to miss you! lol

:D

[Barb]

LOL!! Steve, I have my Santa Mickey hat, too!! It's already in a pile of things to pack for DIS-Con!! :D
Ray, we'll make sure we include you in the things we've already started, then. Are you interested in eating at the Crystal Palace before MVMCP? That's where some of us have decided to eat. We've got a couple of tables all lined up and ready for the PS phone call. :)

[luvdsny]

Very good Ray Sharpton!! ::applauding loudly:: Your mental itinerary looks very well-planned. Bravo! ::applauding....still:: I do beleive, Ray Sharpton, that you need to change your title from ??? to DIS-CON Commando. :D And don't forget to sign up on the Magic Meetings page! :bounce:

OH Steve! Your Santa hat? I love it! I'll try to remember to bring mine too! :D Barb,Steve, and Tia.....the 3 Stooges..er, um, I mean the 3 Santas....LOL :D HO-HO-HO........

I want to do Splash Mountain (Maybe!!! :rolleyes: ) with you guys too.....oh, and of course my DD. :) :) :)

[Barb]

ROTFL!!!! Tia!! We are a very interesting group, aren't we?? :D:p :p

[Pumbaa_]

Can't wait for the schedule to come out for the mini-meets. My plans are (so far)

28th
checkin 3
DIS reception 5-8
Illuminations 9:00

29th
Character Breakfast
Crystal Palace dinner
MVMCP (gonna buy tickets on Monday, so no more changes!)

30th
Yuletide Tour
GF Tea
Fantasmic Dessert

December 1
Epcot Dinner around the world
Illuminations Dessert Party

December 2
Bye Bye breakfast
Shopping!
Candlelight Processional

December 3
Home :(

Can't wait to meet everyone.
I think there should be superlatives at the farewell breakfaast (or opening reception)
For example:
Who cam the farthest
Who went on the ToT the most times
Who has been to WDW the most times
the best clipart (BT, this might be you! :))
With the ...original minds on this board, just think of the possibilities!! Just think what Barry or Steve could come up with ;)

So, my anxieties are leaving slowly, although I sometimes wonder if everyone will be all grouped together in the popular groups and i'll be on the sidelines watching! (ooh, bad high school flashback LOL!!!)

Although I don't have my Mickey Santa ears (or is that Santa Mickey ears?) yet, that will be one of my first purchases! Okay, enough rambling,

Jody, The Lurking Commando
:bounce:

[disneycub]

Look deeply into my eyes Tia.......

And repeat after me........

I will do Splash Mountain
I will do Splash Mountain
I will do Splash Mountain
I will do Splash Mountain

You will now wake up, relaxed and refreshed. You will remember nothing of this until you find yourself at the foot of Splash Mountain.....

One
Two
Three

Wasn't that easy? http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/SHOCKED.gif http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/errrr.gif

One of these days, I'll have to learn to behave. Hehehehe!

[disneycub]

I don't EVEN want to talk about high school flashbacks, thank you. Talk about bad news....I was a musician in a high school known for athletic prowess.

Not to worry, dear Lurking Commando Jody. We're all going to have a wonderful time.

[luvdsny]

I am soooooo glad that I checked this board just one more time before heading off to bed.....Steve.....I appreciate your sense of humor more than you will ever know! I'm in tears ROFLOL.....and DH is asking me what is so funny.....he knows better than to wait for an answer...LOL :rolleyes:

And Pumbaa....are you sure you want to see Illuminations TWICE??? :eek: You must REALLY like it! :bounce: Other than that, I think you can change your title to DIS-CON Commando too. :D Or Lurking Commando as you may prefer. ;) ;) ;)

Good Night you goofballs!http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/nut.gifhttp://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/nut.gifhttp://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/nut.gif

[WebmasterBarry]

Originally posted by Pumbaa_
I think there should be superlatives at the farewell breakfaast (or opening reception)
For example:
Who cam the farthest
Who went on the ToT the most times
Who has been to WDW the most times
the best clipart (BT, this might be you! :))
With the ...original minds on this board, just think of the possibilities!! Just think what Barry or Steve could come up with ;)


How about...

Who stayed awake during Hall of Presidents
Who ate the most turkey legs
Who ate the most corn
Who stood in the Test Track line the longest
Who saw the most crying kids
Who took the most photos
Who scored 0 on Who Wants to Be a Millionare
Who was left standing at the end of DATW

:bounce:

[Pumbaa_]

I could go see illuminations EVERY night! I love watching both the parade and the fireworks show. It will be extra easy this year staying at the Yacht Club (feeling important :)) and strolling home afterwards. No buses, no crowds, ...Are we there yet?:jester:

[Pumbaa_]

Barry, ROFL!!!

How about worst stroller attack
most kids removed crying from a bugs life or HISTA?
Who WASN'T left standing after the DATW?
Who got Tia on Splash Mountain?
How many people actually fit into an all stars room?;)

(and it went downhill from there...)

[RaySharpton]

Thanks, yes, please sign me up for the Crystal Palace dinner before MVMCP on Sunday, 12-2-01.

Thank you, Ray :)

[disneycub]

Hey Ray,

We've got you covered at our table (now a party of 10). I'll make the PS on October 3rd while I'm down at WDW job hunting.....

[luvdsny]

Whaaaaaaaaaa......... :( No one wants to sit with us. :confused:

Just kidding....I think there are a couple families who could end up sitting with us. :bounce:

[Barb]

Poor Tia! Don't worry, we can always rearrange things as we get closer! :)

[disneycub]

If it would make you feel better, Tia, I could always sit on your lap.....

I'm SURE your DH would appreciate that.... :rolleyes:

[luvdsny]

LOL Steve. ;) First I had Dan Muprhy calling me and now I'm constantly laughing while DIS'ing....I think my DH has decided to just let me have my 'cyber flings' :D :D :D

:smooth: http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/kiss.gif http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/kiss.gif Flirting is one of my best traits! :smooth:http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/kiss.gif http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/kiss.gif

[Disney Dee]

Don't be anxious Barb, where are you staying? Me and Chuck will be glad to have you hang with us whenever you have holes in your schedule, we have already met and hung together before at meets, so consider us friends!