Anyone ever been solo to a character meal? - The DIS Discussion Forums

xenole · 11-23-2009, 04:39 AM

Contemplating popping along to either Chef Mickey around 8am or 1900 Park Fare at 8:15am on the 7th January. I'm on my own due to work not allowing anyone else off at that time of year and don't really want to miss out on too much due to that.
So, has anyone ever been to one of these character meals by their self? Don't really want to look like a complete loser or whatever when I sit at a table for 4 or whatever with loads of families all around.

Kennywife · 11-23-2009, 08:32 AM

I'm going to Cape May solo and I'm looking forward to it!

I don't care if someone looks at me funny....I'll look at em right back the same way!

Anna

*~PrincessBelle~* · 11-23-2009, 11:00 AM

I have 4 booked for my upcoming solo trip: Akershus, Chef Mickeys, Tusker House, and CRT...I am a little worried but I'm sure it will be fine...all the other families will be too concerned about their kids to worry about me being alone...I hope LOL

Judy in Texas · 11-23-2009, 12:19 PM

The only times I've felt awkward eating alone is the down time between courses. The character meals shouldn't have much of any down time. Just make sure you have something to read/look at during those times. The park map/schedule for today... the park map/schedule for the park you are visiting tomorrow... As long as you are having a good time and participating in the show, all will be well.

geffric · 11-23-2009, 02:55 PM

Once when the kids were little, The family and I were at Crystal Palace and we were seated near a solo.. we took pictures of her with the characters and she helped us get family shots.. and then we started to chat and we chatted and chatted.. we all had a greart time and thanked her for helping us make the dinner special..

so going solo to charcter meals makes the dinner very special for all..

DisneyFreak06 · 11-23-2009, 06:10 PM

I did CRT and CP on my last trip. I was solo and a little concerned beforehand. It was fine.

At CRT, I didn't need my picture taken with the princesses, so I just took a picture of them and that was it. They didn't interact much with me, but I was not there for that, I was there to be in the castle! I told Sleeping Beauty that she was my nephew's favorite princess and she told me to give him a kiss for her. It was sweet. I loved watching the family beside me that had what seemed like a grandmother with them- the family (or at least the kids) all got pictures with the princesses, and then the grandmother would get hers done alone.

Then at CP I had a WONDERFUL waitress. When she realized I was solo, she said she'd make sure to be nearby when the characters came by so that she could take my picture. She was extra sweet.

I really enjoyed them and I would do it all over again if I had the chance!

Simba's Mom · 11-28-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by *~PrincessBelle~*

all the other families will be too concerned about their kids to worry about me being alone...I hope LOL

Yup, as I found out that's quite true. I'm a big fan of character meals solo, and I never thought I'd say that until I mustered up my courage and actually went to one. I wanted a big buffet breakfast and I was at the BC, so Cape May was the logical choice, even though it had characters. But I found it so much fun to watch the kids interacting with the characters, and so time went by very quickly. If no one was around to take a picture when a character came, I handed the camera to the character and said "I'd just love to have my picture taken with you. Do you think someone would take it?" Then he/she would take my camera, run over to someone (guest/server/handler) and motion to take our picture. It made for lots of fun when the character approached other guests. No one dares say "No" to Minnie! In addition to Cape May, I've also gone to Tusker House and to Crystal Palace. Great places to dine solo-live entertainment!

xenole · 12-12-2009, 04:11 PM

I've gone and booked 3 breakfasts around 10am at Akershus, Chef Mickey and 1900 Park Fare (fit in nicely around the times for the marathon weekend). I will be making sure I get my photos taken with all the characters.
Hopefully they won't be overly crowded although I'm not holding my breath for that occurance.

patty57 · 12-13-2009, 01:01 PM

I'm going to Crystal Palace for breakfast on Dec. 23rd by myself and really looking forward to it!

Joanna71985 · 12-15-2009, 09:17 PM

I've done most of the character meals solo (all but Ohana, 1900 Park Fare breakfast, and Cape May breakfast). I enjoy doing them by myself, and like the character interaction

11-23-2009, 04:39 AM	#1
xenole Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Grimsby :( Posts: 85	Anyone ever been solo to a character meal? Contemplating popping along to either Chef Mickey around 8am or 1900 Park Fare at 8:15am on the 7th January. I'm on my own due to work not allowing anyone else off at that time of year and don't really want to miss out on too much due to that. So, has anyone ever been to one of these character meals by their self? Don't really want to look like a complete loser or whatever when I sit at a table for 4 or whatever with loads of families all around.

11-23-2009, 08:32 AM	#2
Kennywife I decided to go for it It really is a small world, eh? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: online Posts: 310	I'm going to Cape May solo and I'm looking forward to it! I don't care if someone looks at me funny....I'll look at em right back the same way! Anna __________________ RIP Sweetie Crackerjacks Farringer We will love you always *Past trips--WDW POR Land & Sea 6/18/06 Honeymoon, 9/28/08--Vegas/DL (first work trip), 6/16/09--Eureka Springs/Branson--3 year anniversary, 11/27/09--first solo trip to WDW--POP Century My husband always says he never has to worry about me being unfaithful since the 'other man' is a mouse. RIP Speedy Farringer 2/13/99-9/9/09 Mommy's baby boy forever. <a href="http://www.wdwenchanted.COM/tickers2/"><img style="border:0" src="http://www.wdwenchanted.COM/tickers2/tickers/image/vacation/073-paf1-a/Princess-Belle-Beast/2010-9-1/53545/366/MTAgeWVhcnMgb2YgbG92ZSBhbmQga2lzc2VzIQ==/vacation.png"></a>

11-23-2009, 11:00 AM	#3
~PrincessBelle~ Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guelph, ON Posts: 226	I have 4 booked for my upcoming solo trip: Akershus, Chef Mickeys, Tusker House, and CRT...I am a little worried but I'm sure it will be fine...all the other families will be too concerned about their kids to worry about me being alone...I hope LOL __________________ Check out my 2010 Solo Trip Photo TR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2386666

11-23-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
Judy in Texas 1150 miles too far from the Fort Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 456	The only times I've felt awkward eating alone is the down time between courses. The character meals shouldn't have much of any down time. Just make sure you have something to read/look at during those times. The park map/schedule for today... the park map/schedule for the park you are visiting tomorrow... As long as you are having a good time and participating in the show, all will be well. __________________ Judy in Texas Pop Century December 2009 Fort Wilderness September 2009 site 1502 All Star Movies Novemeber 2008 All Star Movies November 2007 All Star Music September 2006 Off property 2000

11-23-2009, 02:55 PM	#5
geffric DH thinks I'm funny -- but I tell him it's like a hobby! I found myself checking for new posting while I am at work, at home, doing homework I have LOTS of really nice Disney loving friends Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 8,786	Once when the kids were little, The family and I were at Crystal Palace and we were seated near a solo.. we took pictures of her with the characters and she helped us get family shots.. and then we started to chat and we chatted and chatted.. we all had a greart time and thanked her for helping us make the dinner special.. so going solo to charcter meals makes the dinner very special for all.. __________________ Offical Holder of the TAGLIARCHY Chocolate Chip Pancake Maker

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11-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#6
DisneyFreak06 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 981	I did CRT and CP on my last trip. I was solo and a little concerned beforehand. It was fine. At CRT, I didn't need my picture taken with the princesses, so I just took a picture of them and that was it. They didn't interact much with me, but I was not there for that, I was there to be in the castle! I told Sleeping Beauty that she was my nephew's favorite princess and she told me to give him a kiss for her. It was sweet. I loved watching the family beside me that had what seemed like a grandmother with them- the family (or at least the kids) all got pictures with the princesses, and then the grandmother would get hers done alone. Then at CP I had a WONDERFUL waitress. When she realized I was solo, she said she'd make sure to be nearby when the characters came by so that she could take my picture. She was extra sweet. I really enjoyed them and I would do it all over again if I had the chance! __________________ Tina the Disney Freak-Sister of 9, aunt of 13, teacher of many! Pop Century (06) Pop Century (07) POFQ (09) All Star Music (09)

12-12-2009, 04:11 PM	#8
xenole Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Grimsby :( Posts: 85	I've gone and booked 3 breakfasts around 10am at Akershus, Chef Mickey and 1900 Park Fare (fit in nicely around the times for the marathon weekend). I will be making sure I get my photos taken with all the characters. Hopefully they won't be overly crowded although I'm not holding my breath for that occurance.

12-13-2009, 01:01 PM	#9
patty57 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 114	I'm going to Crystal Palace for breakfast on Dec. 23rd by myself and really looking forward to it!

12-15-2009, 09:17 PM	#10
Joanna71985 Characters are my friendsSuper CP to the rescue! I was mostly in Fantasyland Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mickey's backyard (Lake Buena Vista, FL) Posts: 12,238	I've done most of the character meals solo (all but Ohana, 1900 Park Fare breakfast, and Cape May breakfast). I enjoy doing them by myself, and like the character interaction __________________ My CPs: Spring 2005- Fantasyland Merchandise FA 2006- Character Attendant Summer 2007- Epcot WS custodial Summer 2008- Casey's Corner (QSFB)/Character Attendant Fall 2009 (Aug 10, 2009-Jan 2, 2010)- Toy Story Mania Spring 2010 (Jan 3-May 14, 2010)- Great Movie Ride

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