A thread for our single friends....

[dmwang9]

So I'm on a first date a few nights ago with a guy whom I'd met at the gym. Seems nice, witty conversation, pretty darn cute -- and then I mention that I'm heading to WDW the last week in June. He laughs like he thinks I'm joking and asks, "No, really, where are you going?"

It takes me several minutes to explain to him that (a) yes, I'm going to Disney World, (b) I'm going by myself, and (c) it's quite fun to do (a) and (b). He doesn't really get it, and I've learned from experience to not try too hard to convince non-believers of the folly of their ways, lest I make myself look even more obsessed than I already am.

So now I'm wondering -- anyone ever dated a non-Disneyholic? Anyone ever converted a significant other to the One True Path of Theme Park Enlightenment? Inquiring minds want to know!

-- Dave

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Um......yes? I know I am.

I think he means single guys near him

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

So I'm on a first date a few nights ago with a guy whom I'd met at the gym. Seems nice, witty conversation, pretty darn cute -- and then I mention that I'm heading to WDW the last week in June. He laughs like he thinks I'm joking and asks, "No, really, where are you going?"

It takes me several minutes to explain to him that (a) yes, I'm going to Disney World, (b) I'm going by myself, and (c) it's quite fun to do (a) and (b). He doesn't really get it, and I've learned from experience to not try too hard to convince non-believers of the folly of their ways, lest I make myself look even more obsessed than I already am.

So now I'm wondering -- anyone ever dated a non-Disneyholic? Anyone ever converted a significant other to the One True Path of Theme Park Enlightenment? Inquiring minds want to know!

-- Dave

Well despite the Disney issue, how do you feel about him? And after awhile you could see if he would be opposed to going (as you might be able to convert another to the wonders of the mouse). And if he completely isn't a Disney person, do you have friends that you could go with instead?

 

[glenpreece]

So I'm on a first date a few nights ago with a guy whom I'd met at the gym. Seems nice, witty conversation, pretty darn cute -- and then I mention that I'm heading to WDW the last week in June. He laughs like he thinks I'm joking and asks, "No, really, where are you going?"

It takes me several minutes to explain to him that (a) yes, I'm going to Disney World, (b) I'm going by myself, and (c) it's quite fun to do (a) and (b). He doesn't really get it, and I've learned from experience to not try too hard to convince non-believers of the folly of their ways, lest I make myself look even more obsessed than I already am.

So now I'm wondering -- anyone ever dated a non-Disneyholic? Anyone ever converted a significant other to the One True Path of Theme Park Enlightenment? Inquiring minds want to know!

-- Dave

I can't think of a guy that I have dated that has liked Disney or understood my love of Disney. Each one has shown distain or annoyance when I brought it up.

 

[MonorailMan]

I can't think of a guy that I have dated that has liked Disney or understood my love of Disney. Each one has shown distain or annoyance when I brought it up.

I have the same kind of experiences with friends........until I bring them to WDW. Then their opinions change at least a little bit.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

I have the same kind of experiences with friends........until I bring them to WDW. Then their opinions change at least a little bit.

Five more conversions and you get your toaster.

 

[dmwang9]

Well despite the Disney issue, how do you feel about him? And after awhile you could see if he would be opposed to going (as you might be able to convert another to the wonders of the mouse). And if he completely isn't a Disney person, do you have friends that you could go with instead?

I didn't really see the Disney issue as a "make or break" thing for me personally -- my post came more out of curiosity about other people's experiences. I've gotten very used to having friends/boyfriends look somewhat askance at my hobbies -- darn my obsessions with Buffy, Lost, and Harry Potter! Overall, he was ok, nothing more. We're still chatting with each other, but neither of us are really looking to dive into anything serious right now.

Re: going to the parks with friends or family, the last few years, I've become a big fan of the solo trip. Part of this is undoubtedly the timing -- I celebrate the end of the school year (I teach high school) with a week of unabashedly selfish "me time" at WDW. I've gone with family and with friends as well, and each kind of trip is different -- not better or worse, just different.

 

[dmwang9]

Five more conversions and you get your toaster.

Now that would be an affinity program I'd love to see Disney set up.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Re: going to the parks with friends or family, the last few years, I've become a big fan of the solo trip.

I wonder if I would like a solo trip. Knowing me and how I like to experience things with others, I am saying that I probably would not. But I sometimes surprise myself.

 

[Maestro M. Mouse]

So I have a cure for your v-day, being single, blues. GO SEE FRIDAY THE 13th! It was so much campy fun (no pun intended)!

And where ARE all the single ladies... i mean dudes. beyonce needs to remix that song for us boys.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

So I have a cure for your v-day, being single, blues. GO SEE FRIDAY THE 13th! It was so much campy fun (no pun intended)!

And where ARE all the single ladies... i mean dudes. beyonce needs to remix that song for us boys.

how is it compared to the original?

 

[glenpreece]

Yeah that would rock if their was a single boys remix!!!

 

[nj90]

So I have a cure for your v-day, being single, blues. GO SEE FRIDAY THE 13th! It was so much campy fun (no pun intended)!

And where ARE all the single ladies... i mean dudes. beyonce needs to remix that song for us boys.

Bah I want to see that!!!!! My friend's mum has been asking me what I plan on doing for v-day. (Even though she knows I'm single, and the guy I have my eyes on is over in Switzerland. ) I think I may have to find another single friend to bring along with me!

 

[RAPstar]

I have a date on V-Day...........if only it were with a guy and not my mother. Oh well, at least I get to see the new Friday the 13th. And at a drive-in no less! 2 movies for about $6.

 

[MickeyRickG]

hi there my name is Rick, i am a single gay man, 35 love disney a lot and go often. looking for someone else who likes it as much as i do and also looking for possible LTR. i collect disney and have it up all over my house. was a former cast member in 2000 at the magic kingdom. i currently live in Fort Myers, Fl. i am an annual passholder and go to Disney World at least once a month and it sure would be nice to find someone to join me, as it is not as much fun going alone. hope to get lots of responses, i know there are others out there who like it as much as i do. hope to hear from you soon.
Rick

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Howdy Rick. Welcome to our board. Please feel free to jump right in an post some with us.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

I am bored at work today and barely staying awake.

 

[glenpreece]

I am bored at work today and barely staying awake.

aww poor guy

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

aww poor guy

I know poor me.

 

[TTARider23]

Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to stop by and say Hi.

I'm Charles, and live here in Fl. or as i like to call it God's joke.

I'm 24, and i am completely in love with Disney (Duh or else why would i be here?)