Any Single Disney Men Out There?

[DisneydaveCT]

And no, DDave (and others) I'm afraid I can't give you any specific recommendations on that one, not having any "romantic" personal experience at WDW (yet). Certainly happy to hear any tips, though!

Do you mean to say that you have never been to a lounge/bar at WDW and thought "this would be a nice place to have a romantic drink when my Disney Prince arrives?"

 

[sandy5764]

How about a table at Cap'n Jacks overlooking the lagoon? Sounds good to me!

 

[rer1972]

I've only had drinks at Victoria Falls, and the Dolphin's lounge. Victoria Falls was nice, but I'd have to try all the others to make an informed decision . By the way I am taking notes on everyone's choices. They'll be on my list so I can check them out this February .

 

[#1DizGal]

I've heard that the outdoor terrace overlooking the lake at Bongo's is a wonderful place, along with Fulton's deck. I guess we won't know firsthand until we try it, right?

 

[CoasterAddict]

Do you mean to say that you have never been to a lounge/bar at WDW and thought "this would be a nice place to have a romantic drink when my Disney Prince arrives?"

Actually, no!....I'll work on it next time...unless my prince has arrived by the time I get to WDW next. <ever the optimist!>

And katydid...if the only chance I had for romance was the lego store I'd sure give a try at making it romantic. But you're right...that one would be a challenge.

 

[rer1972]

Actually, no!....I'll work on it next time...unless my prince has arrived by the time I get to WDW next. <ever the optimist!>

And katydid...if the only chance I had for romance was the lego store I'd sure give a try at making it romantic. But you're right...that one would be a challenge.

I suppose proposing with a ring made out of lego's might not be the best of ideas. Could be fun though.

 

[sandy5764]

Who would object to such a "romantic" jester? Ahhh, I could see the wedding party walking down the lego aisle!

 

[CoasterAddict]

...but occasionally I have too much time to think on Friday afternoons...

So, I've been philosophizing with one of my female friends today...cute, funny, good listener, all-around nice person. She and I both seem to find ourselves meeting men who say they're interested in honesty, good listening, affection, not playing games--which really describes both of us pretty well. But these same guys usually end up as our "buddies," they somehow don't see us as love interests. So one question is...guys, what are we doing wrong?

It also made me wonder if there's a similar thing going on in reverse...what are the things that guys find women *say* they want in a relationship that, when provided, somehow shifts you into the "just pals" category?

I'd really love to get this figured out before that handsome prince comes along so that I don't mess up my opportunity to learn first-hand about all those romantic Disney possibilities.

 

[tawasdave]

Honestly, folks...to my way of thinking, *any* place I was meeting a prospective sweetheart at WDW would be romantic!

That said, however...meeting someone for the first time ..... (We've already had the discussion here about the potential pitfalls of internet relationships....) I'd want somewhere quiet but well-lit so that I could see and hear them clearly, and feel like I had a chance to get to know the "real" person...especially if it was someone I'd been getting to know online.

And no, DDave (and others) I'm afraid I can't give you any specific recommendations on that one, not having any "romantic" personal experience at WDW (yet). Certainly happy to hear any tips, though!

No experience because you and BCV left me home waiting to be picked up!!!

 

[rer1972]

Sorry this is kind of long but oh well, and this is just IMHO.

...but occasionally I have too much time to think on Friday afternoons...

So, I've been philosophizing with one of my female friends today...cute, funny, good listener, all-around nice person. She and I both seem to find ourselves meeting men who say they're interested in honesty, good listening, affection, not playing games--which really describes both of us pretty well. But these same guys usually end up as our "buddies," they somehow don't see us as love interests. So one question is...guys, what are we doing wrong?

It also made me wonder if there's a similar thing going on in reverse...what are the things that guys find women *say* they want in a relationship that, when provided, somehow shifts you into the "just pals" category?

I'd really love to get this figured out before that handsome prince comes along so that I don't mess up my opportunity to learn first-hand about all those romantic Disney possibilities.

Here's a story I heard from Greg Behrendt (co-wrote He's just not that into you, It's called a breakup because it's broken, and some Sex in the City). I think he's a pretty good stand up comedian.:

He's with some other women writers for Sex in the City every day, and all they talk about is guy/boyfriend stuff. He doesn't get involved in the conversations just kind of listens and does his own thing. One day one woman is saying "I went out with this guy, and everything was great. We get to the end of the night and we're outside my building. I ask him if he'd like to come up, and he says I got to get up early for work tomorrow." The women talk about it some more, then the woman who told the story asks Greg what would you have done if you were the guy. His response was, "...if I was an astronaut and I was going to be on the shuttle launch the next day I still would have gone upstairs with you". So, she ask him why this guy didn't come up. He says, "...he just wasn't that into you".

Pretty simple I'd say. This goes both ways too. If you get along so well with them make sure they don't end up just your "buddies". I don't know if anyone has noticed but us guys (most of us) are not too quick on picking up hints. No need to get a bad reputation, but if you want something you need to do something about it. Same with us guys. If you're interested in someone you need to let them know (if they are available-don't waste your time on the one's that aren't), otherwise you're going to end up their "buddy".

Well, got that out there. Like I said just IMHO.

 

[CoasterAddict]

No experience because you and BCV left me home waiting to be picked up!!!

Hmmmm, now you're changing your story.... *last* time you said you were left at the airport in *Orlando*...I did feel bad to have you so close and yet so far...

Maybe if I ask politely we can try for a do-over...you get to MCO and we can take it from there.

 

[mickeysbestfriend]

Pick up on signals? Take hints? HAve you read anything about men? Men aren't just from Mars, we created the planet as a place to get away to so we wouldn't have to interpret signals.

Anything less than a brick to the side of the head is wasted effort with some guys, but maturity does change that. I am better at picking up signals, but still end up with female friends. I can tell you I have known some for 35 years and I DO NOT regret their friendships for an instant.

Romance is a connection that defies logic, love is a connection that defies all rules of nature. So if you are looking for them, don't date Mr. Spock or Mother Nature.

I am a bit on the crazy side so feel free to disregard all comments made by this poster!

Bill

 

[ladyleopard1106]

LoL@Mr. Spock and Mother Nature! That is a very creative response indeed! I never pay attention to the "signals", and thus always miss on when I'm getting hit on. Case in point:

About 3 years ago, my best friend, myself, and my cousin went to a driving range after a 4th of July BBQ. The best friend has bad knees so she doesn't golf, so she sat there while yours truly (in my jeans, tank top and Sketchers), made what I thought was a valid attempt at trying to hit the darn ball 25 yards while NOT letting go of the golf club. My cousin, who is a seasoned golfer, tried to explain how to hold the club and all, but I was like, I gotta do it my way.

So after about 20 minutes of only being able to hit the ball 10 or so yards (and I was very proud of that!), the resident "pro" came over, and for about 20 minutes, stood behind me while helping me bend my knees and hold the club right and hit the ball. I glace over to where the best friend is sitting, and her face is bright red, and I could tell she was trying really hard not to laugh. So after 20 minutes of this nonsense (he wasn't getting anywhere), he gave up and walked away. The best friend says, "Didn't you realize he was trying to pick you up?". Well...that would at least explain the dry humping I got. He would've been much better off taking hte golf club to my head or something.

LoL...I'm one of those people that just doesn't pay attention. You have to tell me flat out, or we're gonna have a problem. I tell guys flat out all the time, but it never seems to help matters!

~Lori

 

[Gina]

just chiming in on several posts at once here...

1.) Mickey ears are perfectly acceptable work attire, and I pity the sad, sad person who wouldn't dare to wear them at work. Heck, one of those pics of me in the photo thread is of me in my Mickey Santa hat, at work.

2.) Add me to the no-clue-about-romantic-drink-spots-at-WDW group. I've never been to a bar/lounge/whatever at WDW, so I can't even guess. Good grief, all the great stuff to do at WDW, and you think I'm going to sit and have a drink in some bar?? LOL

3.) I will go to my grave refusing to call my beloved Dixie Landings "Port Orleans Anything," and it will always be my favorite resort.

4.) I think even the Lego place in DTD could be romantic, if you tried hard enough. C'mon, wouldn't it make a great picture to have some guy down on his knee proposing to his Disney Princess, right in front of that old snoring Lego guy on the bench?

 

[katydidbug1]

See...I knew there would be someone else out there who doesn't think I am nuts for wearing my mouse ears at work

just chiming in on several posts at once here...

1.) Mickey ears are perfectly acceptable work attire, and I pity the sad, sad person who wouldn't dare to wear them at work. Heck, one of those pics of me in the photo thread is of me in my Mickey Santa hat, at work.

2.) Add me to the no-clue-about-romantic-drink-spots-at-WDW group. I've never been to a bar/lounge/whatever at WDW, so I can't even guess. Good grief, all the great stuff to do at WDW, and you think I'm going to sit and have a drink in some bar?? LOL

3.) I will go to my grave refusing to call my beloved Dixie Landings "Port Orleans Anything," and it will always be my favorite resort.

4.) I think even the Lego place in DTD could be romantic, if you tried hard enough. C'mon, wouldn't it make a great picture to have some guy down on his knee proposing to his Disney Princess, right in front of that old snoring Lego guy on the bench?

 

[CoasterAddict]

I never pay attention to the "signals", and thus always miss on when I'm getting hit on.

LOL I see your point, Lori. But I'm not talking about missed signals. That's a *whole* other ball game. I'm talking about signals that are properly received but discounted 'cause the other party has planted you in the "friend" column.

Don't get me wrong...I'm happy to have friends I can trust and rely on, but......

 

[rer1972]

LOL I see your point, Lori. But I'm not talking about missed signals. That's a *whole* other ball game. I'm talking about signals that are properly received but discounted 'cause the other party has planted you in the "friend" column.

Don't get me wrong...I'm happy to have friends I can trust and rely on, but......

That's funny I kept reading on through your siggy. "I'm happy to have friends I can trust and rely on, but......life is to short to drink bad coffee.

Answered your own question I thinks?

Pretty strong chance that person is going to just stay a friend. I'd move on . Spend your energy on someone who does want to be more than just your friend.

 

[CoasterAddict]

That's funny I kept reading on through your siggy. "I'm happy to have friends I can trust and rely on, but......life is to short to drink bad coffee.

Answered your own question I thinks?

Pretty strong chance that person is going to just stay a friend. I'd move on . Spend your energy on someone who does want to be more than just your friend.

Well, yes. Once you're in the friend column that's probably where you stay.

That wasn't my question, though. I'm not talking about one instance where this has happened....I have acquired *lots* of really good buddies over the years...(and I certainly *don't* put them in the same category as "bad coffee" )

I'm just interested in the guy perspective...trying to figure out what it is that triggers that reaction. Hoping that maybe I can do something differently the next chance I get.

 

[vital]

I've come to the conclusion that there is no "one" person for me. I was married for 8 years and that didn't work. It's been just me and DS7 for 4 years now and I'm getting used to it. I don't know if that's good or bad! LOL!

I know what you mean about the friend thing. I have guys all the time ask me why nobody has swept me off my feet. The only answer I can give them is, " I guess it's not my time." By the way, the guys that ask are married.

I find myself attracted to guys with a sense of humor, good teeth, and secure in himself. Unfortunately those are the ones that are already married!

ETA: I want to clarify that I do not fratenize with married men! When I notice one of the above, the first thing I do is look at the ring finger and yep, there's usually one there!

 

[ladyleopard1106]

Eh....all the guys I know give me different answers, so I just kinda wing it. Since they're all single anyway, what do they know?