First Date - Tips?

mm389

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i'm taking a young lady i know to disney world for a first date. any tips you'd like to share?
 
Well your question is fairly vague as far as what park, what time frame, etc. I will let you know how the last trip there with a very special lady ended one night, perfectly! We had supper and then walked around MK for awhile before finding a perfect spot to watch Spectromagic and Wishes. Course we got there about an hour early giving us lots of time to just sit and enjoy each other and watch people. After the parade and fireworks we went up and sat in the train station and watched the park empty out. Its amazing watching the choas of the day turn into the stillness of the night (below) and memorable to be the last ones out of the park.

Whatever you choose to do I am sure that it will be awesome! Have Fun! :goodvibes


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Just treat her as you would any friend - just hang out together and have a good time. I wouldn't try to do anything too special or romantic as its your first date and that might be way too much too soon. You don't want to come on too strong and alienate her.

First dates are hard - particularly when you do them at places where you can't really get much quiet time to just talk. Follow her lead for the type of rides to go on and really, just have fun.
 
let her lead in deciding what to do,

If she wants you to lead, listen to the quips and comments she makes, then use them to make your decisions. is she mentions in passing while getting to the park she likes haunted mansion / big thunder mountain, make sure you go there, but without it being to obviously saying "you like this ride"

More importantly, BE YOURSELF!
 

thanks for the suggestions -- they definitely sound helpful. but i was looking more for some your favorite romantic spots at dw- i.e., some of your romantic d/w getaway must-do's.

we'll actually be on a marathon 4-day first date (we have a reservation for CS next month), and i'd like some creative ideas in my repertoire just in case the mood suits it. we're both in our mid-20's, and neither of us can really afford to spend too much on an activity. is there anything you've done in the past that you'd recommend? thanks!
 
Have either of you been to WDW? How do each of you feel about it?
 
A first date from Seattle Washington is Disney World? How long have you guys known each other? That's an awesome first date.
 
we haven't known each other long at all -- just a couple of months. we're both huge disney fans, though. and neither of us have been to dw. so deciding on this trip was really no decision at all.
 
Well go to Downtown Disney and get on the characters of flight balloon. It's kind of romantic. Plus it's not over doing it you get a good view of a lot of the property but being up there in the sky is romantic to some girls. If she doesn't think so at least you get a good view of everything! :) Good luck dude!
 
Is this a blind date or do you know each other? What about going to EPCOT one night...there are lots of quiet spots in World Showcase. I would love to hear about it once you return...A 4 day first date...WOW! Have fun
 
Wow!!!! I want a guy to take me to WDW for a first date!!!!!!!! :worship:
Anyway...The resorts can be romantic. Are you staying onsite? To me POR is a very romantc resort to stroll around in at night. A carriage ride at Fort Wilderness or if you'll be there in December a sleigh ride, that would be VERY romantic!!! :love::lovestruc
 
sitting on the beach at the Poly watching the fireworks at MK is very romantic. A stroll around the Boardwalk at nite is romantic. A picnic lunch in the Rose Garden in MK is romantic. Make a wish at Cinderella's well at the MK.

Just don't get too eager...nothing scares a chick off like 'desperation'...not that you ARE desperate...just relax and let things come as they may. Just have fun and get to know each other...the rest will come. :)

Good luck and let us know how it goes.
 
Well go to Downtown Disney and get on the characters of flight balloon. It's kind of romantic. Plus it's not over doing it you get a good view of a lot of the property but being up there in the sky is romantic to some girls. If she doesn't think so at least you get a good view of everything! :) Good luck dude!

This is a good idea. Plan it for sunset and later. Also know that the balloon only flies if there is not any wind. Going to DTD is a PITA so don't plan to do this if you can sense a breeze.
 
we haven't known each other long at all -- just a couple of months. we're both huge disney fans, though. and neither of us have been to dw. so deciding on this trip was really no decision at all.

Have you both been to DLR? You might want to start in the MK sense it would be more familiar.
 
How about suprising her with character buffet meal - it could be fun and you could talk about your favorite characters and just interacting with something so Disney. Plus you can fill up on some food so that you don't have to snack so much later.

As for romantic - I agree that you don't want to come on too strong or be obvious. I think a nice slow walk around the trails of the tree of life at Animal Kingdom and then watching the Lion King show.

MK at dusk it lovely - walking all around the castle looking at the mosaics (sp) as you walk through, finding the wishing well and then both making a wish. Pick a good spot to sit and wait to watch the evening light parade. Then grab an ice-cream and find a good place to watch the fireworks.

Get a photopass card and have fun with the photopass people taking your pictures it costs nothing - you can look at them when you get back and only have to buy any you like and it will be fun looking at them when you get back.

I agree that you want to take her cue though and before you get into the park grab a map and get an idea of what rides she wants to go on let her lead on the rides that she really wants to do. Think about fastpasses for some of them.

As otherss have said relax and be yourself, don't try to hard to impress or force anything. Hey she must like you if she agreed to come away with you to Disney:thumbsup2
 
Our (DBF and I's) first date was at Disney actually....lol. We were talking online for a few months; and since I was moving up this way for school anyway, and he was going down for Muddy Buddy anyway, we just met up and I went home with him. (yeaaaaaaah it was crazy and I actually asked him "so, when we get there, can you at least tell me ahead of time what ditch I'll be lying in?" :rotfl: now the serial killer joke is a running gag....)

Anywho....since we were flying out of MCO (my folks live just south of Cocoa Beach, so it was closest) we left my folk's house early and he surprised me with lunch at the Poly. (He was kicking himself later because he forgot I was allergic to pineapple, but I was able to console him that it was alright :lmao:)

We ate at Kona for lunch and then rode around the monorail. He bought me a journal (our journals are matching actually....:thumbsup2), a pen, and a Mickey necklace (that my 4 year old cousin broke 2 weeks later :rolleyes:).

It was really special to me because we had a lot of fun. He didn't do something "mushy" romantic, but the mere thought made it romantic to me.

Moral of the story? Just be yourself and have fun. That's all that matters, and that'll make the best first date :)

Sending loads of well wishes and pixie dust your way! :wizard: Keep us posted :)
 
mm389! aleask! Hi from Newberg, Oregon! Nice to see some other Pacific Northwest folks here. :yay:

Some great advice given so far. I agree, don't push the romance, and totally take advantage of Wishes and Illuminations. Also, ride the rides that you can get cozy on - Haunted Mansion, People Mover, Kilimanjaro Safari, Steam Trains, Monorails, Nemo, geez I could go on...

Maybe also surprise her with a GF tea time? Or a fireworks cruise? Wishes dessert party? Behind the scenes tour? Character dining? Take the lead on photopasses of you both together? Make sure you show off your charm by chattin' it up with the CMs. Be a gentleman? Open doors for her? Ack, I don't want to sound like somebody's mother.

I have met a guy friend through DisBoards who is also from Oregon, and our schedules have not allowed for very many meets/dates/hang-outs since when we started chatting (April) and now. But, alas, we are both traveling to WDW at the same time in December - so I sort of feel your current position. Disney is a great way to get to know each other further - good luck and have fun!

- Carey

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