Singles Social Club: It's Always 5 o'clock here!

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

What is your schedule like? Maybe we will cross paths?

We're only in the major parks for four days this trip. We're hitting water parks, DQ and a day in Tampa.

05.27 - AK
05.29 - HS
05.31 - EP
06.02 - MK

Other than that, we're all over the place.

As far as resorts, we're at AKL 05.26 to 05.28, SoG 05.28 to 05.30 and BC 05.30 to 06.04.

What about you??

 

[taramoz]

We're only in the major parks for four days this trip. We're hitting water parks, DQ and a day in Tampa.

05.27 - AK
05.29 - HS
05.31 - EP
06.02 - MK

Other than that, we're all over the place.

As far as resorts, we're at AKL 05.26 to 05.28, SoG 05.28 to 05.30 and BC 05.30 to 06.04.

What about you??

We are staying at Saratoga the whole 5 days, plan to hit HS when we arrive on the 24th (DD8 must ride RnR first), the 25th to MK, 26 to AK, 27 to EP, last half day bak at HS. DD8 wants to hit a waterpark too, may do it on AK day after we've had lunch. Looks like we have different schedules!

 

[CamoMama]

Popping in to say hi. I'm heading to the Land for a birthday trip on Sunday! It's a solo trip and I can't wait. Totally going to enjoy doing things on my timeline rather than my parents or kids. Yay! Also going to enjoy watching the goths for BATS day and having adult beverages at DCA! I dunno if I'll be able to sleep the next two nights.

 

[Cruise]

Just looking around the singles board and wanted to say hi! I find myself newly single and thought I'd check out this board.

I've never done the parks single and I'm not sure I ever would. I'm not really a parks person. I know - it's sacrilege!

But what I do love is Disney cruises. Unfortunately, if you try to cruise single, they pretty much make you buy two tickets in the form of the dreaded "single supplement."

So this got me to thinking and a couple of questions came to me that I thought the good folks here might be able to answer.

First up - do you prefer to go alone because of the freedom it affords you? I know it's not easy to find someone with a compatible travel style and I imagine it could really determine how much you enjoy a trip - especially to the parks. Some people like to make a plan, go from ride to ride, and get in as much as possible. Other people like to meander and take their time, whether they get to everything or not.

Second - if your answer to the above is "no, I'd rather go with someone," do you find it harder to find someone to do something at all, or is it specifically Disney that holds other people back? For me, I find that all of my friends fall into one of two categories - they either have the time, but not the money, or have the money but not the time. I never even get to bring up Disney because this excludes people right off the bat.

I was just curious. And wanted to say hi!

 

[CamoMama]

First up - do you prefer to go alone because of the freedom it affords you? I know it's not easy to find someone with a compatible travel style and I imagine it could really determine how much you enjoy a trip - especially to the parks. Some people like to make a plan, go from ride to ride, and get in as much as possible. Other people like to meander and take their time, whether they get to everything or not.

Second - if your answer to the above is "no, I'd rather go with someone," do you find it harder to find someone to do something at all, or is it specifically Disney that holds other people back? For me, I find that all of my friends fall into one of two categories - they either have the time, but not the money, or have the money but not the time. I never even get to bring up Disney because this excludes people right off the bat.

I was just curious. And wanted to say hi!

I'm going on my first solo trip to Disneyland on Sunday. It was originally planned as a job hunting trip to the Disney/Pixar/ESPN job expo, but I received a job offer here at home that should start around the first of June, so no need to job hunt any more. I already had a room reservation and I have an AP that I haven't activated yet, so I decided to keep my trip and spend the whole time at Disneyland and DCA. Since yesterday was my birthday I'm calling it my birthday present to myself.

I've always gone with either my parents, my kids or both and it's exhausting trying to plan so that everyone else enjoys the trip, so this one is just for me. I had talked to a friend a couple of weeks ago who wanted to join, but she was unable to get the time off work, so it's still a solo trip for me. With no one else to entertain though, I can do what I want when I want, and that is awfully appealing. I will be meeting friends who live in the area on Sunday and maybe Tuesday, but the rest of the time it will just be me. I haven't decided whether I'm going to go at it commando style or if I'm just going to relax and smell the roses. It will depend on how I feel each day, and I don't have to plan it out in advance to make sure it fits with someone else's idea of how a Disney day should go.

 

[DIS_MERI]

Happy birthday CamoMom


I am trying to decide if we are going to try to go to Disney....in 2.5 weeks. I still have a non-refundable week at a time share that I booked months ago and then decided not to do. But now I am feeling the Disney yearning pretty badly....we could do it pretty cheap (we have tickets from free dining last year when we used YES tickets, and we'd drive). And, if we do go, I have to decide if we want to invite my boyfriend's son. His birthday is today, so it would make a super-awesome present for him, and would give my DS someone to hang out with....I have a spare ticket, so that would be cheapish, he'd fit in the car fine, and our accommodations would fit him too....decisions decisions.

 

[CamoMama]

Happy birthday CamoMom


I am trying to decide if we are going to try to go to Disney....in 2.5 weeks. I still have a non-refundable week at a time share that I booked months ago and then decided not to do. But now I am feeling the Disney yearning pretty badly....we could do it pretty cheap (we have tickets from free dining last year when we used YES tickets, and we'd drive). And, if we do go, I have to decide if we want to invite my boyfriend's son. His birthday is today, so it would make a super-awesome present for him, and would give my DS someone to hang out with....I have a spare ticket, so that would be cheapish, he'd fit in the car fine, and our accommodations would fit him too....decisions decisions.

Thank you! I say that if there's a question of whether you should or shouldn't go to Disney, the answer is always yes! As long as you can make it fit into your finances, GO! I never regret the things I do, only the things that I could have done and didn't.

 

[taramoz]

Just looking around the singles board and wanted to say hi! I find myself newly single and thought I'd check out this board.

I've never done the parks single and I'm not sure I ever would. I'm not really a parks person. I know - it's sacrilege!

But what I do love is Disney cruises. Unfortunately, if you try to cruise single, they pretty much make you buy two tickets in the form of the dreaded "single supplement."

So this got me to thinking and a couple of questions came to me that I thought the good folks here might be able to answer.

First up - do you prefer to go alone because of the freedom it affords you? I know it's not easy to find someone with a compatible travel style and I imagine it could really determine how much you enjoy a trip - especially to the parks. Some people like to make a plan, go from ride to ride, and get in as much as possible. Other people like to meander and take their time, whether they get to everything or not.

Second - if your answer to the above is "no, I'd rather go with someone," do you find it harder to find someone to do something at all, or is it specifically Disney that holds other people back? For me, I find that all of my friends fall into one of two categories - they either have the time, but not the money, or have the money but not the time. I never even get to bring up Disney because this excludes people right off the bat.

I was just curious. And wanted to say hi!

Hi and welcome! I get what you mean, I really haven't done it alone, I drag my DD8 along and she pretty much does what I want cuz she must (and we kind of agree anyway), plus, I am paying ! Truth be told, I have never been alone, never been in low crowds, and really look forward to doing it in October for the SSC meet!!! By the way, I have done a few Disney cruises, love them, welcome again!

 

[TampaRobert]

Hi and welcome! I get what you mean, I really haven't done it alone, I drag my DD8 along and she pretty much does what I want cuz she must (and we kind of agree anyway), plus, I am paying ! Truth be told, I have never been alone, never been in low crowds, and really look forward to doing it in October for the SSC meet!!! By the way, I have done a few Disney cruises, love them, welcome again!

Disney is only an hour away for my daughter (7) and I so we're there fairly often. I've been single for 4 years now and have gotten somewhat used to it just being the two of us when we go. However, I have yet to venture over on my own. Also, we're doing our first cruise in a month (4 weeks from today!!). I figure there was no better cruise to keep her entertained than a Disney one. I am a bit nervous traveling as a single parent though, because it feels like we're the only "non-traditional family" on the cruise. I'm sure that isn't the case, but it feels that was so far. I'm wondering how I feel about dropping her off in the kids clubs and being by myself on the ship.

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Well my fellow single's club members, today is the day your neighborhood friendly bartender is officially no longer single! Spent my last night as a "free" man working so no bachelor party for me. haha

 

[macleod1979]

Congrats man!

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Congrats man!

Thanks!

 

[DCTooTall]

Popping in to say hello to all the social club folks Didn't realize there was a 'singles' lounge on the DIS. Bartender! Round for the house

Just looking around the singles board and wanted to say hi! I find myself newly single and thought I'd check out this board.

I've never done the parks single and I'm not sure I ever would. I'm not really a parks person. I know - it's sacrilege!

But what I do love is Disney cruises. Unfortunately, if you try to cruise single, they pretty much make you buy two tickets in the form of the dreaded "single supplement."

So this got me to thinking and a couple of questions came to me that I thought the good folks here might be able to answer.

First up - do you prefer to go alone because of the freedom it affords you? I know it's not easy to find someone with a compatible travel style and I imagine it could really determine how much you enjoy a trip - especially to the parks. Some people like to make a plan, go from ride to ride, and get in as much as possible. Other people like to meander and take their time, whether they get to everything or not.

Second - if your answer to the above is "no, I'd rather go with someone," do you find it harder to find someone to do something at all, or is it specifically Disney that holds other people back? For me, I find that all of my friends fall into one of two categories - they either have the time, but not the money, or have the money but not the time. I never even get to bring up Disney because this excludes people right off the bat.

I was just curious. And wanted to say hi!

First off....

to the SSC! We always love it when new people join in the fun!


As for why to go single? Why not? Seriously. Why Not? Why should you deprive yourself from being able to enjoy all that is Disney if you don't have anyone to go with?

i've personally noticed that my "touring style" doesn't really seem to change a whole lot when I'm alone, or if I bring friends or hook up with people while down there. There is a lot of just going with the flow either way. The biggest difference tends to end up playing more of a tour guide when with other people than when I'm by myself.

When I'm by myself however, I enjoy having the freedom to check out some of the other stuff around the park that I may not normally be able to do when with someone else.... such as some of the exhibits in World Showcase pavilions, or even some of those films/shows that most people just don't have the time or desire to check out. It's also nice being able to take full advantage of the Single Riders Lines at the various parks (Both Disney and Universal)

Happy birthday CamoMom


I am trying to decide if we are going to try to go to Disney....in 2.5 weeks. I still have a non-refundable week at a time share that I booked months ago and then decided not to do. But now I am feeling the Disney yearning pretty badly....we could do it pretty cheap (we have tickets from free dining last year when we used YES tickets, and we'd drive). And, if we do go, I have to decide if we want to invite my boyfriend's son. His birthday is today, so it would make a super-awesome present for him, and would give my DS someone to hang out with....I have a spare ticket, so that would be cheapish, he'd fit in the car fine, and our accommodations would fit him too....decisions decisions.

Make a full trip.... Bring the Boyfriend with you too. Not only would you have someone to help drive and share costs with... But it could be fun. Depending upon the ages of the boys, you could even send them off on their own while the two of you spend some quality time together.

Either way... I say go. You'll enjoy the get away even if you can't take full advantage of Disney being nearby. Since you are driving, You may find it easier to take a day trip to the beach or the Kennedy Space Center, or even jump over to Universal or see some of the other smaller tourist trap type places in the Orlando area, Than if you were doing a full fledge Disney trip and staying onsite.

Disney is only an hour away for my daughter (7) and I so we're there fairly often. I've been single for 4 years now and have gotten somewhat used to it just being the two of us when we go. However, I have yet to venture over on my own. Also, we're doing our first cruise in a month (4 weeks from today!!). I figure there was no better cruise to keep her entertained than a Disney one. I am a bit nervous traveling as a single parent though, because it feels like we're the only "non-traditional family" on the cruise. I'm sure that isn't the case, but it feels that was so far. I'm wondering how I feel about dropping her off in the kids clubs and being by myself on the ship.

You'll feel fine. It's a ship so she can't go anywhere, and you might luck into finding some cute single ladies taking a trip.

Well my fellow single's club members, today is the day your neighborhood friendly bartender is officially no longer single! Spent my last night as a "free" man working so no bachelor party for me. haha

Congrats man!

 

[CamoMama]

Well my fellow single's club members, today is the day your neighborhood friendly bartender is officially no longer single! Spent my last night as a "free" man working so no bachelor party for me. haha

Congratulations!

 

[DIS_MERI]

Well my fellow single's club members, today is the day your neighborhood friendly bartender is officially no longer single! Spent my last night as a "free" man working so no bachelor party for me. haha

Congrats!

Make a full trip.... Bring the Boyfriend with you too. Not only would you have someone to help drive and share costs with... But it could be fun. Depending upon the ages of the boys, you could even send them off on their own while the two of you spend some quality time together.

Either way... I say go. You'll enjoy the get away even if you can't take full advantage of Disney being nearby. Since you are driving, You may find it easier to take a day trip to the beach or the Kennedy Space Center, or even jump over to Universal or see some of the other smaller tourist trap type places in the Orlando area, Than if you were doing a full fledge Disney trip and staying onsite.

The boyfriend has to work, so he wouldn't be able to anyway (and he has responsibilities at church, we will be missing at least one Sunday, so it would doubly be out), plus if he went we'd have to squeeze his daughter in as well and I have 5 tickets, not 7, lol. We won't do universal if we do go, because I don't want to have to buy more tickets when we already have Disney tickets, but my 3 will want to do Star Wars Weekend again anyway, and his son hasn't been to Disney, but has already seen Universal I am looking into it quite seriously, just have a lot of logistics to try to work out....

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Congrats man!

Congratulations!

Congrats!

Thanks guys!

 

[ctnurse]

Just booked a flight to Orlando to go spend my little brother's 40th birthday with him! Guess where he wants to spend it? I'll be back in the world June 7-10! Woohoo! Didn't think I'd get back till October but Jetblue had some decent airfare.

I love surprise trips. Have a fanastic time. Are you coming for the SSC meet in October. It will be a blast.

Popping in to say hi. I'm heading to the Land for a birthday trip on Sunday! It's a solo trip and I can't wait. Totally going to enjoy doing things on my timeline rather than my parents or kids. Yay! Also going to enjoy watching the goths for BATS day and having adult beverages at DCA! I dunno if I'll be able to sleep the next two nights.

Happy Birthday! It's always fantastic to get on a plane and go someplace magical for your birthday.

I had to google BATs day. Looks interesting.

Well my fellow single's club members, today is the day your neighborhood friendly bartender is officially no longer single! Spent my last night as a "free" man working so no bachelor party for me. haha

Congrats!! I thought you weren't getting married until this summer or fall. I can't wait to hear all about it. I'm very happy for both of you. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.


This weekend isn't even over and I'm looking forward to next weekend. Hopefully it will be warm enough to sit out and enjoy drinks outside. My son is trying to talk me into buying some fireworks. Maybe I will give in and buy some fireworks. It's been a while since I have seen fireworks.

Today is my grandmothers birthday, so we are going out for dinner tonight.

I hope everyone has a fantastic day. I think I need to get out of my nice warm comfy bed and get moving.

 

[ortholablady]

Yes, I am still hoping to be there in October! Looking forward to meeting some new people!

 

[NJDiva]

hey my little diamonds in the rough!
so once again, I travel and we get new friends!!! welcome to all of you!
so my PA boys may have heard but I feel the need to share with all of you, as some of you may know I work for an environmental company and we get called out for all kinds of things, from rail strikes (when people/animals get hit by trains) to major distasters (Katrina, BP Gulf spill....) well true to form we are not without an interesting one this month. Wednesday night there was an explosion in Bristol, PA; a tank was struck by lightening and went BOOM! so of course it was on the news, internet, all the fun media....well guess who has "pleasure" of working the cleanup!? absolutely! that would be moi! it's sooooooo crazy BUT!!! it does add money to the Disney account. so right now, I'm a shining star in my boss's eyes (a least I think I am) and we don't how long it's gonna last, so I will try to check in with you all as this progresses.
speaking of progress, my house now has flooring and painted walls!! the appliances will be going in this week and furniture will be delivered in the next two weeks...now I have to start packing the stuff in the rental house...

 

[taramoz]

Yes, I am still hoping to be there in October! Looking forward to meeting some new people!

It will be fun, I hope you can make it!! I leave in 3 days for our end of school year trip!!!!