ajrwdwgirl
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- Apr 15, 2012
Hey, I know you...
Yeah, I think I've "seen" you somewhere before!
Hey, I know you...
Yeah, I think I've "seen" you somewhere before!
Looks like the "other" forum is down right now. At least for me.
Yeah, I couldn't get into it either. I thought it just might be my computer.
Heyo. New to this forum, but a regular over on WDW Reddit.
About me:
Name's Randall, 33yr old dude who is still convinced he's 23. Serious Peter Pan syndrome. I live 2 hours away from Disney and go pretty much every other weekend. I usually come down Saturday afternoon, stay at a value resort or Wyndham LBV and leave Sunday night (I take Fridays off as often as work allows for those coveted three day weekend park trips, like this upcoming one!)
Since I'm there so often, almost always solo, thought I might try and corral up some people on here who'd want to meet up occasionally if local.
Most times I'll have one nice table service meal and snack the rest of the trip, also would love some dining company, and drinking company if you're up for it! I can usually be found at Rose & Crown Pub throughout my trip, and Jelly Rolls on my Saturday nights. I drink around the world as a hobby.
I'm just as eager to jump on Tower of Terror as I am Small World. No ride is too childish for me, and no coaster too intense. I love character meet and greets as well, and have visited Ariel far too many times to count.
So if I sound like someone you'd like to either chill at the bar with or terrorize all four parks in one day with, I'm game!
Hey Randall. By any chance are you planning on being in WDW on Halloween weekend? It looks like that is when I am planning my solo trip and you style of Disney-ing sounds right up my alley. If you are going that weekend and wanna meet up let me know.
After finding this thread and reading most of the posts on here, I figured I'd make an account and add my two cent to this as well (this is a pretty awesome idea).
A short bio about myself:
My name is Steve I'm 30 years old, I live in New York, I have no children, I'm single, and I'm a Disneyholic. Me and my now ex-wife (as of last year) have gone to Walt Disney World since we started dating and I have to say I love the place (as I'm sure all of you do as well, or why would you be here in the first place?! Lol). I haven't been to Walt Disney World in almost two years now and I believe I am fiending pretty hard for it.
I'm actually thinking of taking my first solo trip in a less than three weeks. Kind of on a whim idea. I bought a new car and before I store it for the winter I just want to drive. I figure what better place to drive than the happiest place on Earth. Been thinking about taking a trip for awhile now and I got the idea for WDW earlier today. Why not, right?
My travel style is pretty fast paced. I try to make the absolute most of the time I have to spend in the parks. Usually we would go for 5 day trips and try to go to each park at least twice.
My trip finances have always been try to go on a budget (moderate for a few years then just value because it's just somewhere to sleep, right?). Now that I am planning on going solo I guess sky is the limit. Ha ha great perk on being single. Lol.
Planned or laid back? All of my trips have been planned out and I enjoy sticking to a schedule (goes hand in hand with maximizing the fun to time ratio there) although I'm not one to complain about sitting in the carousel of progress for a few rotations. Lol.
Usually while at WDW I'm up quite early (I'm a morning person in general) also I enjoy staying at whatever park has the extended magic hours so I don't mind stay out late watching the fireworks and riding whatever rides I can in the dark!
Favorite park(s)? Can that even really be an honest question? Lol. Above all I'd say the Magic Kingdom.
Leader or follower? For the most part in all my trips there I was the follower, my ex loved to plan every aspect of the trip (with some input from myself) so for my solo trip I'm going to break the norm and "plan" my trip lol. I don't mind following at Disney as long as I'm doing something at Disney.
1.Rides (haunted mansion and dinosaur).
2.Food ( recently found out I love dole whip).
3.Shopping (I love roaming around downtown Disney).
4.Character experiences (gotta get some funny pictures when lines are short).
5.Tours (I've been on a few of them. I don't mind seeing what makes WDW spin).
6.Downtime (gotta sleep at least a few hours, right?).
Time of the year? I went one time durning the summer... I'm not the biggest fan intense heat. So I now choose to go fall time (September to November). Although I do like it there quite a bit during Christmas time.
So to really finish this up, it's a rough draft on how I feel about Disney. What it really comes down to is, I got a fever and the only prescription is, more Disney! Ha ha.
Name: Jessica
Location: CT
What is your travel style (slow, moderate, fast paced): It depends on the day! I go to Disney at least once a year so usually it's moderate but I've been known to be a little fast paced here and there
What are you trip finances like (budget, moderate, luxury): I prefer to stay in Deluxe resorts but for my upcoming December solo trip I will be staying at Coronado Springs.
Planned or laid back trip: Planning! I'm a total planner and even though it doesn't always pan out the way I've imagined n my head I still enjoy every minute!
Morning or night person: Both-I don't get much sleep at Disney lol
Favorite parks: Magic Kingdom. That park IS Disney to me. I always go there on my first and last days.
Are you a leader or a follower (i.e. okay with someone else planning and you just tag along or vice verse): Since I'm naturally a planner I'm more of a leader but I'm ok with someone else taking the lead.
Rate these in importance (1 most important, 6 least important); Rides, food, tours, character experiences, shopping, down time:
1. Rides
2. Shopping
3. Food
4. Downtime
5. Character Experiences
6. Tours
I would love to meet some new Disney friends! Most of my friends aren't really into Disney and think I'm nuts I will also be solo in early December if anyone wants to meet up!
We're in neighboring states! I totally don't think you're nuts, I think it's awesome that you are doing a solo trip! I really want to do one of those!
Too bad your trip isn't in May
Where in MA are you? I'm right over the border in Northern CT You should seriously see the looks I get when I tell people I'm going solo-especially since I just back from Disney last month lol
Ah when are you going? I wish I could make it to Disney more! First trip in 7 years and first solo Disney... little nervous about it but hoping to meet up with people.... no luck so far
Unfortunately I'm only able to go every other weekend, and that's one where I'm not able to make it down.