Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy < One thing that does get my feathers ruffled is when people give me grief for going. Some of them just cant understand why middle aged people would want to go to Disneyland, and feel compelled to tease, or even ridicule you. One thing for sure, it tells you that they are rude and boorish. > So true (unfortunately). < Even worse. I have been told that because I am an adult and love DL that I "clearly do not know the difference between fantasy and reality" and that I need counseling because of it.> Wow...that's just...sad...(them, not you)
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost You think you hear about it...try being a 58 year old, divorced, grandfather that goes yearly (at least) to WDW solo. I get some of the strangest looks even when I'm there.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Well hey, feel free to take a long a 27 year-old single guy as your "son" (hint hint, LOL).
Originally Posted By danyoung >I get some of the strangest looks even when I'm there.< I don't know why you'd get strange looks, unless you look funny! I'm 49 and travel solo all the time, and no one pays me any attention. Maybe I'm just nondescript . . .
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Originally Posted By berol I'm 43 and never noticed funny looks at me going solo. Maybe I'm having too much fun to notice.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I don't understand you people who think Disneyland fanatics care one tic about the opinion of someone who has nothing better to do but waste their time posting on a web site designed specifically for a topic they loathe. You stupid stupid people.
Originally Posted By berol or why others waste their time replying to them *dives for the bunker while giving rockitman a funny look*
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I don't know why you'd get strange looks, unless you look funny! I'm 49 and travel solo all the time, and no one pays me any attention. Maybe I'm just nondescript . . .<<< Well, it's not a continuous thing. I tend to spend a lot of time, like Dave in the new DVD, relaxing on a bench, chatting with people. When we get to the point where we talk about the different things we do while there, it inevitably comes up that I am there by myself. One time I was talking with this young couple with a cute 4 year old little girl. They asked what I do when I am there. I told them that I do the same things they do, go to the shows, ride the rides and so on. In fact my shirt was still wet from Splash Mountain. They looked at me with a quiet admiration that only the young can muster and said, "Isn't that nice that you still go on the rides...good for you". The little girl was quietly watching and then asked me if I had any "grandchildren". Talk about being taken down a notch. Here I thought I was still young. What a fool I was! ;-) If I decide to ride Pooh or Peter Pan or one of the other "younger set" rides. Then I get some odd looks, not only from other riders but the CM's that ask "how many in your party?" They will do a double take when I say, Oh just me. I'm not saying that anyone cares or thinks less of me, just that it comes as a surprise when they realize that people do go on their own. Especially us "old" people.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Then I get some odd looks, not only from other riders but the CM's that ask "how many in your party?" They will do a double take when I say, Oh just me.< I've gotten a lot of mileage out of beating them to the punch and proudly saying "party of one!" Alone and happy about it!!!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice <-------- Pokes berol in the ribs. ;-) I'd be a proud Party of One'r, too! Might actually have the opportunity next week and I'll be proud! "Yes, kind Cast Member, I am a Party of One and proud of it! For you see, I have been enjoying this fine establishment for over 40 years now and though I am indeed alone this beautiful day, I shall ride! I shall ride high and low. I shall ride fast and slow, but make no mistake kind Cast Member... I WILL RIDE!" Then top it off with loud squeals of joy each time the vehicle is set into motion... "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
Originally Posted By wonderingalice We should start a club! Wouldn't the CMs just *LOVE* us?? Hee hee hee hee...
Originally Posted By danyoung It's especially fun when getting seated at a nice restaurant with a crowded waiting area. "We have a table ready for Mr. Young, party of one!!!" It used to bother me, but now I just smile, say how you doin' to all those around me, & happily take my table.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^And you definitely get your table MUCH faster than a group of six! When Mr. Alice and I did the Uva Bar back in December, it was one of the nights of the CM holiday parties, so the park closed early. There was a line of about 15-20 people ahead of us. We got in line and the hostess made the rounds to gather numbers. We told her "two" and less than five minutes later - and ahead of EVERYONE else in line, she took us to a nice, intimate table... Perfect!
Originally Posted By LadyKluck <--Will now forever picture Goofyernmost as the friendofdd of WDW! When I started reading this topic I immediately thought of my mom. She just can't understand why I would intentionally throw myself into crowds the size of the ones that you usually find at Disneyland. Now be aware my mom "gets" Disney magic - she's the one that started me on it - however - the shear thought of crowds that size sends her into tremors! She loves the movies, books, music, etc. but would rather eat dirt that go to one of the parks. I also have a problem with the folks that seem to think I'm mentally unstable or completely feebleminded because I enjoy Disneyland as much as I do - especially when they find out I don't have kids (well at least not yet) & I'm going to the parks either with a group of friends or in some cases - meeting up with total strangers! I mean I don't berate these people, as Ursula mentioned, for having bad hair or shoes, or for liking a certain baseball team, so don't berate me for my tastes!
