Originally Posted By Tanyaj111 This will be my first time to Disneyland by myself and my first time attending an organized function at Disneyland. I am extremely nervous because I don't know anyone who is going to be there, but I am going anyway. Please tell me what the meets are like.
Originally Posted By mele Other than the occasional ax murderer sneaking in, a typical meet is just a bunch of nice people sitting/standing around chatting.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 And usually riding a ride or two. Unless its during a "big celebration" type of day where there are multiple mini-meets.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Tanya, you will find that most LPers are the friendliest, most welcoming people you could ever meet. Of course you'll be nervous jumping in at that first meet--I think just about every one of us was. But you will very shortly feel welcomed and at ease. If you're going in December, I would recommend going to one of the smaller "mini meets" before you go to the big Golden Doobies meet so that you can get to know a few individuals in a smaller, more casual setting. The mini meets in December will range from meal/drinks gatherings in which you just meet people and visit to meeting for a particular attraction. The LPers who host these meets are going to be on the lookout for first timers and will be especially welcoming. So c'mon in. . . the water is fine!
Originally Posted By mele It's definitely worth doing. Who knows...you might find your next best friend at an LP Meet. It happens all of the time around here. Or, you may find a mortal enemy, much like Lisann vs. Pixie. :-D
Originally Posted By iamsally I have met my favorite axe murderers at LP meets. You will feel a part of the *family* in pretty short order. Remember, we all met here because we all love Disneyland. December 5th looks to be a *traveling meet* starting early and ending late. These are great and no one is required to do them all. You can come or go. I find them quite contagious and cannot pull myself away.
Originally Posted By Ursula I do hope you sign up for my meet! Please don't be nervous, we don't bite until your second or third meet. If I may add, some of the meets are really fun and short. For my meet, there really isn't much too it. We all gather outside of the Tiki Room, then once I see that a large group has arrived, we go inside the turnstiles and socialize and then listen to the pre-show. Sometimes you get stuff! Once inside the Tiki Room, you sing your heart out and then we all linger a bit so that the other non-LPers can leave, and then we have a group photo on the exit stairs. It is really beautiful in its simplicity. And another thing, if you feel overwhelmed, please don't feel as if you have to attend EVERY meet you've signed up for. We like to get head counts, but I certainly don't go around saying so and so signed up and didn't show up. Then again, if you are having a great time with us, stick around! Many fun unplanned things have happened at various LP meets.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I just did my first meets in July. I was nervous, but people were really friendly and recognized me. For the first one, I went to the front of the ride and saw a group of people. I introduced myself to some people and recognized some screen names. I got a pin with my name and sn. We waited for more people and chatted. We took a picture of the whole group with many cameras. We went on the ride. We got off and many people went together to the next meet while some people wandered off to their own plans. Throughout the day I got to know people better, and being alone, I mostly followed the group. Everyone was super friendly and I felt as if I was an integral part of the group by later in the day.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS <we go inside the turnstiles and socialize> Please keep the socializing to the grim grinning ghosts. Thank you. That is all.
Originally Posted By grlweatswchpstx I just want to second the best friend thing, I met great friends and roommates on here actually.
Originally Posted By TheParsec My First meet was in July also, I was Nervous walking up, but then they said you must be TheParsec! It was all fun after that!!!
Originally Posted By Mr X If you're nervous about crowds, you should try a Tokyo LP meet. I think our record thus far is 7 LPers at one event (that'd be including Mrs X and Little X ).
Originally Posted By Stacers76 *doing the math* um...this is going to be my 3rd meet I think....great, just great.
Originally Posted By Tanyaj111 Thank you all so much. I am very excited! I don't have a problem with big groups, just not knowing anyone. I want to attend all the meets because that’s what I'm coming for. You all have put me at ease. Mele – It looks like I’m OK on the axe murderer issue since they don’t hit until the third or fourth meet. Just look for me. I will be the shy quiet one ... but not for long. Just can’t stop talking about my HAPPY PLACE! I will start signing up now.
