I read somewhere on this site (a while back) that Mousepad members can meet up in Disneyland on Sunday mornings (if they happen to be in Disneyland and are so inclined...)-- either announcing in advance they will be there, or they just "show up." I don't remember the location-- it was probably a restaurant. But I don't see anything about any upcoming gatherings quite like this, or else I just can't find it again.

Has anyone done this recently? If so, did you enjoy it? Was there anything planned, or just kind an awkward, "Oh, yeah... I am on MP too..." kind of thing? It looks like I will be in DL in a couple of months, and might stop in to the "meet", if there's anything Mouseplanet-y going on. Don't even know if anyone else will be there, though. If so, it could be fun, but I could use some more info. Anyone have some insight to share? Anyone else going in June and planning to do this? Thanks!!

From what I have read here as well, there is a regular Sunday noon meet at the hub. There are other website clubs that meet as well, so you may end up joining the wrong group, nothing wrong there. I've also read that you should probably post in the lounge section, when you are going to be in the parks, and perhaps choose a location and time yourself. Good luck :)

There isn't any regular "MousePlanet" meet really anymore. There are various groups that meet. There is usually a MousePlanet meet on July 17 and, of course, on MouseAdventure weekends ;) Otherwise, if you're going to Disneyland, feel free to start a thread announcing when you'll be there and see if anyone is going to be around that day!

My philosophy about online meets IRL is short and sweet. That's pretty much my philosophy for meeting ANYONE at Disneyland! LOL. I would rather walk away saying "Well that was pleasant. I wish we'd had more time together" than "OMG I thought we would never get AWAY from those people!" ;)

Adrienne

I was at the MP meet on July 17th last year, I got a warm welcome from one person and a lot of glares from everyone else and it was awkward at best.

Then at the end of February, I tried arranging a meet when we knew the extra hours passes were going to be awarded. No one showed up from here. (I arranged to meet another mom from another site just in case.)

I'm in a group for DL moms on meetup.com and we've had a couple nice playdates with the kids.

I guess it's all in how you go about it and who you plan to meet with. I am always looking to meet new and interesting people and have new experiences, but not everyone is so you can't expect to always meet someone who is ready to attempt every Fantasyland ride with you!

Elizabeth

I was at the MP meet on July 17th last year, I got a warm welcome from one person and a lot of glares from everyone else and it was awkward at best.

Then at the end of February, I tried arranging a meet when we knew the extra hours passes were going to be awarded. No one showed up from here. (I arranged to meet another mom from another site just in case.)

I'm in a group for DL moms on meetup.com and we've had a couple nice playdates with the kids.

I guess it's all in how you go about it and who you plan to meet with. I am always looking to meet new and interesting people and have new experiences, but not everyone is so you can't expect to always meet someone who is ready to attempt every Fantasyland ride with you!

ElizabethI was there at the end of last July 17ths meeting. We just wanted to stop by and meet a couple people quickly. For us, it was successful. I met AdrienneK and her boys, Andrew, and Cstephens, and possibly others.

I think any meets are touch and go. I'll let ya know the next time we are down, I like doing all the Fantasyland rides!!!

I know I made it known that I was going to be at the meet and described myself a bit, there was no mistaking me for anyone else. I had also recently been in the middle of a bit of drama here so it's not like people were holding their breath to give me hugs and welcome me into their lives. And then there was the sub-group that asked me to leave because I made it known that I was available for meets and they found that to be "too creepy".

I can't wait to meet you Malcon10t! I'm sure we'll have fun in Fantasyland!

Elizabeth

And then there was the sub-group that asked me to leave because I made it known that I was available for meets and they found that to be "too creepy".
:rolleyes:This is bizarre behavior. If they're available for meets, why shouldn't anyone else be?!?!

:rolleyes:This is bizarre behavior. If they're available for meets, why shouldn't anyone else be?!?!

Maybe I wasn't clear, they were talking about their upcoming trips and I made a mention of being available. No pressure, just a comment. Not looking to stalk anyone or take over anyone's trip. Just a cuppa joe at Market House in the a.m. or a "howdy" after the parade. Apparently, that now qualifies as "creepy".

Elizabeth

I'm sorry that happened to you. Someone actually called you "creepy?" Not nice at all.

I've met quite a few people in Disneyland . Some I don't ever need to meet again. Others are now some of my closest friends and we get together every time my daughter and I make a trip. And of course there's that one person who just yells our screen names from across Main Street, runs up and hugs us, and then runs away again. ;)

Disneyland is a pretty good place to meet new folk. It's safe and you can make it short and sweet if you want or spend the whole day depending on the situation.

I went to the meet on the 50th anniversary. I didn't talk to many people but that was more my fault than anyone snubbing me. I'm not very good in big groups and tend to just find a place in the corner and stay there all quiet like.
I've no doubt lots of people would have talked to me had I been a little more outgoing.

Maybe I wasn't clear, they were talking about their upcoming trips and I made a mention of being available.
Elizabeth

Yeah, see? To me, this is different than a Mouseplanet "meet". A Mouseplanet meet, unless someone isn't telling me something (do I smell?? ;) ), is open to anyone and used to be a more ongoing thing. I've gone to one prior to MA and didn't end up talking to the people I wanted to but that wasn't their fault, it was mine. I'm shy in larger groups~until I get to truly know people~and do believe I ran away from quite a few Padders way back when (to be fair, some of you all are quite scary!! :eek: ;) ).

What you're talking about, again....unless I'm missing something, is when someone is planning a separate vacation. I don't live in Cali anymore, and haven't for years. I can't just "pop by" to DLR so, yeah, when I go, I want it to be with people I know and love. It's a pretty big risk for me to say I'm going to pay X amount of money and then give some of that time to people I'm not close to. Never-mind the fact that Mr kisroo (or someone from my family) is also usually along for the ride so I need to be aware and sensitive of our time together, too. If that makes me or mine "cliquish", so be it.

That doesn't mean I haven't met people at DL. I have but it's a little more thought out than just heading to the park on a Sunday at 12-noon.

You can have your best friend come when you're there and have it be awkward and you can have people you've never met in real life come and have the best times. It's all in how it's planned.

I don't think it's personal when someone declines an invite. I just think it means they aren't into that and move on. Personally, I think trying to go to a more "group" planned meet is a better bet. If someone didn't talk to you at a big Mouseplanet meet, perhaps it could be they were shy??

~kisroo:)

And of course there's that one person who just yells our screen names from across Main Street, runs up and hugs us, and then runs away again. ;)

I don't know about THAT one. Sounds like a freak to me... You might want to watch out. ;)

Adrienne