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[kimberlym322]

I am thinking about trying to do MF this year. I most likely will go myself if I do go. This dont bother me too much because when I am at WDW with family I go off by myself at times any way. My first question is for those that have gone solo before to you feel alone while there...I don't know people from here all that well and such. I guess what I am asking is will I feel like the fifth wheel going and going to meets and such without knowing anyone and being by myself.

I see that there is an ordament exchange each year. Can someone tell me about this?? WHat park is it in, how it works and how do you get the ordaments to WDW, home, and to the exchange?

Thank you for any information you can give me.

[duck addict]

I will be attending my 4th Mousefest (all solo). You won't feel like a fifth wheel : The minute you start wearing your Mousefest lanyard and nametag (definitely register!) you will find you are part of a great big celebration. You will make lots of new friends and have a ball.

The Ornament exchange has usually been near the Liberty bell. You bring an ornament to exchange in a bag (usually there are spare bags if you forget it). Everyone gets in a big circle and passes the bags until the leader shouts to stop. After making sure everyone got an ornament, you open your new one. This is usually followed by a group photo. (last year there were about 30-40 people).

[kimberlym322]

Thank you for the information Mr. Don. Don't think I can talk my sister and nephews into going to MF with me. I just dont want to feel like the 5th wheel or anything.

Originally Posted by duck addict

The Ornament exchange has usually been near the Liberty bell. You bring an ornament to exchange in a bag (usually there are spare bags if you forget it). Everyone gets in a big circle and passes the bags until the leader shouts to stop. After making sure everyone got an ornament, you open your new one. This is usually followed by a group photo. (last year there were about 30-40 people).

Oh that dose sound cool. I thought you had to do one for each person that was going to be there. Do you make them or buy them? What kind do people usealy exchange...a disney one, one from their state or do they make them??

[Eeyore Tattoo]

I also did a solo trip, My first solo. I had a wonderful time. I never felt alone.
I had time to myself & time with all my Passporter friends. The perfect trip..
There are many meets to to go to, Actually more that you can even get to.
Choose some favorites & have a wonderful time.
I am going back again this year. My poor husband can't take vacation time in December.. Darn
Do register for Mousefest so you get your Mousefest lanyard & book Etc..
Deb

[kimberlym322]

Originally Posted by Eeyore Tattoo

My poor husband can't take vacation time in December.. Darn

Thats funny I have some family members that are that way. They work retail so they cant take off that time of year and hate me for it. I have all of Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and 1/2 of March off. Just looked at your "where you are from" and realized that you are almost in my cusins back yard. She lived in Euless. I get to spend next Jan with her there in TX.

Thank you for your information also. I think that I am really going to go the week of MF or some of it at least. If the rest of my family dont go so be it. Had one find out what I was thinking and said I was rude for thinking of going without him. But I am going to try. I have to go to the store and get another "unopenable" bank to save my money in becuase I have to crack the one I have now for the DEP on the room.

[Minnie Lor]

I really enjoy solo at MouseFest. You can choose moment to moment whether you want to do your own thing or join in on a meet. I choose meets by what interests me and also try to make all Passporter meets. I made friends from other forums just by the 'meets' that I chose. I met two ladies who are part of PP but don't post very often. We even meet up again on a future trip. I'm not very out going and get anxious at small talk but it's pretty easy to meet people during a meet. You have a focus like a ride or a hidden Mickey hunt, etc.

The ornament exchange is fun. You can make one if you're crafty, purchase one from home, or buy one at WDW. So it's just one ornament per person that participates.

I hope you can make it. I'll be there solo again and i wouldn't have it any other way. I really enjoy some alone time to indulge in my Disney nerdiness.

Tips: Keep posting and watching this area for meets - official and non-official
Register for MouseFest to get the official lanyard, pin, and book. You will feel left out without something to show that you are apart of the MouseFest event. IF you wear a PP pin, we'll find you.

[kimberlym322]

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

I really enjoy solo at MouseFest. You can choose moment to moment whether you want to do your own thing or join in on a meet. I choose meets by what interests me and also try to make all Passporter meets. I made friends from other forums just by the 'meets' that I chose. I met two ladies who are part of PP but don't post very often. We even meet up again on a future trip. I'm not very out going and get anxious at small talk but it's pretty easy to meet people during a meet. You have a focus like a ride or a hidden Mickey hunt, etc..

I know what you mean about find PP's all over. I have a family member that is a Disney nut like me and this past fall I found out that she is a member here on PP even though she don't post alot.

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

The ornament exchange is fun. You can make one if you're crafty, purchase one from home, or buy one at WDW. So it's just one ornament per person that participates.

When I get into Disney mode my mind gos 100000000000 miles a second. So if I do go I was already thinking of a home made ornament. It is good to know that I only have to do one. But knowing myself I will get carried away and make 100 of them. Have paper hung on my wall with some ideas already on some ideas that I am having about them.

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

I hope you can make it. I'll be there solo again and i wouldn't have it any other way. I really enjoy some alone time to indulge in my Disney nerdiness.

I am hoping that I will be able to do it. I am getting ready this week to do a room only and then I know I will have a room for it.

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

Tips: Keep posting and watching this area for meets - official and non-official
Register for MouseFest to get the official lanyard, pin, and book. You will feel left out without something to show that you are apart of the MouseFest event. IF you wear a PP pin, we'll find you.

I will keep an eye out for all of that...thank you again!!