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I want to go but can't swing it this year. I'll miss all of my new friends that I met last year. I had so much fun last year that I still get misty-eyed just thinking about it. I hope you all have a fabulous time and I can't wait to hear all about it.
I'm definitely going in 2009. I already bought my park hopper last week.
Cheer up, Lorie......You get to see me in October!
We will miss you at MouseFest 08, but look forward to 2009 with you there!
Cheer up, Lorie......You get to see me in October!
And for that, I'm
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I am very tempted to attend Mousefest. Very tempted to the point that I've booked a room only reservation at Pop. But I'm not sure yet. For one thing I'm already going at the end of October for Food & Wine so it's tough to "justify" another trip so quickly (who am I kidding-- I can justify a trip to WDW like no one's business!). I guess what is really holding me back is that I'd be going solo. And I'm fairly shy. Can anyone give me any insight into previous Mousefests? I sound like a dork but is it easy to make friends or is everyone kind of in pre-defined groups? What would your advice to be a solo first-time attendee? Thanks!
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I am very tempted to attend Mousefest. Very tempted to the point that I've booked a room only reservation at Pop. But I'm not sure yet. For one thing I'm already going at the end of October for Food & Wine so it's tough to "justify" another trip so quickly (who am I kidding-- I can justify a trip to WDW like no one's business!). I guess what is really holding me back is that I'd be going solo. And I'm fairly shy. Can anyone give me any insight into previous Mousefests? I sound like a dork but is it easy to make friends or is everyone kind of in pre-defined groups? What would your advice to be a solo first-time attendee? Thanks!
The only pre-defined groups are those where WDW requires a reservation, such as an illuminations cruise, dinner (TS) group. Most of the gatherings are ad hoc. Whomever shows up is your new friend. Classic examples are a Dole Whip meet, where we just get together and have a nice cool Dole Whip together, or the ornament (or keychain or antenna topper) exchange where you bring the item in a bag, pass the bags, get a new ornament, and make lots of new friends.
The events from all parcipating communities are open to each other (unless specifically stated to the contrary) so you meet people from other boards, etc., that you would otherwise never meet.
I am very tempted to attend Mousefest. Very tempted to the point that I've booked a room only reservation at Pop. But I'm not sure yet. For one thing I'm already going at the end of October for Food & Wine so it's tough to "justify" another trip so quickly (who am I kidding-- I can justify a trip to WDW like no one's business!). I guess what is really holding me back is that I'd be going solo. And I'm fairly shy. Can anyone give me any insight into previous Mousefests? I sound like a dork but is it easy to make friends or is everyone kind of in pre-defined groups? What would your advice to be a solo first-time attendee? Thanks!
There will be lots of us "Solo" travelers so you won't be alone at all...
Come on & join in the fun.. Last year I went with DH & had so much fun..
This year he can't get off work so I am doing a Solo..
Deb
Last year was my 1st time solo and have to admit that I was uneasy about going alone at first. ... WELL I'm going this year again and will be SOLO & have to say I had a WONDERFUL time . This year to cut expenses I'll be staying at the All Star Movies and looking forward to meeting other MouseFest Attendees .
There is so many different meets & gatherings that you never feel alone
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I am thinking of trying to get down for a short trip during mousefest as I have never been. I do have to see if I can get the finances as I go in Sept and then a cruise in April.
OK - add me to the list. I'm booked at SSR (although waitlisted at a few other resorts) and just bought my airline tickets! I had such a good time last year I decided to try it again!
OK - add me to the list. I'm booked at SSR (although waitlisted at a few other resorts) and just bought my airline tickets! I had such a good time last year I decided to try it again!
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but can't swing it this year. I'll miss all of my new friends that I met last year. I had so much fun last year that I still get misty-eyed just thinking about it. I hope you all have a fabulous time and I can't wait to hear all about it.
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, too many other commitments came up and something had to give. Maybe next year!!
so it's tough to "justify" another trip so quickly (who am I kidding-- I can justify a trip to WDW like no one's business!). I guess what is really holding me back is that I'd be going solo. And I'm fairly shy. Can anyone give me any insight into previous Mousefests? I sound like a dork but is it easy to make friends or is everyone kind of in pre-defined groups? What would your advice to be a solo first-time attendee? Thanks! 
together, or the ornament (or keychain or antenna topper) exchange where you bring the item in a bag, pass the bags, get a new ornament, and make lots of new friends. 
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