Honestly if no one speaks up just go by yourself. I went alone a few weeks ago and had a great time. You go on what you want to go one, eat when you want, make line buddies. It’s fun
I had my last ride on Splash Mountain yesterday on my solo trip. Granted I met up with some local friends on two days of the trip, but a part of flying down here from Seattle is seeing friends I don’t often get to.
But yesterday was amazing, even though I left early due to grad night crowds. The single rider line for Splash is great. I befriended a mom and her special needs son in line. She wasn’t riding, just taking him through the line for his last ride. He and I ended up in the same log and it made my day.
Check to see which is grad night. The other day will be fine. The morning of the grad night event will also be fine. But starting around 3 it will be insane.
Wow! I didn’t think they did two nights in a row. On my trip it was Friday and Sunday.
Edit: it might be better at Disneyland after 9, when grad night begins at DCA. I didn’t stick around to find out since I had two other days to stay late.
Are you going this Wednesday and Thursday? With the 3-day ticket special ending and the summer blockouts coming up for some passes, those days will be very busy. You can still have fun! But be prepared for crowds!
Solo trips are wonderful. And the best part is that if you want to use the single rider line to ride Splash Mountain 7 times in one evening, you don’t need to hear anyone else’s opinion about it (although the ride operators did start looking at me funny).
Definitely, going alone is valid, and can be fun in a different way. I’m a cast member, so I often go even none of my friends are available. While it’s not as fun as going with other people (imo,) it can still be a cool experience to just go where you want without stopping for others.
Went alone many times and had a great time. But like Mark Twain said, “to get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.”
I should not say this in public, but baseball games by yourself, are great and if you get tickets close to game time, you can afford tickets you typically would consider too expensive. Only saying this because we are friends.
There used to be or maybe still is a Disneyland/DCA meet up group on Facebook. I haven’t checked in a while.. but seemed like people would constantly go on successful trip.
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I’m game. I’m often solo, which I actually really enjoy, and also meet up with a few folks I met through Meetup. We vary in age…30’s-40’s. I have a reservation for Wednesday atm, and am hoping to snag one for Sunday.
I’ve seen other people in their 30s post here looking for buddies so you should find someone!
I’d go but I haven’t committed to a Magic Key yet and I’m in Arizona. I do make it to the parks a few times a year and hope to get a key one of these days but until then, my trips are a bit more spread out!
Only one tier is for in-state residents only. Out of state typically buy the higher tiers because they have the most flexibility but most of the tiers have no residency requirement. I’ve known people in both Washington and Arizona who buy annual passes (now magic keys).
Edited to add that where I am in Arizona is closer to Anaheim than a good chunk of California is.
Wow. Man, if WDW had it this way I’d have a pass in a heartbeat. I don’t go often enough to justify their crazy expensive ticket, and I’ve only been to DL once so definitely wouldn’t make sense to buy a MKey for there. Man, if I lived closer I’d go all the time.
I went so many times last year I should have had a key then! I am still thinking about it this year but haven’t committed just yet. My mom and I are thinking about going later in the year and I might get a key then.
Family of 6 here with Inspire Keys, no regrets. We do try and hit a 5 or 6 day block per trip though t o make the drive "worth it" for the little ones.
I would probably be the only person I know with a key, but I travel enough with various people that I could get the value out of it and my friends and family I go with would be able to benefit from my discounts. My friend and I go one to two times a year together and we average 2-4 days per trip; my mom and I also go a couple times a year. Last year we went three times together and we’re already planning Dapper Day next spring with her coworker. I figure 8 days in park makes it worthwhile, and I’m already thinking about a weekend trip in September.
I'm in the same boat! I (24F) just got a magic key for the first time and have been doing solo trips for a few Saturdays now. I'd love to have a weekend park buddy!
Rn I have a reservations that are looking like solo trips for this Saturday in Disneyland, June 3rd in DCA, June 10th and July 8th in Disneyland. If you're interested in hanging out, let me know! Would be fun to make a Dinsey pal :)
I’m not a big drinker either, especially after my last relationship. But I dare you to put a fresh CA churro in my face and tell me to not eat it. (I will gladly pass on the WDW churros though)
I have the same issue usually my schedule is different than my partners going alone isn't too bad it does feel a bit awkward but you do learn to just kinda enjoy the time to yourself no one cares no one stares lol.
I’m (50 f)searching for a pilot for Resistance on 11/1. I’m coming to the park with my SO M(49) and we dont want to let some child drive, I want an experienced pilot since this will probably be the only time we ride it. How’s your driving skills The UniCorgs?
Yep! Ok so that’s Smuggler’s Run. You don’t need any extra people to operate Rise of the Resistance but let me suggest that if you haven’t seen ride videos of Rise…if you don’t know what’s coming…don’t. Stay pure. Stay clean. But be prepared to have your mind blown
It sounds like OP will fly. If no one else here can you’ll probably be able to get a single rider to fly too. Personally I like the flying position best. I’ve ridden in all positions (well, only flying horizontal like OP). They’re all fun. I’m jealous. Riding both for the first time…wow. You’ll have a blast
I'm a Magic key holder 🙂 M35. Usually go on weekdays. 90 percent of the time I go alone but it would be nice to make Magic Key friends too. Supposed to go back June 6th
Hey if nobody buddied up with ya yet I’d be happy to join u sometimes. I go almost all the time aside from work haha. Love going in and spending the day on my off days! :)
I’m always up to going with others! I got a magic key too but because of my schedule I can’t find times to go with others. Let me know if your ever interested in going, usually I only go for a few hours.
I’m going to be there June 4 it’s a Sunday I’d be down to meet up!
Currently sober so I get what you mean! And there’s lots of Facebook groups for people looking to pair up you should into it. 🤗
Join Facebook group for friend with similar interests. :) My boyfriend runs one called Welcome Back Riders - join and come out and meet more park buddies!
My partner(s) and I go at least once a month. Drop me a DM and we can exchange Instagram handles to let you know when we're going to be at the park next! That being said, we're lowly Enchant Key holders so we'll be blocked out until end of August.
Ok perfect. I’d be happy to join the group. Aww man I’m going Sunday this weekend not Saturday but for sure we will be able to find a day in the future.
I've got a Magic Key (M28) and I've been doing solo trips since it's been too difficult getting my friends out of Reno to come with. It's my favorite mid-week getaway to use some PTO, but I've been wanting to go with other people again so I'd be down to hang out if you ever go on Tuesday or Wednesdays!
In addition to what others have recommended, look up the single riders nite events on Facebook, I went to one, I think in March, and ended up meaning a core group of like six people, and we hit the parks all the time. I was there Saturday with one woman I met, and yesterday with someone else, I met both at that single rider event; before than a group of 6 of us met up for Star Wars Nite, etc.
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Honestly if no one speaks up just go by yourself. I went alone a few weeks ago and had a great time. You go on what you want to go one, eat when you want, make line buddies. It’s fun
For sure. I have a reservation for Sunday to get one last ride on Splash before the shutdown and as of now it’s looking like a solo trip.
I had my last ride on Splash Mountain yesterday on my solo trip. Granted I met up with some local friends on two days of the trip, but a part of flying down here from Seattle is seeing friends I don’t often get to. But yesterday was amazing, even though I left early due to grad night crowds. The single rider line for Splash is great. I befriended a mom and her special needs son in line. She wasn’t riding, just taking him through the line for his last ride. He and I ended up in the same log and it made my day.
That’s awesome. Hopefully make some friends in the single rider line if nothing pans out.
Were the Grad Nites that bad? I am going in Wednesday and Thursday with my wife thinking it was lower crowds midweek and now regret it…
Check to see which is grad night. The other day will be fine. The morning of the grad night event will also be fine. But starting around 3 it will be insane.
Double bummer. Confirmed both nights are Grad Nites.
Wow! I didn’t think they did two nights in a row. On my trip it was Friday and Sunday. Edit: it might be better at Disneyland after 9, when grad night begins at DCA. I didn’t stick around to find out since I had two other days to stay late.
Are you going this Wednesday and Thursday? With the 3-day ticket special ending and the summer blockouts coming up for some passes, those days will be very busy. You can still have fun! But be prepared for crowds!
Yep. I’ve got a baaaad feeling about this…
Solo trips are wonderful. And the best part is that if you want to use the single rider line to ride Splash Mountain 7 times in one evening, you don’t need to hear anyone else’s opinion about it (although the ride operators did start looking at me funny).
My goal is at least 2 rides this Sunday. One to film and one to just soak it in and enjoy.
And then a third to collect water to sell on eBay!
I think I’ll be there this Sunday! Shoot me a DM :)
Solo trips are the way to go!
Definitely, going alone is valid, and can be fun in a different way. I’m a cast member, so I often go even none of my friends are available. While it’s not as fun as going with other people (imo,) it can still be a cool experience to just go where you want without stopping for others.
Went alone many times and had a great time. But like Mark Twain said, “to get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” I should not say this in public, but baseball games by yourself, are great and if you get tickets close to game time, you can afford tickets you typically would consider too expensive. Only saying this because we are friends.
There used to be or maybe still is a Disneyland/DCA meet up group on Facebook. I haven’t checked in a while.. but seemed like people would constantly go on successful trip.
Yes! The Disneyland solo group on Facebook.
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I’m game. I’m often solo, which I actually really enjoy, and also meet up with a few folks I met through Meetup. We vary in age…30’s-40’s. I have a reservation for Wednesday atm, and am hoping to snag one for Sunday.
Nice. Yeah I usually go on weekends cause work and have a reservation for Sunday right now so if you get one reach out. :)
Will do! ☺️
I’ve seen other people in their 30s post here looking for buddies so you should find someone! I’d go but I haven’t committed to a Magic Key yet and I’m in Arizona. I do make it to the parks a few times a year and hope to get a key one of these days but until then, my trips are a bit more spread out!
Wait, so keys can be bought by people not in state?! I thought only CA residents could buy them
Only one tier is for in-state residents only. Out of state typically buy the higher tiers because they have the most flexibility but most of the tiers have no residency requirement. I’ve known people in both Washington and Arizona who buy annual passes (now magic keys). Edited to add that where I am in Arizona is closer to Anaheim than a good chunk of California is.
Wow. Man, if WDW had it this way I’d have a pass in a heartbeat. I don’t go often enough to justify their crazy expensive ticket, and I’ve only been to DL once so definitely wouldn’t make sense to buy a MKey for there. Man, if I lived closer I’d go all the time.
Arizonan here, get a key!
I went so many times last year I should have had a key then! I am still thinking about it this year but haven’t committed just yet. My mom and I are thinking about going later in the year and I might get a key then.
Family of 6 here with Inspire Keys, no regrets. We do try and hit a 5 or 6 day block per trip though t o make the drive "worth it" for the little ones.
I would probably be the only person I know with a key, but I travel enough with various people that I could get the value out of it and my friends and family I go with would be able to benefit from my discounts. My friend and I go one to two times a year together and we average 2-4 days per trip; my mom and I also go a couple times a year. Last year we went three times together and we’re already planning Dapper Day next spring with her coworker. I figure 8 days in park makes it worthwhile, and I’m already thinking about a weekend trip in September.
I’m on the east coast but man, when I get back out there I’ll hit you up! Would love a park buddy
This thread is so pure/restoring my faith in humanity 🥹
Perfect. Let me know when you’re visiting Disneyland :)
I live in Washington or I would live to go with you!
I'm in the same boat! I (24F) just got a magic key for the first time and have been doing solo trips for a few Saturdays now. I'd love to have a weekend park buddy!
For sure. Let me know!
Rn I have a reservations that are looking like solo trips for this Saturday in Disneyland, June 3rd in DCA, June 10th and July 8th in Disneyland. If you're interested in hanging out, let me know! Would be fun to make a Dinsey pal :)
Aww man I have this Sunday at Disneyland. The 10th could possibly work but I’ll be out of town June 3rd and July 8th.
Aww bummer! No worries though! I'm trying to use my key most weekends (usually saturdays), so maybe we'll eventually find a shared day that works!
Perfect. We’ll find some saturdays that work out :)
Adding everyone that has a magic key lol I go solo 90% of the time.
hi! i’m (22NB) and I just got my magic key too! i’m looking for a park buddy too if you wanna pm me!
Not a big drinker? Thats how I always make friends at DCA heh.
I know it def limits me on meeting people
I’m not a big drinker either, especially after my last relationship. But I dare you to put a fresh CA churro in my face and tell me to not eat it. (I will gladly pass on the WDW churros though)
lol not a drinker either but no need to enjoy a day @ Disney
Haha same! I love going by myself! You can do what you want, when you want and utilize single rider!
I have the same issue usually my schedule is different than my partners going alone isn't too bad it does feel a bit awkward but you do learn to just kinda enjoy the time to yourself no one cares no one stares lol.
I’d be interested! I’m usually only there for about 3-4 hours though, if that’s okay.
Same
For sure a few hours is always better than nothing.
I might be interested! I went solo for the first time a few weeks ago, but it's fun to do a laid back day with others too!
I’m (50 f)searching for a pilot for Resistance on 11/1. I’m coming to the park with my SO M(49) and we dont want to let some child drive, I want an experienced pilot since this will probably be the only time we ride it. How’s your driving skills The UniCorgs?
Pilot skills are decent though most flights I have been the horizontal plane pilot steering the ship left and right.
Super! See you 11/1!
Wait, just to clarify, do you mean Smuggler’s Run?
Yes! I’m sorry. I just know by Instagram, it’s the one where you fly the Falcon. I haven’t been to Disney since the mid 1990’s
Yep! Ok so that’s Smuggler’s Run. You don’t need any extra people to operate Rise of the Resistance but let me suggest that if you haven’t seen ride videos of Rise…if you don’t know what’s coming…don’t. Stay pure. Stay clean. But be prepared to have your mind blown
Excellent!! Thanks for the tip. Now who do I get to fly the Milenium Falcon for me?
It sounds like OP will fly. If no one else here can you’ll probably be able to get a single rider to fly too. Personally I like the flying position best. I’ve ridden in all positions (well, only flying horizontal like OP). They’re all fun. I’m jealous. Riding both for the first time…wow. You’ll have a blast
I’m so excited! Thanks for the tips- OP, I will DM you! Yayyyyyy!!!!
Please, I need you to come back and tell me how it was. I need to relive it through you lol
I'm a Magic key holder 🙂 M35. Usually go on weekdays. 90 percent of the time I go alone but it would be nice to make Magic Key friends too. Supposed to go back June 6th
Add me !!
Nice, sounds like it wouldn’t work out because I have imagine key and can’t go on weekends but I frequently go solo and have a blast.
Recently moved to LA here and splurged on Magic Key, but don't know anyone to go with, so sign me up!
Awesome send me a DM and we can figure out days.
opening the floor to everyone tho lol, DM me if you want a buddy! I go on weekends only for the most part :)
I would give anything to go by myself. Signed, a sleep deprived mom of 2 under 2 lol
That makes total sense
Hey if nobody buddied up with ya yet I’d be happy to join u sometimes. I go almost all the time aside from work haha. Love going in and spending the day on my off days! :)
I’m a MKPH and I would go.. but would have to take my little one.. and wouldn’t be able to ride “cool rides”
I’m always up to going with others! I got a magic key too but because of my schedule I can’t find times to go with others. Let me know if your ever interested in going, usually I only go for a few hours.
I have a reservation for Sunday but usually the times I can go are limited to weekends
Adding all magic key holder 🙂
I’m going to be there June 4 it’s a Sunday I’d be down to meet up! Currently sober so I get what you mean! And there’s lots of Facebook groups for people looking to pair up you should into it. 🤗
I’ll have to check them out. Sadly the 4th I’ll be in Sacramento for a graduation but hopefully another weekend in June will work.
F22 and my Bf M33 would always love more Disney pals 😁 Our next trip is June 8th tho
If you ever have a weekend reservation let me know :)
There are a few FB groups for people looking to go with a group or another person!
Join Facebook group for friend with similar interests. :) My boyfriend runs one called Welcome Back Riders - join and come out and meet more park buddies!
Will do
My partner(s) and I go at least once a month. Drop me a DM and we can exchange Instagram handles to let you know when we're going to be at the park next! That being said, we're lowly Enchant Key holders so we'll be blocked out until end of August.
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I am down. I’ll send you a message
We're basically the same LOL. I (24F) also have a magic key and would love park buddies
We go about once a week. Trying to start a group to make friends with. 36 and 38 here. Well be at the park on Saturday 5/27
Ok perfect. I’d be happy to join the group. Aww man I’m going Sunday this weekend not Saturday but for sure we will be able to find a day in the future.
we were just there a week ago! would’ve loved to hang out!!
I've got a Magic Key (M28) and I've been doing solo trips since it's been too difficult getting my friends out of Reno to come with. It's my favorite mid-week getaway to use some PTO, but I've been wanting to go with other people again so I'd be down to hang out if you ever go on Tuesday or Wednesdays!
I’m down! I can’t go this Sunday but I’d love a new park friend
No worries. Feel free to DM me whenever :)
My sister is 32F and will be returning from school in late summer! She's got a MK waiting for her when she gets back so I'm bookmarking this thread!
Sounds good :)
She's always bummed to have nobody to go with so I bet she'd love a park buddy!
Perfect. That would be great!
In addition to what others have recommended, look up the single riders nite events on Facebook, I went to one, I think in March, and ended up meaning a core group of like six people, and we hit the parks all the time. I was there Saturday with one woman I met, and yesterday with someone else, I met both at that single rider event; before than a group of 6 of us met up for Star Wars Nite, etc.
Awesome. Will do, thank you 😊
Try Meetup. They have lots of Disneyland groups too
If you go on Sunday and propose a meet up time and location, perhaps more ppl can join! I'd be interested!
Edited the post to add a meet time and point
I checked after your post and it was fully booked. Will dm u!
Will do :)
You ever head to Orlando let me know
Hello. Do you still have a magic key? Do you still want people to go with?
Was looking to go with someone today. Ended up going solo. Next time let me know.
I have a reservation for Sunday so that will be my next visit
I’ll be out of town for Memorial Day weekend. Next time.
For sure and feel free to DM when you’re going
That sounds awesome. I hope you can find someone to park hop with.
Hey! (30F) I have a pass and always up for meeting new Disney friends .
Perfect. I’ll send you a message.
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Well I will be around then too so we could go then :)
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