This has been brought up before but some

237.3 #1163 DL Qual #462 7-13-12 11:00AM

This has been brought up before, but some people are still wondering about the "awkwardness" of meeting a stranger for the first time and how to even go about starting up a conversation. Any suggestions? I've previously mentioned that I would like to run up to a MWer I've never met and say, "Hey, I just met you.. And this is crazy! But here's my screen name.. So comment, maybe?" 😄

I would observe them from a far. You know. Feel them out. Then go up to them. Give em a lil butt tap. The run away. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 11:26AM Like(12) Reply

Now I'll know if I feel my but being touched, it's you! - dreadpiratebubbles 68.7 #3483 7-13-12 11:32AM

Hahahahahahaha. Oh can we record this? Pretty please? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:32AM

This is how I'll introduce myself to Rick. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 11:36AM

I'm gong to the parks today. Should I use your observe then butt tap technique? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:44AM

That's up to you. If you do use it. I would like creds. Jus sayin. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 11:47AM

Well we would know who each other is because we would be wearing our matching bedazzled jackets to celebrate meeting. - madsdad 1209.4 #68 7-13-12 11:56AM

Oh MC. LOL - KylaShea 541.3 #216 7-13-12 11:57AM

Definitely. I'll try to take pics too with a caption that says "This magical butt tapping moment was brought to you, in part, by the butt tapping expert, Magical Caprice" - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:59AM

So true BBFF. I'll sneak attack. I'm a ninja like that. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 12:00PM

I like that. I like that a lot. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 12:00PM

lol my BBFF is the butt tapping expert!!! - madsdad 1209.4 #68 7-13-12 12:23PM

You know how I roll BBFF. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 12:25PM

that was you!?!? ;) - tuesday737 1085.3 #79 7-13-12 12:51PM

I'll be watching my behind o_O - RickChavez 2329.8 #28 7-13-12 1:17PM

I do it out of love. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 2:08PM

That was YOu??? LMBO and I tried to blame the creepy looking old man in the scooter. 😂😂😂😂 - JenAnneWho 300.7 #624 7-13-12 4:21PM

Yeah. But now you feel better knowing it wasn't some creepy looking old man in the scooter. - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #253 7-13-12 4:24PM

True!!!! Hehe - JenAnneWho 300.7 #624 7-13-12 6:10PM

Go to a meet up, and be yourself. Introduce yourself, and start a conversation. Then you'll get to know MWers more and from that, you'll be able to meet more and more, and get more comfortable. - LaTruce 1824.3 #44 7-13-12 11:14AM Like(1) Reply

since you have met a few mwers just plan a day to hang out with them for a few hours or more and thruout the day you will keep meeting other mwers and it wont feel akward since you are with someone that knows them and can introduce you.....Me and the wife will be more then happy to hang out with you and introduce you if you like... - JollyRoger5 2071.6 #34 7-13-12 11:40AM Like(1) Reply

That would be great! I haven't had. Ich of a problem introducing myself because I've been more outgoing lately, lol. It would be nice to get the little ones together too! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:49AM

Deltachiq hosts meetups for mini MWers...those are really fun...you don't have to have a mini to join in the fun :-) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 11:53AM

I have a mini! Lol I have tried to make those meet ups, but never get to them. I'm either late or forget once I'm in the parks. I have a bad habit of NOT checking MW while I'm actually there. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 12:03PM

Just a thought, but go to a meetup where adult beverages have been consumed in massive quantities. Everyone will be happy to talk to everyone. And if it ends up awkwardly, they probably won't remember meeting you anyways, and you can try again another day. - Slotherini 911.7 #100 7-13-12 4:31PM Like(1) Reply

I'll probably be elevated to creeper status for saying this... Isn't LLD's BDay coming up? - NotSoDapperDan 313.5 #561 7-13-12 6:38PM

You shout "Mousewait!" and if someone looks up you run over and give them a hug. 😊 - AshleyLynn22 748.1 #137 7-13-12 6:00PM Like(1) Reply

I still don't really go up to random people I see with the buttons on unless I've gotten to know them in the Lounge because the shy girl in me kicks in. I think the best way to go about meeting people is attending a scheduled meet up. Then everyone is meeting new people and it's easier. - LaneSparrow316 846.9 #108 7-13-12 11:08AM Like Reply

shy girl pshhhhhhh - BooEve123 800.8 #121 7-13-12 11:10AM

Same with me... Usually. I think it is easier at the meet ups because it is expected, but how do you randomly start up conversation? I get really shy around people I don't know unless it is in a small group. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:13AM

I know, it's hard to believe isn't it? LOL. It's so true, though. I think I saw djbreakdown and Stitch_Ears at the 6/15 merch event and I wanted to say hi but shy girl kicked in because I've never met them. Doesn't help that husband isn't a MWer and doesn't know who anyone is. LOL - LaneSparrow316 846.9 #108 7-13-12 11:14AM

At my first Astro Blasters I just walked up and said "Hi! Are you MWers? I am too!" the fact that it's official makes it easier for me. - LaneSparrow316 846.9 #108 7-13-12 11:15AM

I wanna be on Lane and Boos news team!!!!!... Hahaha - NatalieluvsStitch 338.0 #454 7-13-12 11:16AM

I don't think I've seen someone with a button that I haven't met before...well except for this little boy who was wearing a MouseWait button of a username I did know....found out that MWer lost his button and the kid picked it up and is wearing it. Lol - JenInWonderland 1025.3 #86 7-13-12 11:17AM

That's funny. I had the opposite experience. I met MWers at a meet up and felt really uncomfortable because everyone seemed to have already known each other for awhile. When I have recently walked up to people, I felt more comfortable in talking to them. ☺ - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:19AM

You shy? Wow - Disneylovesmoi 9.7 #7007 7-13-12 5:52PM

Omg! I just SNORTED! hahahaha.... I love that song! >. - NatalieluvsStitch 338.0 #454 7-13-12 11:09AM Like Reply

Hahaha it's catchy. I couldn't get it out of my head for the longest time! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:13AM

Welllll.............. I dunno I would say for all the people I have meet I just go for it... I am outgoing annoying though. I wonder instead of being shy I am just really outgoing out of awkwardness........ I like talking to people though:) I ususally drill people on their life till I fidn something I can click with them on haha - BooEve123 800.8 #121 7-13-12 11:11AM Like Reply

Hahah so people should expect an interrogation until you find a good topic? 😄 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:16AM

pretty much lol. I dunno I think out of all the people I have meet ( which has been many) I can only think of like 1 occurrence where i was like ..... yah this is just not going to work out lol - BooEve123 800.8 #121 7-13-12 11:17AM

Hahaha aww! That just made me laugh for some reason. I have met a lot of non-MWers whom i felt that way about. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:20AM

I've seen a couple mousewaiters in the Parks in big groups of people I assume are also mousewaiters, but I've never said hi. Not that I'm shy, they're just already in a group and me saying hi would just make it awkward. - mermaidhair 176.3 #1944 7-13-12 11:12AM Like Reply

I'm not too big on going up to large groups unless I know a majority of them, eh, or at least one to start talking to. Lol - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:39AM

Especially when it's not anybody I've spoken to before on here. Scary! - mermaidhair 176.3 #1944 7-13-12 11:41AM

Yeah it's harder if it's someone you haven't spoken to! Lol really awkward at first, anyway. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:45AM

Show up at a mini meet up silly!! Lol. - Deltachiq 973.1 #92 7-13-12 11:20AM Like Reply

I know! When is the next one? I will go! Or if I'm late, I will hunt down the group! Lol - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:38AM

I was not thinking about awkward meetups when I chose my screen name, darnit! - Twitterpated 233.7 #1211 7-13-12 11:21AM Like Reply

At least you didn't choose ImTooSexy.. "hey, I'm too sexy! Nice to meet you." - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:24AM

Lol! Yeah, well it's almost that bad. - Twitterpated 233.7 #1211 7-13-12 11:30AM

What does your name mean anyway? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:37AM

"most everyone is twiterpated in the spring time". It's a quote from Bambi. It means to be enamored or in love. - Twitterpated 233.7 #1211 7-13-12 12:16PM

That's cute! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:09PM

A good icebreaker is always, "so what's your favorite attraction?" - Sarafina 400.6 #339 7-13-12 11:22AM Like Reply

Or food! I can go on for days about food!! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:36AM

I'm to shy to go up to people. - VfxGenie 1399.6 #57 7-13-12 11:23AM Like Reply

Um right. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:33AM

I look for buttons all the time...and I'm so shy that I look away...JK...I will tap them on the shoulder and say I'm Dawna and I'm a MWer also...my problem is that I'm really bad at remembering names!! - dawna 286.9 #699 7-13-12 11:25AM Like Reply

Btw..I wear my button most of the time so if you see me please don't be shy I don't bite..well I nibble a little..and if your behind me you can't miss my Tinkerbell tattoo just stop me and say hi!! - dawna 286.9 #699 7-13-12 11:29AM

Lol me too. I saw a couple in line but didn't say anything... Then later saw a pic they posted and commented that I saw them. Stalker status. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:35AM

Bah ha ha! Stalker status! Creep creep! At least you're able to do it. I freeze and walk the other direction. - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 1:27PM

I've done that before! Lol it's just recently that I have made an effort to talk to them. It took me a year! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:32PM

I haven't hit the year mark yet, so it will be a while for me. Instead I'll to continue to... creep creep! Ha ha! - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 1:51PM

Creeper status! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:56PM

O_O - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 3:58PM

👆 creepy - Slotherini 911.7 #100 7-13-12 4:26PM

******I totally understand, it is nerve raking, just to walk up and go threw the whole thing, but let me just say,... You will be glad that you did!😊 I have met some awesome,wonderful, and funny people! Now, make your move!😜 - MadameLeota 977.0 #91 7-13-12 11:29AM Like Reply

I agree. The people I have been meeting lately are so incredibly friendly and fun. Lol but I still don't think I would walk up to a large group. 😃 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:36AM

Same with me! I have made some great friends and I always can us more! Remember there are no strangers just friends you haven't met yet! - dawna 286.9 #699 7-13-12 11:38AM

@dawna, I love that! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:40AM

I have down RAKs and met MWers. Then you meet up again. Then they bring MWers they know and it trickles down from there. Or just go to a meet up. Everything will be fine. - Chumash28 766.9 #130 7-13-12 11:32AM Like Reply

Just do small talk. where are you from? How often do you come to DL? How long have you been on MW? - Chumash28 766.9 #130 7-13-12 11:35AM

Que son "down RAKS"? Are they anything like down comfort pillows? : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 11:36AM

I've done RAKS too. I've been lucky to have met people who were easy to talk to. Have you ever had an awkward moment with someone you met? If so, do you tend to continue the small talk even if you feel they aren't contributing much - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:42AM

No I have never had that awkward moment. Most of the MWers I have met have been great - Chumash28 766.9 #130 7-13-12 12:37PM

Hello there...its always a bit intimidating and scary at times meeting new folks...just keep in mind we all share a common denominator...a love for Disneyland...try starting conversations with simple questions...ie How are you? How's your visit going? Are you here for a few days of just for the day? And so on...try not to think about things too much and just jump in to having a conversation...just be yourself and all will be well :+) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 11:34AM Like Reply

I asked this above.. But What do you do if the person isn't very responsive? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:43AM

Being a teacher, I had students that are so unresponsive at times...great kids but not too outgoing...this is where you show your social side...offer to go on an attraction...perhaps a coaster or thrill ride to break the ice : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 11:47AM

I've interned at schools and worked with unresponsive teens. It sometimes can take a looooong time to get them to open up. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 12:01PM

At times one must be fearless and break the ice...I can do an awesome Irish jig just to break the ice LOL : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 12:06PM

I will count on that. 😃 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 12:13PM

You got it...indeed : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 12:21PM

You can do an irish gig? You have been holding out on me man! - madsdad 1209.4 #68 7-13-12 12:26PM

That talent only surfaces in the most dire of social situations...when the sound of crickets is ear screaching loud LOL : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 12:28PM

I will make sure to be extra awkward when I meet you so that I can experience this. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:20PM

I'm fine with a hi and an introduction. I think folks feel that they have to make a friend connection. This may happen and maybe not. You know if folks are interested enough to go beyond the HI stage. With my disabled son, I can tell by the way folks handle that, if they will be someone I will be friends with or not. I love just saying hi and crossing paths. - Plumiegirl 3502.3 #11 7-13-12 1:41PM

Buttons? There's MW'er buttons? Never knew! So THATS how you meet up. I will be on the lookout for you now. How do I get one? - DizKahuna 151.0 #2319 7-13-12 11:43AM Like Reply

Yeah, they order them from a Chrissykins? She stops making them in the summer or something like that. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:51AM

As for meeting people on here, it's usually easier since I've usually exchanged DM's or comments with the person first, and so the meeting part is usually planned which is less awkward. Also even when it's not like that, it's cool because you already have something immediately in common to talk about. - madsdad 1209.4 #68 7-13-12 11:43AM Like Reply

I agree that if you have communicated somehow it is easier to talk to them. I was on here for a year and didn't contribute much so I'm not really exchanging much. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:53AM

agreed - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1835.7 #43 7-13-12 12:03PM

I don't really see how meeting a MWer is any differen than meeting anyone else in life? And we all have a bit of a head start since we are in here with each other so much. 😊 - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2705.8 #19 7-13-12 11:44AM Like Reply

Indeed : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 11:54AM

True. However, when I meet someone it's usually in relation to someone or something else.. Like at a party, work, etc. I guess I would be caught off guard if I were eating popcorn at the parks and random people said hi to me. Lol. Soni think the awkwardness (for me, anyway) is the situation? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:55AM

******True that SIC! 😊 - MadameLeota 977.0 #91 7-13-12 11:57AM

hi! I've met many many many MWers while working in the park during the last year and a half. Most of the time when they find me at my location, the first question is "are you that guy from MW??" or "Have you heard of an app called MW?" It may sound ackward and weird at first, but once they tell me their MW name, it becomes a nice conversation - BaseballMickey_CM 2992.0 #15 7-13-12 11:46AM Like Reply

Lol that is how I start it too.. Mostly to make sure I've gotten the right person. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 11:56AM

First time we met in person it was like we already knew each other for awhile. - ScooterMike 1959.8 #37 7-13-12 12:08PM

That's how I first met you! Lol!! - Keala76 293.5 #667 7-13-12 6:47PM

We wear silly lion hats so people will see us. And they do! Mostly they yell SueBayouuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!! We have had them yell from the second floor of jungle cruise line, the 3rd floor of the Grand...etc... It's fun! If you see us. Just YELL! Lol - SueBayou 2012.0 #35 7-13-12 11:59AM Like Reply

Or just do what I did go up and bump her...lol.. - dawna 286.9 #699 7-13-12 12:28PM

I saw you once. I spotted the hats. But I heard you were a bully so I ran away! :) I'm kidding! I was actually just too shy to approach you. Next time I see you, I'll yell! - Twitterpated 233.7 #1211 7-13-12 12:31PM

Lol. It makes it easier for people that are scared of going to a big meetup. Then we drag them to one. Lol - SueBayou 2012.0 #35 7-13-12 12:36PM

After she drags them to one, she pulls you around by the hair introducing you to everyone and slaps you on the butt. Truth. - LaneSparrow316 846.9 #108 7-13-12 1:25PM

Hm I'm suddenly scared of sue.. And I've already met her! 😃😃 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:38PM

Don't forget that she takes your lunch money - KylaShea 541.3 #216 7-13-12 2:12PM

If you give her a Matterhorn Macaroon she'll give it back. - LaneSparrow316 846.9 #108 7-13-12 2:47PM

You guys kill me. I do hit people in the butt. It's a weird habit I can't seem to break! 😂😂😂 - SueBayou 2012.0 #35 7-13-12 3:30PM

So Sue are you going to hit Happy or Quackers on the butt at the next meet up? - Villescas8 592.8 #190 7-13-12 4:25PM

Ummmm no. Back of the head, maybe. Lol - SueBayou 2012.0 #35 7-13-12 6:21PM

I agree, it is rather nerve wracking, especially if you don't know them in the Lounge at all. Last fall when I was in LA and going to DL a lot, I saw Coaster and a family of four with MW buttons and I was too scared to introduce myself to them because I had never interacted with them. When I saw Sue I introduced myself, but it can be scary. However, next time I'm in the parks... nobody is safe. I'm introducing myself to everyone with a button lol. - KylaShea 541.3 #216 7-13-12 12:00PM Like Reply

Uh oh.. Watch out mousewait! Lol. That is good that you can do that. I can do that only to certain people... Usually if they look approachable. Lol - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 12:14PM

Haha. Well courtesy of the magazine and being on here for almost a year, I feel more confident with meeting random peeps because chances are they might have heard of me, so it's less awkward :) And I have a lot of MWers that I talk to on a regular basis outside of the app. It's amazing what a little bit of time can do on here! And I have no shame... so that tends to help... lol - KylaShea 541.3 #216 7-13-12 12:19PM

Ah okay! I was embarrassed to say my name because I haven't posted much and people wouldn't know who I am. I shall change that! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:22PM

I'm super shy as well...trying to get the courage to go to the birthday meetup! Hoping it may be easier for me! 😊 - MinnieMousewife 636.1 #174 7-13-12 12:06PM Like Reply

Have you met anyone yet? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 12:15PM

Yes...at a local meetup and everyone was awesome! Great experience! 😊 - MinnieMousewife 636.1 #174 7-13-12 12:27PM

People recognize me all the time at the parks from MW. It helps that my profile pics have been clear photos of me. I have lots of experience meeting people I only know from message boards after years of attending scooter rallys all over the country. I can see it being hard for a shy person to come up and say hi. Keep in mind that we all love Disney and having fun. That's what MW is really about - ScooterMike 1959.8 #37 7-13-12 12:07PM Like Reply

I'm shy and I actually went up to you and said hi! :) - BELLEisima 295.2 #654 7-13-12 12:16PM

You're right. I think the love for Disney really draws everyone together. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:22PM

I called you out at the Dodger game! It was like I caught you off guard too. lol - DisneyDoorite 301.1 #619 7-13-12 2:03PM

But how many people have mistakenly called you Peter instead? - NotSoDapperDan 313.5 #561 7-13-12 4:27PM

Just like everyone says, when u plan to meet up with one, its easier. Chances are they will bump into other MWers and you'll meet them. Next time maybe you'll meet more and before u know it you'll literally know 100s of people on MW. I'm going to DM, if you want to hang out, I'm more than happy to! - MarshaMouse 2935.3 #16 7-13-12 12:12PM Like Reply

Please DM me I was told you are a blast to hang out with - HanLostLeia 1093.6 #76 7-13-12 12:16PM

Rumor has it that she can be pretty awesome lol - KylaShea 541.3 #216 7-13-12 12:19PM

Rumor has it Ooooooooo....Rumor has it Ooooooooo : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 12:22PM

I saw you in Carsland maybe a week ago :-( too scared to say hi! - mermaidhair 176.3 #1944 7-13-12 12:28PM

Oh please say hi! - MarshaMouse 2935.3 #16 7-13-12 12:29PM

Marsha. IS.RAD! - Duchess_SMK 3516.4 #10 7-13-12 12:30PM

Oh I would definitely love to hang out with you! The brief time we met was cool. You're really nice. Lol.. If I don't make it to the parks today, I'll be there this weekend for sure. I will dm you my number. 😃 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:11PM

Yup, marshamouse appears to be cool peeps. After all she's a Dodgers, Bruins, Lakers, and Kings fan, too (in no particular order) (^_-) - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 1:57PM

Marsha is aight... 😁 - Slotherini 911.7 #100 7-13-12 4:28PM

Never be afraid to meet Marsha!! She's the best! - AshleyLynn22 748.1 #137 7-13-12 6:07PM

My hubby and I started with in park raks. Chat for a little bit, and if we got along we would go on a few rides together. At the M.w. birthday a couple years ago my husband won the raffle snd ended up making many friends that day. We have met so many great people and we hang out with some of them at the park, and outside the park - Splashmountgirl 333.7 #470 7-13-12 12:27PM Like Reply

That's cool. It's a progression. 😃 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:13PM

Now that I know you'll be there, you better text me! We've all been there once girl! I remember like it was yesterday! Just be yourself! I already told you I think you're hilarious. I'm sure we'll get along great! - Duchess_SMK 3516.4 #10 7-13-12 12:33PM Like Reply

hmmm I dunno.... sounds like trouble to me.... :) - madsdad 1209.4 #68 7-13-12 12:38PM

::smiles big:: I have no idea what you're talking about! - Duchess_SMK 3516.4 #10 7-13-12 12:42PM

I like trouble. Count me in! Lol. If I don't make it to the parks today, I will be there this weekend. Are you planning on going again tomorrow or Sunday? - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:14PM

I live in San Diego do unfortunately probably only tonight. But there is always a chance. :) - Duchess_SMK 3516.4 #10 7-13-12 3:09PM

I'm trapped in this digital world - in-person meetings are impossible. - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 12:35PM Like Reply

Seriously when am I going to meet you? I feel like I know you but haven't even seen a picture of you!! - JenInWonderland 1025.3 #86 7-13-12 12:40PM

Ooooooooh. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:14PM

Once I figure out how to escape I'll meet all y'all! - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 1:38PM

Basically too shy to meet MW peeps. - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 1:55PM

Yeah I'm pretty shy at times too - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 2:02PM

I swear I don't bite....hard. - JenInWonderland 1025.3 #86 7-13-12 3:11PM

Ooo... feisty! - onezerohero 154.1 #2279 7-13-12 4:00PM

If you haven't met any MWers then I would suggest going to a planned meetup before you approach someone with a button. yes your first meetup can be awkward at first but usually subsides. After that you'll feel more comfortable introducing yourself to other MWers and soon enough you'll know at least someone in the parks every time you go. I guess the great thing about my first meetup was it was pretty much everyone's first meetup so there were no relationships built yet. And to this day I'm great friends with everyone who attended that day. If you meet people who aren't really responsive or you feel you don't click well then find another group and try again. MouseWait can be "cliquey" so like I said you don't have to be Bffs with the first MWer you meet but more times than not everyone is super friendly. :) - JenInWonderland 1025.3 #86 7-13-12 12:42PM Like Reply

I think the cliques can be off putting.. Luckily, the few MWers I've met are super friendly! But you're right, if we don't get along there are lots more to meet. 😃 - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:16PM

I think it's best to find a flaw in the persons physical appearance and loudly bring attention to it. But that's just me. - Mouse4life 1086.2 #78 7-13-12 1:08PM Like Reply

So I could couple this with MagicalCaprice's idea... Bring attention to a physical flaw then tap them on the butt and run away. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:17PM

Where do you get the mw buttons from? - Fairygodmother714 296.8 #642 7-13-12 1:10PM Like Reply

Chrissykins makes the buttons but she just closed shop for the summer. Shell open back up in the fall. - JenInWonderland 1025.3 #86 7-13-12 1:24PM

Maybe I'm not looking hard enough but for the last 2 years I have yet to see anyone wearing a MW button :(. Every trip I look to meet new people and fail :( - Keala76 293.5 #667 7-13-12 1:14PM Like Reply

I don't any of the people I have met were wearing an MW button. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:33PM

I say hi to anyone I see with a button, lanyard or in the lounge. No shame here. So, "hi"!! - LaPearleNoir 620.7 #180 7-13-12 1:16PM Like Reply

Lol good for you. I will squint to read a button then run away without saying a word. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:34PM

Do I need to wear a Mw button when I go to Disneyland now since I became a member? 6 - dreadpiratebubbles 68.7 #3483 7-13-12 1:25PM Like Reply

no - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1835.7 #43 7-13-12 1:26PM

Yep, and you have to do the secret MW handshake - Villescas8 592.8 #190 7-13-12 1:27PM

And don't lie to her HMACIF 😂 - Villescas8 592.8 #190 7-13-12 1:27PM

If you want to get noticed! - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:35PM

I'll make a pirate shirt that says MW with my name on it. And put electric buzzers on my butt incase #magicalcaprice is around - dreadpiratebubbles 68.7 #3483 7-13-12 1:45PM

I do not speak spanish so it can be quite akward. - donnievegas 1127.7 #72 7-13-12 1:40PM Like Reply

Congrats on 1003.3 dude. - madsdad 1209.4 #68 7-13-12 1:42PM

😂😂😂 - BambooMike 129.0 #2642 7-13-12 1:47PM

You speak Sophialish so it's all good!! - SueBayou 2012.0 #35 7-13-12 1:49PM

Donnie no habla espanol ni el castellano? : ) - uscdisneyteacher 3328.5 #13 7-13-12 3:35PM

If I see a familiar face or button I say hi. I always have my button on my camera strap. I don't know why I'm not shy with MWers. My husband thinks its great because I usually don't talk much when I meet new people I let him do the talking. - vegasbrat 403.8 #333 7-13-12 1:41PM Like Reply

I totally wasnt shy when I met you! Hope you and family are Doing well - MarshaMouse 2935.3 #16 7-13-12 1:43PM

I've never met anyone. I'm always having a bad hair day at the parks... - BambooMike 129.0 #2642 7-13-12 1:49PM Like Reply

Me too. So I hide, especially after riding space. Lol - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:59PM

I hope this doesn't sound creeperish but I actually would feel comfortable (somewhat lol) going up to MWs that I see a lot of on here, they all seem very welcoming on here and, from their posts, have made me feel like they would be extremely welcoming if I said hi at Disneyland. :) - kss4tink 216.8 #1427 7-13-12 1:50PM Like Reply

Lol those are exactly the ones I have gone up to. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:57PM

And for the very same reason. - FindMeAtTheCove 237.3 #1163 7-13-12 1:57PM

Yes yes yes!! - MarshaMouse 2935.3 #16 7-13-12 2:49PM

@Marsha: "yes yes yes" this sounds creeperish?? ;). Actually, I had you in mind when typing this. :) @FindMeAtTheCove: I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels this way :). - kss4tink 216.8 #1427 7-13-12 3:05PM

I have yet to see a MW face in dl. If you guys ever see me day hi! 😊 I don't bite..... Well not usually. Haha - TheREAL-Pocahontas 116.3 #2844 7-13-12 2:04PM Like Reply

There's always someone there, we take shifts 😜lol I will try to look out for u..when u are here - MarshaMouse 2935.3 #16 7-13-12 2:49PM

Well my last trip I was sitting alone on a bench and a lady sat down next to me, we were both waiting for someone obviously, so I struck up a conversation with her, turned out she was a MWer, and I brought her to a meet up :) - AvidDisneyThrifter220 869.6 #106 7-13-12 3:26PM Like Reply

I'm general not shy and only kind of quiet, so if you ever see me just yell mousewait. I'm always up for at least a "hi how are ya?!" I'll be there Sunday evening!! - JenAnneWho 300.7 #624 7-13-12 4:20PM Like Reply

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