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Author:  RunningWolf [ April 11th, 2013, 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
...the title kinda sums it up. ;) Okay, seriously...
My family, extended and immediate, is going to Disney World, and the idea doesn't much appeal to me. I am introverted. I hate being where lots of people are, and I sometimes just dislike popular things. But I want to show my appreciation to my family, and participate in a good way with the family while we're there. Dad suggested I ask on here what people think would be good to do.
What do you all recommend to a writer, introvert, person, thing, who isn't interested in big rides or normal attractions and stuff? :P Anything that would appeal to a fantasy writer?
Author:  Riniel Jasmina [ April 11th, 2013, 7:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
Narrate the entire trip in your head? :D
Author:  Idril Aravis Mimetes [ April 11th, 2013, 8:06 pm ]
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Awww, Wolferl, I feel for you. Being an introvert as well, I've never enjoyed going to amusement parks and such. When I have to go to one, and I don't like the rides (because I never ride anything except the Ferris Wheel and only if the park is about to close for the day), I just walk around and people-watch and get inspiration from characters there. ;) Unless there is a nice, quiet ride somewhere (though I rather doubt it :P ).

I was facing the same dilemma a few weeks ago because our choir is going some place and they all want to go to a Disney-themed amusement park, too. Well, fortunately, we can take charge of our own schedules so I'll be roaming the streets and exploring the culture of the city instead. It's much more suitable to my tastes. :) Would you be able to do that, or do you have to stay within the Disney World park?
Author:  Kiev Shawn [ April 12th, 2013, 9:45 am ]
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*waves hand* I've never been to Disney on an extended trip, but let's just say I'm not big on rides. *cough* Usually my Mom and I (she likes rides, but they make her motion sick :P) will go to Epcot. It's like a giant, cultural..place. Architecture, a few ride-ish type things, and generally cool culture stuff. Plus, they have a cool fireworks display thing at night. :D I've never been to the Animal Kingdom, but I hear it is cool; it could have similar research potential. ;)

People watching and narrating are good too. I think (and this works for me; every person is different) that just looking and observing stuff can help... The monorail system is really cool, there are lots of bright colors, and if you walk around and think about stuff it can help. :)

(Also, y'all aren't coming through GA by any chance?)
Author:  Calista Bethelle [ April 12th, 2013, 3:20 pm ]
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I can really sympathize with you there. :P I hate going to huge fairs and such. Hate the noise, too shy to go on the rides, and would rather stay home and write. XD

I would say...just think of it as an adventure. A chance to watch people and see something new. And try to have fun. ;) I like the idea of narrating things in your head. :rofl:
Author:  Aratrea [ April 13th, 2013, 6:47 am ]
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Lady Kitra Mimetes wrote:
Narrate the entire trip in your head? :D


Haha; I ended up doing something like that when I went there a couple years ago. ^_^
Author:  Aldara [ April 14th, 2013, 2:23 pm ]
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When my family went to Disneyland, I brought a bag big enough to carry a book in, for standing in lines, but of course, I love rides, so that wasn't much of a problem for me.
Do some research into the disney stories. It's interesting when you know the stories behind the rides, and if you have little siblings or cousins, you could tell them the stories.
Author:  RunningWolf [ April 14th, 2013, 11:35 pm ]
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Lady Kitra Mimetes wrote:
Narrate the entire trip in your head? :D

I might have to try that. xD


Idril Aravis Mimetes wrote:
Would you be able to do that, or do you have to stay within the Disney World park?

Thank you for the reply, Idril. =D No, I'd have to stay with family, I think...they want me to do stuff with them and probably expect me to want to do a certain thing or something. o.O

Calista Beth Mimetes wrote:
I would say...just think of it as an adventure. A chance to watch people and see something new. And try to have fun.


*nods* Perhaps I shall just do that, working up a :dieshappy: every once in awhile to make sure people 'see' that I'm enjoying myself. ;)

Aldara wrote:
When my family went to Disneyland, I brought a bag big enough to carry a book in, for standing in lines, but of course, I love rides, so that wasn't much of a problem for me.
Do some research into the disney stories. It's interesting when you know the stories behind the rides, and if you have little siblings or cousins, you could tell them the stories.


*nods* That's a good idea with the book...
That's a good idea too. We've been watching some disney movies for my little brother's sake since he hasn't seen as many of them as the rest of us.

Thank you everyone. =D
Author:  RunningWolf [ April 14th, 2013, 11:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
Kiev Shawn wrote:
*waves hand* I've never been to Disney on an extended trip, but let's just say I'm not big on rides. *cough* Usually my Mom and I (she likes rides, but they make her motion sick :P) will go to Epcot. It's like a giant, cultural..place. Architecture, a few ride-ish type things, and generally cool culture stuff. Plus, they have a cool fireworks display thing at night. :D I've never been to the Animal Kingdom, but I hear it is cool; it could have similar research potential. ;)

People watching and narrating are good too. I think (and this works for me; every person is different) that just looking and observing stuff can help... The monorail system is really cool, there are lots of bright colors, and if you walk around and think about stuff it can help. :)

(Also, y'all aren't coming through GA by any chance?)


*somehow didn't see this when he went through replying* o.O =P

Ooh, okay. I will have to make sure I go to Epcot then. =D I was thinking about the Animal Kingdom stuff too. *nods*
That is a good idea, Shawn. Thanks. =) You're right...if I just have a good outlook I think I could enjoy myself looking and thinking. *tries to push cynicism aside* ;)

Thank you for the ideas, sister. ^_^
Author:  Lady Elanor [ April 17th, 2013, 5:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
I don't know if this will help, but I think that to push yourself out of the normal comfort zone can be really character building. I know it's difficult, I'm a more introverted person, but recently I've been trying to get out more, and do things that I would normally shy away from. I think it can really make one grow in character etc. The more you do, the more you'll get used to it. :) It's hard when you're doing something that you don't enjoy, and that makes you feel uncomfortable. But I do think it's character building. I don't know if this is helpful at all. :P But there. :D
Author:  RunningWolf [ April 17th, 2013, 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
Thank you, Elanor. I agree. :) It is a good thing to hear in light of what I'm gonna be doing, so yes, it's helpful. :D
Author:  GraceGirl7 [ April 24th, 2013, 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
Oh goodness. I've been there.
My family and I went to disney last year and I wasn't really sure about it because I'm not really the amusement park type. I'm kind of quiet, I guess. And I really have never been much into being around a lot of people either.
Thankfully, the only park we went to was EPCOT, and it aside from how packed it was, how unbearably hot it was, and how many small children there were to trip over, it was still surprisingly pretty cool, if you like stuff about traveling. (I'm a junkie for travel, so.)
And they have pretty sweet food. So you could always look forward to that.
Hope this helps! >.<
-Kate
Author:  RunningWolf [ April 24th, 2013, 1:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
Kiev Shawn wrote:
(Also, y'all aren't coming through GA by any chance?)


*remembers to reply to this finally* :roll:

I don't know. :P Probably not...and wouldn't be able to visit if we did. :(
Author:  RunningWolf [ April 24th, 2013, 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Disney World for introverted, depressed Christians
GraceGirl7 wrote:
Oh goodness. I've been there.
My family and I went to disney last year and I wasn't really sure about it because I'm not really the amusement park type. I'm kind of quiet, I guess. And I really have never been much into being around a lot of people either.
Thankfully, the only park we went to was EPCOT, and it aside from how packed it was, how unbearably hot it was, and how many small children there were to trip over, it was still surprisingly pretty cool, if you like stuff about traveling. (I'm a junkie for travel, so.)
And they have pretty sweet food. So you could always look forward to that.
Hope this helps! >.<
-Kate

*nods* Yeah, that's pretty much me... :P
*nods* Okay! Thanks. ^_^ It sounds like EPCOT is something I would enjoy, then, from what I've heard. :D
Oooh, okay. I am looking forward to that. xD
It does, thank you! =D
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