Mouse Mingle: Dating Site For Disney Lovers Is A Dream Come True | HuffPost Life

There's A Dating Site For Disney Lovers (And We Want In)

Natasha Hinde— The Huffington Post UK

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A complete and utter genius has launched a dating website for Disney fans. And we expect nothing but magic.

Mouse Mingle lets daters connect with other people who love all things Disney.

"Traditional internet dating sites don't understand the passion people have for all things Disney. But we do," reads the website.

The site was set up by Disney mega-fan Dave Tavres after a trip to Disneyland in 2011.

During the break, Tavres' pals questioned him about his dating status and asked why he wasn't on dating sites.

Tavres replied and said he wasn't trying any more dating websites because he couldn't narrow his searches enough to find fellow Disney-lovers.

"That was the inception moment," he told Mashable.

From that fateful trip, Tavres knew what needed to be done.

After a fair amount of brainstorming and some domain name hunting, Tavres launched Mouse Mingle.

The site charges users $12.55 (about £8) per month for its services, which include customisable profiles, private messaging, photo uploads and ratings.

People are asked a variety of information - all Disney-related, of course - to enable them to find their perfect match.

Obviously, some Twitter users are pretty pumped about it.

Well if it enables us to find a guy to reenact the 'Lady and the Tramp' meatball scene with, then we're game.

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How To Master The Art Of Online Dating

Age Is Not Just A Number, Apparently(01 of31)

Like it or not, age is the first thing Match.com users say they notice on a profile, followed by the "About Me" section. (credit:Getty)

Keep It Familiar For The First Date(02 of31)

If you're going on a date with someone you've never met before, keeping the venue simple is comforting. About 66 per cent of Canadian singles say they prefer to eat somewhere they've been in the past. Coffee spots are among the most convenient locations. (credit:Getty)

Look Your Best(03 of31)

Dressing to impress your date will boost your own self-confidence. Many singles will buy new clothes or even get a haircut before a first date. If it makes you feel your best, why not? (credit:Getty)

Plan Conversation Starters(04 of31)

To avoid awkward silences and prolonged phone checks, plan a few conversation topics. Take a look at their profile to find common interests or unique traits to ask questions about. (And also, leave your phone off the table. Always.) (credit:Getty)

Paying The Bill(05 of31)

You don't want to spend too much or too little on a first date. According to Match.com's survey, 34 per cent of people expect to spend between $40-60 on a meal.The bill itself should be paid by the person who initiated the date. (credit:Getty)

Share Food(06 of31)

We know you love your French fries, but be kind and offer to share your food with your date. Sixty per cent of singles would share food with their date, reports Match.com. It's an intimate move that can help initiate a bond. (credit:Getty)

Have Drinks(07 of31)

First dates can be scary. To calm their nerves, 70 per cent of singles said they had drinks -- but not too many. We'd suggest a maximum of two. (credit:Getty)

Remember Your Manners(08 of31)

Don't blow your nose, don't chew with your mouth open or be rude to restaurant employees. And Stay. Off. That. Phone. (credit:Getty)

Pucker Up!(09 of31)

Be ready (if you're comfortable) for a kiss at the end of the first date. The vast majority of Canadian singles are open to kissing on a first date. (credit:Getty)

…And Perhaps Get Lucky(10 of31)

Also, 35 per cent of singles are willing to have sex on a first date. Communication is key here. (credit:Getty)

Follow Up Promptly(11 of31)

After the date, reach out within the next few days rather than playing the guessing game. Thirty per cent of Canadians surveyed by Match.com said they call within 2-3 days. (credit:Getty)

Pick Up The Phone(12 of31)

And speaking of phones, call, don't text or email. Despite all the technology available, almost sixty per cent of Canadians would like their date to follow up with a call. (credit:Getty)

Be Open-Minded(13 of31)

Have an open, accepting mind. Everyone has flaws. Try to look past minor details on a first date. If you like the person overall, and had a good time on the date, give them another chance. (credit:Getty)

DO: Make It A Landscape Shot(14 of31)

Landscape pictures, according to eHarmony's blog, are more likely to be clicked on than up-and-down or extremely close shots, likely because it gives people a better sense of the person's body, as well as their face. (credit:Shutterstock)

DON'T: Crop Someone Out(15 of31)

Along with falling into that narrow "up and down" no-no, cropping someone out results in less communication, according to eHarmony. And besides, you really should have at least one good picture of you on your own somewhere.

DO: Upload A Bunch Of Pictures(16 of31)

Give the people what they want! And in this context, that means a variety of pictures, so that prospects can get a good sense of what you look like, what you're into and so on. (credit:Shutterstock)

DON'T: Snap From Afar(17 of31)

Though you don't want to get too close, you also don't want your picture to be taken from far away — that can seem as though you're hiding something about your appearance. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Show Your Left Side(18 of31)

Real scientific research has gone into this one, so why not trust it? Apparently showing the left side of your face in pictures is more aesthetically pleasing, according to PsychCentral, and has the added bonus of showing more emotion. (credit:Shutterstock)

DON'T: Feature Shots Of Your Buddy(19 of31)

Even if it's the most platonic of friendships, don't include a picture of yourself with a member of the opposite sex if you're looking for a heterosexual relationship. In general, keep pictures confined to shots of yourself. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Show Pride (If You're A Guy)(20 of31)

According to eHarmony, some studies have shown that women prefer pictures of men who demonstrate pride — whereas the opposite is true for men when it comes to women. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Show Happiness (If You're A Gal)(21 of31)

That same study showed that men prefer women who demonstrate happiness in their profile pictures, assumedly because it's associated with femininity and nurturing, and are least attracted to women showing pride. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Get Outdoors(22 of31)

Taking a picture outside allows for the flattering effect of natural sunlight on skin, notes eHarmony. Just be careful to avoid squinting into the sun, and opt for a sideways glance instead. (credit:Shutterstock)

DON'T: Be In A Costume(23 of31)

As one eHarmony blogger pleads, even if you think it's a hilarious picture, don't put up a shot of your Halloween costume. Sure, you want someone who shares your sense of humour, but let them see what you look like first. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Get Flirtatious With The Camera(24 of31)

OkCupid found that, to their surprise, when women made a "flirty face" without smiling at the camera, it generated more new contacts in a month than any other expression. Flirting away from the camera, however, was the least favoured expression. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Get Serious Away From The Camera(25 of31)

For men on OkCupid, the most favoured expression was an unsmiling face that looked away from the camera — possibly, they theorized, because it gave an air of mystery. Flirting away from the camera, however, was also still a big no-no. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Take A Selfie (If You're A Gal)(26 of31)

The researchers seemed as surprised by this as us, but apparently, the selfie, duck face or MySpace photo was the biggest hit by OkCupid users in terms of context. Is it possible it is the most flattering angle? (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Grab An Animal (If You're A Guy)(27 of31)

As for men, the favoured context for a headshot was one featuring a guy with an animal, whether a pet or even one at the zoo. Though this may not apply to everyone, as it was followed closely by ... (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Show Off Those Abs(28 of31)

The second most popular context for men on OkCupid was showing off muscles — though the researchers are quick to point out that (a) obviously it's only guys who have them who would show them off, and (b) this becomes less attractive to women the older the guys are. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Show Cleavage(29 of31)

This isn't necessarily a surprising finding, but men really do prefer profiles of women who show cleavage. The interesting point? Unlike the muscle men, as women get older, if they show cleavage, they're more likely to be messaged. (credit:Shutterstock)

DO: Show Some Interests(30 of31)

OkCupid found that as far as a picture leading to a conversation goes, the most likely ones start with a shot of someone doing something interesting. And it's not hard to figure out why — it gives the messager an easy opening. (credit:Shutterstock)

DON'T: Drink In Your Picture(31 of31)

Is it because you seem young when you feature booze in your profile picture or that you don't have any other interests? The research didn't specify, but drinking in your shot was the least likely picture to generate an actual conversation. (credit:Shutterstock)

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