Dating app aims to help Disney singles find fairy tale love

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Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are about to get some competition — particularly for those who are on the hunt while at a Disney theme park.

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Single Riders, a play on the lines at Disney World for solo guests or those willing to ride alone, wants to connect Disney lovers with fellow fans.

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Joe, one of the app’s developers, announced on Single Riders’ social media accounts that it will allow Disney and other theme park enthusiasts to plan dates at various parks and discuss their shared interests. And for those who simply want to build platonic friendships, that’s an option as well.

The developer, who described himself as “more of an ideas guy” than “genius coder,” invited fans to submit ideas and what features they would like to see on the app.

Joe — who is wearing a fuzzy hoodie inspired by Monsters, Inc. character James P. Sullivan, a.k.a. Sulley — also noted they will soon start searching for beta testers.

“We’re really excited, it’s coming along pretty well,” he enthused.

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TikTok users were more than happy to share what they want to see on the app and the suggestions appeared to show that many were already invested.

“I go to the parks alone and it would be AWESOME to have a feature that shows if other singles are at the parks at the same time,” one person wrote.

Another asked, “Can there be an option to make friendships too? Like Bumble has. Sincerely, married Disney adults who would love Disney friends.”

Joe responded: “Yes, absolutely we will have that option.”

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A second person suggested: “Give date options around the parks while you have noted that you have met up!”

Several commenters believed that including filters like location, age, height, education and political affiliation, which other dating apps offer, is the way to go.

One user begged, “Please don’t hide preferences/filters behind a paywall,” but woman disagreed, saying, “Charge for it to keep the trolls and unserious ones out.”

Another mused: “Maybe I will finally find my Prince Charming!”

The creators said that the app will be available anywhere in the U.S. when it launches.

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