Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek So in response to the post Bad character experiences.. <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-112270-P-2.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms...-P-2.asp</a> How about good ones? I have 2 that come to mind On was with our then 8 month old son and Minnie in the entrance plaza, we waited to get a picture with her and were almost disappointed as her handlers moved to escort her away when we were next. However Minnie waved us over to the brick wall in front of the flower Mickey very gracefully sat down and patted the ground next to her for Keegan to sit with her. she then after posing for a couple of photos turned to him while mom was picking him up and blew raspberries at him as he giggled like a fool and tried to eat her nose (i even managed to switch the camera to film for some of that) (not sure how best to go about getting a better link but here it is) <a href="http://keeganarnold.spaces.live.com/blog/cns" target="_blank">http://keeganarnold.spaces.liv...blog/cns</a>!761C199E84A589DC!759.entry The 2nd was Aurora being pursued by a flock of camera wielding tourist through the rocks into tomorrow land on her way out from a photo op in the Walt plaza i turned to take an action shot only to have her pause turn toward me and curtsy before continuing onward. It’s a great shot and an even better memory.
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek ok Tiny URL it is <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ycbas2n" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/ycbas2n</a>
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD What great character memories. When my DD was 17 months, she was afraid of the characters if they were too close to her. At the Storyteller's breakfast, they would come by, but stay on the other side of the table. When we got up to leave, Dale was across the room. He looked at my little one and she looked at him. She then took a step towards him and he then took one towards her. She then took two steps forward and he did the same. Of course then that was a little too close for DD so she took one backwards and so did Dale. Then she stood there with one foot in the air and Dale did the same. They both reminded me of the karate kid. It was too cute and funny. Last December when we were there, it rained one day that we went to DCA. We were hanging out in the animation building and I guess since it was raining, the characters were too. My DD then 3 got to dance repeatedly with Goofy and Stitch.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Good thread, MrDG! After witnessing some atrocious behavior by some of the guests (especially the parents), I have come to a whole new level of respect for the characters' job. Once upon a time, my little daughter waited patiently for her turn to meet Pluto. Everytime she would start to go toward him for a picture, another child or group of children would rush in ahead of her. She would step back and continue to wait. One mother even pushed her daughter toward Pluto in order to be the next for a picture. I was getting a little more than frustrated. But, my daughter continued to try. Finally, after several rounds of pictures, Pluto who certainly noticed my daughter after all of this, actually stepped toward her and held his arms out wide. He assured that she would be the next one to get a picture and a hug. It was such a great moment, I actually got a little misty eyed.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I'm always very careful to wait our turn when we're waiting to get pictures, but I too have seen many parents push their kids ahead of mine. It is so frustrating and rude!
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Thank you, CC. It's irritating when you are trying to teach your kids manners and to see them taken advantage of by those who have none. Part of the world we live in though.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Yeah, and I never know what to tell my kids about how to react in those situations. I mean, my daughter looks at me like "Mom what should I do? They aren't letting me have my turn." And, I don't know if I should say anything, or just try and get her up there as fast as I can or what.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 The best character interaction I ever had was at the BBQ Celebration place when Woody and Jessie were still there. We went in early April, right after the dining area had opened, and as was widely reported, it was pretty empty. My brother and sister in law had just arrived from Australia with my mother in law and their two kids, ages 3 and a half and six months. Our rooms weren't ready at the DLH yet, and we went into the park pretty much directly after their 14+ hours of traveling. We had a great meal, relaxing in the shade and taking our time. At a point when the baby (an adorable but sleepy boy) was being walked around with my mother in law, Jessie and Woody started playing with him. He LOVED them! They stayed with him and my Mother in law for about 20 minutes, playing peek a boo, and making my little nephew laugh his head off! They even came back to our table to make sure someone (me) was taking enough photos. My nephew must have seen them as giant toys for him to play with. The photos I have of him with them, the way these photos capture the look on his little face with them, are priceless. This made me fall in love with character interactions. The kids loved them the entire trip. The princesses remembered my niece from day to day because of the name tag stickers I made her. We didn't have a single bad character experience on that trip. They were all really special.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Awww Dalia, that's so neat. I love the character experiences too because I have young children. I can't wait to go again, last time my son was afraid of characters, he's starting to outgrow that and really enjoy them, I can't wait!
Originally Posted By Roger Rabbit Good character experiences are the random character experiences! Yesterday, I was on my way to the Disneyana store after getting off the train at Main Street when I saw Mickey at the churro cart in Town Square. I quickly grabbed my phone and waited for the perfect opportunity to take a picture. The outdoor vending CM gave Mickey the churro and then he posed with the churro in hand. Granted the churro was not mine, but for another guest, and this was one of the best character experiences I've ever seen! (See LP Live for picture!) Roger.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Shortly after moving here I was having a down day so hubby suggested spending the afternoon at DL. We had been there for a while and at one point sat on a bench off to the side of the castle (near the Matterhorn). Snow White walked out and as she passed us she paused, picked a flower and gracefully handed it to me saying "This is for you. Have a lovely day!" You couldn't wipe the smile off my face after that. It was such a sweet moment.
Originally Posted By Sparrow Some of my family was visiting from out of town last Halloween and we were all at the Halloween Roundup. For some reason, there wasn't a huge crowd around Woody. So us girls took a picture with him and he pretended to cry and be upset because the boys wouldn't pose with us. When they finally relented, he blew raspberries at them! It was great! We have some awesome pics of it. That same trip, I was sitting on the curb on Main Street by Mr. Lincoln that night, exhausted. Some members of our party were in the bathroom and some were shopping. My bf and I were sitting there falling asleep. I felt a tap on my shoulder and Mickey was behind us! I had never taken a picture with Mickey before! I was so excited! We got a great shot in before he was bombarded with other guests. My family came back to meet us and they were so jealous they missed it!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt One year DD got a big fat kiss from Snow White! It took about 3 days to wash that professional lip stick off her face plus, I think she liked it there!
Originally Posted By fuschia_flubbingo I have had some of the best conversations with the Mad Hatter. By far the most fun, especially when I was a teenager, as he found the most random things to complain or pick on me about. When my dad and his friend headed off to DL last year, they found Cruella DeVil dancing. She dressed up Dad's friend in her boa and coat...quite entertaining. (He had no knowledge of 101 Dalmatians, which is why this was hilarious...he had no idea who this random woman was.)
Originally Posted By ssturgeo When my son was about two and a half (many years ago!!) his favorite bedtime story was Snow White...the LONG one :>)...when we went to DL that summer, when the characters walked around...no meet and greets, we came upon Snow White...he was enthralled...she held him for quite awhile and when we told him it was time to go and held out our arms for him, he said "No, stay with Snow White"!! She loved it and held him for several more minutes explaining she had to get back to the cottage and seven dwarfs. And...I agree with fuschia_flubbingo...some of my best interactions in recent years have been with the Mad Hatter...he is such fun...look forward to running into him!
Originally Posted By BellesLibrarian I could write pages about the fantastic experiences we have had with Alice, the Mad Hatter, Belle and Mary Poppins over the past 5 years. The experiences have been so magical I sent a letter with pictures to Entertainment. Entertainment called to let me know they received the letter and to thank me for taking the time to send it. As much as we love all of the characters, it is a lot of fun to have conversations with the ones who can speak. Some of the stuff they say is just magical. For instance, one time we were at WDW when we saw Mary Poppins. She had on her "Jolly Holiday" dress. Our DD was 18 months at the time. I didn't want her to get Mary's dress dirty. Mary looked at me and said in her perfect British accent that it was fine, after all her dress was made of chalk. 6 1/2 years later I still chuckle over that comment.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I have always had good character experiences and they have always been really good with my kids but the funniest one I ever experienced was with my brother-in-law. We took a trip with my in-laws and we did the Princess dinner at Ariel's Grotto for my step daughter. My brother-in-law is incredibly shy and he was sitting next to the kids when all the princesses came by. Our table was at the end and at one point three of the princess were there at once. Snow White decided to get Jeremy in the picture and he was blushing so much that Aurora and Belle got in the act too and they all made take a picture with the three of them and they were all telling him what a handsome prince he is and he was blushing and stuttering the whole time. The rest of us were cracking up.
