Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^Yea...don't get the whole Meet and Greet obsession. I was never one to do that when I was a kid. I wanted another ride on the Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder, JII, or Muppet Vision...
Originally Posted By MousDad >>But Dave, you're a father, how do your children feel about m & gs? << I'm not Dave, but I'm a dad, and my kids hate m&g's. Last time we did the Toontown m&g (the one where you get 3 or 4 different characters at the end), I got pics with the first 2, and they had enough and just walked right by Goofy and gave him the shaft. Goofy was not happy.
Originally Posted By brotherdave When my son was younger, other than possibly waiting a very short period to meet Mickey Mouse or Pooh, he had no interest in the characters much at all. The exception was if we "bumped" into a character in the parks. I remember we saw Goofy in World Showcase one day and he got very excited since we just ran into him. No line, now waiting. Just like meeting a celebrity for him. To me, lining up to meet a character is such a waste of time. Just happening upon a character strolling through the park...that's another thing. I much prefer that method than the current m&g formats.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Agreed brother dave, the best encounters are the spontanious ones. I have come to the conclusion that it is adult females that seem to most like meet and greets (or single men if the princesses/fairies)
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>To me DLP wins hands down when it comes to Castles. Especially at Christmas time.<<< I think their castle works perfectly for them. For us? It wouldn't. It's too organic, too flowing. Our "harder" castle, with more lines, fits the sightlines of MSUSA. Same with DL. Just a random thought. LOL
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<If they had a Mr. Toad meet, and greet, I know at least one of your daughters would be all over it>> one can only dream *snif*
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<and my kids hate m&g's>> my oldest ♥ meet'n'greets! She's got her autograph book & pen ready! She's got the next empty page ready to go! I drag my wretched body to the MK for opening ceremonies almost every morning of every trip so she can get in EVERY line for EVERY character! I also rode IASW 3 times in a row on my own birhtday for this kid! UGH!! Mother's Day is coming & I better get something good!
Originally Posted By MPierce I would wait in any length line for a meet, and greet with Chip, and Dale!
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I also rode IASW 3 times in a row on my own birhtday for this kid! UGH!! Mother's Day is coming & I better get something good! << Maybe they'll get you a autographed picture of Mr. Toad. Now what are you going to get your lovely Mother for Mother's Day?
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<Now what are you going to get your lovely Mother for Mother's Day?>> Disney gift card for her trip in July! This way I'm assured she'll bring me back something! (peanut brittle)
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<Now what are you going to get your lovely Mother for Mother's Day?>> Whatever it is, she ordered it today. My poor family, yesterday was our wedding anniversary, next Sunday is Mother's Day, the Sunday after that is my b-day. Then they have a week off, and the following Sunday is DH and Happy Haunts b-days, same day. Then they have a few weeks off and it's Father's day.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Got it. If you come out to Cali for your birthday I'll take you for a spin on Mr Toads Wild Ride (I'll even let you put the coin in Toady's mouth).
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I'll even let you put the coin in Toady's mouth>> Wait...what? Man I can't wait to get to Disneyland...
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb For some people it's tradition to put a coin in Toad's mouth while in line for some kid to find.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<For some people it's tradition to put a coin in Toad's mouth while in line for some kid to find.>> Awesome. I'll make sure to do that next year when I go.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Never knew about that tradition. Where is the Mr. Toad in question?
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt thanks Deb but I don't think I'll make it this year & the last time I pull the kids out of school for WDW they complained!
