Has Anyone Ever Seen A Celebrity In Wdw

[WDisneyWforMe]

On our January 2005 trip we saw Steven Tyler in RnR! It all happened so fast we weren't even sure if what we had seen was real, he was in the exit gift store. We asked the girl as we were checking out and she said it was him. They were riding the ride!! :cool1:

[Steffiesunshine]

I see a lot of people on this thread note that they only have a paper photo of the celebrity because they weren't using digital cameras then.

You can take a digital photo of the paper photo and post that in your message. We do it all the time to put our old family photos on back up discs, so it works.

With that said, I have NEVER seen a celebrity at Disney :(

[Little_Sister]

Then in March of 2005, I saw Chris Kirkpatrick (from N'Sync) At the westside of DTD

Oh my god I saw Chris Kirkpatrick in DTD in January 2007!!!

I also met Vince Neil (Motley Crue) way back when The Cage was still in Pleasure Island....and I saw Pauly Shore in MGM also 15 years (or longer) ago.

[DREAMINGOFMOUSEEARS]

We were in line for the Pooh ride this past Saturday. Guess who was behind us ROB THOMAS from Matchbox 20~~ pretty random. Also saw John Ohurley the day before but that was for the processional so I guess that doesn't count LOL!

[Chkultr]

The only famous people I have seen....A family from Extreme Makeover Home Addition! We were staying at the same hotel.

[KingdomHearts]

I m a big fan of Brett Farve!! I dont know how I would have reacted!! What did he say and how did he act when that happened?

[cjb71870]

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, I didn't read every page. But, back when MGM Studios at DW first opened they had a star a day at the park. It lasted for awhile, but then stopped. Now Brett is a different story. Being born in WI and now in FL, I adore him. Now I watch the Jets!!!!

[Buzz Litebeer]

But, back when MGM Studios at DW first opened they had a star a day at the park. It lasted for awhile, but then stopped.
Well, admittedly, it was a lot easier to have celebrities make daily appearances back when it was a working production studio where actual movies and TV shows were filmed. Nowadays about the only things that gets filmed at the Studios are the occasional promotional spots or commercials.

[Calle&Jakesmom]

I m a big fan of Brett Farve!! I dont know how I would have reacted!! What did he say and how did he act when that happened?

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, I didn't read every page. But, back when MGM Studios at DW first opened they had a star a day at the park. It lasted for awhile, but then stopped. Now Brett is a different story. Being born in WI and now in FL, I adore him. Now I watch the Jets!!!!

No proof necessary! I asked because I would not think to get the photo until after he walked away. Then I would be sorry I didn't ask.

I'm somewhat of a Favre fan (ok, I'm a big Favre fan!) and my guess is he was with his wife. She's a brunette. I'm not sure if she's "tall" as I've never seen either of them in person.

Either way, I'm jealous that you got to put your head on his chest. I think it's hilarious he was on the pooh ride. I don't think I've been on that since the 1970's.

I don't want to turn this in to a "Brett Favre" fan club post, but since there's so much interest and a previous poster pointed out how to attach a non digital photo, here you go....

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh224/melorahkb/Picture007.jpg

Personally, I'm not really a Favre fan. I would have been much happier to bump into Tom Brady, Teddy Bruschi, Big Papi, or Jason Veritek. But, I guess I feel lucky to have had my encounter with Brett (by the way, I do remember that bumping into his chest was like hitting a brick wall- he was much taller and more muscular than I would have imagined!)

[LovinPooh]

Cool pic... even if it is his back lol. I too would rather run into Tom Brady. I would be like 'hey, thanks for getting hurt' :lmao:

and no, I have never seen anyone famous except for the mouse himself:laughing:

[Belle_princess]

My only brush with fame was last week when I saw John O'Hurley at the Candle Light Processional. Doesn't count, huh?

[acm563]

A few years ago we were at the parks and all of a sudden my son says OMG thats Tom Savini...(of course I had no idea at the time who Tom Savini was) but I looked and all I saw was someone who looked like my ex. My son went on and on about it and the guy looked pretty approachable so I told him to go up and ask if he was that big of a fan..He goes to the guy and asks are you Tom Savini? and the guy says who is that??? and my son goes on and on with EVERYTHING Tom Savini has ever did...Finally Tom smiles, shakes his hand and gives him a card with his name etc on it. He seemed very surprised that he would have such a huge fan...lol For any who do not know the one thing I can remember Tom Savini played in was Dusk til Dawn ... If you are a horror fan you probably know of his other abilities but I have forgotten them....
Below is the picture of Tom Savini and my son Genesis..
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/acm563/PICT0996.jpg

The following year my son met Nancy Kerrigan (sp) the ice skater at DTD World of Disney Store
Last year he met George Romero (I believe he said hes a producer or something ...sorry ppl I am not enough of a fan of anyone...lol) I dont have the pictures of Nancy or George....
Also last summer we were at HS watching Beauty and The Beast and there was a NFL player sitting across from us, I have no idea who he was but I know the face....

[Im_with_Dopey]

We were eating at LLT in Aug. and my son in law spotted Mick Foley (WWE)asked to have his pic taken with him and he did. Very nice guy.

[angey77]

Yesterday, we were in the Yacht Club lobby and my friend's son was going crazy because some rapper by the name of Tech Nine was standing next to us.
Today, Kelli Rippa was in my friend's vehicle on Toy Story Mania and I had no clue, but her husband and one of their kids was in mine. I even heard my friend say "Hi Kelly!" and I was totally oblivious.
The same kid from earlier was freaking out today when we were in the elevator at AKL because some VP of Playstation or something was in it with us.

[NeverLandDreamer]

Okay, not at Disney but in Florida....

Lance Bass from 'NSync in a TGIF. I was ten years old and completely starstruck. The dork that I am said in front of him, 'I think I'm gonna faint.'

Not in Florida or anything Disney-related, I met Josh Groban 3 times (because he's my future husband although he doesn't yet realise it - sweetest guy alive), Mark Consuelos (Kelly Ripa's husband), John Leguizamo, Rupert (from the Hello Deli in NYC from David Letterman's show), Gaby Hoffman...if I think of more, I will post it. Oh! There was a celebrity named Cousin Brucie who I met recently and when my mom asked if I could have a picture taken with him, he said, 'She can have whatever she wants!' Whoa.

Tony Shaloub winked at me in NYC also. I saw David Letterman, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Bruce Willis whilst in NYC.

[ty&brenmom]

Not in Florida or anything Disney-related, I met Josh Groban 3 times (because he's my future husband although he doesn't yet realise it - sweetest guy alive.

I can't believe that MY future husband is cheating on me:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I am really really jealous you meeting him, I picture him being such a gentleman.

[KaylieXX]

Saw Matt Dallas the actor who plays Kyle XY on ABC family at MVMCP on Friday Nov 30th. He sat right in front of us at Mickey's Philaharmagic and then he talked to us afterwards and we took pictures with him. He had a Dis CM (in a plaid vest) escorting him. He was a really nice young man.

That's so cool! Matt Dallas rocks!

[mkymsehi]

That was weird (as in Weird Al Yankovic). We ran into him on Monday at the Maui Airport.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg92/mkymsehi/100_1064.jpg

[bytheblood]

Sure, I see Mickey Mouse every time I go. :)


I have never seen a celebrity, but honestly I have never looked either. I saw Steven Curtis Chapman narrate CP, but that has been it.

I am not wowed by celebrities, so I am not sure I would even notice. ;)

[bytheblood]

How funny (or sad) I totally remember that episode. :happytv:


I do too. And what I find even more comical is that DJ's "boyfriend" Steve went on to do the voice of Aladdin.

[JoliBug]

I saw Dan Marino, and Mariah Carey when I worked at WDW.

Now I live in the "new Hollywood of the south" so I randomly see celebs around. Josh Brolin (DH was in W. with him) and Katie Holms are the big ones.

[mickeystoontown]

I saw Dan Marino, and Mariah Carey when I worked at WDW.

Now I live in the "new Hollywood of the south" so I randomly see celebs around. Josh Brolin (DH was in W. with him) and Katie Holms are the big ones.

You must live in or around Shreveport, La. I'm in West Monroe!

[DWFan4Life]

Sure, I see Mickey Mouse every time I go. :)


I have never seen a celebrity, but honestly I have never looked either. I saw Steven Curtis Chapman narrate CP, but that has been it.

I am not wowed by celebrities, so I am not sure I would even notice. ;)


Nice one... We also love seeing Mickey Mouse, my kids really love and appreciate it than seeing celebrities. :rotfl:

[kmvand1]

Nice one... We also love seeing Mickey Mouse, my kids really love and appreciate it than seeing celebrities. :rotfl:

Sorry, but that quote is getting a little old:rolleyes: Yes, we all are fortunate enough to see Mickey, Minney, Donald, etc. but I will admit, I too enjoy looking for the television, music, movie celebrities when I am there. There is after all only one Disneyworld, so many are bound to visit at one time or another. I really enjoy the pictures some post as well. Not all celebrities act like they do not want to be acknowledged or photographed. If you search through the boards enough you will see some happily posing with families.

[JoliBug]

You must live in or around Shreveport, La. I'm in West Monroe!


Yeah, Bossier.

[Mouse511]

I was reading a post and it got me thinking that this would be a neat Thread to start.....

Let us know what famous person / celebrity that you ran into at any of the WDW parks.

Not where they were scheduled to do a performance but they were just there on vacation with family/friends.

We will start - we ran into Joey Fatone and Lance Bass a few years back just walking around the park. It was after Nsync stopped making CD's but before Dancing with the Stars.

[mississippigirl]

We went in the early eighties and when we got home and looked at our pictures Louise Mandrell was standing next to us.

[krismom]

We saw Kelly Ripa with her kids and a tour guide last summer-

[loralie]

Not in the parks but last year I ran into Brad Garrett (Robert from Everybody Loves Raymond) at the World of Disney store in NYC. I overheard a CM saying he was in the store while I was waiting for my son to come out of the bathroom. The world of Disney Store is 4 floors so we went on every floor looking for him. At first we did not see him and we were ready to leave and my younger son spotted him. He was shopping with his daughter. I was with my 2 boys and I told him that we were big fans of his and he shook our hands. At first he did not seem like he wanted to talk to us but when I told him we were big fans he was very nice. We left him alone after that. :cool1:

Loralie

[SamRoc]

Had dinner next to Donny Osmond and his family last Christmas.

[Brooklyn]

Not at WDW but at DL we have seen...

"Rico" from Hannah Montana (Funny bc he was also on our Disney Cruise with his family the week before, DD got a pic with him on the cruise but was too shy to go say anything to him at DL)
Kobe Bryant
Russell Simmons
Resse Witherspoon
"17 and Counting" Family

huuummmmm, I know there are more but I am drawing a blank!

I guess in CA we have an unfair advantage as we are close to "Hollywood"

[luvgus]

Micheal Jackson in 91 with the kid that ended up all over the news.

[cdepauli]

I also saw Russell Simmons at The Wave at the Contemporary in September. Apparently he does business there pretty frequently.

[Brooklyn]

Oh one more I forgot from DCA...Bridgette and Holly from The Girls Next Door. Here is a pic of DH meeting Holly. He looks so HAPPY! Too funny! :rotfl: The were both super sweet though and happy to take pictures with all who asked for them. We saw them on the Sun Wheel but this picture was taken waiting to eat at Ariels Grotto. Holly is a HUGE Disney fan! The dl sweatshirt she is wearing is one that she frequently wears in her interviews on the show.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/holly.png

[GranddadTom]

President Carter twice on the same trip in 2003. Once in the MK at the evening parade and the next day in the AK at the entrance to the Safari ride. We talked briefly to him in the MK.

[2infinityandbeyond]

We saw Mickey Mouse. A lot.

[Stewy]

We had dinner next to :worship: Roy Disney :worship: at Flying Fish one night. I was sitting next to Disney Royalty. Of course that was the night my little one decided to act up and I had to keep leaving the restaurant. :headache:

[livndisney]

Princess Diana.

She was a wonderfully gracious lady. In a werid coincidence, We were also at Disney when she passed away.

[iluvwdw4ever]

Not sure of his name, but we saw the actor who plays Angela Bassetts husband on ER on NYE at the MK. We were standing right next to him and I was able to catch him on tape.:thumbsup2

[Brian Noble]

Both at Disneyland:

My wife got Cal Ripken Jr.'s autograph on her Autopia license.

I stood in line behind Pierce Brosnan in Pieces of Eight---we were both buying swords for our kids.

[LadyMar]

We saw Kathy Ireland and her family dining a couple of tables over from ours
in the Castle during lunch, I think it was Apr '06.
OMG Donny Osmond! :lovestruc

[Christmas-in-Disney]

Both at Disneyland:

My wife got Cal Ripken Jr.'s autograph on her Autopia license.

I stood in line behind Pierce Brosnan in Pieces of Eight---we were both buying swords for our kids.

Cal??? LUCKY! I even live near Baltimore and never even got to see him in person other than at games!

[Disnsyncey]

the only people I saw in the parks as a tourist were Drew Carey at ToT (w/o his glasses, made him less obvious) and Jim Caviezel in Town Square in MK with his fam and tour guide.....and does meeting Julie Andrews at her book signing at MGM count? it was a great day HA

when I was working.....Doug Flutie, Gloria Estefan, Keshawn Johnson, and I had a bit of a convo with Sean Astin (and I proceeded to freak out 1 minute after he left).....I saw Julie Andrews when I was working, not expecting to see her walk by......I was in the middle of a sentence talking to a guest and she walked by and I was literally speechless...had to apologize to the guest, turn around, breathe, and continue helping the guest.....it was amusing HA

[DVCBELLE]

At Disneyland - I saw Billy Bob Thorton.

At WDW - I was there when the kicked off the Year of A Million dreams and saw Michael from Extreme Home Makeover walking around the park and Lance Bass (I think it was him - one of the boy band guys ;) ) - plus there were a lot of famous performers in the shows but they don't really count b/c it was in the show.

[LisaG]

We ran into the Jonas Brothers at the Rock-n-Roll Rollercoaster last April. They were filming a segment to air during the Disney Channel Games. My 2 DD were thrilled!

[SamRoc]

OMG Donny Osmond! :lovestruc

I swear i could not eat my dinner when he and his wife Debbie and 3 of his sons sat at the table next to us! We didnt say a word to them out of respect for them being on a family vacation, but i did try not to stare too much!

[Sleepless Knight]

I had a walking tour of Disneyland guided by artist Harrison Ellenshaw. For those who don't know, Harrison's father Peter Ellenshaw was one of the three main artists who designed Disneyland and he worked on Disney classics such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Mary Poppins.

Harrison himself worked on films such as Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Ghost, and he helped do restoration work on Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.

[HomerHog]

Last summer we saw Shaquille O'Neal, family, and entourage being lead around MK by a tour guide.

[Vandercapellen]

Here is my husband and I on our honeymoon 9/11/02. Imagination gift shop in the am with the Stamos' (before they split up).

She was so nice and seemed genuinly happy to greet her fans...him on the other hand...I didn't hold it against him. It was their private time at vacation.


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/vandercapellen/With20The20Stamoss.jpg

[My 2 princesses]

We saw Mickey Mouse. A lot.


Strange..................we saw him too, a lot actually.:rotfl:

[Christmas-in-Disney]

We ran into the Jonas Brothers at the Rock-n-Roll Rollercoaster last April. They were filming a segment to air during the Disney Channel Games. My 2 DD were thrilled!

My DD would have passed out....literally. I would have had to pick her up and carry her away!

[KatiebugsMom]

We were able to meet Samantha Brown last January while she was filming Samatha's Disney Favorites travelogue. Got a pic with DH and DD and an autograph in DD's book. Very gracious lady.

Also got to watch her film the bit where she was sitting on the bench on Sunset Blvd in DHS.

And to think before the trip, my DH said "Yeah honey one of your Year of a Million Dreams dream will be to meet Samantha Brown in WDW".

Yes my DH is a mentalist........

[Daleh]

My mom and I ran into John O'Hurley at the Yatch Club this past year. It was his last night of doing the processional. We were out hotel hopping looking at decorations when a white van pulled up. This skinny minnie girl got out of the van and I was looking at just how skinny she really was, next thing you know out jumps Mr. O'Hurley. Way cool.

[Traveliz]

Jimmy Carter and family sat across from us at the Spectro Magic parade on Tuesday December 30.

We have also seen Joey Fatone twice in the parks (once at MK and once at Epcot).

My daughter saw Donny Osmond last Spring (when the whole family was there) and got a picture with him at Epcot.

Katie Couric and daughters at AK a few years ago week before Christmas.

Some wrestler - my husband and a friend spotted him.

Liz

[goofy4prez]

I ran into LeBron James at Cedar Point. Being that I live in N.E. Ohio and so does he does that count. :lmao:

[samefay]

Not sure I spelled his last name right, but he's the kid that plays Cory Baxter on Cory in the House. Jan 2008 on the Thunder Mountain Ride at MK.

[Twitterpated Dad]

We saw Mickey Mouse. A lot.

I met his dad once at DL. Yes, Walt Disney himself.

Of course, I was in a stroller and don't remember a thing...

Except for my mom telling the story about a million times.

[Disnsyncey]

oh, and then when I skipped class to go see the MVP parade for Tom Brady (couldn't meet him); Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Emanuelle Chiriqui (from the movie On The Line-got to meet all of them!); and after the 04 Olympics, Lenny Krayzelberg, Ian Crocker, and Michael Phelps at MK (met Ian, even back then Michael was in high demand, only got 1 foot from him).......I wouldn't have learned anything in class those days anyways :)

and I met Jaime Sale and David Pelletier (the Canadian pairs skaters) in Canada at Epcot to sign my Roots gear.....but that was on a saturday and I didn't need to skip class :)

[mom22bless]

My husband would have loved that!!:rotfl:

Oh one more I forgot from DCA...Bridgette and Holly from The Girls Next Door. Here is a pic of DH meeting Holly. He looks so HAPPY! Too funny! :rotfl: The were both super sweet though and happy to take pictures with all who asked for them. We saw them on the Sun Wheel but this picture was taken waiting to eat at Ariels Grotto. Holly is a HUGE Disney fan! The dl sweatshirt she is wearing is one that she frequently wears in her interviews on the show.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/holly.png

[Brooklyn]

Here is my husband and I on our honeymoon 9/11/02. Imagination gift shop in the am with the Stamos' (before they split up).

She was so nice and seemed genuinly happy to greet her fans...him on the other hand...I didn't hold it against him. It was their private time at vacation.


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/vandercapellen/With20The20Stamoss.jpg

It probably had nothing to do with the fact that he was wanting time on his vacation. DD (3) worked on the set of ER a few months ago. He was a JERK. He used fowl language, was full of himself, he just acted terrible infront of a child. Now mind you she was just about 3 so maybe he did not think it mattered but I was TOTALLY turned off! My DD's LOVE to watch Full House and it turns my stomach now to see him. I won't burst their bubble about Uncle Jesse but I will never look at him the same!

My husband would have loved that!!:rotfl:

It is one of his finest Disney memories! :rotfl:

[Mickey'sApprentice]

My sister's family went to WDW during one of the Star Wars Weekends last year, and since the kids were huge Star Wars fans they decided to head over to Hollywood Studios.

Anyway, the MC for the SWW is the guy that played the head EWOK in Star Wars. I can't think of his name, but he is a fairly well known actor.

So, BIL came home and had to admit that while in a gift shop, he accidentally, literally ran into or ran over this actor. I think BIL was mortified that he had walked over him without noticing him.

On behalf of BIL, here's a peace offering...:flower3:

[MJAJmom]

Last april we saw John Edwards, senator and VP candidate, at Animal Kingdom. Then saw him eating lunch at Rainforest Cafe later that day. Two days later we saw him at MK.

[LadyGracey]

My best friend and I saw Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: SVU) and his family with a private tour guide in Adventureland (WDW). This was the end of May last year. We were so excited because we're Law & Order geeks...but we didn't chase them :lmao:

[geogirl0626]

We will start - we ran into Joey Fatone and Lance Bass a few years back just walking around the park. It was after Nsync stopped making CD's but before Dancing with the Stars.

We ran into them too! Well, just Joey Fatone actually. We heard Lance was there too. But it was over at Universal IOA, not Disney so I guess it doesn't count :)

This was Summer 1999.

[MikeAidanEoinMom]

We saw Kobe Bryant in the BBB in the Castle. No he was not getting done :rotfl2: :rotfl2: his little girls were

[Narnian_Princess]

My mom says she ate next to Jonathan Frakes in Epcot.

On my last Disney Cruise, I swear Samantha Brown was on it. No cameras, no nothing, just her. I saw her several times and at first doubted very much that it was actually her, but when she sat down a row or so away from me in the theater, she moved exactly like SB does, so I am inclined to think it was her.

[Jen12573]

Jami Gertz and her family at the GF, consierge level in the early 90s, my brother and I sat next to them at breakfast.

Yogi Berra and his entire family at Epcot during our same stay, they were there for a family reunion.

[WDWChip-n-Dale]

My mom spotted Trace Adkins last time we were in AK. We almost got to ride Everest with him. Most of my family don't like costers so they were waiting outside and they saw him come down the drop. They his face was hilarious.

[bytheblood]

Mickey Mouse!!! :teeth:

[disneyobessed]

"The Rock" you know the the wrestler and he is on The Game Plan.. going on the Goofy Coaster at MK..

[mog]

We were eating at Columbia Harbour House one summer and saw Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake - back when they were dating. There was a room closed off for them upstairs and they brought them up a back set of stairs. The room was an open area - no door - so we could see them, although bodyguards were posted at the entrance to that area so nobody could go in. Not that I would have anyway! We probably wouldn't have even noticed if it hadn't been for the "production" of bodyguards, closing off the room, etc.

[DJ Disney Kid]

I saw Marty Sklar at the gift shop in Coronado Springs Resort. I looked at the man and thought to myself "That looks like Marty Sklar!", then I noticed he had a Disney nametag on that said Marty. We just smiled at eachother and then he left. I still kick myself that I didn't say anything to him and thank him for everything he has contributed to the place I love so much! For anyone that doesn't know who he is, he worked with Walt Disney from the beginning and wrote many of his speeches, including the speech Walt gave at the opening of Disneyland that is now on the plaque of Main Street, USA.

I also saw Top 7 Stacy from resort TV filming in Hollywood Studios. She's a FOX! :lovestruc

[Lynn5700]

We saw Jordin Sparks in Oct. We were in the video they were doing for the American Idol attraction.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w282/Lynn31208/October%20Disney/DSC02346.jpg

[Disnsyncey]

"The Rock" you know the the wrestler and he is on The Game Plan.. going on the Goofy Coaster at MK..

My friends told me a few days after he came into work that I missed him! it was so sad! I might have flipped out.....but they waited to tell me the next week.....that must have been a great sight!!!

We were eating at Columbia Harbour House one summer and saw Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake - back when they were dating. There was a room closed off for them upstairs and they brought them up a back set of stairs. The room was an open area - no door - so we could see them, although bodyguards were posted at the entrance to that area so nobody could go in. Not that I would have anyway! We probably wouldn't have even noticed if it hadn't been for the "production" of bodyguards, closing off the room, etc.

wow, that's impressive.......I didn't peg them for CHH fans ;) HAHAHA good to know those famous folk still enjoy WDW!

[BarbieGal457]

Plaxico Burress on January 2nd in line for Expedition Everest. He wasn't seen by me but my three best friends (we arrived the next day). They said he was with a security detail and lead separately into the line, where he and my friends freaked out over a huge bug on the glass and took pictures on their cell phones :lmao: ! They didn't say hi to him since they didn't want to bother him though. He must be enjoying his early retirement ;) ..Lord knows the first thing I'm doing when I retire is go to Disney!

On a sidenote...why is it that EVERYONE seems to see the lovely Mr. Favre but me?! I kept an eye out the whole trip..oh well, I guess that means I'm going to have to go more often!!

[BarbieGal457]

I also saw Top 7 Stacy from resort TV filming in Hollywood Studios. She's a FOX! :lovestruc

Top 7 Stacy haunts my dreams at night. After 8 days of seeing her 10,000+ times, I remembered 7 of the reasons why I'd stopped watching tv in Disney!

[CaptHomer]

January 08 saw The Rock next to Pirates.

[MustangMike]

The Wife & I saw Robert Plant from Led Zepplin & family in DHS (MGM then) while on our Honeymoon back in April of 2000. It was cool because my wife is a HUGE Led Zep fan!! Made our honeymoon alittle more special.

[Sugardimples]

We saw Samantha Brown (of the Travel Channel) taping a segment in the Magic Kingdom last January.

[madalex]

A couple years back, I saw George Lucas at Epcot near the Morocco pavillion.

A few years before that, we met Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid movie) at Flying Fish (how appropriate!)

[LadyGracey]

I saw Marty Sklar at the gift shop in Coronado Springs Resort. I looked at the man and thought to myself "That looks like Marty Sklar!", then I noticed he had a Disney nametag on that said Marty. We just smiled at eachother and then he left. I still kick myself that I didn't say anything to him and thank him for everything he has contributed to the place I love so much! For anyone that doesn't know who he is, he worked with Walt Disney from the beginning and wrote many of his speeches, including the speech Walt gave at the opening of Disneyland that is now on the plaque of Main Street, USA.



Wow!
I would have smothered him with a zillion questions! Probably a good thing I didn't see him :lmao:

Not an "at Disney" story, but still--
My dad sat next to X Atencio on a plane once when I was a little girl--only we didn't know just *who* he was at the time. My dad worked for Delta Airlines and was traveling to Atlanta on company business, and was seated in first class next to "a nice older gentleman who used to work for Walt Disney." They hit it off and talked the whole flight from Tampa, and my dad eventually told him how I was a huge fan of Mickey Mouse and all things Disney, and Mr. Atencio pulled out his personal Imagineering notepad, drew a Mickey, personalized it to me and signed it. It wasn't until many years later that I put two and two together and realized that he was a big-time, original Imagineer whose creations I idolized, and who really REALLY knew Walt and had worked with him. I don't even want to THINK about what that drawing is worth, but I would never sell it for anything!

So now every time I see him in an interview or one of the Imagineering manuals I think about that conversation my dad had with him and wish I had been there too. So many stories he could tell.

[phlufster]

Back in th e90's we almost got run over by Rick Moranis goofing around on a hoverboard thingy in front of Journey. He came out of nowhere and was "flying" around and then went into the back!

Here is a list of celebs I have seen while visiting or working at the parks:
Drew Carey
Keyshawn Johnson
Kathy Lee Gifford (naughty kids!!)
Tia, Tamara and their brother
Stevie Wonder!!
Eric Estrada (nicest by far)
Deirdre Hall (rudest by far)
Kelly Ripa
Marc Consuelos
SUsan Lucci
Sal Governale (my favorite)
Todd Herzog from Survivor
Joey McIntyre (whoa)
Steven Tyler
Gregory Nicotero (special effects artist, my husband is a huge fan)
Mike Golick
Richard Karn (Home Improvement)
Evander Holyfield (danced right by him and never knew!)

There are more, but that is all I can think of right now!

[Glampire31]

A couple of years ago, when I went with a friend from Cape Cod and we were staying at the boardwalk.... We were walking on the boardwalk at night and saw Sinbad the comedian coming out of Spoodles with a group of people.... He was laughing and smiling then he turned and went up the stairs into the hotel..... We could not believe it....

My friend and I were kicking ourselves, the one time we didn't have a camera on us......

Next time we will not go anywhere without it. :cool2:

[mydisneykids]

A few years ago we were staying at the BCV for a family reunion. We were enjoying a few "kitchen sinks" from Beaches and Cream and the kids were playing in the arcade. In the arcade was Eric Estrada playing video games with his daughter. He was very nice and was so happy to sign an autograph for my sister.

[bosspringsteen]

Back in '07 we met Keegan Gerhard from Food Network Challenge. They were doing a show on Disney cakes, he was really nice and took pictures with a few people.

A day or 2 later we saw Vincent D'Onofrio roaming around, didn't talk to him though.

[Glencora]

...this is how bad my family is at recognizing people. Years ago (I was 12, I'm not saying when it was :cool1: ), I was in LA with my aunt, and we went to the Palamino Club to see a friend of hers play. There was a table behind us with a bunch of guys at it, and everyone kept going over to them, greeting them, getting pictures taken, etc. We had no idea who they were. So my aunt walks up to them as says, "Excuse me - are you famous? Should I know you?" After I crawled out from under the table, she told me it was The Doobie Brothers. Then she said I should ask the lady at the end of our table for an autograph, so I did, and she very nicely signed one. When I got back to my seat, I read the signature - it was Shirley Jones, from the Partridge Family. So even if I DID run into a celeb at WDW, I would probably have no idea!

PS - "Excuse me - are you famous? Should I know you?" is now a huge running joke in our family.

[sdenis]

We saw Jeff Corwin last February taping something or other. I thought he was so "hot" on TV but he's a lot smaller in real life. Yikes, don't get me on tv...things appear larger than they really are I guess.

Hee hee!

[BuzzBiteyear]

My youngest brother has a list a mile long of celebs he saw at Disney. However, he had a big advantage. He worked for a couple years as a valet at the Grand Floridian. I was pretty jealous when he told me about all the PGA golfers he drove to their rooms. Said overall, they were probably the nicest of the famous people he met.

[njsw]

Ricky Schroeder...yes, he goes by Rick now but when I met him he was still Ricky. It was 1980, and my family and I were staying at the Contemporary and he was filming a made-for-TV movie that was supposed to air on Wonderful World of Disney. This was before the Disney Channel! I got my photo with him.

[AliceinHalloweentown]

I saw Marty Sklar at the gift shop in Coronado Springs Resort. I looked at the man and thought to myself "That looks like Marty Sklar!", then I noticed he had a Disney nametag on that said Marty. We just smiled at eachother and then he left. I still kick myself that I didn't say anything to him and thank him for everything he has contributed to the place I love so much! For anyone that doesn't know who he is, he worked with Walt Disney from the beginning and wrote many of his speeches, including the speech Walt gave at the opening of Disneyland that is now on the plaque of Main Street, USA.


Wow, that's incredible =)

Not at Disney, persay, but at the Worlds Fair:
A family friend of ours met Walt Disney himself, at the '64 Worlds Fair. His (the family friend) dad was a higher up at Ford, and as you may or may not know, Disney did a big Ford pavilion.

[Mom2tmha]

We were in DHS last year in one of the gift shops and the cm asked my dd (then 13) if she like the Jonas Brothers cause they were just in the gift shop about 5 minutes ago. We didn't end up finding them and she was so upset...
we did see Peyton Manning 2 years ago.

[bits-n-pieces]

Last January we saw the "Rock" he was riding IASW 2 boats in front of us.

[MonorailDriver]

I saw Steven Tyler getting off Test Track once and Bobcat Goldwaith and Nikki Cox getting on Test Track once and Justin Leonard (PGA Golfer) walking through Fantasy Land

[Brian_WDW74]

Since this thread isn't really about theme park planning, I've moved it to the Theme Parks Community board. :)

[cdrn1]

Marian Jones (the runner) in the Xmas Shop at DTD and John Stamos in Epcot.

[anty30]

We were on the dock at MK waiting for the ferry to the Wilderness Campground to go to the Hoop Dee Doo Revue. There was only 1 other family there waiting with us. My DH kept staring at the wife/mother and wondering where he had seen her before. Well, he finally figured out that she was Shauna Sand, a Playboy playmate. (Figures he knew her!) The best part is that at the time she was married to Lorenzo Lamas and he was a fine specimen of a man. They had their children with them and we rode the ferry together. They also had a personal CM guide. They sat at the table right next to us at the HDDR. Lorenzo was very nice, talked to my DH quite a bit. I will not say what I thought of Shauna. My mother once told me, "if you dont have something nice to say, say nothing."

[TLC371]

On our September 2006 trip, we walked past Kobe Bryant and his wife and daughters, along with a VIP guide, when we were at Magic Kingdom. They were heading towards Splash Moutain and BTMRR.

[Joanna71985]

Celebrities I have seen as a guest or CM are:
*Joey Fatone (I sat next to him during the 3pm parade at MK)
*Steve Young
*Rasheed Wallace
*Jorge Posada
*Mandy Moore (took a picture for her with Handy Manny)
*Warwick Davis (met him at SWW)
*Daniel Logan (SWW)
*Jake Lloyd (SWW)
*Dave Filoni (director of the newest Star Wars movie)


Anyway, the MC for the SWW is the guy that played the head EWOK in Star Wars. I can't think of his name, but he is a fairly well known actor.

So, BIL came home and had to admit that while in a gift shop, he accidentally, literally ran into or ran over this actor. I think BIL was mortified that he had walked over him without noticing him.

On behalf of BIL, here's a peace offering...:flower3:

I believe you are talking about Warwick Davis

[Mouse511]

Since this thread isn't really about theme park planning, I've moved it to the Theme Parks Community board. :)

Nooo....now this thread wont get as many hits.....oh well...:confused3

[DWFan4Life]

We haven't seen yet any famous person in the parks, sad to hear for us.:rotfl: But it's fine, we are there to have fun with the family not to watch famous person, right?

Have a nice day.:)

[lillylynnb]

We were at the mvmcp dec 4 it was midnight and we were on our way out and i had to make one last stop at the candy store on main street and walked right in to David Cook from American Idol he was so nice he even want to take picture with kids

[elyse43230]

In March 2008, I saw the country singer (and he was on celebrity apprentice last year) Trace Adkins standing outside the Jungle Cruise. He was wearing a doo-rag and looked BORED OUT OF HIS MIND! :rotfl2: His kids looked happy though. He had three little cute blonde girls with him.

Then a few days later we were waiting for our ressie outside the Coral Reef Restaurant. There was a group of strangely dressed people outside the door. They were wearing white leopard print hats and some were men dressed as women with crazy wigs. My friend with me freaked out because apparently one of them was a Playboy Bunny (she had a pin on her hat to indicate this???). She was one of the one's on The Girl's Next Door (a show I didn't watch but my friend did).

Whenever I see a CM with a plaid vest, I'm like, "Where's the CELEB???" It's a fun thing to do.

[thesupersmartguy]

Ok, let's see. I have met:

Kelly Ripa

Samuel L. Jackson

David and Victoria Beckham (Saw actually)

And I think I ran flat into the Jonas Brothers.(I was reading a map, and Wham! right into them) Did not give it a seond thought untill I got home.



Off Disney property I have met:

Dionne Warwick

Vesta Williams

Ann Nesby

Patti Austin

And

Patti LaBelle

[SkyGirl]

David Cook, this year in EPCOT.

I was at our hotel and my DD spotted him and stalked him a bit. When I caught up with her, he was having something to eat in Mexico. We waited and I got up my nerve and called his name. He was so sweet and nice! I told him what a huge fan I was and he told me that he loved my shirt (Cancer Sucks).

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[skinsfan2878]

In July of 08 we saw Kobe Bryant and his family. My dad asked why I didn't get his autograph, but he was there with his wife and two little girls. I just couldn't bring mself to do it.

[twokids0204]

Besides the disney charcater's, who did you see? Did you talk to them? When did you see them? Circumstances?

Anyone?

Pic's if possible...

[Avcproduction]

Last year while at Disney World we saw Ryan Key from Yellowcard & Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC together with the VIP people. We were going to go up to them, but for the life of me I couldn't remember Ryan's name so we just stood there on the side going through names trying to remember. And then they walked away

And then this past March me and my sister were at Disneyland and we saw Ed Begley Jr. or better known to us as Stan Sitwell from Arrested Development. She spotted him online at Soarin and asked me why he looked so familiar. And I instantly knew who he was. And then she goes "oh it's because he has hair" :lmao:

[jewelsangel]

On one of my very first trips to Disney World, I spotted Muhammed Ali with a small group of people in Tomorrowland. He was already suffering from his illness at that point so I didn't see anyone ask for his autograph but most people, like me, just snapped pictures and waved. I think this was around 1998. I have the picture somewhere in my archives.

[anotherdisneygal]

We saw Samual L. Jackson outside Hollywood Studios when we were there last may. He was by himself, wearing a long raincoat, dark glasses and a hat (I guess that he didn't want to be noticed), but he was smiling the biggest smile, just like a little kid. We didn't bother him for a picture, it was his vacation too!

[#1_Grumpy_Fan]

A few years ago, my son and daughter met Raven Simone during the filming of the Christmas day special in Magic Kingdom. Two years ago, my wife and I spotted Kyle Massey coming off of Tower of Terror. He stopped and signed a few autographs and posed for pictures.

[Southernbell186]

I didn't see them, but when I was in High School Dh and I were in the marching band/drill team and marched at disneyland in the parade. Apparently Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were there and really liked our band(Tom Hanks has connections to the area around our town so he knew of our high school). That was pretty cool.

[LovinPooh]

We met Jeff Gordon and his wife and daughter last February. My son is a HUGE fan of his. We were on our way out of CRT and he was on his way in. We hovered around Dumbo for a bit waiting to catch another glimpse. He came out and my DH, who says he isnt a fan went to mush. Shook his hand and cried all over him for a minute.. it was priceless:lmao: dont think he cared for his Kyle Busch hat though:rotfl:. DH apologized over and over and told him DS was a huge fan and he took a pic with our kids. DS12 is still floored. DD didnt care, not a nascar fan. And I dont remember a darn thing lol. I cant say one bad thing about Jeff Gordon, it was so awesome for him to take a minute for the crazy fans. If he only knew what it meant for my DS. Any other day he has on his 24 shirt and hat. That day I made him wear his Pluto shirt. We came home and blew the pic up to 8x10, and now amongst all his 24 memorbilia he has a pic of him and jeff Gordon with the castle in the background on his wall. :goodvibes

[MeLaNie9]

In Dec 2007 we saw Neil Patrick Harris multiple times over a couple of days. I literally ran into him at AK, then we saw him at Epcot a few times. He was the narrator for CP at that time - I absolutely LOVE:lovestruc him and I was speechless when I ran into some guy, looked up at the person, and realized it was him. All I could manage was a creepy "Hi".

First two from AK, last one is in Epcot -we were seating in same row in car in Ellen's Energy Adventure as him as well, but I didn't think that I should whip out my camera during that!
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[goofygirl0415]

I'm so jealous! I get so sad when I see things on tv and stuff when stars are at the World...I am never there when anyone famous is there!! I love hearing all your stories!!!

[Tiffany_PartyOf7]

I could have SWORN that I saw Sharon Osbourne with Kelly at the Grand Floridian once but I'm not sure LOLOL

[LovinPooh]

Your so lucky!! I love NPH!!

[MrsJ Henry]

We saw Don Knotts when he was at the studios. That was back when they would have the parade for the star then have them do their handprints and then pose for pictures with people. My couisn told him what a huge fan my father was of him and he gave us the towel that he used after doing his hand prints.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Talked to him a little and had pictures done. He was a very nice man.

[Tara922c]

[QUOTE=MeLaNie9;31306711]In Dec 2007 we saw Neil Patrick Harris multiple times over a couple of days. I literally ran into him at AK, then we saw him at Epcot a few times. He was the narrator for CP at that time - I absolutely LOVE:lovestruc him and I was speechless when I ran into some guy, looked up at the person, and realized it was him. All I could manage was a creepy "Hi".

First two from AK, last one is in Epcot -we were seating in same row in car in Ellen's Energy Adventure as him as well, but I didn't think that I should whip out my camera during that!



I was there during the same time. I said to my friend, "that guy looks just like Doogie Howser MD", she said, "because he is Doogie". I couldn't think of his name at the time. We saw him coming off of Sorin'. When I was a merchandise CP, I rang up Brian Urlacker from the Chicago Bears, and I saw Kelly from 91210. She sent the VIP guide in to pay for her daughter's sucker.

[ckdsnynt]

We saw Troy Aikman and his family several years ago at SM in MK. They were getting on as we were getting off. Then, a few hours later, his group came into LTT to eat while we were eating there. One of our freinds' little boy (about 8 at the time) ran into him in the men's room and introduced himself to him! He said "Hi, I'm XX from Tuttle, Ok." and Mr. Aikman said , "Well, Hi, XX from Tuttle, Ok. I'm Troy Aikman.":rotfl2: He probably thought the kid was stalking him into the men's room!:lmao:
We didn't see him any more that day. If he saw us, he probably ran the other way:rotfl:

P.S. and yes, we adults were very embarrassed that the kid had bothered Mr. Aikman, espcially in the men's room! The kid did get scolded and we made sure he stayed in his seat the rest of the meal. Even famous people deserve vacations with their families without being bugged by the public (especially in the bathroom!).

[cannonballer]

Even famous people deserve vacations with their families without being bugged by the public (especially in the bathroom!).

No they dont. They are famous and therefore law dictates they be bugged! :rotfl2:

[JSTX]

We saw Samual L. Jackson outside Hollywood Studios when we were there last may. He was by himself, wearing a long raincoat, dark glasses and a hat (I guess that he didn't want to be noticed), but he was smiling the biggest smile, just like a little kid. We didn't bother him for a picture, it was his vacation too!

I just wanted to mention, there is an undercover security guard at HS that looks just like Samuel L. Jackson. Everytime we are there for rope drop, we see him there by the front gate. The first time I saw him i thought it was Samuel L Jackson too, but then after seeing him multiple times we realized who he really was.

i am not sure if that is who you saw, but I thought it was coincidental that you had your sitting at that location.

[VolcomStone10]

Didn't happen to me, but my brother's friend who is a CM was in Epcot on his off-day and went on the Nemo ride. He sat down for the show and happened to look beside him - turns out that Catherine Zeta-Jones sat down beside him. No special seating, maybe 3 rows back.

Humbling to know that there are celebs who won't make a huge deal about being in the park and will actually have a normal vacation with their family.

[teach22180]

We met Jeff Gordon and his wife and daughter last February. My son is a HUGE fan of his. We were on our way out of CRT and he was on his way in. We hovered around Dumbo for a bit waiting to catch another glimpse. He came out and my DH, who says he isnt a fan went to mush. Shook his hand and cried all over him for a minute.. it was priceless:lmao: dont think he cared for his Kyle Busch hat though:rotfl:. DH apologized over and over and told him DS was a huge fan and he took a pic with our kids. DS12 is still floored. DD didnt care, not a nascar fan. And I dont remember a darn thing lol. I cant say one bad thing about Jeff Gordon, it was so awesome for him to take a minute for the crazy fans. If he only knew what it meant for my DS. Any other day he has on his 24 shirt and hat. That day I made him wear his Pluto shirt. We came home and blew the pic up to 8x10, and now amongst all his 24 memorbilia he has a pic of him and jeff Gordon with the castle in the background on his wall. :goodvibes
Thanks for sharing this story. He's not my driver, but I have to admit that he's a great human being. I'm not surprised he took that time with your son. Of course, I'd like to believe that Kyle or Tony would have done the same! :laughing:

[extremesoccermom]

In all the times we have been to Disney World we have not seen any celebs. But at US we saw Joe Montana and his family. (Some one asked him for an autograph and he was very nice but told them No, not when I am with my family).
In Disneyland (2 or 3 years ago) we were having Dinner at Blue Bayou and Eric Estrada came in with a med size group (3 tables). Then as we were walking out I wasn't paying attention to where I was going and I almost got run over by a scooter. When I appologized DD realized it was the Roloff family from Little People Big World.

[PrincessAurora206]

I saw in Peabo Bryson in concert at Epcot when I was really young (the guy that did the theme songs for Aladdin and Beauty & the Beast). He was awesome! :thumbsup2 I'm pretty sure that's the only celebrity I've ever seen at Disney despite all my trips there.

[saratogadreamin09]

We met Jeff Gordon and his wife and daughter last February. My son is a HUGE fan of his. We were on our way out of CRT and he was on his way in. We hovered around Dumbo for a bit waiting to catch another glimpse. He came out and my DH, who says he isnt a fan went to mush. Shook his hand and cried all over him for a minute.. it was priceless:lmao: dont think he cared for his Kyle Busch hat though:rotfl:. DH apologized over and over and told him DS was a huge fan and he took a pic with our kids. DS12 is still floored. DD didnt care, not a nascar fan. And I dont remember a darn thing lol. I cant say one bad thing about Jeff Gordon, it was so awesome for him to take a minute for the crazy fans. If he only knew what it meant for my DS. Any other day he has on his 24 shirt and hat. That day I made him wear his Pluto shirt. We came home and blew the pic up to 8x10, and now amongst all his 24 memorbilia he has a pic of him and jeff Gordon with the castle in the background on his wall. :goodvibes


If I met Jeff Gordon on a vacation (or anywhere) I would go nuts. You are very very lucky:)

[jkid721133]

I saw Rosie O'Donnell riding CTX with her daughter (they were the car behind us and we waited to see their pic on the overhead screens. Our group stopped and talked by the exit to the ride, and she came out with the VIP person and whispered hi to all of us, and then hurried away. We didnt want to make a big scene, and she obviously didnt want one either, which is fine.

I saw Tara Lipinsky (Olympic skater) doing an interview a few year back after she won her medal.

Last year I saw Dick Vitale and Darrell Dawkins (former Philadelphia Sixer) in MK doing some kind of a promotional event on the lawn by the rose garden.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Back in the late 80's when I was a kid, we saw Michael Jackson at MK on IASW of all things :rotfl: People realized it was him and then all mayhem broke loose! We just ignored it and went on our way:cutie:

[saratogadreamin09]

I saw Rosie O'Donnell riding CTX with her daughter (they were the car behind us and we waited to see their pic on the overhead screens. Our group stopped and talked by the exit to the ride, and she came out with the VIP person and whispered hi to all of us, and then hurried away. We didnt want to make a big scene, and she obviously didnt want one either, which is fine.

I saw Tara Lipinsky (Olympic skater) doing an interview a few year back after she won her medal.

Last year I saw Dick Vitale and Darrell Dawkins (former Philadelphia Sixer) in MK doing some kind of a promotional event on the lawn by the rose garden.


Thats cool

Tara Lipinski is my actually namesake, my parents were watching the olympics the year I was born and decided they liked the name Tara:)

[saratogadreamin09]

Back in the late 80's when I was a kid, we saw Michael Jackson at MK on IASW of all things :rotfl: People realized it was him and then all mayhem broke loose! We just ignored it and went on our way:cutie:

I wonder what would happen if he was seen at MK now-a-days :lmao:

[OK!]

Saw Gary Sinise at an Off Kilter show in Dec. 2008. He went up after the show to tell the band what a big fan he was of theirs and about how he used to sneak out in between performances of the Candlelight Processional so he could hear OK shows. :goodvibes

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[HeyIt'sMe]

Several years ago we saw Joe Piscopo at the CRT breakfast. Try not to be too excited. :cool2:

[sage10]

we have had 2 sightings in my family. The first was my brother saw Chris Webber, basketball player for Michigan in 1993. My brother of course was wearing a UNC shirt and went and asked Chris Webber for his autograph. Chris Webber was the guy that called time out when they didn't have one, and Carolina won the game. But he was good spirited about my brother wearing the shirt.

This past christmas we saw John O'Hurley. It was his last night doing CP, and my mom and I were hotel hopping. He was getting out of his van, as we were waiting for the valet to bring our car around. So my mom asked if we could get our picture taken with him. He was very nice, and did it. Although the picture wasn't great, a little blurry.

[bonybroad]

Christie Brinkely was in the boat behind us on IASW in 1999.
She left via a separate exit - probably becuase my DH was staring..:rotfl:

[glo]

We saw Jimmy Osmond walking around MK this last March. Can't miss and Osmond they really all look alike! He was very nice, said HI..I snapped a quick picture as he kept walking. He isn't that famous to ask for an autograph...LOL

[dizneegirl]

In '94, we were waiting for a show at the Diamond Horseshoe Review, and DH says "I know that voice - who is that?" A moment later, Fran Drescher passed by with a small entourage going through Frontierland...

That's the only time we've seen a celebrity out in the parks (rather than in a parade, or doing something for a special event). Of course, I could probably have them walk in front of me, and never notice - I'm too busy having fun! ;)

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I wonder what would happen if he was seen at MK now-a-days :lmao:

:rotfl::lmao::laughing::lmao::lmao:
I think a different kind of mayhem would break loose....towards the exit!:rotfl2:

[Buzz's Buddy]

Last year, we saw Celine Dion while waiting to board Test Track.

They were celebrating her son's 7th birthday and were in the middle of riding Test Track 7 times in a row. We know that thanks to the CM that was very quietly telling everyone why that car didn't have to unload.

[saratogadreamin09]

:rotfl::lmao::laughing::lmao::lmao:
I think a different kind of mayhem would break loose....towards the exit!:rotfl2:

I know thats where I would head
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[badblackpug]

In 2000 Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and in 2007 Susan Lucci. She is tiny!

[re121258]

Donald Sutherland walking around the English gardens in EPCOT.

[Go_Number_9]

Former cast member here... I used to work at the emporium. I've had a few sightings and experiences... It was my 2nd day working there, and one of the managers was taking me around kind of showing me some things helping me get my feet wet and Johnny Depp walked right by us... he was wearing a cigar shirt and a fedora and had a big smile on his face the whole time..he stopped and signed and even took a few pictures..I of course was working and with my manager and didnt get much time to see him.

One night while Spectromagic was running and nobody was in, Uma Therman walked in..I was one of 3 cast members who helped her pick out charms for a charm bracelet...that was really neat..she was extrememly friendly and even talked to us for about 5 minutes...but once spectro was over she had to jet out.

On another day(very early in the morning and I was extrememly tired because I had to work EMH the night before) I was stocking picture frames and somebody approached me for some help and said "excuse me sir but do you think you can help us out?" I look up and it was Triple H and Stephanie McMahon... I immediately stopped what i was doing..it was very early and there wasnt a lot of guests in there...They were extrememly friendly..I talked to them for about 10 minutes.. They were asking me how to get to certain attractions. They had their daughter with them.. but I've always been a big fan of his so that was really neat.

Other people I've seen come in are Kenyon Martin(NBA player) and Joan Rivers(my gf at the time was a cast member and actually helped her out)

[dvcfamily41801]

Last Friday at World of Disney we saw Joey Fattone and Alfonso Riebero. They were at BBB with their daughters (who were beautiful). A few people stopped Joey and asked for pictures (that is how I knew it was him LOL).

[scottishduffy]

We met Samantha Brown when she was filming her last special. We even got into the background of a shot, pretty cool! She was very nice when i asked if I could have a picture with her.



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[CatManDoo]

Back in 1990 at MGM Studios we saw the Muppets taping a scene for a special. Saw Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Charles Grodin. Henson died not too long after that I believe. :sad1:

[jkid721133]

Thats cool

Tara Lipinski is my actually namesake, my parents were watching the olympics the year I was born and decided they liked the name Tara:)

wow, are you only 10 years old?

[Tara922c]

Former cast member here... I used to work at the emporium. I've had a few sightings and experiences... It was my 2nd day working there, and one of the managers was taking me around kind of showing me some things helping me get my feet wet and Johnny Depp walked right by us... he was wearing a cigar shirt and a fedora and had a big smile on his face the whole time..he stopped and signed and even took a few pictures..I of course was working and with my manager and didnt get much time to see him.

One night while Spectromagic was running and nobody was in, Uma Therman walked in..I was one of 3 cast members who helped her pick out charms for a charm bracelet...that was really neat..she was extrememly friendly and even talked to us for about 5 minutes...but once spectro was over she had to jet out.

On another day(very early in the morning and I was extrememly tired because I had to work EMH the night before) I was stocking picture frames and somebody approached me for some help and said "excuse me sir but do you think you can help us out?" I look up and it was Triple H and Stephanie McMahon... I immediately stopped what i was doing..it was very early and there wasnt a lot of guests in there...They were extrememly friendly..I talked to them for about 10 minutes.. They were asking me how to get to certain attractions. They had their daughter with them.. but I've always been a big fan of his so that was really neat.

Other people I've seen come in are Kenyon Martin(NBA player) and Joan Rivers(my gf at the time was a cast member and actually helped her out)



A little off topic, but I worked at the Emporium too back in 2006 during my College Program.

[saratogadreamin09]

wow, are you only 10 years old?

NO, Im 14. I said olympics but I meant Figure Skating something, I didnt feel like typing the whole thing out so I just said olympics


sorry for the confusion

[Disneycrazy!!]

We met Samantha Brown when she was filming her last special. We even got into the background of a shot, pretty cool! She was very nice when i asked if I could have a picture with her.



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OMG!! You were so lucky!! I love Samantha Brown and her TV show. Watch it all the time!!!:yay:

[pixiefairy]

I didn't see them, but Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were in the park on 2/14. I only knew because I overheard other guests on the bus talking about it and also overheard a PR guy talking about it at dinner that night at the California Grill. The weekend before, Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas had been there.

Saw a few American Idols at the Premiere Party...but that was during the motorcade.:rotfl:

[AbbyPan]

I was at the child swap in Test Track with my nephew when a CM brings out Matt Lauer and his family. One of his children was too small to ride so the CM babysat their youngest and sat right next to me while Matt rode TT with the rest of his family.

When they came back out my nephew ran right up to Matt!!:eek: I apologized...soooo embarrassing... but they were very sweet and smiled & then left.

[mom2taylorandemily]

Thanks for sharing this story. He's not my driver, but I have to admit that he's a great human being. I'm not surprised he took that time with your son. Of course, I'd like to believe that Kyle or Tony would have done the same! :laughing:

I think Tony might, but Kyle maybe not so much!!!

[saratogadreamin09]

I didn't see them, but Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were in the park on 2/14. I only knew because I overheard other guests on the bus talking about it and also overheard a PR guy talking about it at dinner that night at the California Grill. The weekend before, Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas had been there.

Saw a few American Idols at the Premiere Party...but that was during the motorcade.:rotfl:

I was there the same time they were all there but didnt see anyone:mad:

[lacrosse_lady72]

I'm usually so tied up in my own happiness to notice anyone else.... oh well.

[poohangel]

In Dec. 2005 we saw Kelly Ripa her husband Mark and their children in Epcot. I took some pics as we walked by because Mark is so darn HOT!

[tnkr mom]

This past October we saw Ming Tsai (cooking show chef) and his family in Animal Kingdom! I literally tripped over his coach!

[twokids0204]

In 1986 we were there during the afternoon parade in MK, and in the final float, Oprah was there. It was the time she flew her entire audience to Disney.

[marielynn724]

We met Samantha Brown when she was filming her last special. We even got into the background of a shot, pretty cool! She was very nice when i asked if I could have a picture with her.



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i love samantha brown!

[Cruella 66]

Wow, When I am at WDW I am so into my family and my vacation...I wonder though, how many "stars" saw us and didn't ask for a picture.:lmao:

Really though, I'd probably have to literally run into them to notice them and if they are dressed 'normal', in regular clothing and optional make-up, I wonder how many I would recognize?

Cool thread though!:3dglasses

[Ggatorgirl]

Last August, just weeks after the Olympics, my duaghters were at ESPN Zone on the Boardwalk and saw Michael Phelps who was there with several friends. One of my DD bought a Baltimore Ravens cap (Phelps is from Baltimore) and had him sign it. They got pictures with him and chatted briefly before the CMs shooed them away.

[MickeyNicki]

We saw Kevin Federline at Epcot..we was standing right next to DH and he didnt notice...so we followed him out and I snapped a picture as he was heading into the back of Mission Space..still smoking a cig.

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[dvcfamily41801]

I was at the child swap in Test Track with my nephew when a CM brings out Matt Lauer and his family. One of his children was too small to ride so the CM babysat their youngest and sat right next to me while Matt rode TT with the rest of his family.

When they came back out my nephew ran right up to Matt!!:eek: I apologized...soooo embarrassing... but they were very sweet and smiled & then left.

Matt Lauer in Walt Disney World.....I seriously don't think my life could get any better than that!!!:love::love::love:

[wendy1974]

We saw Kevin Federline at Epcot..we was standing right next to DH and he didnt notice...so we followed him out and I snapped a picture as he was heading into the back of Mission Space..still smoking a cig.

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Love that picture, too funny! Myabe you should have tried to sekl that pic to one of the gossip magazines:rotfl:

[hockeymom3]

Its funny, I was watching TMZ the other night and the guy who played Carleton on the Fresh Prince was going to Disney with his daughter. So I got thinking that maybe I'll see a celeb while I'm there!!

I'd much rather sneak a picture (or even better...be in the picture!) than an autograph.

[maleficent_man]

I know it's from DLRP but I met John Lasseter shortly after the new Toon Studios section of the Studios park opened - couldn't believe it!!

Pic is in my sig.

[S0nic01]

Well this was at disney land in california we were walking down main st and we guess who we saw,The biggest star around i had to grab the camera and take a pic I dont care if they get mad I had to try,Mickey was great signed an autograph and took a pic,best part was hes friends were there minnie,pluto and donald OMG it made my day.

[fottafamily05]

Last year, we saw Celine Dion while waiting to board Test Track.

They were celebrating her son's 7th birthday and were in the middle of riding Test Track 7 times in a row. We know that thanks to the CM that was very quietly telling everyone why that car didn't have to unload.


Look I know there celebrities and all but seriously what gives them the right to have special privledges that every other person celebrating there childs b-days dont? I just find that very annoying :mad:

[connorlevismom]

Look I know there celebrities and all but seriously what gives them the right to have special privledges that every other person celebrating there childs b-days dont? I just find that very annoying :mad:

I am with you on this one. Nothing annoys me more than people who think they are above everything.

But thankfully, I think that most celebrities are not like this when they are at places like WDW. I think most just try to blend in with the crowd and not be noticed.

[mouseclick1]

Last Friday at World of Disney we saw Joey Fattone and Alfonso Riebero. They were at BBB with their daughters (who were beautiful). A few people stopped Joey and asked for pictures (that is how I knew it was him LOL).

My son and his friends stood behind them in line at Expedition Everest on Friday morning. They knew it was Alfonso, but disagreed whether or not it was Joey Fattone. I guess this settles it!

[Brian_WDW74]

I've merged together several threads about celebrity sightings at WDW. :)

[DaveStroem]

Look I know there celebrities and all but seriously what gives them the right to have special privledges that every other person celebrating there childs b-days dont? I just find that very annoying :mad:

You too could have this privledge. It is called a VIP tour. You can book it for $295 an hour with a 6 hour minimum. So if you have an extra $1800 go for it. This will give the entire party (max 10) unlimited instant FP.

[Mickey'sApprentice]

You to could have this privledge. It is called a VIP tour. You can book it for $295 an hour with a 6 hour minimum. So if you have an extra $1800 go for it. This will give the entire party (max 10) unlimited FP.

But does the $1800 version allow you to ride the same very popular ride 7 times in a row?

:confused3

[william4192]

Yes, I heard it allows you to ride as much as you want.

But honestly, I think they mostly do it to keep crowds from following them all day. Even the lamest of celebs will be hounded by some people.

[DaveStroem]

What I am trying to say is that this special treatment is not because they are a celebrate. It is because they sprang for the VIP tour.

There is also a lower cost VIP package that still follows the same FP rules as the rest of us, but that the CM does the running. Personally, if I was laying out that kind of green I would want the unlimited instant version.

On another note, TT was fun, but I got board with it after the second time we rode it.

[Mufasa&Simba]

Although I didn't see any of the actors, my family and I were at WDW the same time that the show "Family Matters" was filming there back in 1995. One of our last nights there we were at Innoventions and my mom saw all these chairs and cameras, etc. and on the chairs it said Family Matters. I saw Fred Fox Jr's chair (his name was on it)- I believe he was a producer. We figured out they were filming the show and me being 11 years old and loved that show (this was the height of TGIF ABC! and when like every ABC show went to Disney World-Disney bought ABC) I just stood and watched. LOL, I wasn't actually watching anything, because they were going to film after the park closed (except for some crew people setting up- hardly anyone was there), but I just wanted to see someone from the show. My mom even wanted to see if I could be an "extra", but then we just eventually left.

Except for that set in Innoventions, that's all I saw of them filming. If I would've known earlier in the trip they were filming I probably would've kept an eye out for them- especially in the outdoor scenes. I still get excited when I see the Disney episodes of FM. I'm 25 and I will watch that show on Nick at Nite!

Not me, but a friend of my mom's and her family saw Bruce Willis and Demi Moore (and I assume their girls, too?) at a show there back in 1997.

[weheartdisney07]

I have a friend who works as a CM at the CR. She started in January and since she has been there she has said Simon Cowell has been there and Joey Fatone is staying there right now!

[SassyCat]

This has been quite a fun thread!

Several years ago, when DH was 13 or 14 (I can't remember which - was either 2000 or 2001), his school's show choir went from Montgomery, AL to WDW to perform. It was at some huge performance thing with tons of different people there. They performed somehwere at the Magic Kingdom, I believe. Anyway, they had to go through the backstage area to get back on their bus after their performance, and Christina Aguilera (sp?) was there. This was after Mulan of course, but it was before she became really huge. Anyway, she complimented his show choir on their performance. DH had ended up with a solo in it, and she complimented him specifically. I also heard this story from another one of his schoolmates who was bitter about it. Hahaha. Really random. It is his claim to fame though. Heehee. :dance3:

[MeLaNie9]

Oops, I forgot about this... the same trip (actually the same day) that we saw NPH at AK, we also saw Drew Lachey and his Dancing with the Stars partner (I don't know her name) at the AKL while we were waiting to eat at Boma. We were with my MIL and SIL that trip and neither of them had recognized NPH, but they recoginzed Drew Lachey and this lady right away because they are addicted to that show which I have never seen. They were standing right in the middle of the entrance to the AKL with some other folks and looked like they were trying to decide where to eat. We did not take any pictures because we were like 2 feet from them and thought this would be awkward! She was wearing some sort of full body skin tight body suit:confused3 which was what DH noticed;) I believe that they were in WDW for the taping for the Christmas Parade the next day.

[dmurphy51]

In Feb 2007 after the Inianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl I meet Head Coach, Tony Dungy and Running Back, Dominic Rhodes of the Colts after they filmed the parade down Main Street.

Tony Dungy was very nice even after I told him that I was from Chicago he still took a picture with me.

[Mick00]

Not in WDW but when I was in Disneyland Paris in March just gone I met Patrice Evra the Manchester United FC left back (I don't know how famous he is in the US but he would be very well known in Europe) He was really nice he let people take photos with him and all that, I'll post my phot with him later

[theatermouse]

I saw Joey Fatone on our trip in March. I saw him heading up Main St. (toward the Castle) while I was sitting on the curb waiting for the parade. He was with his family & his daughter was blindfolded. Must have been surprising her with something! I tried to get a picture of him, but my camera didn't cooperate. I was so disappointed as I was (am) such a huge Nsync fan back in the day. I sent a text to friends & family telling them and they all laughed at me. My husband thought I was a dork, too. BUT the guy sitting next to me also recognized Joey and his wife looked at us like we were both insane. :lmao:

[daisy2jae]

August 2008 MK Pirates of the Car. ride. We saw Duane Johnson "The Rock". We was rushed onto the ride and taken off by a group of 4-5 men. With a large crowd following him from ride to ride.

[theatermouse]

Thanks for sharing this story. He's not my driver, but I have to admit that he's a great human being. I'm not surprised he took that time with your son. Of course, I'd like to believe that Kyle or Tony would have done the same! :laughing:


Kyle possibly would, he's pretty cool. Tony on the other hand....

I'm also pretty sure Kurt (Kyle's brother, of course) would. He's awesome.

I live in Nascar country, so I've met a ton of the drivers! I was wondering if anyone saw Jeff & family when they were there in February. I remember him saying they were taking their daughter during some time-off from the track during Daytona Speedweeks.

[OverplanninJess]

Last March ('08) my mom and I were in Epcot and saw the whole Little People Big World family. They were taking a potty break-mom and 2 of the kids were waiting for dad and the other 2 kids to come out of the bathrooms. A few people were going up and asking for pictures, but I didn't want to bother them. I was pretty excited though as I love that show! My brother's friend saw them later that week (they were there for a school trip) at Animal Kingdom and got a picture with the older boys.

[Bubba the Disney fan]

About 4 years ago we were in Blizzard beach and walking up to a slide.A child ran by us and the father of the girl told her to get back in line were she was.I turned to smile at the father, and tell him not to worry about it, and he looked very familiar.We are football fans and when reaching the top,he said to me "I knew you know who I am".It was Warren Sapp then of the Tampa bay Bucks. He was very cool and even shook my son's hand>

[Yadrahs]

I have been to Disney World Florida over 12 times, and just this past Saturday, May 2, I had my first celebrity sighting, actually encounter. It was Phoebe Cates. I was just walking along in Hollywood Studios toward the staircase in front of Little Mermaid, and I glanced up, and she was right there. I didn't realize who I was looking at for a sec, so I glanced at her again, and I saw her look at me, and I looked away. So, then I looked at her one more time to confirm what I think I saw, and she smiled at me. I think she got that I had just triple taked her.

[tobin04]

We saw Jimmy Osmond walking around MK this last March. Can't miss and Osmond they really all look alike! He was very nice, said HI..I snapped a quick picture as he kept walking. He isn't that famous to ask for an autograph...LOL

Marie Osmond and her family were at the Hoop Dee Doo Revue in 2005 with us! Her daughter was hanging near us (my daughter was a baby at the time), talking to my daughter, but we didn't realize until later it was her daughter. They sat at a table behind us, too! The Osmonds like Disney I guess!

[JACKNAG]

My Wife and and daughter saw Brooke Shields in the MK bathroom at main street with her kids. I was out side next to her ontourage. The Strollers name on the back said "The Limo" She were running very stealth dark sunglasses hat. My wife said she was stunning with very little makeup on, and very attentive with her little girls.

[Buzz Litebeer]

The Osmonds like Disney I guess!
They do. Back in 1970, The Osmonds starred in a surreal made-for-TV film called "Disneyland Showtime". In the movie, The Osmonds, their "manager", their buddy Kurt Russell, and up-and-coming actress E.J. Peaker, all spend the day singing and dancing through Disneyland, with their day culminating in a visit to the (then) brand-new Haunted Mansion. The surreal part comes when, right before they go to the HM, Kurt Russell looks straight and the camera and narrates a behind-the-scenes making-of piece about the HM. Weird, but amazingly cool stuff!

[Amyz00]

Last June (2008) we saw Shaquille O'Neil (sp?), "Shaq" at Epcot. He was there with his family and they were escorted into Turtle Talk with Crush before the rest of us (and the crowd) He was lying on the floor and his two daughters were next to him. Of course Crush focused on him and his daughters but fortunately he asked one of my DDs a question as well. :)

We did not bother him; I don't remember seeing anyone asking him for a picture of autograph. I think that most people were like us and respected his time with his family.

[tinkgurl]

Last June (2008) we saw Shaquille O'Neil (sp?), "Shaq" at Epcot. He was there with his family and they were escorted into Turtle Talk with Crush before the rest of us (and the crowd) He was lying on the floor and his two daughters were next to him. Of course Crush focused on him and his daughters but fortunately he asked one of my DDs a question as well. :)

We did not bother him; I don't remember seeing anyone asking him for a picture of autograph. I think that most people were like us and respected his time with his family.

We saw him June 2008 at MK! So we must've been there the same time! :)

[Amyz00]

We saw him June 2008 at MK! So we must've been there the same time! :)

That's funny!:) At least your picture is a good one. He was sitting right by us looking at the fish in the aquarium on the first floor. I tried to take a picture of him but it came out too blurry!

[disneygymmom]

Years ago at DL we saw Stephen Spielburg with his family. They were trying to blend in so we just smiled and left them alone. My DH always spots celebs a mile away.He is always like " isn't that (celeb)?" I used to say no way but he's always right! We were at the Ritz Carlton in KC. and he said "thats Howie Mandel!" He was right of course. We spoke to him at length and he sent us champagne and tickets to his stand up show that evening! :goodvibes

[Amyz00]

Years ago at DL we saw Stephen Spielburg with his family. They were trying to blend in so we just smiled and left them alone. My DH always spots celebs a mile away.He is always like " isn't that (celeb)?" I used to say no way but he's always right! We were at the Ritz Carlton in KC. and he said "thats Howie Mandel!" He was right of course. We spoke to him at length and he sent us champagne and tickets to his stand up show that evening! :goodvibes

How nice of Howie Mandel! :thumbsup2 Now I think that I like him even a little more! ;)

[tinkgurl]

That's funny!:) At least your picture is a good one. He was sitting right by us looking at the fish in the aquarium on the first floor. I tried to take a picture of him but it came out too blurry!

Thank you! It was hard to take the pic because they were walking and not stopping, but I didn't care that he wasn't looking or anything. I just wanted a pic to say we saw him. :laughing:

[cmskok]

We saw Andrew McCarthy and his son on the Buzz Lightyear ride in May of 06. We also say Tina Fey with her daughter and husband in May of 08...she is so great!

[JaGra]

I saw Billy Mays (the Oxi Clean Guy) He didnt talk near as loudly as on the commercials.

[DonnaL]

Speaking of Howie Mandel.......two years ago we were standing watching the Public Works guys at Hollywood Studios and Howie was sitting on the curb right next to us.......we didn't even realize it was him (I think he may have had sunglasses and a baseball hat on.....not sure) ......until one of the Public Works guys (Frankie, I think)......made some offhand reference to "deal or no deal" and looked right at him. But, my point is, if a celebrity is taking a low profile, by NOT having a private guide, etc., chances are very likely a large percentage of people will not even recognize them. Same thing at VB last May....a few days before we got there a lot of guests were saying Jon BonJovi and his family were there ......several people got pictures of him in the pool from a distance. The pictures certainly did look like him, however, if I had been there and seen him, it would never have occurred to me that he and his family would be there without special consideration and I would have simply thought it was someone who looked like him.....they kept a very low profile.....and no one bothered them. Sometimes, if celebrities act like celebrities with the entire entourage it brings much more attention to them.......are you listening, celebrities.

[Sleepymel]

On our honeymoon in June 2007, DH and I saw Melissa Joan Hart as we were checking in at the GF. She noticed our wedding Mickey hats and congratulated us. She told us that she and her family were leaving and offered us one of those Disney spray bottle fans they had used, saying it was pretty handy in the heat (we lovingly call it the "Melissa Joan Hart bottle" now!).

On our way down from our room one day to grab some food at Gasparillas, we passed by one of the large suites and a small group of people leaving it. We were completely oblivious waiting for the elevator when woman asked us if we had just gotten married. It was Celine Dion. She was very nice and congratulated us. DH had no idea who it was till we got into the elevator.

I didn't ask for pictures or autographs - they're on vacation, I don't want to bother them. Still, it was pretty cool to see them both!

[tamhugh]

Several years ago, we were in EPCOT and throughout the day, my older son (who was about 10 at the time) kept saying that he was seeing the guys from N'Sync. They were just becoming popular at the time, so I had no idea what they looked like. I told him he was probably just seeing someone who looked like them. Later that evening, as we were getting ready to leave, we saw a stage set up and huge crowds of people. We asked the CM what was going on and he said they were getting ready to tape the N'Sync Christmas special and we were welcome to be in the audience.

Two years ago, younger DS and I were there the first week of December when they were taping the Christmas parade. We saw The Jonas Brothers, Regis and Kelly, the blonde girl from HSM, and a few others. Wandering the park we also saw the new Menudo with their escorts. I saw a man that I knew I recognized with two beautiful little girls and a VIP escort but I couldn't place his name until about 15 minutes later. It was Russel Simmons. And we were going into the ESPN club for lunch and a very visible group was leaving. We didn't pay much attention, but when we got seated, the waitress told us we had just missed Jessica Simpson.

Last year on a school field trip, my son and his friend met Joey Fatone at Planet Hollywood. They said he was very nice and he posed for pictures.

[PenguinWaiters]

When I was a CM in monorails (around '90), I saw Dana Carvey (from Sat. Night Live - the Church Lady days!) & also Geddy Lee from Rush. Oh, Joe Namath rode in my front cab one night, too. (Can you tell who I was more impressed by?!)

Cool. I was there in February 1990, waiting in line for POC, when my then-BF told me that Geddy Lee was standing in line a few people behind us. I turned around and sure enough, there he was. There really is no mistaking him! :rotfl: My BF was wearing a Hold Your Fire t-shirt too. Geddy was there with a woman and small child though, so we didn't say anything to him. A few days later, the Presto tour opened in Florida. I'm glad you posted this so that I know that we weren't crazy, we really did see him.:goodvibes

[courtlynne]

Earlier this month I saw Gwen Stefani In the Emporium on Main St. holding her little one on her shoulders, too cute!

[MissRoseDarrensAngel]

You two are so lucky!!!! I'd love to meet David but I'm afraid i would be going AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and forget my name!!!

We were at the mvmcp dec 4 it was midnight and we were on our way out and i had to make one last stop at the candy store on main street and walked right in to David Cook from American Idol he was so nice he even want to take picture with kids


David Cook, this year in EPCOT.
I was at our hotel and my DD spotted him and stalked him a bit. When I caught up with her, he was having something to eat in Mexico. We waited and I got up my nerve and called his name. He was so sweet and nice! I told him what a huge fan I was and he told me that he loved my shirt (Cancer Sucks).

[Stitchfans]

How nice of Howie Mandel! :thumbsup2 Now I think that I like him even a little more! ;)

I always got the impression he was a pretty down to earth nice guy. Wouldn't mind meeting him. Another celebrity noted for being very down to earth and very good to his fans is Johnny Depp. From what I head on the news recently when he was here in Chicago he spent quite a lot of time signing autographs and taking pictures. Now that that is one celebrity I really wouldn't mind meeting!! :laughing::lovestruc

[JulielovesDisney]

May 2008, I saw Paris Hilton and Benji Maddon walking in Epcot, right by SE..I think just past the Art of Disney store.

[jhaig]

Back in 1997 or 1998 my mother sat next to what she described as "a tall attractive woman" on the Tower of Terror. They had a nice conversation during the ride, screamed on the drops, and went their separate ways" Mom said that when she got off the ride and was walking along next to this woman, people were asking for pictures and autographs, which she did pleasantly enough. My mother asked one of the autograph seekers "Who was that?" and they said "What? Check the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. That's Tyra Banks!"

[kim]

We saw David Bromstadt filming on Main Street on 10-16-09. (HGTV's Color Splash---First winner of Design Star). He seemed really nice--he kept messing up his lines when they were filming and he would just laugh. He looked like he was having fun!

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[Ty_Ty]

I saw Miley Cyrus at WDW. It was the 5th time I'd seen her in 3 or 4 weeks! I would swear she was following us! We just happened to be staying where The Last Song was filming, so I'll have to post a pic of the beach set, I was there when they built and were filming!:goodvibes

[disneyshakeygirl]

I'm not sure if this counts but when I went to WDW this past May, I saw the African Children's Choir (they performed with Josh Groban, then performed a solo number, on the first American Idol's Idol Gives Back,) at AK.

[princesskelz]

saw Andrew Zimmern from bizzare foods on the travel channel in the Magic Kingdom Halloween night with his family. Also we heard Bono (U2) was in downtown Disney Halloween night also!

[Melissa<3Disney]

On our very first family trip the Disney World, we were in line for It's a Small world, about to board our boat. I was about 6 or 7. I remember my mom hitting my dad so hard he almost fell into the water. She started pointing like crazy to the boat in front of us!! We all looked over and it was HULK HOGAN and his family!! We were in the boat right behind them! We didn't bother them or anything, my parents said that it was their vacation as well! Then the funniest thing happened... when we got off the ride, my sister who was 5 at the time suddenly was missing when. My parents started freaking out. My dad ran off into the crowd while my mom stayed with me and my other two sisters. Finally about 2 minutes later my dad comes back with my sister by the arm. My mom asks her "What were you thinking!?" And she says.."I wanted to touch the Hulk!":rotfl: We were all pretty big wrestling fans when we were younger, so it was def. something else!!

[Cupcake2008]

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, and Suri Valentine's Day 2009 at the Magic Kingdom.
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[Angel4135]

I swear that i saw Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) at BWI. I could have died! I love that band. I wish I would have said something. :scared1:

[ScrapperKimmyD]

Back in 1997 or 1998 my mother sat next to what she described as "a tall attractive woman" on the Tower of Terror. They had a nice conversation during the ride, screamed on the drops, and went their separate ways" Mom said that when she got off the ride and was walking along next to this woman, people were asking for pictures and autographs, which she did pleasantly enough. My mother asked one of the autograph seekers "Who was that?" and they said "What? Check the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. That's Tyra Banks!"

That's funny! did she buy the photo?

[Guest123]

I know this doesn't count but we saw Usher at Universal. Not a fan of his music though :lmao:

[MNTwinsMom]

The history/trivia buffs may like this post. . .

In 1993 I went to a taping at MGM Studios of a syndicated show called "The Countdown at the Neon Armidillo" featuring an up and coming County Star - Toby Keith :) (I think it's safe to say he was on his way up!). Ironically the set looked nothing like the actual inside of the Neon Armidillo on Pleasure Island.

Around the time I also saw Meg Ryan and Demi Moore at Splash Mountain. They were there with their husbands at the time Dennis Quaid and Bruce Willis working on a deal with Disney to open Planet Hollywood.

But my favorite celebrity sighting was listening to James Earl Jones narrate the Candlelight Processional. Back then the Processional was still in the MK and it was incredible hearing James Earl Jones retell the Christmas Story. It's one of my favorite Disney memories!

[Albertan mom]

My husband swears he saw Tracy from the Biggest Loser at MK last week.
Not a big celebrity, but thought I would see if anyone else saw her?!

[Piglet]

Just saw the Cake Boss and his family at MK on 11/2/09. He got on Pooh right behind us - came through the fast pass line then got off of the Barnstormer as we were getting on. We saw him a bunch of times that day. Seemed like a very nice person, talked some and very friendly.

Melinda

[KatiebugsMom]

Actually got to meet Stacey from WDW Top 7 resort infomercial this past January when she was filming updates in Epcot. And the January before that met Samantha Brown when she filmed her Disney Favorites episode in DHS.

[kristielaurensmom]

I have never seen a celeb there , but maybe this year will be my lucky year !!!!!!

[OhMari]

Usually the readers from the Candle Lite Ceremony in Epcot are spotted are the Boardwalk. I would love to see Andy Garcia.

[DaParkers]

I don't know how much of a celebrity she is, but we saw Stacy Aswad (From the rsort tv top 7). We saw her by the international gateway in Epcot in 07. Even asked her if she was Stacy to make sure.

[kamikazecat]

Dick Vitale (Duke basketball/ESPN)followed us around our resort at SSR one day last year and then the next day he "appeared" in our boat on Pirates of the Caribbean.

[acourtwdw]

We "stalked" the Manning family one year during ESPN the Weekend. Also rode Rock N Roller Coaster with Ben Rothlisberger (sp?) from the Steelers. I walked into Julius Erving that weekend too. Also met most of the of the ESPN anchors that weekend.

Chris Berman (ESPN) hosted NFL kick off at the ESPN Club one year and sat down at our table for a minute and asked us if we were having a good time.

Big sports family-can you tell?

[Jen12573]

When I was there with my family back in 1991, we saw a family of four wearing matching yellow shirts with "Berra Family Reunion" on them, needless to say my Dad approached the young family and asked if they were any relation to Yogi Berra - sure enough they were. Dad was a good boy and didn't stalk to find him, but we did finally see him with his family in Epcot.

That same trip, my brother and I sat next to Jami Gertz in the concierge lounge at the GF, she was with her family having breakfast, I wanted so badly to say hello but I didn't want to bother her on her family vacation. I loved The Lost Boys.

[Blueyed Girl]

In May 2008 we saw Jordin Sparks standing on the balcony of the castle. They were doing some filming. I later found out it was for a commercial.

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[Sheribo]

We saw Jon Bon Jovi at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We would never bother a celeb on vacation but his picture showed up in the DVC magazine this month.

Also, we sat beside Gillian McKeith of 'You are what you eat' at the pool at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. We thought we were mistaken when she spoke on the phone since she didn't have a British accent but on the next phone call she did. :confused3

[Hallowishes]

In May 2008 we saw Jordin Sparks standing on the balcony of the castle. They were doing some filming. I later found out it was for a commercial.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2655903374_6af3cf7dd7.jpg

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wow SHE LOOKS BORED! :scared1:

[Sheribo]

We didn't see her, but we were all held up in the line at Rockin Rollercoaster for Britney Spears and her entourage.

[markºoº]

We saw Chef Robert Irvine of Dinner Impossible on the Food Network getting off Rock 'n' Roller Coaster this past October. He looked just like he does on his show.

[chrisnkristin1]

Two years ago we saw The Rock getting off SW at MK while we were getting on and then walked right past him a few times throughout that day. He was there with his family and CM guiding them. Apparently he was promoting the new Mummy ride at Universal that week.
The next person is probably not a celebrity to anyone else but for some reason my husband and I got hooked on the DUMBEST reality show on VH1, Rock of Love with Brett Michaels. Well, one season there was this CRAZY, PSYCHO chic, Lacey. If anyone thinks they may know, she has red long hair? CRAZY! lol Anyways... we saw her and a bunch of friends come in the AKL lobby and head down to Jiko. She was so loud and annoying just as she was in Rock of Love.
Needless to say..... it was a little more exciting to see The Rock!

[JackTwo]

Dick Vitale (Duke basketball/ESPN)followed us around our resort at SSR one day last year and then the next day he "appeared" in our boat on Pirates of the Caribbean.

Man, that would be annoying.

"We're sitting here on a boat ride through the Caribbean baby! Look at Jack Sparrow sitting on that treasure! He's my diaper dandy and wins my 'three S' award...super, scintilating and sensational!!! He must have gone to Duke and learned his skills from Coach K! Speaking of Coach K, looks like another Final Four for Duke baby! Yo ho ho...this ride is awesome baby!!!"

[tinacaplan]

Two years ago we saw The Rock getting off SW at MK while we were getting on and then walked right past him a few times throughout that day. He was there with his family and CM guiding them. Apparently he was promoting the new Mummy ride at Universal that week.
The next person is probably not a celebrity to anyone else but for some reason my husband and I got hooked on the DUMBEST reality show on VH1, Rock of Love with Brett Michaels. Well, one season there was this CRAZY, PSYCHO chic, Lacey. If anyone thinks they may know, she has red long hair? CRAZY! lol Anyways... we saw her and a bunch of friends come in the AKL lobby and head down to Jiko. She was so loud and annoying just as she was in Rock of Love.
Needless to say..... it was a little more exciting to see The Rock!

OMG...if I saw Lacey I might have to smack her! I mean, really, who does she think she is??? :rotfl:

[psindone]

Over the years we have run into a few celebrities, although if your to young you might not know some of these.

Larry Holmes - Boxer

Pat Morita - Karate Kid

Ben Vereen - Roots & Broadway

Peter Graves - Original Mission Impossible series. You really need to be 50+ to know who he is.

And of course I did not have my camera with me except for Ben Vereen. I have a great picture with him.

[Jamboree Mountain]

Not me, but my mom and brother saw Donny Osmond a few years ago. He was doing some sort of performance while we there, but they spotted him enjoying Epcot with a guide showing him around (in the area of the Mexico Pavilion I believe)

[STEAMBOAT209]

taken this year during the taping of the Christmas Parade

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[Clique101]

I know this isn't a celebrity but probably close to it! When i was staying at YC CL, i saw the president of disney, Meg. She came to my table and chatted for a second. It was also her birthday!

[Princess_Au]

Back in the early 90's my sister and I ran into 2 members of MMC in MK by Big Thunder Mountain. One was Ricky (can't remember his last name) and the other was Keri Russell. We were their age and LOVED that show so we were awe struck. My sister got up the nerve to go over to Ricky and get his picture. He was super nice and definitely enjoyed the attention. Keri looked annoyed by us though. Now I wish we would have gotten her picture, since she went on to win a Golden Globe! :)

[Blueyed Girl]

wow SHE LOOKS BORED! :scared1:

She really did!! She wasn't smiling or waving AT ALL. I will say that I saw another picture taken by someone else here on the Dis later that morning and she was smiling and looking right at them. So maybe she started enjoying it more later. (?) :confused3

[ma2jr]

Just wanted to say what a great idea for a thread :lovestruc

[Vampirate]

Back in the early 90's my sister and I ran into 2 members of MMC in MK by Big Thunder Mountain. One was Ricky (can't remember his last name) and the other was Keri Russell. We were their age and LOVED that show so we were awe struck. My sister got up the nerve to go over to Ricky and get his picture. He was super nice and definitely enjoyed the attention. Keri looked annoyed by us though. Now I wish we would have gotten her picture, since she went on to win a Golden Globe! :)

Ricky? Ricky Luna?

[abc999]

We think we saw Celine Dion at Epcot this morning.

[Pancakes]

I don't know if this counts, but my parents saw Richard Nixon...I think at liberty tree tavern? It was way back when though.

[hawky7]

I've never seen any in WDW...but we saw Jamie Lee Curtis at DL about 3 yrs ago, she was celebrating someones birthday. I didn't bother her, but I did walk really slow by her and was star struck. I love my celebs, I can't lie.

And for the opening day of the 50th anniversary at DL, we were fairly close to the stage, saw Julie Andrews, Christina Aguilara, and a couple others, feels so long ago I can't even remember who was there, anyone else there that day who remembers???

[MomofKatie]

I don't know if this counts, but my parents saw Richard Nixon...I think at liberty tree tavern? It was way back when though.

Some Nixon/WDW trivia- Nixon's famous "I am not a crook" speech was given at the Contemporary resort at WDW.

[SrisonS]

From 2005:

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(Click picture to see larger version on Flickr)

An oldie, but goodie. Jennings Osborne at the Spectacle of Lights (BEFORE they did all the dancing). His wife and daughter were there as well.

I had seen them walking around a little earlier, and I just knew they had to be &quot;somebody&quot; (I wasn't sure what the family looked like at the time). But I sought out the sign with their pictures on it, and verified who they actually were. So, I snapped this a little while later. My wife was a little embarrassed ....but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do!!!!!

[TaleasoldasTime]

We ate across from Celine Dion at the Crystal Palace on Monday, 12/28. She was with her hubby and son and anther family. At the table next to her were several CMs. She turned around when my daughter yelling for Pooh and said "she is so cute!"

[Noel22]

Tom Hanks - very, very, very far away - at MGM, when they were filming "From Earth to the Moon" there.

^^i saw him there, too :)

[OhMari]

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[D Morggggg]

Jason Kidd at the Beach Club.