Celebrities?

[mxwife]

We have been to DW 8 times and hopefully going to Disneyland this fall, but out of all of the times we have only seen 2 celebs there...Gloria Estefan and the other was Dan Marino...have y'all ever seen any...just curious...;) It's not a big deal, but kind of interesting to me...:thumbsup2

[Birdleigh]

When we were there in 2007, we saw Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch). She was pregnant and was waiting by the loading area at BTMRR. I later saw her walking around with her husband and child.

[MustangMike]

Saw Robert Plant in near TOT in DHS (then MGM) back in 2000 while there on my honeymoon. Great surprise because my wife is a HUGE Zepplin fan:thumbsup2

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I have only seen two celebrities at WDW - one was a baseball player who I can't even remember his name and the other was the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. I saw both of them while I was working in Toontown. James Brown was wearing a purple leisure suit and riding an ECV! LOL!

[buffettgirl]

when MGM first opened DH and I were there sometime around 89 or 90 or so, and we saw John Lithgow filming something. Dh had no idea who he was and I kept saying "but it's John Lithgow..you know John Lithgow" so now every time we see him on TV I yell, "its John Lithgow".

[mxwife]

Oh we also John Travolta, hubby just reminded me of him...he was being interviewed by Michael Eisner for something....:cheer2:

[NMW]

We have only ever seen celebrities at our resorts. We saw Kelly Ripa with one of her children in a stroller & husband at our resort twice while we were there-BC/YC. We saw That guy who played J Peterman on Seinfeld working out in the gym one time while staying at the BWV. We did see Regis and Kelly filming the Christmas parade in 2003 and 2005 (along with the rest of the guests at the MK).

[schimj]

At Bucos D'or this past year during Food & Wine, we saw Al Roker, and one of the contestants was Hung from Top Chef on Bravo. Those are the only ones jumping to mind, unless you count the pre-shows for rides :-D

[princess22]

While working there I saw Kelly Ripa, Will Smith and Jayda Pinkett Smith, Clay Aiken, Dennis Quaid, and Michael Jackson.

As a guest I have seen Lance from NSYNC and his former boyfriend who was on the Amazing Race (my favorite show!). It was before he announced he was gay, and I saw them riding Dumbo!

I heard reports that Celine Dion was spotted Monday (I saw her in concert Wednesday in Tampa) and she is one I would LOVE to see in the parks!

[Suellen]

Funny ~ I don't know if it is a regional thing or not... but I could really care less to see a "celebrity". I am more excited when I see someone I know from home! Like the barber or someone I went to HS with and haven't seen for years.

I am thinking it is a Maine thing... b/c most people I know here feel the same.

That being said .... to my knowledge I have not seen anyone... of course they would be just another guest to me and it probably wouldn't click. LOL!

[BethA]

we saw Reigs and Kathy Lee years ago obviously -at Victoria and Albert's.

We saw someone from Hill Street Blues, after the show was off the air-don't know his name.

We also saw Drew Carey at AKL.

My son is always wishing he'd see someone from the disney channel

[Traveliz]

While working there I saw Kelly Ripa, Will Smith and Jayda Pinkett Smith, Clay Aiken, Dennis Quaid, and Michael Jackson.

As a guest I have seen Lance from NSYNC and his former boyfriend who was on the Amazing Race (my favorite show!). It was before he announced he was gay, and I saw them riding Dumbo!

I heard reports that Celine Dion was spotted Monday (I saw her in concert Wednesday in Tampa) and she is one I would LOVE to see in the parks!

She was at Epcot last Sunday.

Liz

[dawnbu40]

In 2007 we saw Brenda Song filming a segment for Disney Channel's 365 at Mk. The highpoint of the trip however was when DD (then 16) and DH ended up riding Mission Space with Corbin Bleu and his dad. DD was in HEAVEN when Corbin smiled and said hi to her! :cool1: They were both there competing in the Disney Channel Games.

[OhMari]

If you really want to see a celebrity.
Sit around City Hall at the MK in the morning.
Our tour guide told us, there are celebrities everyday at the MK.
Most will have a VIP guide and they meet their guides at City Hall.

[polineedyan]

Saw Robert Plant in near TOT in DHS (then MGM) back in 2000 while there on my honeymoon. Great surprise because my wife is a HUGE Zepplin fan:thumbsup2

could you IMAGINE getting a picture of yourself riding RnR with ROBERT PLANT!!

[twokids0204]

In 1996 we saw Oprah in the Main Street parade. It was when she flew her entire audience to WDW.

Oh, and I saw Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Woody and Buzz, just to name a few...

[polineedyan]

Funny ~ I don't know if it is a regional thing or not... but I could really care less to see a "celebrity". I am more excited when I see someone I know from home! Like the barber or someone I went to HS with and haven't seen for years.

I am thinking it is a Maine thing... b/c most people I know here feel the same.

That being said .... to my knowledge I have not seen anyone... of course they would be just another guest to me and it probably wouldn't click. LOL!


I agree. While in Epcot, I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw a kid wearing an East Liverpool football tee shirt. We live in northern ohio and a few years earlier we had played them in football, they are nearer to west virginia. I was like "east liverpool ohio?" he said yes, and Im like "we're from chardon, good to see you." kinda neat..
Im the type of person who would approach a celebrity and strike up a convo..so better that I dont see one..:thumbsup2

[CindyandBrice]

Too funny... i live in Youngstown, half way between East Liverpool and Chardon. Anyway, we saw John Denver at MGM back in the early 90's but that was about it.

[mi*vida*loca]

I've seen Joey Fatone from NSync at Epcot. That's it. I hear he is there a lot.

[JennSaint]

One year I saw Teddy Johnson (use to play for the Patriots) leaving AKL.
Then the next year I saw Elizabeth Hassleback at Boma's breakfast buffet.
Three years ago while waiting in the RNR gift shop for my family I saw Adam Vinaterie(also use to play for the Patriots) coming off the ride. I wanted to go up to him sooo bad but didn't want to interupt his family vacation.

[reginaastralis]

Funny ~ I don't know if it is a regional thing or not... but I could really care less to see a "celebrity". I am more excited when I see someone I know from home! Like the barber or someone I went to HS with and haven't seen for years.

I am thinking it is a Maine thing... b/c most people I know here feel the same.

That being said .... to my knowledge I have not seen anyone... of course they would be just another guest to me and it probably wouldn't click. LOL!

HAHA, I have something like this. I was a server, and a couple of years ago taught an art class ... and ran into two of my girl's from art class at EPCOT. After I quit the one job, the became my "regulars" when I was a server. The Finding Nemo ride was pretty new, and the line was pretty long, but I noticed them from away's back. Anywho, as they were in their shell going past me I just stood there waving, with a stupid grin on my face. :wave2: The girls started screaming "OMG MOM it's Amanda! It's Amanda!"

LOL, I would have loved to know what the people around us were thinking.

They waited for me at the end of the ride and we chatted for a bit. I <3 those girls, they're just a great family. We still talk about the time we ran into each other at Disney. Even though we're only about 45 minutes away from the House of Mouse, it's still pretty good odds to run into someone you know, I think.

[Disnsyncey]

when I was working: Julie Andrews, Doug Flutie, Keyshawn Johnson, Gloria Estefan, and Sean Astin

around the park-ing: Drew Carey at ToT, Jim Caviezel on Main Street, Jump 5 (Christian kid pop group back in the day) in AK

intentional sightings...aka stalkings: Tom Brady after his MVP parade at DHS; Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Emmanuele Chiriqui (the trio from their movie On The Line) after their parade at DHS; Michael Phelps, Ian Crocker, and Lenny Krayzelberg after the 04 Olympics (Only Michael Phelps thinks its normal to walk around MK's hub with his shirt off hahaha); Jaime Sale and David Pelletier (the Canadian pairs skaters who got the gold after the treachery of the judging) in Canada.....

I can't remember anybody else.....apparently my mind isn't working....

And on a side note, I saw my dentist in the Capitol Rotunda and my neighbor at the 96 Olympics.....my goal is to see somebody I know in a foreign country....that would be pretty sweet.....

[mommy3]

We have only ever seen celebrities at our resorts. We saw Kelly Ripa with one of her children in a stroller & husband at our resort twice while we were there-BC/YC. We saw That guy who played J Peterman on Seinfeld working out in the gym one time while staying at the BWV. We did see Regis and Kelly filming the Christmas parade in 2003 and 2005 (along with the rest of the guests at the MK).


We saw Regis in December of 2004 - actually got on the same elevator, just him, me, DH and our 3 arguing children! :blush: I recognized him immediately, but was too afraid to say anything (I figure they must get so tired of being recognized). After we got off, I was like 'can you believe it? that was Regis' and DH was like - 'it was?' - he's so clueless...:upsidedow

[JoanneGreco]

Saw Robert Plant in near TOT in DHS (then MGM) back in 2000 while there on my honeymoon. Great surprise because my wife is a HUGE Zepplin fan:thumbsup2

WOW!!! I think I would have died of a heart attack if I saw Robert Plant out someplace!! Did you get his autograph? I've seen him live four times.

[michael's mom]

When I was a kid I was down there for the Goofy Games and saw/met a whole slew of pro/athletes and a sportscaster from our local news station. Funny thing, I was more excited about the news guy because he's the one I saw on TV.

Anyway, Boomer Esiason (sp.) almost knocked my sister over so his kid could meet Tigger. My dad was soooo angry...that night his buddy was at the poolside bar at CBR and had a few beers with Joe Washington from the Washington Redskins. My dad joined them and when I went over to see DD, Joe Washington let me put on his Superbowl ring. It was pretty cool.

My parents also saw the guy that played the dad on "Step by Step" the television show with Suzanne Somers. I don't remember seeing anyone else famous, but I don't really get too excited over it anyway. I was once in line behind Steven Tyler at Dunkin Donuts and everyone was freaking out...I don't know why...he's a regular at places like that around here.

[dizzydina]

I saw Celine Dion getting on RnR last summer with her son.

[SamRoc]

Had dinner at the next table next to Donny Osmond and his wife and 3 of his sons last Christmas. It was great, such a sweet family.

[disneybridetobe]

I ate a table away from Joey Fattone in the Cali Grill. Shhh don't tell DH, I think he's a cutie.

And on a side note, I saw my dentist in the Capitol Rotunda and my neighbor at the 96 Olympics.....my goal is to see somebody I know in a foreign country....that would be pretty sweet.....

That reminds me of a trip my mom and I took to Paris in 1999, she's a teacher and took a week off from school... and we're in the hotel going to our room, and she bumps into a few of the PTA mothers of her school!! D'oh!! :rotfl2: :scared:

[Disnsyncey]

That reminds me of a trip my mom and I took to Paris in 1999, she's a teacher and took a week off from school... and we're in the hotel going to our room, and she bumps into a few of the PTA mothers of her school!! D'oh!! :rotfl2: :scared:

HAH that's awesome....why does everybody else have cool stories like that and not me??

Well, I did run into some friends of mine at DLRParis, but that was cuz we met them a week earlier in Italy and knew we were gonna be there the same day.....my friends went in the bathroom and came out with the fam of our friends! So we kinda rigged it.....

[OceanStateKelly]

:coffee:

[spacemountain]

We were in the same restaurant as Pat Sajak but we never saw him.

We have seen tons of people that we know from home, though.

[WallE]

When I was a kid I was down there for the Goofy Games and saw/met a whole slew of pro/athletes and a sportscaster from our local news station. Funny thing, I was more excited about the news guy because he's the one I saw on TV.

Anyway, Boomer Esiason (sp.) almost knocked my sister over so his kid could meet Tigger. My dad was soooo angry...that night his buddy was at the poolside bar at CBR and had a few beers with Joe Washington from the Washington Redskins. My dad joined them and when I went over to see DD, Joe Washington let me put on his Superbowl ring. It was pretty cool.

My parents also saw the guy that played the dad on "Step by Step" the television show with Suzanne Somers. I don't remember seeing anyone else famous, but I don't really get too excited over it anyway. I was once in line behind Steven Tyler at Dunkin Donuts and everyone was freaking out...I don't know why...he's a regular at places like that around here.

I think the guy from Step by Step you are referring to is Patrick Duffy--also of Dallas fame. Of course I could be wrong.

[silmarg]

Was on Test Track once... in the pre ride film room. When the film was over the doors were supposed to open. Well they didnt... for like 10 mins...

Then the door opens... and who is getting off the ride (with his entourage)?

Michael Jackson

I aslo had a second run in with Michael Jackson at a Broadway show. He say right in front of me (he was in disguise)

[Missus Toad]

I saw Michael Jackson-- in what could hardly be called a disguise, it was so ridiculous-- in Fantasyland back in the late 80's. It was all over the news that night too, so so much for the disguise! Other than that, I saw Joan Lunden and Roxie Roker, again in the late 80's.

[michael's mom]

I think the guy from Step by Step you are referring to is Patrick Duffy--also of Dallas fame. Of course I could be wrong.

Yes, Patrick Duffy!

[ilovecoasters]

Over the last couple years I've seen Kelly Ripa, Marilyn Manson, Tommy Hilfiger, Jermaine Dupris, Mandy Moore, Shaq, and Joey Fatone. It's harder to recognize the celebrities when they aren't all made up.

[Ladysunflr]

My mother and I rode the great movie ride with Kelly Rippa, her hottie husband and their kids back in 2003 and didn't know until we got off the ride. It was later at night, and very dark. The park was empty and they didn't have a CM guide with them! EEK! My mother and I tried to see where they were going next but that family walks TOO FAST!

[disjacksons]

In early January 2008, I saw Robin Williams getting off of Star Tours. He walked right by me (with a VIP tour guide, of course)! He did look older without all his makeup!

[summersalt]

We saw Steve Tyler once. He was walking around in Frontierland.

We also saw the teen girl that plays Raven's best friend. I don't know her name though. She was having lunch at Peco Bills and sat at the table beside us.

[texaslonestar]

I was there the week after Christmas this past year, 2008. We saw Paul Schaffer of Letterman (talked to him briefly) and former President Jimmy Carter at DHS! I have never seen any famous people before and saw two on this trip! I was with my friend who is a CM and always serves VIPs, I guess he was my good luck charm.

[nderr3]

shaq Typhoon Lagoon 07'

[britterbell]

Funny ~ I don't know if it is a regional thing or not... but I could really care less to see a "celebrity". I am more excited when I see someone I know from home! Like the barber or someone I went to HS with and haven't seen for years.

I am thinking it is a Maine thing... b/c most people I know here feel the same.

That being said .... to my knowledge I have not seen anyone... of course they would be just another guest to me and it probably wouldn't click. LOL!

It must be a maine thing because we are from maine too and we get excited when we see someone from Maine. =)

[demonskrye]

Back when DH and I were in college (and he was more of a DB), some friends of ours went on RnR and saw some boy band doing the same. I want to say it was N'SYNC, but I'm not sure.

[Disnsyncey]

Back when DH and I were in college (and he was more of a DB), some friends of ours went on RnR and saw some boy band doing the same. I want to say it was N'SYNC, but I'm not sure.

on a side note, *N SYNC did their Disney Channel Concert in 98 at DHS (I am so oblivious to when rides started before I started LIVING at disney haha) and then they did their Epcot Christmas spot in 99......not really sure when else they would have been all together.....

We also saw the teen girl that plays Raven's best friend. I don't know her name though. She was having lunch at Peco Bills and sat at the table beside us.

Anneliese van der Pol! Yeah.....I have a knack for remembering people's names....

[brendaziz]

We were in the same restaurant as Pat Sajak but we never saw him.

We have seen tons of people that we know from home, though.


I saw pat sajak!!! haha- my ONLY famous person I saw at disney :-)

I was eating at Cape May adn he was staying at Beach Club that week from what we had heard. It was like 16 years ago and I was a kid and saw him walking down the hallway and I was right by the railings and stood up and screamed and pointed and was like "LOOK it's PAT SAJAK!!!!"
You woulda thought I just saw Elvis :-) I'm SUCH a huge Wheel fan and always have been :-)

About 3 years ago I JUST missed seeing Neal patrick Harris- my sister saw him and called me and by the time i got htere he was gone. We were staying at AKL and he was waiting to get into either Jiko or Boma and he was with a man and my sister said that they looked like a couple but this was b4 he was "out". I remember when he finally came out we were like "duh, we coulda told u that."
He was very nice to my sister though adn let her take a pic and stuff :-)

[Carmell226]

We saw Marie Osmond and her family at the gift shop of Rockin Roller Coaster.
Also saw the basketball player Patrick Ewing at Columbia Harbor House, he had a VIP guide with him that was keeping people from asking for autographs.
Both of those were in the same trip in 2001.

[Princess MaryPoppins]

OMG Celine Dion!!

While I was working there: Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell (Spice Girls), Michael Phelps, Mariah Carey...biggest diva on the planet! She was staying at Yacht and Beach.

Whilst on vacation: Jonathon Ross at Animal Kingdom and the airport!, Davina Mccall at Sea World, Donny Osmond on Tower of Terror, David Seamon, someone from the band Bused, Richard and Judy (for the brits - at Grand Floridian), Helen Baxendale (Claire from Friends by the pool at GF)

[michael's mom]

OMG Celine Dion!!

While I was working there: Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell (Spice Girls), Michael Phelps, Mariah Carey...biggest diva on the planet! She was staying at Yacht and Beach.

Whilst on vacation: Jonathon Ross at Animal Kingdom and the airport!, Davina Mccall at Sea World, Donny Osmond on Tower of Terror, David Seamon, someone from the band Bused, Richard and Judy (for the brits - at Grand Floridian), Helen Baxendale (Claire from Friends by the pool at GF)

Who was Claire in Friends? I have the entire series on DVD and I don't remember that character?

[michael's mom]

nevermind...I just looked her up on imdb.com and she played Emily, Ross's second wife.

[mxwife]

Thanks everybody for joining in on the on the fun...I have enjoyed reading your replys...:grouphug:

[Aerorea]

Over the last couple years I've seen Kelly Ripa, Marilyn Manson, Tommy Hilfiger, Jermaine Dupris, Mandy Moore, Shaq, and Joey Fatone. It's harder to recognize the celebrities when they aren't all made up.

Marilyn Manson?? Really?? He just.. doesn't... seem like the um... WDW type... :confused3

[wickywinn]

My gosh, this must have been 20+ years ago...I was with my family at Pleasure Island, walking around when Patricia (or Rosanna?) Arquette and Peter Gabriel walked, hand in hand, right past me. This was around the time when whisperings were going around in the media that they were an item...I believe one, if not both of them, was married at the time. :eek:

also passed Regis going into MK - we had to take a detour since Main Street was roped off for the Christmas parade. He was headed to the parade, which we were skipping, and he stopped to talk to us and esp my sister. My sister is down syndrome and in a wheel chair so I thought that was nice that he sought her out to shake her hand and say "hi". She, on the other hand, just looked at this strange man like " and who in the world are YOU?!" It was funny but sweet.

[polineedyan]

This is a funny thread, because last week at mk, my wife had had her fill of tourists, and when some guy shoved by her, i heard her holler watch out jerk! when i turned to see who she was mixing it up with, i totally recognized the guy. he kept walking but i know he was an actor. i have no idea how, but i knew this guy! Im like, didnt you recognize that guy? well, she didnt, but i know..lol

[polineedyan]

VIP Tour Gide..thats an interesting job..

[Riku’s Sanctuary]

In April I was with my friend’s 6 year old daughter, who just had a spiffy makeover at the BBB. We lunched at Norway and the decided to look in the big shop in the Japan area. While looking at some random stuff this lady standing by us commented on how beautiful my friend’s daughter looked. I looked up at the women and instantly thought “yikes!”:scared1: she was wearing this ugly minidress and her eye makeup was way over dark and over done. I then walked over to my friend and pointed out the lady to my friend and we both agreed she looked ugly and only wished she looked as beautiful as the 6 year old. Well a few minutes later we went into the area where they sell all the different kinds of snacks and stuff and I noticed a group of teenage girls giggling and snapping pics with their cellphones. I turned to see what/who they were looking at and it was the lady with the bad dress/eye make up! I asked them who she was and the said Katy Perry (the singer)! I couldn’t believe it I started laughing and went over to tell my friend. If I had only recognized her earlier I would have had asked for a picture, oh well!

[silmarg]

Was on Test Track once... in the pre ride film room. When the film was over the doors were supposed to open. Well they didnt... for like 10 mins...

Then the door opens... and who is getting off the ride (with his entourage)?

Michael Jackson

I aslo had a second run in with Michael Jackson at a Broadway show. He sat right in front of me (he was in disguise)

figure this one is worth a repost considering the recent news...

[mollygirl13]

I've been to WDW over 35 times since 1988 and I have never seen a celebrity. Well, except for Mickey Mouse!! :rotfl:

[WDW1st-timers]

I've been to WDW over 35 times since 1988 and I have never seen a celebrity. Well, except for Mickey Mouse!! :rotfl:

Same here.:rotfl: Well maybe this trip will be different.

[frkymcky]

June 4, 2009 I saw Gwen Stefani, members of No Doubt and her kids. They were doing a meet and greet with photos with Goofy at MK. Then on our way out we saw them having dinner at Tony's. I have pics of the meet and greet but don't know how to post them here.

[astrostan]

On our most recent trip in February, My family saw Tom Cruise at Magic Kingdom with his family. They were in the grass area right in front of Cinderella's Castle with Cinderella. I have always been a fan of his movies so It was great to see him at WDW.