A character finder utility

[Joanna71985]

I had Walrus suggested to me as a character I should add - I'd never heard of him in ANY list. I added him today, and there has been a sighting posted... but not by the person who suggested it!

Joanna is quick! I think he may be better listed as event character... I've only heard of him being at MNSSHP, which is what Joanna listed on her entry as well!

Can you tell that I was bored today?

We're up to 287 sighting entries, and 199 photos. For a project that's only a couple of days in, that's amazing!

Of course, I'm never happy. We have 211 characters listed, and 143 of them have at least one sighting. That's fantastic - but that means that 68 still have nothing at all.

Likewise, we have at least one photo for 134 different characters - meaning that 77 have no image whatsoever.

It now should be down to 40 characters without info, and 41 without images.

 

[HugsForEeyore]

My scale is based heavily off of the one that hugsforeeyore uses at wdwautographs - make sure to check out that site, too - there are a ton of great tips there, and the pictures are first rate.

I had Walrus suggested to me as a character I should add - I'd never heard of him in ANY list. I added him today, and there has been a sighting posted... but not by the person who suggested it!

Anyway, I really hope that combining our character knowldedge will make this thing super useful, and that it will stay that way.

Yeah - I thought the common to rare scale looked sort of familiar. I didn't think you would take the entire list and post it. I wrote that, with help from other DISers doing character reports over the years, many of whom posted on this thread. Maybe I shoud be flattered you took the entire list and now claim it as your own.

 

[t_catt11]

Like I said, credit where it is due.

I will update Walrus' rarity.

Thanks once more for all the contributions!

 

[autumnpalm]

Just saw this... what a fantastic idea! This will definitely come in handy for our next trip. Thanks!

 

[disneyfanforever]

This is a fantastic idea. We are always on the hunt for characters when we go to Disney World. Several years ago we saw Kermit, Piggy and the Snow Witch. I will try to find the pictures tomorrow and scan them so I can send them to you if you still need them.

My youngest son will be spending hours on your site trying to plan his strategy for our next trip.

 

[t_catt11]

Kermit, Piggy? Awesome!

I'm stiull just floored by the response. This is what I was hoping for, but didn't dare wish.

Now, for people to use it.

 

[disneyfanforever]

I went ahead and sent you the pics I found tonight. Hopefully, the Snow Witch, Kermit and Piggy pics and information will be helpful.

Is Conniesaurus a green dinosaur? I found pictures of a green dinosaur and a brown dinosaur that were at Animal Kingdom a few years ago for meet and greets.

 

[disneyfanforever]

Oh, I just found a picture of Doug from 2000. I don't see him on your list. Do you need him?

 

[freepixie]

I was thinking of adding info on some older characters but your scale goes back to 1999... I know I have a pic for sure of Dumbo but it was back in the 1980's! Would you still be interested if I scan it and try to upload it to the site? I just wasn't sure of how I could put a date in, I haven't seen that elephant in years!!!

Also are you interested in Chip and Dale in their Rescue Ranger clothes? Again, back in the 80's!!

 

[t_catt11]

Wow, I hadn't thought about Doug in ages. I don't see why we couldn't add him, for sake of a more complete archive (edit: done).

I have extended the form to allow sightings from much farther back. For active characters, obviously we'd like to keep them updated within the last couple of months on an ongoing basis, but for retired character sightings (or retired outfits), we may only be able to share nostalgia, and it would be nice if we could actually do so.

Rescue ranger clothes would be awesome!

Thanks again!

 

[freepixie]

Okay I just added Dumbo, I'm going to look back through my old pics for anything interesting to scan.. Joanna beat me to the Rescue Ranger outfits! LOL!

 

[t_catt11]

...as soon as I saw the email notification that Dumbo had been added,I rushed to see. Took me a second to figure out where he was perched.

Awesome addition!

Do I sound like a broken record when I keep thanking all of you for your additions?

 

[freepixie]

I also found a pic from 1990 of Dreamfinder with a little Figment, would you like that pic also? I already have it scanned and ready to go, he was a rare character even back then!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

I noticed that the Mystic Force Pink Ranger isn't on the site. She is still currently out meeting.

 

[t_catt11]

Dreamfinder? Little Figment? Wow! Now that's a blast from the past. Sure, why not? I'll add an entry. Would be cool to have, for old times' sake.

Dagnabbit... how did I miss the pink ranger?

Edit: both characters have been added. If you come across others I've missed, or corrections I should make, don't hesitate to let me know!

 

[Joanna71985]

Question- for Santa Clause do you want just regular Santa Clause? Or did you want the International Santas too (from Epcot)?

 

[freepixie]

Okey-dokey Dreamfinder is loaded!!

This weekend my mom said she wants to find a pic from when she went to WDW in the 70's, I guess she met a very rare character that I do not believe has ever been listed on any character site. I don't want to even tell more about it until we can find the pic!!

 

[t_catt11]

You know, I hadn't even considered that question. To be honest, I'm not sure that I have a strong feeling either way.

I could see arguments for both. Boy, talk about your niche characters!

Any opinions out there on this? Regular Santa Claus only, and perhaps post pictures of other Santas on his page? Or a page for each?

 

[t_catt11]

Okay, pixie, you offically have my interest piqued. Can't wait to see this rare character!

If you do post this one, just pick a date and PM or email me to correct it. I don'tthink I need to change the form to go back to 1974 (unless people think that there is good cause to do so?).

BTW, thanks for the Dreamfinder pic (which turned out quite well, btw)!

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I would love to see a spot for all of the holiday Santas and Storytellers from the WS. I think that it would be worth it to add them in, so that others will have a chance to see them in advance, if they wish.

Along the same line, I would like to see Streetmosphere characters added too because without them DHS would be far less entertaining.