A Halloween Adventure in Autism (11/12) New Thread Begun on TR Board!

[KathyRN137]

A Party With Lots of Character!!


Someone asked me (on my April TR) if Captain Jack Sparrow was having a meet and greet during the MNSSHP. Unfortunately, he isn't, but there are so many charaters who will be available during the party that are not the every-day ones you typically meet in the parks! (Or, at least those that I haven't met yet!)

We don't do as many character stops now that the kids are older, but there are a few (highlighted below) that I think will really be worth meeting, mostly because they are so uncommon except for parades...



Villian's Mix & Mingle - Jafar, Malificent, Cruela DeVille, The Wicked Queen, Captain Hook, The Queen of Hearts, and Judge Claude Frollo take center stage in a Halloween production. After the show, they come down to pose for pictures. 7:45, 9:00, 10;05 and 11:15 p.m.



Character Meet and Greets:

* MANY Villains at Castle Forecourt
* Mickey at Mickey's House
* Donald at Donald's Boat
* Goofy at Barnstormer
* Daisy, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, Dale, Tigger, Pooh, Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, Belle at Toontown Town Hall gift shop
* Little Einsteins at Toontown Train station
* Aladdin & Jasmine at Magic Carpets of Aladdin
* Peter Pan and Wendy at Pirates of the Carribbean
* Ariel at Ariel's Grotto
* 7 Dwarfs across from Mrs. Potts' Cupboard
* Eeyore & Piglet at Pooh's Playful Spot
* Goliath the Gargoyle behind Cinderella Castle
* Tweedledee & Tweedledum at Mad Tea Party
* Br'er Bear & Br'er Rabbit at Big Thunder Mountain
* Woody & Jessie at Diamond Horseshoe Saloon
* Merlin at Storytime w/ Belle Theater
* Buzz Lightyear at Timekeeper
* Stitch at Cosmic Ray's
* Terk, Tarzan, Baloo, Rafiki, King Louie at Adventureland Treat Trail
* Alice, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Mr. Walrus, White Rabbit at Alice & Mad Hatter's Treat Trail

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A few years back I saw Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow out at the MK, but they went for a break before I could meet them. Wish I could've done that!!


Kathy

 

[cjackearl]

Fun update. Do your kids have any favorites that they still enjoy meeting?

 

[Beka]

I need to start another PTR like I need a hole in my head (I have some kind of nursing test every Monday in June!), but here I am!

 

[KathyRN137]

Fun update. Do your kids have any favorites that they still enjoy meeting?

We rarely stop for characters in the parks anymore The kids are more interested in rides and shows now (especially Tricia.) But, we always do a few character meals.

Billy is especially fond of Play 'n Dine at Hollywood & Vine... He loves the Little Einsteins (still!) And for me, no trip would be complete without meeting Pooh and friends at the Crystal Palace!

I need to start another PTR like I need a hole in my head (I have some kind of nursing test every Monday in June!), but here I am!

Sorry!!

Chew hard candy during your exams... glucose helps those messages across the neural synapses!

It's true!!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

More Musings on Characters...

I would like to see the fairies at Pixie Hollow if we can... not sure if the "big girls" will love or hate that idea...

In addition to all the "special" characters (Villans!) available at the MNSSHP in the MK, there are a few others at the DS that I haven't met, and would like to: Mike and Sully (Monster's INC.) and Carl, Russel and Dug (The movie,Up.)

*Hopefully we'll see this movie this weekend...Billy has really been looking forward to it!*


Have any of you met any unusual (rare) characters at Disney over the years??


Kathy

 

[MRYPPNS]

MK 1984

Smee and Goofy are not rare but these pictures are from before characters had handlers with them.

Sometimes you got a picture by yourself:

(Yes those are Foster Grant sunglasses!)

And sometimes you didn't:

(And Yes Goofy is holding on to that child's "leash")

This is a picture of the mascot that they had at Sea World in 1984.

 

[cjackearl]

It'll be interesting to see what Trish and Caity do with the characters. Teenaged girls are funny. They may surprise you and think that meeting the characters is just silly enough to be fun.

Ok, I'm on page 50(?) and I want to comment on what I've read so far. First, you are an amazing mom. Watching our children face challenges is so hard for us as mother's. We want our children's paths to be easy, but there are always bumps. What a great guide you are on Billy's journey, allowing for the challenges he will face but steering him toward his easiest path.

Wow, The Little Mermaid sure looked fantastic. I haven't been to NYC since 1988. My mom took me for my HS graduation present. We saw Les Miserables and Into the Woods. I'd love to take my kids someday.

Kidani looks beautiful. I'm sure you'll love it. We're having dinner at Sanaa now and I'm planning on doing some meandering while we're there.

Ok, attempting to catch up now.

 

[KathyRN137]

MK 1984

Smee and Goofy are not rare but these pictures are from before characters had handlers with them.

Sometimes you got a picture by yourself:

(Yes those are Foster Grant sunglasses!)

And sometimes you didn't:

(And Yes Goofy is holding on to that child's "leash")

This is a picture of the mascot that they had at Sea World in 1984.

I LOVE IT!!! (You are a brave woman!!!)


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Teenaged girls are funny....

Ok, I'm on page 50(?) and I want to comment on what I've read so far.....

Oh, they can be that!!

(How on earth did this PTR get so long??? I didn't think I talked that much!!)

And thank you for the lovely compliments... you are very kind!


Kathy

 

[Charleston Princess]

Chelsea isn't really into meeting characters anymore, but she is very excited to meet Tinker Bell. Hopefully your girls will want to meet the fairies as well.

I laughed when I saw your character pics from years ago -- I remember the days before character handlers only too well -- there is a classic photo of me with Mickey Mouse and another boy when I was about five.

 

[mrsksomeday]

Hi Kathy!! I have a pic of Bill with Clarabelle somewhere. We loved the meet and greets at MNSSHP. My favorites are these:

Snow White with all Seven Dwarves:

And Amy and Bill with Cruella:

(I hope you go to see Up, we loved it. I bet you can tell that by my avatar and the new ticker I made though. There are some sad parts and a little blood.)

 

[jordanyosh]

i didn't know you had a PTR......

 

[mrsksomeday]

That's what happens Jordan when you run off to a foreign country, then work like crazy, then have your appendix almost kill you, you miss things .

 

[preschoolmom]

We saw Up today! Our girls' first movie in a theatre

We all really enjoyed it!

I bet you guys will love it!

 

[KathyRN137]

I laughed when I saw your character pics from years ago -- I remember the days before character handlers only too well --

I cannot take credit for those great pix... they are MRPPNS' !

Unfortunately, my first visit to WDW wasn't until 2003.


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Hi Kathy!! I have a pic of Bill with Clarabelle somewhere. We loved the meet and greets at MNSSHP. My favorites are these:

Snow White with all Seven Dwarves:

And Amy and Bill with Cruella:

Oh yes, I definitely have to meet the seven dwarves!!!

Cruella is such a card! I think if I was a CM playing a character I would want to be a Villian because it would be such fun!!!

Tracy, you'll get to pose with Santa on your next trip!! Lots of Santas actually, if you count the characters from Holidays Around the World!!


Kathy

Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

We saw Up today! Our girls' first movie in a theatre

We all really enjoyed it!

I bet you guys will love it!

Oh... there first movie theater movie! That's so special!
Mine was The Aristocats!!

I hope you go to see Up, we loved it. I bet you can tell that by my avatar and the new ticker I made though....

Billy has been working toward "earning" the movie Up all month! (His class uses a token economy system to reinforce behavior goals.) He had been counting down to the release date for almost two months!!

His teacher sent home a note Friday telling me that he definitely was motivated!! (And that he earned his treat!)

We didn't go Friday (opening day) only because Tricia was home sick with a cold. She'll be all better by tomorrow, so we'll go then. I'm looking forward to it, too!!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

i didn't know you had a PTR......

That's what happens Jordan when you run off to a foreign country, then work like crazy, then have your appendix almost kill you, you miss things .

Yeah... what she said!!

You'd better get cracking, Jordan, you've got a whole lotta catching up to do!


Kathy

 

[MinnieNurse]

Hey Kathy just dropping in to see what you are up to.

I would love to meet Snow White with all 7 dwarfs (my favorite princess). I guess that is another reason to go the the MNSSHP, I have heard that is the place to see them. Take pictures for me!

Lance wants to go see Up also. We are going to a water park this week so think I will save it for later. I have to keep him busy once school is out. I work from home so I have to take him out every so often to keep him from going crazy in the house all summer.

 

[eandesmom]

Just catching up. great info on all the sightings during Halloween....if I can only convince DH we need to go then. Not. LOL! Congrats on finding a bag....did it arrive yet?