Character autographs

[dianaore]

A couple of quick questions for those of you in the know.

!. How hard are they to get just by being in DL?

2. Will they sign anything? DS wants to get a shirt and have them sign his shirt rather then paper.

3. Suggestions for or about gettng those autographs?

Thanks
Diana

 

[abby]

We did a book, so don't know about the shirt.

For characters they often draw a crowd and a line, we went to critter country early one day (park opened that day at 9 and the characters arrived at 10) we saw pooh, piglet and eyeor within 1/2 hour. I just keep asking the cm's who was coming and when. We did mickey at his house, and other characters as we saw them. Got a lot of princesses at a character meal.

 

[ron808]

Well, we did have had a hard time taking pictures with the characters as it was quite disorganized when we spot one. There's no line so you have to push your way in to get a picture. The bright side is we already have some through Goofy's Kitchen that's why after one try we didn't even bother searching for them.

 

[mundaremom]

We were at the park in November and got almost everyone's autograph. I did notice that you can always find the unique characters near the Mad Hatter Store right as you come into the park. As well they like to hang out just inside the park as well. For Princesses, go to either the left or right side of the front of the castle. We loved the idea of one line up for Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger this made it so much easier for autographs and pictures.

 

[Pokemom]

My daughter bought a T-shirt at Disneyland with all the characters on the front and then got all their autographs on the shirt. The characters will not sign the shirt if your child is wearing it. You should bring something hard to put under the shirt and stretch the shirt tight to make it easier for them to sign (we used a hard-cover Journal to put under the shirt and I would hold the shirt tight. Some people also use embroidery circles to hold the shirt.) We used different colors of Sharpies for writing on the shirt. My daughter filled both the front and back of her shirt with autographs and it is a wonderful souvenir.

 

[SCohen]

Hi Diana!
I took scrapbook paper (archival quality paper) and cut different colors into 4x6 inch segments and used double sided tape to adhere them to my autograph book. When we got our pictures (of the kids hugging the characters, getting the book signed etc.) developed I put the autographs and the picts together in an album. Its a great way for the kids (and me!) to look back. Minnie asked me during the Chef Mickey breakfast "why the paper" (silently of course). I told her that I scrapbook and I wanted her signature to be archival so it would last forever- she gave me a Minnie style laugh and a nod.
PS- whatever you do- Don't forget to bring fat sharpie markers so that the characters don't have a hard time holding them.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Hi Diana!
I took scrapbook paper (archival quality paper) and cut different colors into 4x6 inch segments and used double sided tape to adhere them to my autograph book. When we got our pictures (of the kids hugging the characters, getting the book signed etc.) developed I put the autographs and the picts together in an album. Its a great way for the kids (and me!) to look back. Minnie asked me during the Chef Mickey breakfast "why the paper" (silently of course). I told her that I scrapbook and I wanted her signature to be archival so it would last forever- she gave me a Minnie style laugh and a nod.
PS- whatever you do- Don't forget to bring fat sharpie markers so that the characters don't have a hard time holding them.

SCohen,
Thanks for the tip on how to collect autographs to later put into a photo album. I thought of cutting up scrapbook paper, but wasn't sure how I was going to provide a flat surface for signing as well as keep the signed sheets protected. The autograph book might be the best answer.

I have no idea how many sheets of paper to bring for autographing. We're not exactly planning to spend all our time hunting down characters, so would 20 be plenty? Overkill? We'll be there for 7 days, but with 2 little ones. We'll also do a character breakfast - I know that will mean maybe 4 or 5 signatures.

Thanks for your help!

 

[kuusimo]

The most frustrating thing for my boys last time we were there was the amount of time the characters were actually out. It seemed like they were out for 15 minutes at a time. By the time my child got anywhere close to the front they would take them back saying they would be back in 30 minutes. Try to explain that to a 3 year old. This time my children are VERY interested in saying "HI" to their favorites. I had thought about a book but did not want to spend that much money for one. I really like your idea with the paper. I may just need to do that. Thanks!

 

[labguides]

Someone suggested that I get those little memo pads for autographs. I didn't get that done and was glad. The characters would have had problems autographing such a small paper. Some people had autograph books with page for autograph and next to it a page for photo -- great idea. Anything with a hard backing would be easiestfor the characters to sign.

The wait to see Winnie the Poo and Tigger was longer than any ride.

Pluto and Goofy got down on all fours to greet our guide dog in training.


We didn't see any Princesses. But friends who went the previous week saw several Princesses.

 

[Eeyore2142]

I cut up scrapbook paper and then used a binder ring to hold it together. I refreshed the paper every night. I kept the ringed paper in a coupon holder. The stack of paper was enough support to write on. I got about 75 signatures in 5 days – mind you, I was trying. I will now mount the paper in my book with the photos.

We did a lot of character meals, so I think that is why I got so many - plus I have an eye for characters.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Holy cow, 75 autographs??? WOW!
Well, I'll be sure and bring plenty of paper then. It wouldn't surprise me if my 5 year old wanted signatures from performers, CMs running rides, etc.

Thank you very much for the input!

 

[Snow Brite]

Holy cow, 75 autographs??? WOW!
Well, I'll be sure and bring plenty of paper then. It wouldn't surprise me if my 5 year old wanted signatures from performers, CMs running rides, etc.

Thank you very much for the input!

Oh yes! Please let her do this! It still makes me laugh to see the autographs my oldest son got on the trip to WDW...the pilot of the airplane and the flight attendant, the taxi driver, the front desk clerk, the waitress at the character breakfast....

They were all so pleased to be asked to sign his autograph book they wrote the sweetest things... "Hope you have fun at Walt Disney World! Say Hi pal to Mickey for me!" "Welcome to Coronado Springs! We are thrilled to have a VIP like you staying with us!" The pilot recorded the type of airplane and the alitude and flight times. The waitress wrote down his breakfast order. The crowd control person for the parade signed it "You are gonna love this parade! Watch for Snow White, she should be stopping to dance near here!"

Don't get me wrong I love the character autographs, but the other ones are really funny and fun too. I think they add a wonderful and humorous detail to the memory of this trip.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Oh, that sounds so awesome! Thank you for yet another great idea!