Crystal Palace characters recently?

[Tink9721]

Has anyone here been to Crystal Palace in the past couple weeks? I've seen some recent reports in Facebook groups that Pooh isn't visiting tables anymore and is taking photos in the entry area. Anyone here have any experience with this?

 

[mmouse50]

I was there just last week 2/13 - no Pooh did not visit the tables. He stood at the entrance and you took pictures with him there. Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore came by the table.

 

[Schneewittchen37]

I was there just last week 2/13 - no Pooh did not visit the tables. He stood at the entrance and you took pictures with him there. Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore came by the table.

I had the same experience on February 14th

 

[leebee]

I don't think Pooh has ever gone around to tables. We've been going to Disney since 1998 and he's always met with guests in the entrance area.

 

[Tink9721]

I don't think Pooh has ever gone around to tables. We've been going to Disney since 1998 and he's always met with guests in the entrance area.

I've been to Crystal Palace probably 20 times since '99 and he's always gone around to the tables every time I've been there.

 

[Schneewittchen37]

I've been to Crystal Palace probably 20 times since '99 and he's always gone around to the tables every time I've been there.

Same. This was the first time he didn't come to our table. We've been at least five times in the last 15 years.

 

[Paulaparm]

Agree with the above, Pooh used to come to the tables too. This was our first time that you had to wait in line to see him. The rest all came around to the tables.

 

[glencoe]

I was there two weeks ago and confirmed. No Pooh at the tables. He waits and stands for pics at the center entrance. It was awkward with a line forming where people are walking with plates ect. I got stuck waiting for the bill to finish paying and missed taking pics as my family took off with out me! Not sure why they are doing this (Crystal palace not my family! LOL). They also did not have the omelet station (it was used for pancakes instead) and the scrambled eggs were those reconstituted ones....I am guessing the egg shortage is hitting breakfast buffets!!

 

[mom2rtk]

I was there two weeks ago and confirmed. No Pooh at the tables. He waits and stands for pics at the center entrance. It was awkward with a line forming where people are walking with plates ect. I got stuck waiting for the bill to finish paying and missed taking pics as my family took off with out me! Not sure why they are doing this (Crystal palace not my family! LOL). They also did not have the omelet station (it was used for pancakes instead) and the scrambled eggs were those reconstituted ones....I am guessing the egg shortage is hitting breakfast buffets!!

For what they charge, I'd like to think they could absorb the increased cost of eggs. Utterly ridiculous.

 

[BrianL]

I was there two weeks ago and confirmed. No Pooh at the tables. He waits and stands for pics at the center entrance. It was awkward with a line forming where people are walking with plates ect. I got stuck waiting for the bill to finish paying and missed taking pics as my family took off with out me! Not sure why they are doing this (Crystal palace not my family! LOL). They also did not have the omelet station (it was used for pancakes instead) and the scrambled eggs were those reconstituted ones....I am guessing the egg shortage is hitting breakfast buffets!!

Personally, I'm pretty glad that there is no pooh at the tables. Thanks to the custodial staff for that!

 

[glencoe]

Brian L. "Personally, I'm pretty glad that there is no pooh at the tables. Thanks to the custodial staff for that!"

Touche' best comment of the day-thanks!!

 

[Misha72683]

When we were there in 2015, that was how you got a picture with Tigger, he was at the entrance and the other characters came to the table. Last visit, thye all just came to the table.

 

[Brob2132]

We went last year and Pooh came around whereas Tigger did not. Think it might rotate.

Going in June so I can report back if anyone cares.

 

[Newsies]

Just back, did breakfast on Thurs 03/13 -- Pooh at planter, remaining three (Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger) came to tables