Different Journal / Autograph Book Idea

[Agraba Insider]

I don't know if anyone else has suggested this but I haven't seen it so far. I purchased an artist's sketch pad 8X11. Get something with at least 70-80lb paper and a ring binder so you can fold the cover all the way over. I've used stickers, cut up photographs, and cut outs of Disney characters to decorate this. I'm making my own travel journal / autograph book for the kids (and me). I've written down a list of the best questions I picked out of the mouseforless website to put in there. Now the kids can be involved creating this, they can draw pictures, & we can customize it as we go. The best part is it should get us the best autographs (with space to eventually paste a picture of my kids with the character next to the autograph).

I used to be a Disney character and the secret is that they actually love to sign autographs but only when it seems valuable to the guest. You see so many Disney bought autograph books in a day and you figure this autograph of yours is just another item to check off a list for the guest you are in front of. I could sign 50-100 autographs a set and close to a thousand on a full day. You get into auto pilot mode with them. But when you see a home made autograph book, you know the guest really cares about your autograph and you put a lot more effort into it. You know that this guest will show it off often and not just toss it in a box like most Disney mass produced autograph books end up. Plus, if you have a quality piece of sketch paper, an artist's pen or at least a sharpie in good shape, (and wonder of wonders) the extra space beyond the typical small 4X6 space you find in the Disney autograph book; then you really want to go to town and see how nice and elaborate you can make your autograph for once. When I was doing this for a living, if I ever got something like I just described, the I would take some extra time and personalize it, write down a movie quote, or even draw a cartoon or character related picture on the autograph. It snapped me out of my autograph routine and made me really pay attention to what I was doing.

Try it out.

 

[katybugsmom]

I don't know if anyone else has suggested this but I haven't seen it so far. I purchased an artist's sketch pad 8X11. Get something with at least 70-80lb paper and a ring binder so you can fold the cover all the way over. I've used stickers, cut up photographs, and cut outs of Disney characters to decorate this. I'm making my own travel journal / autograph book for the kids (and me). I've written down a list of the best questions I picked out of the mouseforless website to put in there. Now the kids can be involved creating this, they can draw pictures, & we can customize it as we go. The best part is it should get us the best autographs (with space to eventually paste a picture of my kids with the character next to the autograph).

I used to be a Disney character and the secret is that they actually love to sign autographs but only when it seems valuable to the guest. You see so many Disney bought autograph books in a day and you figure this autograph of yours is just another item to check off a list for the guest you are in front of. I could sign 50-100 autographs a set and close to a thousand on a full day. You get into auto pilot mode with them. But when you see a home made autograph book, you know the guest really cares about your autograph and you put a lot more effort into it. You know that this guest will show it off often and not just toss it in a box like most Disney mass produced autograph books end up. Plus, if you have a quality piece of sketch paper, an artist's pen or at least a sharpie in good shape, (and wonder of wonders) the extra space beyond the typical small 4X6 space you find in the Disney autograph book; then you really want to go to town and see how nice and elaborate you can make your autograph for once. When I was doing this for a living, if I ever got something like I just described, the I would take some extra time and personalize it, write down a movie quote, or even draw a cartoon or character related picture on the autograph. It snapped me out of my autograph routine and made me really pay attention to what I was doing.

Try it out.

Thanks so much for the tip! This will be our 9th trip and we've used the "Disney" autograph books, homemade books, books bought on EBAY and mats for picture frames! Now I will take a look at sketch pads too!

 

[SeaPic]

Thank you for this great idea! My son loves to get autographs. It's as important as any ride or show. I'm going to get him some supplies and make a book for our next trip!

 

[dls116]

Do you have a picture of this? I'm having a hard time imagining what you mean, but this sounds like an awesome idea. One that would be perfect for a DIY Christmas gift before our February trip

 

[CrazyElly]

Great idea! I'd also love to see a pic!

 

[DYOBL0305]

Loving this idea!! We're surprising our girls with our upcoming trip but I just know that meeting their favorite characters will be the absolute most important thing to do while we're there, I'd love to be able to make it that much more special for them