"Gifts" to characters

[BarbB]

My 5yo DD is right now making a dawing to give to Cinerella when she sees her at Disney. We have CRT ressies - yeah. My question is - will the characters take a drawing given to them from a child? I understand they wouldn't be able to carry it around with them and wondered if another cm would help out by taking the drawing for Cinderella or if there is any poicy regarding this . Anyone know or have experience with this type of situation?
Thanks!

 

[pjlla]

I have heard that if you bring them a drawing or something, and put your name and address on it, you may receive a thank you note when you get home! Not sure where I heard that...... probably here at the Disboards or maybe over at mousesavers.com or allearsnet.com. I'm sure they would take it. Most of the characters in the parks have "escorts" with them who could hold the drawing. I'm sure your child is not the first one who wanted to give a "gift" to the princesses!.................P

 

[BarbB]

Wow, never even thought about possibly getting a special thank you. That would really be a surprise bonus. Thanks for the tip on including an address. I was more concerned that the princess/character couldn't take it.

 

[Di$neyDad]

If all else fails, you could suggest that you leave it at the check-in desk on the way out. Cinderella could then "pick it up later".

I just did this for my 5-yr-old who wanted to give something to Tigger at a character meal. Of course, Tigger has no pockets and, to make matters worse, can't talk. When I suggested leaving it at the front desk, Tigger shook his head excitedly and gave her a big hug. It was very cute to see how serious she was when we stopped at the front desk and she explained that she was leaving something for Tigger. The CM played along and said he would make sure Tigger got it. My daughter was very excited and talked about it all day.

As the previous poster mentioned, the characters often have a handler that might serve this role. But I think this is just when they're out in the parks. When the characters go around at a meal, I don't think they usually have a handler with them.

At least Cinderella can talk, so it should be much easier to work something out.

 

[dvcfamily41801]

Last month my r year old DS met his favorite Mulan. She was totally wonderful. We met her the first time on Monday at the PSB and then on Wed at MGM. After she spent 2 of her 1/2 hour greet sessions with him, we were going to sit and wait for the parade. He wanted to write Mulan a letter. We went and bought a postcard from the Animation Studios shop that had Mulan on it and I found Mickey Mouse pin that said Thank You on it. He wrote her letter and we were talking to a CM about how to get it to her. The parade CM took us over to the Parade Manger and we told her everything that happend so far that day. She took his postcard and said she was going to go give it to Mulan right now so she would have it before the parade began. My DH and I were sitting there with tears in our eyes as she rode by in her car and held up his postcard while waving and blowing him big kisses.

It was our most magical Disney moment!!! She was awesome. The CM did ask my DS for his address, but as of yet we have not received anything . Thankfully he is not asking, but every day my DH and I run for the mail hoping and hoping. Not saying it could not happen, it's just that Mulan is a very busy warrior you know

She was so awesome, we can't wait to go see her in a few months!!

 

[Mom2Ben02]

Originally posted by dvcfamily41801
My DH and I were sitting there with tears in our eyes as she rode by in her car and held up his postcard while waving and blowing him big kisses.

Oh, I have tears! What a special memory!!!

 

[BarbB]

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. Sounds like my DD drawings will be taken - if not by characters themselves, by another CM for them. What special memories Tigger and especially Mulan made for your kids! Can't wait to get down there and start experiencing the magic!!