Has Anyone Ever Seen A Celebrity In Wdw

[Ktharee]

Well, if you are an X Files fan like me you can appreciate this. I saw Assistant Director Skinner AKA Mitch Pileggi at the Magic Kingdom back in 2001. It was a surreal trip. 9/11 happened the day before (our first day of a a grand gathering) and the parks were closed to all except those staying on property. The crowd levels were low as it was being September and all, but the place was really empty.

 

[joenan88]

When I was a CM in monorails (around '90), I saw Dana Carvey (from Sat. Night Live - the Church Lady days!) & also Geddy Lee from Rush. Oh, Joe Namath rode in my front cab one night, too. (Can you tell who I was more impressed by?!)

WOW...my husband would have died..right then and there for Geddy Lee! My brother is the VP or A&R of Universal records and my hubby met him backstage at Jones Beach here on Long Island last summer..my hubby and his friend Anthony are his biggest fans and he would have lost it!!!

 

[SweetMeg]

When I was a in the College Program I worked Epcot Outdoor Foods. Our base was right beside where the chauffeured cars with all the big wigs parked to escort the guest into the park without hitting the front gates. (It is right behind the gate between TT and MS for those interested.) Anyways, whenever the cars would roll up, we would see if it was someone we recognized. Usually it was just dudes in suits, but there were a few notable mentions:

-Yellowcard
-a pop group that had 3 girls (forgot the name)
-Paris Hiton

Also, I saw Joe Montana walking around a Spring Training game for the Atlanta Braves during a brief stint at DWWS. So needless to say, also got to see the Braves, Yankees, & lots of other teams and became friends with the guy in charge of the bat boys (seriously, how do you get that job??)

 

[mom2zandjsquared]

I met someone famous one year when we were in the parade at MGM a few years ago; I had caught my kitchen on fire and well left my husband behind to deal with the mess because um it was traumatic for the children so I took them to the World. I am not sure if the waiver had an expiration on it but lets say he has a ride there and dressed in a costume and actually walked in the parade - it was really funny!!

Forgot to add - We couldn't even take a picture with said person because oh my little fan would be so excited to have that now!!

 

[capthookismyhomeboy]

I met someone famous one year when we were in the parade at MGM a few years ago; I had caught my kitchen on fire and well left my husband behind to deal with the mess because um it was traumatic for the children so I took them to the World. I am not sure if the waiver had an expiration on it but lets say he has a ride there and dressed in a costume and actually walked in the parade - it was really funny!!

Forgot to add - We couldn't even take a picture with said person because oh my little fan would be so excited to have that now!!

huh?

 

[drnlhome]

Last Easter break my DS went and used the restroom by POTC. He was only 8 at the time and I did the bad mommy thing and let him go in alone (last time I did that BTW). All of a sudden, he comes running out saying "Mom - You know that tall guy from Raymond? HE WAS IN THE BATHROOM!" I started giggling and said, "Are you sure?" And sure enough, here comes Brad Garrett. He had 2 kids with him and got to go into the "special entrance" to POTC. Lucky guy. He wasn't being bothered by anyone but you could tell that people were recognizing him when he passed by. He is VERY tall.

 

[TLinden16]

I saw Andrew Dan Jumbo from While You Were Out at Jellyrolls one night.

 

[Mickey_Man]

On a recent trip, my wife and I saw Phil Donahue walking through the Animal Kingdom last year. I did not recognize him at first but his voice completely gave it away. My wife chased him down like paparazzi and snapped a picture.

A few years back I saw Sam Cowart, who was playing for the New York Jets at the time.

 

[dopeyfanatic]

huh?

I'm pretty sure they mean they saw Steven Tyler there. He was dressed in costume so nobody knew he was there and he got to walk in the parade. I don't see why you couldn't tell people that though, odd.

 

[OTRGal]

We saw Samantha Brown at the Animal Kingdom on 1/29/08. Here she is:

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[Brenle]

I want her job!!

 

[Lorikr65]

I saw Kyle Massey from "It's so Raven" on our flight from LAX to Orlando. It's funny, I actually had no idea who he was, but while we were at the gate a lot of people (mostly tween girls and what not) kept running up to him and getting autographs and taking pictures with him. He was with his family, and I overheard his father (he sat in the row in front of me) telling another person that they were staying at AKL.

Still, it was kind of neat. Seems like a really nice kid.

Were you in Disney in August 2007? We were there and saw Kyle Massey at the Tower of Terror ride. He must be up there with Mariah and Cher because he went out the side door - the one to the right of the tv screens that show your picture. He was with a small group of people and 2 disney guides.

 

[CamAnd]

I met someone famous one year when we were in the parade at MGM a few years ago; I had caught my kitchen on fire and well left my husband behind to deal with the mess because um it was traumatic for the children so I took them to the World. I am not sure if the waiver had an expiration on it but lets say he has a ride there and dressed in a costume and actually walked in the parade - it was really funny!!

Forgot to add - We couldn't even take a picture with said person because oh my little fan would be so excited to have that now!!

huh?

I thought is was just me!

 

[sara74]

I still remember when Tom Bergeron was a co-host with Sarah Edwards on "Evening Magazine"

OMG!!!! I never thought I would see those words in print!!! I remember that I used to have to go to bed as soon as Evening Magazine was over! Oh yeah, and my dad was on it once in a segment about hang gliding.

Evening Magazine! You made my week!

 

[GymboAddict]

Some of you may not know him, but we saw country singer Mark Wills (or maybe Willis?) at Beaches and Cream in January 2006. I had heard his song "It was 1970 something..." but had no clue who sang it. My niece at the time was 7 and she kept looking at him over and over. Finally my sister told her to quit "looking at that man and eat!" My niece finally spoke up and said "I recognize him but don't know from where"... we were all like "ok"....and kept eating.

Well, "the man" finally came over - he had noticed my niece starring at him. He knelt down next to her and asked her, "I look familiar to you don't I?" She said yes, and blurts out, "you sing that 'something' song!" He said, "your right! I'm Mark Wills and I sing that 'something' song."

Of course I think its some weirdo just saying this and I said something like "no way".....he said, "yes I am" and laughed. Now, in my defense I had heard the song my niece was talking about, but had not a clue who he was or had ever seen a picture of him. I have no idea what possessed me to say this, but the next words out of my mouth were, " I don't believe you...let me see your drivers license." He reached into his pocket and sd, "I don't have my license with me but I"ll show you this"....it was his resort ID card with.....of course.... MARK WILLS printed on the front. Well....didin't I feel like the idiot!!!

He then asked my niece her name and how old she was and talked to her. He said she was the youngest person that had ever recognized him out in public. He signed her autograph book and took pics with her. He was so nice. We finished up and went to the arcade to play a few games with the kids. Well, his family came in there and his daughter played a game with my niece and then he chatted with my husband and rest of the family for a bit. (but not me...I was in a corner somewhere still recovering from my humiliation!) My hubby asked him to sign his Mickey hat, which he did.

Lesson learned - never trust myself to open my mouth if I ever meet a celebrity again!

Wendy

 

[#1 Pocahontas]

On Feb 2 we saw Linda, Brooke, and Nick Hogan at Magic Kingdom. I don't think many people knew who they were. I took a picture from back so I wouldn't bother them.

 

[Disney1976]

Some of you may not know him, but we saw country singer Mark Wills (or maybe Willis?) at Beaches and Cream in January 2006. I had heard his song "It was 1970 something..." but had no clue who sang it. My niece at the time was 7 and she kept looking at him over and over. Finally my sister told her to quit "looking at that man and eat!" My niece finally spoke up and said "I recognize him but don't know from where"... we were all like "ok"....and kept eating.

Well, "the man" finally came over - he had noticed my niece starring at him. He knelt down next to her and asked her, "I look familiar to you don't I?" She said yes, and blurts out, "you sing that 'something' song!" He said, "your right! I'm Mark Wills and I sing that 'something' song."

Of course I think its some weirdo just saying this and I said something like "no way".....he said, "yes I am" and laughed. Now, in my defense I had heard the song my niece was talking about, but had not a clue who he was or had ever seen a picture of him. I have no idea what possessed me to say this, but the next words out of my mouth were, " I don't believe you...let me see your drivers license." He reached into his pocket and sd, "I don't have my license with me but I"ll show you this"....it was his resort ID card with.....of course.... MARK WILLS printed on the front. Well....didin't I feel like the idiot!!!

He then asked my niece her name and how old she was and talked to her. He said she was the youngest person that had ever recognized him out in public. He signed her autograph book and took pics with her. He was so nice. We finished up and went to the arcade to play a few games with the kids. Well, his family came in there and his daughter played a game with my niece and then he chatted with my husband and rest of the family for a bit. (but not me...I was in a corner somewhere still recovering from my humiliation!) My hubby asked him to sign his Mickey hat, which he did.

Lesson learned - never trust myself to open my mouth if I ever meet a celebrity again!

Wendy

WOW, how cool! Mark Wills (you were right the first time) is one of my favorite country music singers. "19 something" is probably one of his biggest hits. He also is known for singing "Don't Laugh at Me" (a breakout hit). Your story about doubting him reminded me of a funny story I once read about Charles Schultz. Years ago, he was in a restaurant and when he went to pay with his credit card, the server recognized who he was finally. So she made a big deal like "Wow, you're Charles Schultz, I'm a huge Peanuts fan, can you draw me something?" So he obliged, and drew her a quick sketch of Snoopy on a piece of paper. The waitress looked at it, then back at him, and said "Well, that's not a very good drawing."

 

[Disney1976]

I met Donnie Osmond last year at Animal Kingdom and had him sign my Mulan cd. He seems really nice, and spent a lot of time with the people who came out to see him.

 

[.:Disney.:.Freak:.]

We saw Donny Ozman if that counts

 

[Nisa]

I was waiting for my family to get off the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in the park formerly known as MGM and saw Michael J. Fox. He had a child with him and was surrounded by 4 or 5 BIG guys. He had a hat on and wasn't looking around--just walking really quick.