Where is Donald Duck??

[Pikester]

Not sure if they change the meeting spots evey year but in Dec 2006 my DS had his picture taken with Donald at Disney Studios near the big hat. Donald had on his blue shirt and hat.

 

[nat1234]

Last August we found Donald and Daisy together at Hollywood Studios in front of the hat. They were dressed in the Year of a Million Dreams clothes. And it was a nice Donald, he kissed my daughter's hand while Daisy was signing my other daughters hat. Sneaky little devil, waiting until Daisy's back was turned and flirting with another girl.
Natalie

 

[GrumpyMom25]

We were at Disney mid August and saw Donald at Donald's Safari Breakfast at Tuskar House in Animal Kingdom (did not see him at Chef Mickey on our last trip). We also saw Donald in Toontown last month. There were 2 lines going in ... 1 for the Princesses and one for Donald, Goofy and Pluto.

 

[Joanna71985]

Last August we found Donald and Daisy together at Hollywood Studios in front of the hat. They were dressed in the Year of a Million Dreams clothes. And it was a nice Donald, he kissed my daughter's hand while Daisy was signing my other daughters hat. Sneaky little devil, waiting until Daisy's back was turned and flirting with another girl.
Natalie

Donald is not in the YOAMD outfit anymore (he is back in his regular outfit). And he currently is not meeting with Daisy- the last time I saw them (a few weeks ago) Daisy was meeting with Minnie. He was by himself.

We were at Disney mid August and saw Donald at Donald's Safari Breakfast at Tuskar House in Animal Kingdom (did not see him at Chef Mickey on our last trip). We also saw Donald in Toontown last month. There were 2 lines going in ... 1 for the Princesses and one for Donald, Goofy and Pluto.

That room is closed now, unfortunately. Donald is now meeting in Frontierland.

 

[bobby523]

Donald is ALWAYS at AK. I personally haven't seen him at EPCOT even though I wish I did! Thats my fav Donald cartoon!!!!!!! Donald is in Safari gear and not your traditional Donald clothing.

 

[imthatgirl]

We must of had the same Donald. I can't believe they allow that person to interact with children.

my son was trying to give him a hug at chef mickeys. he was the first character my 3yo saw. so he was excited. obviously the duck just wanted to take the picture and be gone. when my son ran over to hug him he patted my sons seat, my son didnt know why, so he kept after him. he then pounded on my sons seat. my son looked at him, he didnt understand why. the duck them grabbed him picked him up and put him on the seat. what a jerk!! my son and i could of cared less about the possed pic, i would have rather gotten the pic of my son hugging him.
here you can see the disgust on my sons face after the duck manhandled him, poor kid. i think at this point he could have done with not ever seeing any of the characters again!

but it was quickly turned around when a very friendly mickey came over. although my son was still scared to leave his seat, he adored mickey!

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[bdoyledimou]

my son was trying to give him a hug at chef mickeys. he was the first character my 3yo saw. so he was excited. obviously the duck just wanted to take the picture and be gone. when my son ran over to hug him he patted my sons seat, my son didnt know why, so he kept after him. he then pounded on my sons seat. my son looked at him, he didnt understand why. the duck them grabbed him picked him up and put him on the seat. what a jerk!! my son and i could of cared less about the possed pic, i would have rather gotten the pic of my son hugging him.

I think thats pretty standard procedure at the Character meals though.. (in fact i am pretty sure the Seating CM's generally tel you that when the characters come around, to remain in your seat...)

There are people walking around with hot food and sharp instruments ... you would be even more unhappy if someone else child came running, tripped someone and you ended up with someone meal on you..

It sounds like this wasn't mentioned to you though...

 

[imthatgirl]

I think thats pretty standard procedure at the Character meals though.. (in fact i am pretty sure the Seating CM's generally tel you that when the characters come around, to remain in your seat...)

There are people walking around with hot food and sharp instruments ... you would be even more unhappy if someone else child came running, tripped someone and you ended up with someone meal on you..

It sounds like this wasn't mentioned to you though...

i have been there 12 times. the kids always get out of the seats for pictures and hugs from the characters. i could upload countless pictures of them getting hugs from the characters. thats crazy to say the kids cant get out of the seat, thats not the policy. in fact its a buffet, everyone is out of their seats.

 

[bdoyledimou]

i have been there 12 times. the kids always get out of the seats for pictures and hugs from the characters. i could upload countless pictures of them getting hugs from the characters. thats crazy to say the kids cant get out of the seat, thats not the policy. in fact its a buffet, everyone is out of their seats.

Even more-so omportant at a BUFFET where distracted GUESTS are walking around with the food.. When the character is at your table "Please remain seated for your own safety"

The many times i have been to Character meals, it's always been stated.

But hey, if having your child run around a croWded buffet with distracted people carrying their food around oversized characters with limited visibility is cool for you, then it's cool with me too.

the only time i have seen it acceptable to get up and dance round the dining room with a character is when the characters get up and dance around with the guests (Such as the Parade at Crystal Palace)..

but.. yes your child IS clearly disappointed in the first pic.. and Donald really shouldn't have handled him at all.. I am glad Mickey rejuvenated the magic.

 

[old lady]

Isn't there a breakfast in the morning with Donald at The Animal kingdom or is that the Tusker house?

 

[Joanna71985]

There is no rule that people have to be in their seat for seeing the characters. However, they can't go running around trying to see them. The characters will come to their table.

Isn't there a breakfast in the morning with Donald at The Animal kingdom or is that the Tusker house?

Yes, Donald is at Tusker House (it is at AK).

 

[imthatgirl]

There is no rule that people have to be in their seat for seeing the characters. However, they can't go running around trying to see them. The characters will come to their table.

exactly. instead of the word "run" i should have said my son jumped up to see him. *obviously* if donald and my son were close enough to the seat for donald to tap pound on the seat and to put my child into the seat, we were still at our table
i have 4 kids i think i know not to let them run around a restaurant

 

[Joanna71985]

exactly. instead of the word "run" i should have said my son jumped up to see him. *obviously* if donald and my son were close enough to the seat for donald to tap pound on the seat and to put my child into the seat, we were still at our table
i have 4 kids i think i know not to let them run around a restaurant

Oh no, no, no! I wasn't implying you did that! I'm sorry if you thought I did (I was stating people in general).

 

[imthatgirl]

Oh no, no, no! I wasn't implying you did that! I'm sorry if you thought I did (I was stating people in general).

oh, no, i agreed with you. i was referencing a previous poster, thats all. sorry for the confusion, lol.

 

[Joanna71985]

oh, no, i agreed with you. i was referencing a previous poster, thats all. sorry for the confusion, lol.

Ah, ok then.

 

[maxiesmom]

hes at chef mickeys, but hes rude. i could have done without him grabbing my child and putting him on a chair. i wont be sad if we dont see him again!!

My first thought when I read this was that Donald was just being Donald. He is one crabby duck, you know?

But if you found his behavior rude and inappropriate, I hope you said something to the CMs while you were there. I can see how a child would be upset by being picked up and shoved on a chair. I wouldn't be too thrilled if my child was manhandled by any character.

 

[ntsammy5]

He's missing?

 

[Joanna71985]

He's missing?

Donald? No, he's still out and about.

 

[imthatgirl]

My first thought when I read this was that Donald was just being Donald. He is one crabby duck, you know?

But if you found his behavior rude and inappropriate, I hope you said something to the CMs while you were there. I can see how a child would be upset by being picked up and shoved on a chair. I wouldn't be too thrilled if my child was manhandled by any character.

i didnt. my kids were having a great time and i didnt want to ruin it. after the incedent i asked donald to leave and we didnt take any more pictures with him. i just didnt want to make a big deal out of it and ruin the magic my kids were feeling. the older ones didnt even notice, so we just let it go.

was that the right decision? i dont know, but we were caught off guard and i guess didnt really have a lot of time to decide what was the right thing to do.

 

[dopey67]

We ha breakfast with him in July at the Tusker House in the Animal Kindom