Which Disneyland character that greets guests is your favorite?

[Indy #1 Fan]

Of all the many Disneyland characters roaming the park which one is your favorite? Please post your favorites below. If you have suggestions for characters that are not at the park you are free to post them too.

[disneylover]

I get most excited when I see Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy or Donald!:biggrin:

[protostars]

Mary poppins & Bert, usually dancing around the front of the castle
or sticth in DCA.
:wink:

[Indy #1 Fan]

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donal, Pluto:


THE FAB FIVE

[Brer Rabbit]

Mickey Mouse!!! I always love to see mickey mouse. I would also love to see the brers out and roger rabbit too. I also love seeing Goofy too.

[jbuck]

Maynard...what he is the lost disney character.

[LoriMistress]

My favorite character is Donald Duck. Though I've seen some great interaction with Genie, Chip and Dale. They were hilarious when they were at a character breakfest in Tomorrowland. They kept on throwing food, and banging each other's heads with plates. Plus, they kept on messing around with my backpack. It was great.

[SubmarinemanKevin]

Goofy,Brer Bear/rabbit/fox,Mickey.Minnie,Baloo

[Disneyland_Wolf]

Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Goofy, and Maynard.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Maynard...what he is the lost disney character.

Good call. That man deserves to be called a Disney character. That's basically what he is, but he's real & in the flesh & very fun to interact with.

-- Peoplemover "Walt'd be proud" Matt

[brunetteTinkerbell1955]

the disney princesses

especialy belle of corse, its cool how they are always nice and graceful to the little kids lol

and mickey but always hard to go and actually see him because he is so popular!! everyone loves mickey!! woo hooo

[Space_Mt.]

Definetly Maynard, Goofy, and Brer Bear.

[luvwaltdisney]

Maynard...what he is the lost disney character.

LOL! Maynard........ what a trip........

I love Mickey Mouse the most, but I love them all (except maybe Alladin)

[kates4u]

I like the "fab 5" of course. But I also enjoy Cruella. She is funny and entertaining to watch.

[kates4u]

I love Mickey Mouse the most, but I love them all (except maybe Alladin)

Why not Aladin?

[kinglouie1967]

Jessica Rabbit.

[dreaming]

I'd have to say seeing Mickey Mouse at opening time makes the day start right!! Our 4 yr old got to see Mickey first thing, first photo & autograph came from him & to me that was perfect !!! At the character meals, I'd say I was most excited seeing Baloo, because that took me back to my childhood & I always loved the Jungle Book movie !! That was the one photo I had to have of me with a character.....lol (and Mickey of course)

[luvwaltdisney]

Jessica Rabbit.

LOL- Louie! Does she actually appear anywhere?

[superman436]

Once when my friends and I were eating at Ariel's Grotto in DCA, Goofy came and sat down at our table with us for like 10 mins and had a "conversation" with us... it was pretty awesome. By conversation I mean him acting out his part and nodding when we repeat what we think he's trying to say. It was fun to get that much personal atterntion from a character.

-But meeting the mouse is always the best-

[Indy #1 Fan]

Mickey Mouse!!! I always love to see mickey mouse. I would also love to see the brers out and roger rabbit too. I also love seeing Goofy too.
I know Roger Rabbit appears in Toontown, but I've never seen him, could you give me some advice on where and when to look for him?

[Briar Rose]

My favorite are the princesses...but that changed during my last trip. My sister and I (we're twins :redface: ) ran into Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty walking around Fantasyland all by himself. Hardly anyone noticed him and we got a picture with him easily. He was very amused that we were twins. He looked at me first and then my sister and did a double take :icon_lol:

[luvwaltdisney]

Why not Aladin?


I don't know exactly... it might just be the sheer amount of makeup he wears... he is probably a nice guy though.

Aladdin wasn't really one of my favorite movies either, and that might also be partially why.

[luvwaltdisney]

Briar Rose - I LOVE your quote - it is so true!
this one:

A happy person is not a person in a certain
set of circumstances, but rather a person
with a certain set of attitudes.
Hugh Downs

[luvwaltdisney]

I know Roger Rabbit appears in Toontown, but I've never seen him, could you give me some advice on where and when to look for him?

Indy - I have seen him over close to his ride a few times.

[HMFan26]

Maynard,Goofy,Mickey,Stitch :smile:

[brerbear8]

Brer Bear and Brer Fox. Don't know why! I guess my avitar pretty much explains it...

[Indy #1 Fan]

Brer Bear and Brer Fox. Don't know why! I guess my avitar pretty much explains it...
He may be hard to find, but along with Brer Fox and Brer Bear, you may find Brer Rabbit himself!

[Indy #1 Fan]

Indy - I have seen him over close to his ride a few times.
Could you try to post a picture of him please?

[luvwaltdisney]

I would, but I don't have a picture of him to post...

[Veroglam]

OMG i love meeting Belle and Beast. Belle is so sweet and she asked if my boyfriend is my Prince Charming! That was so cute! Oh Captain Hook of course. He is my fav villian and he is always trying to choke someone! hehe i also love meeting Pluto ,he is so cute, and Trazan cause he is REALLY cute!(girls you know why).

[Indy #1 Fan]

I've heard you talking about this Maynard character, who is he? I have no idea who you're talking about

[HMFan26]

maynard works at the HM and other parts of the park..he is a realy funny guy he also has a page that i would like to share too

http://www.maynardhomepage.net/

[xclipse129]

Of course 50th Mickey and ariel in her shell not the walking one. Shes always cute. Mickey is tha man so i gotta always say wassup to my dawg.. hahaah Ghetto! I also like tink on the POD. ok thats enough before my wife hits me on the head with her mickey bag.. hahaha :icon_lol:

[Indy #1 Fan]

I think there should be some characters that aren't there to go with the proper rides, disney or non-disney, Indy, Sallah, etc.

[luvwaltdisney]

maynard works at the HM and other parts of the park..he is a realy funny guy he also has a page that i would like to share too

http://www.maynardhomepage.net/

thanks for posting Maynard's page -that was fun!

[Brer Noble]

Mickey of course

[HMFan26]

No Prob :old_wink: its always polite to share :icon_lol:

[luis1205]

Mickey, Goofy, Pluto and Tigger!! Tigger last time wa really nice! he played with my brother and I! :icon_lol:

[Indy #1 Fan]

I would, but I don't have a picture of him to post...
If you ever get a picture of him, could you post it?

[disneylandchick7]

SLEEPING BEAUTY!!!! i love her and her dress and everything about her. i especially love her dress in the parade of dreams. pink and purple and sparkles, and the top edge is lined with rhinestones!!!!

[barfownz]

mickey mouse

[GhastlyChaos]

Alice and the Mad Hatter. Out of numerous trips, they have been there most of the time. They were my favorites as a child, and as an adult they can still melt my heart.

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

I'd really have to say Aladdin and Captain Hook. Most of the time when I go there I keep bumping into those two characters but it's cool because it's really cool to say hey to them all the time.

[Pinocchio85]

I love seeing Mickey, especially when I first walk into the park. Seeing him first is such a great way to start the day.

I also love Pinocchio, Donald, Goofy and Snow White and the Dwarfes. The Alice gang, Jane and Cruella are hillarious. I love them all!

[Indy #1 Fan]

Can someone give me help on where to find Brer Rabbit? He is one of my all-time favorire Disney characters

[Mighty Unicorn]

My favorite character is the person at the ticket counter who lets me in.... Yeeeeeeehawwwww!!!!!

We're going on the 8th of September!!! My new camera is cool! Getting the laptop ready for live cam feed of a view of the park! MiniDV camcorder charged up and ready to go! Dad is going to meet me at the hotel the morning of the 8th, and we are going straight to the park!!!! I can't sleep at night, knowing that I have to wait for over a week from today!!! My head is going to explode!!!!! ARRRRRGH!

Whew! I feel much better now.

Hans

[fantasmic_boy122]

Chip & Dale!

[Space Rangerlvl999]

Cruella devil

[Lion Sleeps Tonight]

Cruella devil

Yes!! She is pretty awesome. Once I saw her and Mr. Incredible(in DCA) vie for the guests attention. It was pretty funny since Cruella is so snooty and Mr. Incredible doesn't talk.

But my favorite would be Sorcerer Mickey just because I love Fantasmic!

[RankoAnime]

I've always loved Chip & Dale and I remember when I was a little kid, I got a picture with them. They were so cute!

Can anyone tell me when/where Stitch is in California Adventure?! I've wanted to see him SO badly, but I guess I'm never in the right place at the right time! (I'm an obviously big Stitch fan! I can't wait for the new Stitch Has a Glitch movie!)

[Disney_22]

I love them all!! They are all so fun and great! But my most FAVORITE one is Peter Pan!! he is so wonderful! I love talking to him, he is so funny! hehe It's just great "bumping" into him...hehe :icon_lol: He just makes my day!

[Lion Sleeps Tonight]

I've always loved Chip & Dale and I remember when I was a little kid, I got a picture with them. They were so cute!

Can anyone tell me when/where Stitch is in California Adventure?! I've wanted to see him SO badly, but I guess I'm never in the right place at the right time! (I'm an obviously big Stitch fan! I can't wait for the new Stitch Has a Glitch movie!)

A few weeks ago, I saw Stitch around Sunshine Plaza in the early afternoon- maybe around 1 or 2.

[Indy #1 Fan]

I love them all!! They are all so fun and great! But my most FAVORITE one is Peter Pan!! he is so wonderful! I love talking to him, he is so funny! hehe It's just great "bumping" into him...hehe :icon_lol: He just makes my day!
That's cool! My favorite character is Peter Pan too!:icon_lol: I am also a Wendy fan too. My 11-year-old brother was in the play Peter Pan and was Nibs, one of the Lost Boys. He never thought of it, but I told that to Peter and Wendy and they thought that was awesome. My brother then told Peter that in the play, Wendy was his mother and after that........he told Wendy.

[Disney_22]

how fun! was it like a school play?? i would love to be in a peter pan play :biggrin:..hehe

isn't peter just the best!!!<3 lol ;)

[protostars]

Can anyone tell me when/where Stitch is in California Adventure?! I've wanted to see him SO badly, but I guess I'm never in the right place at the right time! (I'm an obviously big Stitch fan! I can't wait for the new Stitch Has a Glitch movie!)

go to innoventions, he's on satalite phone from hawaii!!!
you can talk to him...it's great!!! :icon_lol:
he will even take a picture of you and mail it to you.

[RankoAnime]

go to innoventions, he's on satalite phone from hawaii!!!
you can talk to him...it's great!!! :icon_lol:
he will even take a picture of you and mail it to you.

Yes, I've been to that! I NEVER go to Innoventions but it was really busy one day, so my mom and I decided to see what was in there. I asked a CM what new things they had and he was like, "When were you here last?" I replied, "Umm...At least a year." That's when he told me about the Stitch thing. I was SO excited!

It was a lot of fun, but I'm a really shy person and I froze up when I got to talk to Stitch. He had to keep asking me questions to get me to talk. Maybe I can talk to him more if I can gather more courage! (Yes, I know I'm a dork...) Do you know how long they will leave that in Innoventions? I'm not sure when I'll get to go to Disneyland again...

[Indy #1 Fan]

how fun! was it like a school play?? i would love to be in a peter pan play :biggrin:..hehe

isn't peter just the best!!!<3 lol ;)

It wasn't a school play, it was at the Children's Theatre in my hometown of Palo Alto, CA. I am a good friend of the boy who played Peter.

Want know some interesting facts about the Disney Movie?

Bobby Driscoll, who played Peter is the first boy in history to play Peter Pan. He made his debut in Song of the South and later appeared in So Dear to My Heart, and as Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island.

Walt also didn't have to look far, for the voice of Wendy. He chose the same actress that voiced Alice in Wonderland, Kathryn Beaumont.

Walt stuck with the tradition of the play, and cast Hans Conreid in the roles of both Captain Hook, and Mr. Darling.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Has anyone seen a character on a ride? Has anyone gone on a ride with a character? One day I saw Peter Pan on the carousel with Wendy. and the next day, I saw Cinderella with Snow White on the carousel.

[Indy #1 Fan]

I said this earlier in this thread, I really need an answer to this question.


Can someone help me to find Brer Rabbit?

[Fantasmic!kid]

Peter Pan and Wendy. Pinnochio's cool to see.

[linklewtt]

i really like Pluto cuz he's such a cool guy

[Disneyland_Wolf]

And you are Pluto. lol

[Disney_22]

Has anyone seen a character on a ride? Has anyone gone on a ride with a character? One day I saw Peter Pan on the carousel with Wendy. and the next day, I saw Cinderella with Snow White on the carousel.

I actually got to ride with the queen of hearts in the mad tea party..that was so much fun! and Alice and the white rabbit were in another cup of tea(lol)
I always see peter pan and wendy going on the carousel haha even the pic on my signature you could see them that they are in front of the carousel..lol. :smile:

[Casey]

"I've been waiting my whole life to meet you!" - little girl in Disney commercial!

MICKEY!!!

[fantasmic_boy122]

"I've been waiting my whole life to meet you!" - little girl in Disney commercial!

MICKEY!!!
i remember that commercial that was like years a go...many!

[Indy #1 Fan]

The best place to see Mickey in his Sorceror's costume besides Fantasmic, is at the Animation building in Hollywood Pictures Backlot. I've been there only twice and in the main lobby,the first time I went in, Sorceror Mickey, Cinderella, and Hercules were greeting guests. The second time I went, Sorceror Mickey and Cinderella were there, but they were accompanied by Woody. My desktop on my laptop is a picture of me with Sorceror Mickey. When he signed my autograph book, he drew his sorceror's hat.

[JayandSara]

If I was a woman I would LOVE to be Cruella de Ville! You could be having the WORST day of your life, and the character almost requires you to be rude!

[Disneyland's#1fan!]

DONALD!!! I love Donald Duck, he's my favorite disney character.

[certified_goof]

well, this is a no-brainer for me. goofy of course. he is my favorite disney character. no matter what.....

[Indy #1 Fan]

Here is a list of my top 5 Disneyland characters for each gender

Male:
Peter Pan
Mickey
Goofy
Aladdin
Chip

Female:
Wendy
Mulan
Alice
Snow White
Lilo

[GreenLantern13]

Goofy and Alice play well together(they do it at character dining places a lot).

[Indy #1 Fan]

I wish there was a way to find out which characters are going to be a character dining every day.

[iluvdisney01]

Mickey, of course! Especially Sorcerer Mickey !!!!!!!

[Piglet]

PLUTO! Seeing him last summer really made an impression on me and now he is my favorite. He was just such a playful pup that day!

[Indy #1 Fan]

One time when I did a character breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen, Alice in Wonderland came to our table and during her visit with us, she told us not to go on the teacups as soon as we got into the park. One time Snow White told me she took the dwarves on Indiana Jones and Bashful freaked out at the snake.

[Disney_22]

lol i'm such a loser for asking this but where is the character dining thing? :icon_conf sorry i know dumb question but I would really love to enjoy this. :biggrin:

[Hauntress]

I love Brer Fox!!!!

[Indy #1 Fan]

lol i'm such a loser for asking this but where is the character dining thing? :icon_conf sorry i know dumb question but I would really love to enjoy this. :biggrin:

The character dining that I did was Goofy's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel.

[ryguy222]

thers also one at p.c.h. grill in paradise pier

[Indy #1 Fan]

I've been to that one too! That's the Lilo and Stich breakfast. The first character dining I did was a few years ago at the Plaza Inn. Back then, the characters were Winnie the Pooh and his friends.

[SurfedUpDane]

The best characters for greeting are the ones that don't smell like cheese and cheap cologne...

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Yah Goofy's Kitchen is a really good place to meet characters. Characters always come before, during and after your dinner. Some even sign your tablecloth. My favorites had to be Donald, Goofy, Aladdin, Rafiki, and Gepetto.


Except for Al they were all at Goofy's Kitchen and made small performances and interacted with the guests a whole lot and it was really great. The food was wonderful too!!!

[Indy #1 Fan]

The last time I went to Goofy's Kitchen, Minnie signed the tablecloth. Since I was wearing my Indiana Jones jacket, I told Chip that it was the jacket he wore in his old show Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers. When we met Aladdin for the first time, he had us fold our arms across our chest like Genie.

[protostars]

Has anyone seen a character on a ride? Has anyone gone on a ride with a character? One day I saw Peter Pan on the carousel with Wendy. and the next day, I saw Cinderella with Snow White on the carousel.

donald on the rockets

(sounds like a bad elton john song...) :eek:

[RankoAnime]

I've been to that one too! That's the Lilo and Stich breakfast. The first character dining I did was a few years ago at the Plaza Inn. Back then, the characters were Winnie the Pooh and his friends.

Okay, I searched for a good portion of my last visit for Stitch because I've heard from a few people that he hangs out in certain places in DCA. I was so sad when I didn't see him, so I asked a CM where I could find Stitch. He told me about the Lilo & Stitch breakfast at the PCH Grill. Does anyone know exactly what time they have that? And do I need reservations? I just really want to get a picture with Stitch... :icon_cry:

[Indy #1 Fan]

As I said above I went to a character dinner at Goofy's Kitchen and Chip came to our table. Since I was wearing my Indiana Jones jacket, I told him that it was the style jacket he wore in Rescue Rangers. He gave me a big hug after that. You may remember that in Rescue Rangers, Dale wore a Hawaiian shirt and Chip wore a leather jacket and a fedora. He looked like a pint-sized Indiana Jones.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Has anyone met Goofy in front of the Disneyland Hotel? As I was leaving for home on my most recent trip, he was in front of the hotel and I got to get a big goodbye hug from him.

[snowjaz]

I love Aladdin. He is so great to see.lol

[SurfedUpDane]

The lady with the 3 missing teeth spinning in circles over by Downtown Disney...she is a really good greeter and always reminds everyone to save their straws because you never know when you are going to beed to build a raft.

[linklewtt]

Cruella over in DCA is pretty cool. I usually don't like to actually greet her cuz she kinda does scare me a little lol cuz the person who does her is always soo good at playing the character.

Oh, and did you guys see that pic of the Ugly Duckling in daddyB's last update? Freaky! that costume is horrible and extremely ugly!

And Pluto, of course, is my favorite!

[RankoAnime]

Oh, and did you guys see that pic of the Ugly Duckling in daddyB's last update? Freaky! that costume is horrible and extremely ugly!

Yes! I don't know what Disneyland was thinking when they made that! I mean, I guess I shouldn't be so quick to judge because the character might have an amazing personality that makes her lovable or something...But seriously, I think a lot of people wouldn't want their picture taken with it. And if I used to be scared of the people in costumes (like freaking cuddly Snoopy), I'm sure kids will be terrified of this character!

[Indy #1 Fan]

That Ugly Duckling you mentioned is from Chicken Little. Her name is Abby Mallard.

[carlosbrown45]

add jessica rabbit!

[Indy #1 Fan]

Have you seen her? Where should I look for Jessica Rabbit?

[linklewtt]

^^Jessica Rabbit doesn't walk around and greet

[carlosbrown45]

yea i was just sayin. lol :icon_lol:

[Indy #1 Fan]

The one thing I like about Jessica Rabbit is her Transylvanian accent.

[Disneyland_Wolf]

Are you sure? She doesn't have a Transylvanian accent, maybe you were thinking about another character's accent. Go watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit again. I have it for dvd.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Sorry, it's just that Jessica Rabbit's accent sounded Transylvanian to me. What I also like about her is that her love for Roger, is extremely deep, similar to Romeo and Juliet. Anyway, back to the subject.

[Indy #1 Fan]

I've now started thinking about this. I think there should be a Tinker Bell character that greets guests. Anyone else think this is a good idea? I'm expecting the no's to be because she's not human size. She could be a good panomime character!

[KIX]

I've now started thinking about this. I think there should be a Tinker Bell character that greets guests. Anyone else think this is a good idea. I'm expecting the no's to be because she's not human size. She could be a good panomime character!

I think that's an awesome idea! I have a cousin whose fav in tink.

ooh or they could do that same thing with crush like while u wait for peter pan...just a thought

[carlosbrown45]

they could do that. the CM escorting tink can be, "hurry, thinker bell can only be this size for a while. come if you want to meet her!" thats a good idea. i think it would attract guests.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Thank you for agreeing with my idea!

[Indy #1 Fan]

they could do that. the CM escorting tink can be, "hurry, thinker bell can only be this size for a while. come if you want to meet her!" thats a good idea. i think it would attract guests.

That's a good point. lol Peter or Wendy could be escorting her and be her personal translator.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Anyone seen Tinkerbell's landing pad for the fireworks?

[JRabbit]

I've seen her landing pad for the fireworks...in fact, I've seen her land in it...back in the day when she crash landed into big strong men holding up mattress pads....let's just say the pixie dust went a flying. =P

[Disneyfan32]

Where did you meet Captain Hook? i nave been trying to find him

[Disneyfan32]

My fav Meet and greet character is Capt Jack Sparrow.Although there should be a will turner/elizabeth swan ones as well

[doombuggy driver]

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donal, Pluto:







THE FAB FIVE

I second that!

I also like the Wicked Queen she is an awesome character!

[doombuggy driver]

Where did you meet Captain Hook? i nave been trying to find him
I have seen Captain Hook in Fantasy Land by the Dumbo ride at least twice and he is usually at the Minnie and Friends breakfast at The Plaza Inn.

[TimmyII]

The best character that greets guests is whichever one I'M doing that day! :mickey:

[disneyfan92]

i love the original 7: mickey, minnie, donald, goofy, pluto, and chip and dale. they are in every parade and are all over the park... they have a special place in my heart!

[Disney_Guy]

Chip and Dale!
Also who really doesn't like seeing the Fab Five?
I like seeing Captain Hook too- I usually see him around Fantasyland and around the Matterhorn. Like just last Friday's visit, him and Peter Pan were running around the Matterhorn, lol.

[lpetiti]

I love watching the Disney villanesses (sp?). They are so overdramatic, that's probably why I like them, I am so overdramatic myself.

[Maleficent's Lover]

I must say it is always entertaining to meet with The Queen. There was one time she would not take a picture with me cause I was a man. During the same visit, she made my dad kneel in front of here in order for him to be in a pic with her, she also made my little cousin do a curtsey (sp) in order to get an autograph. Always fun.

Other memorable meets were Alice with The Mad Hatter, Capt. Hook is always fun as well as the Queen of Hearts....

[Disneyfan32]

I'm shocked AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKES MEETING/GREETING CAPT JACK SPARROW?

[Disneyfan32]

Outside the park I ran into a Davy Jones Meet/Greet Character across the street from The El Capitan Theatre

[mrskellington]

...........

*Chip and Dale theme song comes on suddenly*

Ch-Ch-Chip & Dale!
Rescue Rangers!
Ch-Ch-Chip & Dale!

[Disneyfan32]

I also met the fakest looking Spongebob ever over there then the cops picked him up so now he is Spongebob Nojob lol

[Indy4evr]

yea, those hollywood guys are weird. (and to quote jack sparrow, they "smell funny!" lol. but i've never seen a meet/greet sparrow. fab five mostly, mad hatter's always funny. ohh, and 4 awhile back in da day when they had Chewbacca an the ewoks, man that was kool.

[FantasmicFan89]

Hehe, some you might think this is weird, but one time I went the Cruela De Vill at the entrance was really hott. Lol, so she's my favorite.

[Indy4evr]

umm riiiiiight.