Magic Kingdom Characters

mickeymania1 · 07-04-2009, 01:59 PM

I personally think that the Disney characters aren't as good as the ones at Disneyland. I've been to both Disneyland & The Magic Kingdom & I must say that the characters in California are much more animated than the one's in Florida. The characters in California go on the attractions & play jokes & pranks on the park guests while the Florida ones just stand there signing autographs (some even forget to smile sometimes!) A good example of this difference is at Disneyland with The Mad Hatter & Alice characters. They go on the Fantasyland attractions sometimes & even have their own little musical chairs show at the Coca-Cola Corner. But when I went to The Magic Kingdom, I saw the two out front of The Mad Tea Party & all they ever did was sign autographs & takes pictures with the very occasional comedic banter. Now I've been to Disneyland way more times than Walt Disney World so I don't know if this was just an uninteresting Hatter & Alice. I've also begun to realize that the CMs at Disney World are much more stuffy & strict so I don't know if that played a role. Anyways has anyone else realized this difference or am I just being my usual Disney fan nerd self? :D

Disneyland_DHI · 07-04-2009, 02:39 PM

I've only seen DL vids with the characters basically interacting with each other and guests in a fun way, and I did see Chip and Dale and Goofy all ride the Rescue Rangers Coaster in person once, and NEVER once in my life have I seen a WDW one with characters doing that fun stuff, so I guess you're right. But it may be a more strict thing with management in WDW whereas DL's is a little more layed back.

DisneyParksFan112 · 07-11-2009, 12:27 AM

I think this may be because since in DL there are less crowds the CMs are a bit more animated and in MK the crowds are huge therefore the CMs wont play jokes with everyone or really get animated.

Disneyland_DHI · 07-11-2009, 01:44 AM

^and Anaheim has more locals, so the CM's would be like their friends, too

Wisher · 07-13-2009, 09:36 PM

I have never been to WDW, but I have heard/seen in videos this sort of thing.

Perhaps it's that the characters at WDW are not allowed to interact as much. I can't imagine why, though.

I am not saying that Disneyland characters are better, since I have not seen this for myself. I have also heard that some WDW characters are just as wonderful as DL ones.

fantasmic_boy122 · 07-14-2009, 01:58 AM

I think this is somewhat true. But I know when I went to WDW to meet the Mad Hatter and Alice at the Magic Kingdom before each of their sets they would ride the Teacups with a few guests then start their M&G. Also at WDW I went to a character breakfast and the Mad Hatter was seriously amazingly interactive with me. Also I tend to notice there are move "funny, interactive" videos on the web of DL than WDW. But if you look on YouTube there are a few jems. Like some Anastasia and Drizilla, they are awesome at the Magic Kingdom and should be added to the line up at DL.

Disneyland_DHI · 07-14-2009, 03:43 AM

^intresting...

oh, and a bit off-topic: After being on here for a couple of months, I just noticed the irony of your sig and avvie!

alyx92 · 07-14-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyland_DHI

oh, and a bit off-topic: After being on here for a couple of months, I just noticed the irony of your sig and avvie!

me too!!!!!

I've never been to DL so i can't REALLY compare, but the WDW characters are pretty interactive. However, they normally don't do alot of the "fun stuff" that you guys are describing...

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Wisher · 07-14-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasmic_boy122

Like some Anastasia and Drizilla, they are awesome at the Magic Kingdom and should be added to the line up at DL.

I totally agree with this! Having the Stepsisters at DL would be so much fun.

fantasmic_boy122 · 07-14-2009, 03:23 PM

DL-DHI & alyx92 Haha i'm glad someone gets it haha.

But seriously compared to WDW, Disneyland's character selection is minimum. So it kind of balances out at some point.

chelsealela · 07-15-2009, 08:22 PM

Yeah, there seems to be more characters at WDW, but somehow I do like Disneyland characters better. I feel alot more at home with them. I've been down to WDW twice and sometimes I found some characters to be a little stiff. Other than that I think they are just fine.

TheAtticBride · 07-25-2009, 09:50 PM

I wish they would make Captain Jack Sparrow a meet and greet character at WDW. That would be the coolest thing ever!!

Disneyland_DHI · 07-26-2009, 08:00 PM

^you're kidding! they don't have one? even with the pirate tutorial?

stevo505 · 08-03-2009, 03:57 PM

I think they should at least have one at the Pirate and Princess party.. or did they get rid of that?

chelsealela · 08-03-2009, 06:54 PM

^ I think that whole thing is over now? Isn't it. Anyone wanna fill us in?

07-04-2009, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
mickeymania1 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Rabbit Hole Posts: 303	Magic Kingdom Characters I personally think that the Disney characters aren't as good as the ones at Disneyland. I've been to both Disneyland & The Magic Kingdom & I must say that the characters in California are much more animated than the one's in Florida. The characters in California go on the attractions & play jokes & pranks on the park guests while the Florida ones just stand there signing autographs (some even forget to smile sometimes!) A good example of this difference is at Disneyland with The Mad Hatter & Alice characters. They go on the Fantasyland attractions sometimes & even have their own little musical chairs show at the Coca-Cola Corner. But when I went to The Magic Kingdom, I saw the two out front of The Mad Tea Party & all they ever did was sign autographs & takes pictures with the very occasional comedic banter. Now I've been to Disneyland way more times than Walt Disney World so I don't know if this was just an uninteresting Hatter & Alice. I've also begun to realize that the CMs at Disney World are much more stuffy & strict so I don't know if that played a role. Anyways has anyone else realized this difference or am I just being my usual Disney fan nerd self? :D
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Disneyland_DHI VF's Local Space Ranger People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In the theater, waiting for TS3 Posts: 1,925	I've only seen DL vids with the characters basically interacting with each other and guests in a fun way, and I did see Chip and Dale and Goofy all ride the Rescue Rangers Coaster in person once, and NEVER once in my life have I seen a WDW one with characters doing that fun stuff, so I guess you're right. But it may be a more strict thing with management in WDW whereas DL's is a little more layed back. __________________ Toy Story: 2 Toy Story 2: 2 Total Disney/Pixar Movies as of May 2009: 10 My Countdown Counting down to: TOY STORY 3!!!! 209 days 3 hours 21 minutes
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07-11-2009, 12:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
DisneyParksFan112 Proud WDW'er. People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Main Street U.S.A. Posts: 261	I think this may be because since in DL there are less crowds the CMs are a bit more animated and in MK the crowds are huge therefore the CMs wont play jokes with everyone or really get animated.
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Disneyland_DHI VF's Local Space Ranger People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In the theater, waiting for TS3 Posts: 1,925	^and Anaheim has more locals, so the CM's would be like their friends, too __________________ Toy Story: 2 Toy Story 2: 2 Total Disney/Pixar Movies as of May 2009: 10 My Countdown Counting down to: TOY STORY 3!!!! 209 days 3 hours 21 minutes
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Wisher One who makes wishes People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 980	I have never been to WDW, but I have heard/seen in videos this sort of thing. Perhaps it's that the characters at WDW are not allowed to interact as much. I can't imagine why, though. I am not saying that Disneyland characters are better, since I have not seen this for myself. I have also heard that some WDW characters are just as wonderful as DL ones. __________________ Fly with me And I will be your wings
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07-14-2009, 01:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
fantasmic_boy122 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 632 Images: 6	I think this is somewhat true. But I know when I went to WDW to meet the Mad Hatter and Alice at the Magic Kingdom before each of their sets they would ride the Teacups with a few guests then start their M&G. Also at WDW I went to a character breakfast and the Mad Hatter was seriously amazingly interactive with me. Also I tend to notice there are move "funny, interactive" videos on the web of DL than WDW. But if you look on YouTube there are a few jems. Like some Anastasia and Drizilla, they are awesome at the Magic Kingdom and should be added to the line up at DL. __________________ I like both, so what?
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Disneyland_DHI VF's Local Space Ranger People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In the theater, waiting for TS3 Posts: 1,925	^intresting... oh, and a bit off-topic: After being on here for a couple of months, I just noticed the irony of your sig and avvie! __________________ Toy Story: 2 Toy Story 2: 2 Total Disney/Pixar Movies as of May 2009: 10 My Countdown Counting down to: TOY STORY 3!!!! 209 days 3 hours 21 minutes
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fantasmic_boy122 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 632 Images: 6	DL-DHI & alyx92 Haha i'm glad someone gets it haha. But seriously compared to WDW, Disneyland's character selection is minimum. So it kind of balances out at some point. __________________ I like both, so what?
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07-15-2009, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
chelsealela VF's Local Princess People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: My heart is in California. Posts: 825 Images: 7	Yeah, there seems to be more characters at WDW, but somehow I do like Disneyland characters better. I feel alot more at home with them. I've been down to WDW twice and sometimes I found some characters to be a little stiff. Other than that I think they are just fine. __________________ Hi I'm chelsealela...and why yes I'm a Disney Princess. Thanks for asking ;] Now get your pixie dust and kick Captain Hook's (your ex's) butt by not showing him you are afraid and by being the strongest Tinkerbell in Never Never Land. ~ the wise Neo
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TheAtticBride Angel Of Your Nightmares People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Iowa ~ But Wishes The Magic Kingdom Posts: 9	I wish they would make Captain Jack Sparrow a meet and greet character at WDW. That would be the coolest thing ever!! __________________ ~Searching For My Prince Charming~
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Disneyland_DHI VF's Local Space Ranger People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In the theater, waiting for TS3 Posts: 1,925	^you're kidding! they don't have one? even with the pirate tutorial? __________________ Toy Story: 2 Toy Story 2: 2 Total Disney/Pixar Movies as of May 2009: 10 My Countdown Counting down to: TOY STORY 3!!!! 209 days 3 hours 21 minutes
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stevo505 Celebrate you! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,657 Images: 4	I think they should at least have one at the Pirate and Princess party.. or did they get rid of that? __________________ Wishing makes your dreams come true!
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chelsealela VF's Local Princess People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: My heart is in California. Posts: 825 Images: 7	^ I think that whole thing is over now? Isn't it. Anyone wanna fill us in? __________________ Hi I'm chelsealela...and why yes I'm a Disney Princess. Thanks for asking ;] Now get your pixie dust and kick Captain Hook's (your ex's) butt by not showing him you are afraid and by being the strongest Tinkerbell in Never Never Land. ~ the wise Neo
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