» Character References http://www.whimsicalworldtravel.com/blog Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:35:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Character Reference – Pluto http://www.whimsicalworldtravel.com/blog/2010/08/02/character-reference-pluto/ http://www.whimsicalworldtravel.com/blog/2010/08/02/character-reference-pluto/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:21:56 +0000 greye http://www.whimsicalworldtravel.com/blog/?p=4599

VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Pluto

AKA: Rover, Pluto the Pup

Favorite Sayings:  “Bark!  Bark!”  “Grrrr”  “Sniff, sniff, sniff”

Memorable Quote: “Kiss me”

Awards: #1 in The Greatest Animated Pets of All Time

Qualifications: cheerful, loyal, fun

Facebook Friends:  Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Fifi, Dinah


CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • EPCOT, Future World, Character Spot
  • EPCOT, American Adventure
  • Magic Kingdom, Town Square
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame (subject to change)
  • Magic Kingdom, Liberty Square
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinoland entrance
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Oasis, main entrance
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey Avenue

Character Dining

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, Donald’s Safari Breakfast
  • EPCOT, Garden Grill
  • Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s
  • Polynesian Resort, ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast
  • Beach Club Resort, Cape May, Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast
  • Fort Wilderness, Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque Dinner Show

Shows

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade

Miscellaneous

  • Magic Kingdom, Main Street U.S.A., small bronze statue in the hub
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Goofy

AKA: Goofus D. Dawg; Dippy Dawg

Favorite Sayings: “Gawrsh!” “A-hyuck!”  “Well, whaddya know …”

Prized Possession: green hat

Qualifications: optimistic,  good-natured, kind

Facebook Friends:  Max, Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Pluto, Clarabelle


CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, American Adventure
  • EPCOT, International Gateway
  • EPCOT, Future World, Character Spot
  • Magic Kingdom, Town Square
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame (subject to change)
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Barnstormer (subject to change)
  • Magic Kingdom, Frontierland
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinoland U.S.A., Chester and Hester’s Dinorama
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat

Character Dining

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, Donald’s Safari Breakfast
  • Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s
  • Beach Club Resort, Cape May, Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast
  • Fort Wilderness, Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque Dinner Show

Attractions

  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown, Goofy’s Barnstormer (subject to change)

Shows

  • Magic Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, Dream-Along with Mickey
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade

Miscellaneous

  • Magic Kingdom, Town Square, photo op with statue sitting on a bench
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Ariel

AKA: The Little Mermaid

Current Address: Eric’s world

Previous Address:  under the sea

Interests: singing;  collecting gadgets, woozits, and thingamabobs

Facebook Friends: Eric, Flounder, Sebastian, Scuttle, King Triton


CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed.  Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional.  Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Ariel’s Grotto   NOTE:  As of April 12, 2010, Ariel’s Grotto will be closing to make way for the Fantasyland expansion.  Look for the new Grotto location and attraction scheduled for 2013.

Character Dining

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining

Attractions

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid

Shows

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic

Miscellaneous

  • Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Philharmagic
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Buzz Lightyear

Title: Space Ranger, Star Command, Intergalactic Alliance

Current Address: Andy’s Room

Previous Address: Gamma Quadrant, Sector 4

Interests: traveling to infinity, and beyond!

Qualifications: bravery and courage

Facebook Friends:  Woody, Jessie, Bo, Hamm, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky, Rex, Sarge, Wheezy, RC



CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed.  Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional.  Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pixar Place

Attractions

  • Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Mania!

Parades

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Block Party Bash

Miscellaneous

  • Downtown Disney, DisneyQuest, Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblasters
  • Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Transit Authority
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Pinocchio

Current Address: the home of Geppetto

Previous Address:  Geppetto’s workshop

Interests: becoming a real boy

Qualifications: brave, truthful, unselfish

Facebook Friends:  Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, Blue Fairy, Figaro, Cleo



CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed.  Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional.  Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, Italy
  • Magic Kingdom, Town Square
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Train Station
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat

Shows

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic

Miscellaneous

  • Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Pinocchio’s Village Haus Restaurant
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Mary Poppins

Current Address: Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane, London, England

Previous Address: where the West Wind blows

Interests: tea parties, singing, feeding the birds, an element of fun

Favorite Food: sugar

Prized Possessions: carpetbag, umbrella

Facebook Friends:  Bert; Jane, Michael, John, Barbara, and Annabel Banks; Uncle Albert

CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed.  Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional.  Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, United Kingdom
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame
  • Magic Kingdom, Main Street Exposition Hall
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat

Character Dining

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
  • Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, Cinderella’s Royal Table
  • Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, 1900 Park Fare

Attractions

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Great Movie Ride

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic

Miscellaneous

  • Downtown Disney, featured on the Characters in Flight balloon
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Winnie the Pooh

Current Address: tree (the former home of Mr. Sanders), Hundred Acre Wood

Interests: creating hums, playing Poohsticks, spending time in the Thoughtful Spot

Favorite Food: hunny

Facebook Friends:  Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Gopher, Christopher Robin



CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed.  Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional.  Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, England, Toy Store
  • EPCOT, Holiday Character Bus
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame
  • Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Pooh’s Playful Spot
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Discovery Island boat landing
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey Avenue
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat

Character Dining

  • Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, 1900 Park Fare, breakfast

Attractions

  • Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Shows

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animation Courtyard, Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Once Upon a Christmastime
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VITAL STATISTICS

Name: Snow White

Current Address: The Prince’s Palace

Previous Address:  Cottage of the Seven Dwarves, The Forest

Interests: cooking, sewing, knitting, keeping a tidy home

Favorite Food: apples

Facebook Friends:  Huntsman, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful, Grumpy, Sleepy, Sneezy



CHARACTER COORDINATES

Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed.  Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional.  Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.

Meet and Greet

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, Germany
  • Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame, Princess Room
  • Magic Kingdom, Main Street Exposition Hall
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat

Character Dining

  • EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
  • Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, Cinderella’s Royal Table

Attractions

  • Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Snow White’s Scary Adventure

Shows

  • Magic Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, Dream-Along with Mickey
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!

Parades

  • Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
  • Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic

Miscellaneous

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animation Gallery, The Art of Snow White
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