Anna and Elsa - Just Plain Ridiculous.

[FitzherbertFreak]

Score!

First try, got it.

M&G with the Frozen ladies 2:30pm-3:20pm on June 3rd.

Also picked up Splash Mountain and Space Mountain same day.

I am in Texas so 11pm here is midnight in Florida, I was able to do FP+ at 11pm local time. I am still at 61 day technically, well for 56 more mins anyways

Great to hear! Have fun! Might I ask, were there earlier times?

 

[BigTxEars]

Great to hear! Have fun! Might I ask, were there earlier times?

My first time using FP+ so I really am a rookie at it. I saw the time and was fine with it so I took it. Never checked for other times. I also FP+ Rapunzel (Tangled!) and the new encounter with Belle at FL. I am pretty nerdy indeed.

So I just checked. Starting Sat May 31st..is blacked out full, Sun is blacked out full, Mon is blacked out full, Tues still has openings, 2:20pm being the earliest, Wednesday is blacked out full, Thursday is blacked out full, Friday has openings with 9:55a being the earliest, Saturday June 7th still has openings 9:15a being the earliest.

So at 60 days out you can see some days are already full. Pretty crazy indeed. If you want this M&G book as soon as you can I would suggest.

 

[Potter]

Yes, I agree the waiting times for popular characters are ridiculous and this blogger agrees with me as to why:

Waiting in front of us was this lady, in her 40's, standing alone with an autograph book and wearing just shy of 100 Disney pins and large mickey ears. Finally it was her turn to meet Goofy and she talked, and talked, and talked. Talked about how much she loved Goofy and explained her favorite Goofy short cartoons, etc. Talking to Goofy, who as we all know is a guy in a really hot costume. She had Goofy sign her autograph book (really?) and posed for countless pictures that someone was taking. Keep in mind this was just for her, she had no kids in sight. And then....that was it, Goofy and Pluto had to leave. Given the heat, I knew it would happen sooner rather than later.

Now look, I understand Disney fandom. I get it. I mean, I don't understand pin trading and adults getting autographs, but I know that people out there are passionate about it. But to me there is a breaking point, and monopolizing Goofy's time in that heat ahead of a line of children just seems rude to me. If the line was empty, then great, get in line and get your pictures. Have some fun! But if the line is filled with kids, I would think an adult would step aside and say, "Your little girl should go ahead."

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=945507486

 

[BigTxEars]

Yes, I agree the waiting times for popular characters are ridiculous and this blogger agrees with me as to why:

Waiting in front of us was this lady, in her 40's, standing alone with an autograph book and wearing just shy of 100 Disney pins and large mickey ears. Finally it was her turn to meet Goofy and she talked, and talked, and talked. Talked about how much she loved Goofy and explained her favorite Goofy short cartoons, etc. Talking to Goofy, who as we all know is a guy in a really hot costume. She had Goofy sign her autograph book (really?) and posed for countless pictures that someone was taking. Keep in mind this was just for her, she had no kids in sight. And then....that was it, Goofy and Pluto had to leave. Given the heat, I knew it would happen sooner rather than later.
Now look, I understand Disney fandom. I get it. I mean, I don't understand pin trading and adults getting autographs, but I know that people out there are passionate about it. But to me there is a breaking point, and monopolizing Goofy's time in that heat ahead of a line of children just seems rude to me. If the line was empty, then great, get in line and get your pictures. Have some fun! But if the line is filled with kids, I would think an adult would step aside and say, "Your little girl should go ahead."

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=945507486

Ahh it's good for the little ones to learn about waiting in line

Honestly for the blogger to say "Now look, I understand Disney fandom. I get it" and then to turn around and bash pin trading and autograph getting in the same sentence shows that she in fact does not get it. Like I posted above I booked FP+ for 7 days, 2 of those are M&Gs and my youngest is 11 year old, and he is a boy. My M&Gs are both princesses so they are not for him. Those M&Gs are for me and my 16 year daughter, and honestly if someone wants to call me selfish for making them I can only hope they are saying it from behind me in line

 

[RandomPrincess]

Yes, I agree the waiting times for popular characters are ridiculous and this blogger agrees with me as to why:

Waiting in front of us was this lady, in her 40's, standing alone with an autograph book and wearing just shy of 100 Disney pins and large mickey ears. Finally it was her turn to meet Goofy and she talked, and talked, and talked. Talked about how much she loved Goofy and explained her favorite Goofy short cartoons, etc. Talking to Goofy, who as we all know is a guy in a really hot costume. She had Goofy sign her autograph book (really?) and posed for countless pictures that someone was taking. Keep in mind this was just for her, she had no kids in sight. And then....that was it, Goofy and Pluto had to leave. Given the heat, I knew it would happen sooner rather than later.
Now look, I understand Disney fandom. I get it. I mean, I don't understand pin trading and adults getting autographs, but I know that people out there are passionate about it. But to me there is a breaking point, and monopolizing Goofy's time in that heat ahead of a line of children just seems rude to me. If the line was empty, then great, get in line and get your pictures. Have some fun! But if the line is filled with kids, I would think an adult would step aside and say, "Your little girl should go ahead."

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=945507486

The helper CM should have cut the line. They normally cut the line and no one past that point will meet the character not the adult fan's fault Disney didn't manage the line better.

 

[Monkee Girl]

It happens, It could be that Goofy had to get out of the line for some reason (Since he was hot as the guy explained it). It happened to me and my sister (I'll tell that story in a moment). But I also agree with you. The Cast Member usually cuts the line and if he was behind her, you would think he would have had the chance to meet Goofy before he left. That's the CM's fault and not the adult getting the pictures. Though it sounds horrible, we don't know the whole story. Maybe it was the woman's first trip and was excited. Maybe the woman WAS the only one in line and so she thought she would have time and then everyone filled behind her. dunno. All I know is everyone gets their chance and it shouldn't matter if you are 5, 20, or 60. She paid her money and waited her turn, just like everyone else.

Now Goofy. I may have told this story before, don't remember but we were in line by Splash Mountain because my sister wanted to meet Goofy. Now, she is the 'cool' sister. Had to pose in the perfect pictures and was 'too old' for characters. But for some reason, she saw him out and wanted a photo. So we get in line and we get to the very front (as in, we were next!) and, 'oh! sorry guys, Goofy has to go meet up with Mickey...but don't worry, MAX is coming out!" That was a kin to Booster coming out when you wanted to meet Turbo Man to my sister. She asks: "Who's Max?" and I respond: "Goofy's son" she makes a face like 'um...really?'' She was not happy. But we waited for the heck of it. Actually...I don't even know why we waited, lol....Disappointed, she met Max and he was so funny and cool that my sister loved him after that. she was fine but sad she didn't get to meet Goofy. It was our last day before returning home and I felt sooooo bad. She doesn't care for any meet and greets and the only one she wanted she fell just short seconds away from meeting.

I then remembered that the previous day, I had met Goofy at the Chase Card character spot in EPCOT I told her it was a long shot...BUT, if we go to EPCOT, there is a chance we could see him there. She said 'why not'...so we trekked over to EPCOT and got in line. The CM there was soooo cute. I had asked if it was Goofy we would be meeting and she smirked and shook her head saying 'it's a surprise.' So our turn comes and she goes: You both have to close your eyes and make a wish' I of course do this cause...I'm a Disney geek...whether my sis did or not, I don't know...cause my eyes were closed. But I wanna say she did not because as the CM was about to tell us to open our eyes, my sis must have seen some whiskers behind a curtain and just shouts out 'IT'S GOOFY!!!!!" 28 year old adult here...tells me I am crazy for meeting characters reacts this way. REALLY wish I had a camera.

Anyway, it was Goofy and Minnie and they spent so much time with us. I kinda just stood back (since I had met them the day before) and let sis have her moment. It was like Christmas seeing her so excited. We got a few pictures together and then afterwards, I let her have her choice of the free photo from the shoot. I was so glad Goofy was there, glad the CMs had fun with us crazy girls and glad my sis had a magic moment.

So I guess that whole story was to show that it doesn't matter how old you are, you are never too old for a little Disney Magic.

 

[Monkee Girl]

Banning adults from M&G's would do it. Adults in line for a M&G is the equivalent of a child wanting to play on a swing set but can't because a bunch of adults are hogging it. We gave up M&G's due this selfishness and instead book a couple of character meals.

I don't think banning adults is the solution at all. As everyone said, we all pay for our time just like everyone else; some people pay MORE depending on what hotel they are staying at and all that jazz. If they want to stand in line to meet a character (For whatEVER reason), that is their right.

That would be like me saying: Disney should ban children from the night time Extra Magic Hours. They don't need to be up and in the park bothering us adults after 10pm. To me, that is selfish of the parent for not only keeping their kid up to 1pm (Sometimes 3pm), but wasting my precious kid-lite park time. I don't think parents would think too kindly of that rule, would they?

I think if all stems to having common sense. These are popular characters; there are going to be lines. stand in them or don't; that's your choice. Of course, don't hog up all the time and be courteous to people in line. I stood in longer than normal lines for Rapunzel and Merida, but that's because I had nothing better to do. I had come for park openings and I just wasn't in the mood to ride anything that early. I stood in those lines and had some great interactions with the very patient parents and their kids. One child, in a stroller, was getting a little ansy and I had my autograph book (The photo ones make great souveniers!) and sword pen and let him have it to draw with. He filled my whole back page with red ink! but he was good for the 10-15 minutes we had to wait. His mom was very thankful.

Another time, I waited in a very long line for Chewbacca during SSW but that's because he was popular but also needed frequent breaks. I knew all those SW lines would be long, so I mentally prepared myself and did it. Met some great people. And again, some really cool kids. We would all talk and chat. I mean, what else were you going to do? I remember when it was our turn, it was me and a boy behind me and he was SO enthusiastic. Chewbacca was on break and was coming back and the kid got so excited I couldn't stand it and said 'hey, you go in front of me. I can wait a few more seconds' Personally, I wanted to watch the greet, lol such a good time.

Anyway, as you can tell, I LOVE character meet and greets. I'm 32. Maybe I am weird but it's all part of the magic. Part of the ambiance of the park and part of the memories. It's something to do when you are waiting to meet up with someone or waste time before dinner. If you have the patience for it, go ahead and wait. Talk to people while you are doing it; you'll never know what kind of experiences you'll have.

 

[Matt_Black]

Yeah, I too try to get done and out of line, but sometimes you or the character gets on a roll, face characters especially. Adult guests seem to roll with the shtick a bit better than kids and feed them perfect set up lines.

 

[Monkee Girl]

Yeah, I too try to get done and out of line, but sometimes you or the character gets on a roll, face characters especially. Adult guests seem to roll with the shtick a bit better than kids and feed them perfect set up lines.

Oh definitely. When I met Rapunzel, it was on Easter and I had my Easter Poly Leis on and a flower in my hair. She couldn't stop talking about all my flowers! I didn't do it on purpose, as I said, I had no intention to go stand in a long line to meet her; it just happened. And I tried to not hog up time because I wanted to be courteous but you know what? When a princess is chatting to you about hair accessories, you don't just cut her off and run away.

 

[Csmith041177]

I have to say that I am absolutely amazed at how popular this movie and the characters have become.

 

[Lord_Vader]

Indeed. Walt Disney World and its attractions, be they rides, shows, or character meets, are for the young and the young at heart.

Yes, yes, yes. It even says it in the dedication plaque!

...a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together.

 

[FitzherbertFreak]

My first time using FP+ so I really am a rookie at it. I saw the time and was fine with it so I took it. Never checked for other times. I also FP+ Rapunzel (Tangled!) and the new encounter with Belle at FL. I am pretty nerdy indeed.

So I just checked. Starting Sat May 31st..is blacked out full, Sun is blacked out full, Mon is blacked out full, Tues still has openings, 2:20pm being the earliest, Wednesday is blacked out full, Thursday is blacked out full, Friday has openings with 9:55a being the earliest, Saturday June 7th still has openings 9:15a being the earliest.

So at 60 days out you can see some days are already full. Pretty crazy indeed. If you want this M&G book as soon as you can I would suggest.

Wow that's crazy! You're meeting my favorite - Rapunzel! Good thing you already got your FP+! This new system indeed can get pretty crazy. (Toy Story Mania - cough -)

 

[FitzherbertFreak]

Yeah, I too try to get done and out of line, but sometimes you or the character gets on a roll, face characters especially. Adult guests seem to roll with the shtick a bit better than kids and feed them perfect set up lines.

Don't wear your spectacles when you go meet Alice...

 

[BigTxEars]

Wow that's crazy! You're meeting my favorite - Rapunzel! Good thing you already got your FP+! This new system indeed can get pretty crazy. (Toy Story Mania - cough -)

Tangled is my favorite too, love Frozen (Olaf is just the best) but Tangled is my favorite. Flynn and Rapunzel, Maximus....just great chemistry.

 

[wm49rs]

Banning adults from M&G's would do it. Adults in line for a M&G is the equivalent of a child wanting to play on a swing set but can't because a bunch of adults are hogging it. We gave up M&G's due this selfishness and instead book a couple of character meals.

Speaking of people being banned....

 

[BigTxEars]

Speaking of people being banned....

Whats odd about that post you replied to (and this has been pointed out already but needs to be posted again) is that they say it's rude to take in a M&G as a adult because those are limited and the kids should get the experience not adults. Yet the characters meals they said they now do instead of M&Gs are not limited? Kids are not being denied those? Makes no sense at all.

 

[wm49rs]

Whats odd about that post you replied to (and this has been pointed out already but needs to be posted again) is that they say it's rude to take in a M&G as a adult because those are limited and the kids should get the experience not adults. Yet the characters meals they said they now do instead of M&Gs are not limited? Kids are not being denied those? Makes no sense at all.

Trying to reason with that prat is an effort worthy of Sisyphus....

 

[BigTxEars]

Speaking of people being banned....

Whats odd about that post you replied to (and this has been pointed out already but needs to be posted again) is that they say it's rude to take in a M&G as a adult because those are limited and the kids should get the experience not adults. Yet the characters meals they said they now do instead of M&Gs are not limited? Kids are not being denied those? Makes no sense at all.

Trying to reason with that prat is an effort worthy of Sisyphus....

I see. not familiar with the poster, just found the logic odd....

But heck I have multiple M&Gs booked, and character meals so I am really bad I guess

 

[wm49rs]

I see. not familiar with the poster, just found the logic odd....

But heck I have multiple M&Gs booked, and character meals so I am really bad I guess

Judgmental pretty much fits the bill....

 

[FitzherbertFreak]

Tangled is my favorite too, love Frozen (Olaf is just the best) but Tangled is my favorite. Flynn and Rapunzel, Maximus....just great chemistry.

Agreed! The characters are so well developed in Tangled - IMO.