A Growing Annoyance

RowdyRAider · 11-24-2006

Often I don't nitpick or condesend about things down here but I've lately seen a trend that's really getting on my nerves.

More and more guests are cheapening their meet and greets and their memories with characters by bringing bad choices of parchment to get autographs. Intead of going the extra mile for some magic, guests are just picking up whatever piece of paper they can find that's free. Everything from guidemaps to napkins to even toilet paper. Toilet Paper! Is that all that a characters autograph means to some people?

Please help keep this from growing. Characters will sign many, MANY things for you. Spend a buck at Walgreens and get a really nice autograph book. You don't have to buy one at the parks! Or get creative at home and make a really cool autograph book personalized by you! Just for you! But don't be so cheap as to make a memory worth nothing more than something you wipe your nose, mouth and other parts on.

**Dana** · 11-24-2006

Toilet paper??? That's just tacky.

tink74 · 11-24-2006

Toilet paper???? You've got to be kidding!!!

What sort of parent (or person for that matter), would hand thier kid TP and say "Here you go Honey...go make some memories."

DayDreamer · 11-24-2006

And I had my Charmin roll all packed to go!

Wow, thats a new one! I can't believe people would do that.

FireAngel · 11-24-2006

OK.. I know this is not funny.. but I couldnt help but laugh cause I have seen people just grab whatever...

But at the same time I totally agree with Rowdy...

People need to take the time and think about the characters, what makes WDW, more often..

FireAngel · 11-24-2006

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Originally Posted by DayDreamer

And I had my Charmin roll all packed to go!

Wow, thats a new one! I can't believe people would do that.

Ok.. not funny

alilmagical32 · 11-24-2006

this is TERRIBLE! I am annoyed with ya rowdy! I feel bad for the kids whose parents just hand them toilet paper.....

vlogilvie · 11-24-2006

There are all kinds of things you can use to get an autograph. I like to get characters to autograph post cards and then I mail to people back home. I think a lot of people come unprepared for autograph collecting. They don't even know about it till they get here.

**ddoll** · 11-24-2006

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Originally Posted by vlogilvie

There are all kinds of things you can use to get an autograph. I like to get characters to autograph post cards and then I mail to people back home. I think a lot of people come unprepared for autograph collecting. They don't even know about it till they get here.

I agree. While toilet paper is decidedly not cool, I don't see the problem with using whatever you happen to have on you. It's still going to be special to the child.

My youngest DS treasured the piece of torn paper towel that one of the characters at Uni tore off and wrote a message on for him when he was little.
It's preserved in a scrapbook today.

**Dana** · 11-24-2006

I have always wanted to try the T-shirt autograph collection...maybe this time.

Screever · 11-24-2006

I might try the t shirt thing too. Is it better to spread it flat on something for them to sign or get them to sign while you're wearing it?

...probably the former, I'd hate for another character to get accused of harrasment.

Cavey · 11-24-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

I have always wanted to try the T-shirt autograph collection...maybe this time.

ROFL! I bet next trip Dana will be running around with some ultra-low cut tank top, asking Aladdin to sign her chest with a magic marker!

**Dopey** · 11-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRAider

Often I don't nitpick or condesend about things down here but I've lately seen a trend that's really getting on my nerves.

More and more guests are cheapening their meet and greets and their memories with characters by bringing bad choices of parchment to get autographs. Intead of going the extra mile for some magic, guests are just picking up whatever piece of paper they can find that's free. Everything from guidemaps to napkins to even toilet paper. Toilet Paper! Is that all that a characters autograph means to some people?

Please help keep this from growing. Characters will sign many, MANY things for you. Spend a buck at Walgreens and get a really nice autograph book. You don't have to buy one at the parks! Or get creative at home and make a really cool autograph book personalized by you! Just for you! But don't be so cheap as to make a memory worth nothing more than something you wipe your nose, mouth and other parts on.

Some people might be collectors of maps? Maybe it means more to them than you know?

Cavey · 11-24-2006

Rowdy,
Your suggestion on a "homemade" autograph book is dead on. A few years ago, we did this as a way to prepare for our trip. It's a great get-ready-for-WDW activity to do with your children.

diisneygeek · 11-24-2006

Toilet paper?!

That is so cheap!

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RowdyRAider Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The House of Mouse in Florida Posts: 2,179	A Growing Annoyance Often I don't nitpick or condesend about things down here but I've lately seen a trend that's really getting on my nerves. More and more guests are cheapening their meet and greets and their memories with characters by bringing bad choices of parchment to get autographs. Intead of going the extra mile for some magic, guests are just picking up whatever piece of paper they can find that's free. Everything from guidemaps to napkins to even toilet paper. Toilet Paper! Is that all that a characters autograph means to some people? Please help keep this from growing. Characters will sign many, MANY things for you. Spend a buck at Walgreens and get a really nice autograph book. You don't have to buy one at the parks! Or get creative at home and make a really cool autograph book personalized by you! Just for you! But don't be so cheap as to make a memory worth nothing more than something you wipe your nose, mouth and other parts on. __________________ Defending the magic since '04, Matt Taylor, Da RowdyRaider

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: A Growing Annoyance Toilet paper??? That's just tacky. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 270 days 6 hours 31 minutes

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tink74 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Serka Zong Posts: 1,234	Re: A Growing Annoyance Toilet paper???? You've got to be kidding!!! What sort of parent (or person for that matter), would hand thier kid TP and say "Here you go Honey...go make some memories." __________________ MBer's I've Met: alilmagical32 Off Site 1979 Off Site 1986 All Star Sports January 2003 All Star Sports August 2003 Pop Century January 2005 Coronado Springs June/July 2005 Port Orleans FQ December 2006 Port Orleans FQ December 2007 Coming Up....French Quarter October 2008 Grail, Grail, Grail, HUH! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating My Cousins Wedding!! All Adults Trip!! Off to have my 1st Lapu Lapu!!

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: A Growing Annoyance And I had my Charmin roll all packed to go! Wow, thats a new one! I can't believe people would do that. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: A Growing Annoyance OK.. I know this is not funny.. but I couldnt help but laugh cause I have seen people just grab whatever... But at the same time I totally agree with Rowdy... People need to take the time and think about the characters, what makes WDW, more often.. __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: A Growing Annoyance this is TERRIBLE! I am annoyed with ya rowdy! I feel bad for the kids whose parents just hand them toilet paper..... __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 16 days 7 hours 1 minutes

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vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 843	Re: A Growing Annoyance There are all kinds of things you can use to get an autograph. I like to get characters to autograph post cards and then I mail to people back home. I think a lot of people come unprepared for autograph collecting. They don't even know about it till they get here. __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: A Growing Annoyance I have always wanted to try the T-shirt autograph collection...maybe this time. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 270 days 6 hours 31 minutes

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: A Growing Annoyance I might try the t shirt thing too. Is it better to spread it flat on something for them to sign or get them to sign while you're wearing it? ...probably the former, I'd hate for another character to get accused of harrasment. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: A Growing Annoyance Rowdy, Your suggestion on a "homemade" autograph book is dead on. A few years ago, we did this as a way to prepare for our trip. It's a great get-ready-for-WDW activity to do with your children. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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diisneygeek Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - near The Happiest Place On Earth! Posts: 856	Re: A Growing Annoyance Toilet paper?! That is so cheap! __________________ Katrina Aspiring Disney Animator Next Trips: June 2007 - Grad Trip with C/O 2007 @ Disneyland!! August 6-15, 2007 - Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria! October 31, 2007 - Halloween at Disneyland! Yeah, I'm such a Disneyland snob.

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