WDW – Character Interaction Ideas

Mickey

• At Chef Mickey’s, complement him on the fabulous meal.
• Ask him about his nephews, Morty and Ferdie.
• Ask Sorcerer Mickey if he sees any brooms around.
• Tell him he looks very handsome in a tuxedo.
• Ask him if he and Minnie have special plans for the weekend.
• Ask him if he can teach you how to drive a steamboat.

Minnie

• Paint your finger nails or toenails red with white polka dots.
• Ask Minnie how many dresses she has. Try to ask her in front of Mickey.
• Tell Minnie she’s the real princess.
• Ask Minnie about her cat, Figaro.

Donald

• Ask Donald Duck where Mickey Mouse is.
• If you have the talent, speak to Donald Duck in a duck’s voice.
• Wear a Mickey shirt/hat around Donald.
• Tell him he is the “real” star of the show!
• Ask him to say hi to Daisy or Huey, Duey, and Luey

Goofy

• Tell him to say hi to his son Max.
• He likes sports – ask him to demonstrate his favorite sport.
• Ask him what size shoe he wears.
• Where can I get one of those stylish green hats?
• He likes to flirt – tell him you have a crush on him! He will try to “steal” you away.

Pluto

• Ask if he likes to be scratched behind the ear.
• Tell Pluto to that he’s a very good boy.
• Tell him you will dogsit for him when Mickey’s out of town.
• Try to play peekaboo with him. He will use his ears to hide.

Daisy

• Compliment her taste in bows.
• Wear pink/purple.
• Mention that she has great fashion sense/style.
• Tell Daisy that Donald is a lucky duck.

Snow White

• Ask Snow White how the Dwarfs are doing—how is Sneezy’s cold?
• Ask her about her favorite kind of pie.
• Tell her to watch out for old women offering her apples!
• Ask her for some tips on getting woodland creatures to help tidy up your own “cottage.”

Cinderella

• Ask her if she goes to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique to get her hair done.
• Ask her if glass slippers are comfortable.
• Inquire if she is more friendly with her stepsisters now.
• Ask if the mice live in the castle with her and Prince Charming.

Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)

• Ask her to tell you her favorite gift from the Good Fairies.
• See if she will tell you if she likes the pink dress or the blue dress.
• Ask her if she ever thought she was a princess when she lived in the cottage in the forest.

Ariel

• Ask about Sebastian, Flounder, and King Triton.
• Mention her daughter Melody, and Prince Eric.
• Ask if Flounder has ever met Nemo.
• Can she switch between her fins and human legs?
• Ask if she still uses a dinglehopper to comb her hair?

Belle

• Speak French to Belle.
• Ask Belle to recommend her favorite book.
• Ask her if the Beast is a very messy eater.
• Ask her if her father has invented anything interesting lately.
• Tell her to say “hi” to Mrs. Potts and Chip.
• Say you’d love to come to dinner at the castle to see those dancing plates!

Jasmine

• Ask if she traveled by magic carpet to Florida.
• Check to see how Genie is doing.
• Ask if Abu and Rajah get along.
• Tell her you’d like to visit Agrabah and ask her for directions by magic carpet.
• Tell her you think she will be a wonderful Sultan one day.

Pocahontas

• Say, “wingapo” ( “hello” in Powhatan).
• Ask if Miko and Flit are nearby.
• Tell her that you love her necklace and wonder where you can get one like it.
• Tell he which forest animal is your favorite and ask if she has one, too.
• Ask her to teach you words in Powhatan.

Mulan

• Ask Mulan if she can tell you the most important thing to know about being a strong warrior.
• How is Shang?
• Ask if crickets really are lucky bugs.
• Check if Mushu is still looking after her.

Tiana

• Ask if she will share her favorite recipe.
• Inquire if any special dishes are coming to Tiana’s Palace?
• Ask her for tips on visiting New Orleans.
• Share that you love jazz music.
• Tell her that she’s inspiring.

Rapunzel

• Tell her you love to paint.
• Ask her if she has a favorite frying pan.
• Tell her you would love to braid her hair.
• Ask if she has a favorite kind of flower to put in her hair.
• Ask her to tell you about the lantern festival.

Merida

• Ask her if she can teach you how to “loose” an arrow.
• Tell her that you love her curls.
• Ask her how fast Angus can run.
• Tell her you’d like to visit Scotland.
• Ask if her brothers are still getting into trouble.

Anna & Elsa

• Ask them if they would like to build a snowman.
• Ask them if they have any tips to look “beautifuller.”
• Ask Elsa to tell you about her favorite snow/ice creation.
• Ask Elsa if Marshmallow returned her tiara.
• Ask if they have any chocolate.

Moana

• Say, “Bula” (“Hello in Fijian) when you meet her.
• Tell her you’ve always wanted to meet a Wayfinder.
• Inquire if she knows how you can find Maui.
• Tell her your favorite sea creatures and ask her about her favorite.
• Ask if she has run into Crush and Squirt on her adventures.

Raya

• Greet her in Vietnamese: “Xin chào, Raya!”
• Ask her what it’s like to travel through Kumandra.
• Tell her that you’d love to meet Sisu.
• Ask her if she has any advice on how to be brave and strong like her.

All Princesses

• Talk to them about their background stories.
• Show them your jewelry.
• Wear clothing with an image of a princess on it.
• Bow to them or cal lthem, “your highness.”

Winnie the Pooh

• Ask him if he’d like to share some tea and “hunny.”
• Tell him that red is a good color for him.
• Greet Pooh as Mr. Sanders.
• Ask if Christopher Robin is in school.
• Call him a “silly old bear.”

Tigger

• Tell him he looks better in stripes than polka dots.
• Ask him for bouncing lessons.
• Tell him to be on the lookout for Heffalumps and Woozles.
• Ask him if he has a spring in his tail.

Piglet

• Ask him if he likes to snack on acorns.
• Ask if he’s gone Woozle hunting with Pooh.

Eeyore

• Tell Eeyore to hold onto his tail.
• Ask him if he has bows of other colors for his tail.

Ask any of the Pooh friends to meet you by the lake for a game of Pooh Sticks.

Sheriff Woody

• Tell him that there’s a snake in his boot.
• Warn him that someone’s poisoned the water hole.
• Tell him, “You’ve got a friend in me!”
• Ask him how Bo Peep is doing.

Buzz Lightyear

• Ask him if Zurg is really his father.
• Ask if the Space Rangers need any more recruits.
• Ask how he likes his home with Bonnie.

Jessie

• Tell Jesse you wish you had her beautiful red hair.
• Ask her if she’s met any new critters.
• Ask her if she has heard from Stinky Pete.

Chip & Dale

• Ask Chip and Dale how to tell them apart.
• Call Chip…Dale and Dale…Chip.
• Tell Chip and Dale you have acorns in your backpack.

Wonderland Friends

• Mention to Alice that you have a cat.
• Ask Alice how many impossible things she’s done before breakfast.
• Ask the Mad Hatter for his “autograph”.
• Tell the Mad Hatter it’s your Unbirthday.
• Ask the White Rabbit for the time.

Lilo & Stitch

• Say, “Howzit!” or “Aloha!” when you greet them.
• Ask Lilo to teach you the hula.
• Wear something with Stitch on it like a shirt or a backpack.
• Ask Stitch for a selfie.

Mary Poppins

• Say “Supercalafragilisticexpealidocious!”
• Ask Mary to say it backwards.
• Ask her how you “Measure Up!”
• Ask her about Bert and Uncle Albert.
• Tell her you’d like to join her next tea party on the ceiling.
• Ask her what “spit spot” means.

Tinkerbell & Fairies

• Ask if she knows the Tooth Fairy?
• Request the best tips on hiding from pirates.
• Ask about favorite foods in Pixie Hollow.
• Ask for some Pixie Dust to help you fly home.

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General Character Tip:

If you are wearing something with the character’s image on it, they will give you lots of attention.

After a picture op, tell a fur character they blinked, or their eyes were closed.