Question for Friends of Characters

[CptnSkippy]

My daughter is turning two next week, and instead of a party - we're taking her to WDW (DHS Friday 9/25 and MK Saturday 9/26).

I'd like to have the characters and princesses autograph a T-shirt for her instead of the Autograph books--we have two books going from her older brothers.

Is this going to be a problem? Is there anything the characters can't /won't do? She won't be wearing it, and I'll bring sharpies for them to use.

Thanks!

[drcorey]

My daughter is turning two next week, and instead of a party - we're taking her to WDW (DHS Friday 9/25 and MK Saturday 9/26).

I'd like to have the characters and princesses autograph a T-shirt for her instead of the Autograph books--we have two books going from her older brothers.

Is this going to be a problem? Is there anything the characters can't /won't do? She won't be wearing it, and I'll bring sharpies for them to use.

Thanks!

depends on the charactor.
just ask thier attendants and they will let you know.

[Shorty82]

AFAIK there shouldn't be a problem. My understanding is that the characters will sign shirts as long as the guest isn't wearing them. I think it would be a good idea to also bring along a piece of cardboard or something to put on the inside so that they have something firm to write against.

[Rob562]

AFAIK there shouldn't be a problem. My understanding is that the characters will sign shirts as long as the guest isn't wearing them. I think it would be a good idea to also bring along a piece of cardboard or something to put on the inside so that they have something firm to write against.

I've also seen a suggestion to use a set of wooden needlepoint rings to pull the shirt taut so the characters can sign it. (I believe the original person I read suggesting it had the characters sign pieces of cloth that she eventually made into a quilt, but the same concept would work for a T-shirt) Then after each character signs, shift the rings to another open spot.

And you might want to purchase a waterproof laundry sharpie, and not just use regular ones. That way you can safely launder the shirt.

-Rob

[joanna71985]

AFAIK there shouldn't be a problem. My understanding is that the characters will sign shirts as long as the guest isn't wearing them. I think it would be a good idea to also bring along a piece of cardboard or something to put on the inside so that they have something firm to write against.

I second this idea (it would be a big help with signing the shirt). Also, I would suggest not to use a green sharpie.

And there are a few characters that don't sign, but for those that do, signing the shirt shouldn't be a problem. I can't wait to hear how it turns out. :)

[Sarah Magdalene]

I've also seen a suggestion to use a set of wooden needlepoint rings to pull the shirt taut so the characters can sign it.

-Rob

For some characters, this would be ideal! Pulling the material taught makes a smoother writing surface! Sometimes the cloth bunches up as they sign, even over cardboard.

[Stripes]

My son has a shirt he treasures! We used a clipboard that had a clip at both ends. The embroidery hoop is a great idea!, just don't stretch the fabric or the signature will be distorted.

Every character able to sign did. Our next trip, he has a poster that has a bunch of characters on it that he wants to take and ask the characters to sign over their picture.

As already noted, and from experience:
- The shirt cannot be worn at the time
- Have a hard backing (the embroidery hoop is a great idea!, just don't stretch the fabric), not only to make it easier to sign but to keep the ink from bleeding through.
- Use a laundry marker vs regular sharpie. Get the fattest pen (not the tip, just the barrell) you can find - it's easier for gloved characters to hold.

[joanna71985]

I think longer pens may also be easier to use over shorter pens.

[CptnSkippy]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

[Zazu]

One small addition -- the shirts and hats signed may be blank or Disney, but they may not have any other company's logo, character, or any wording on them. I've seen guests turned down because of a Nike swoosh on a shirt. I'm just sayin'....