SG Dad in adventureland. Peter Pan saves the day

[BRWombat]

I remember seeing a clip on America's Funniest Videos some years ago of a little girl, maybe 2 years old, in a high chair at Crystal Palace. Pooh Bear is approaching her tentatively from behind -- obviously trying to arrive without frightening her. But... she doesn't see him until he's right by her because her head is turned.

When she looks back the other direction and sees him standing there, she very calmly and matter of factly says, "Hi, Pooh." ... :pooh:

... and then, after a second's pause, let's out a bloodcurdling scream of terror at having a 5-foot-tall Winnie the Pooh at her side! (Pooh immediately backed off and parents went to comfort her.)

I normally don't laugh at distraught kids, but the contrast of the very casual "Hi, Pooh" before the scare kicked in was too cute.

[felinefan]

I saw one similar to that, only it was Eeyore coming up from behind her, and doing the tap on the right shoulder while coming up the left side thing. "Hi Eeyore." WAAAAHHHH!!!! Oh, wait, I think it was a boy on that one.

[turkeyham]

Why is it when the characters come out in Critter Crountry and the SG stop all over the hill? If you see a cast member coming up the hill, please folks, clear a path so they can pass. If not, you will be sorry! :D:

[mechurchlady]

worst thing I seen there was a tiny CM pushing a huge ice creeam cart from back stage through Critter Country at DLR. People would not get out of the way of impending doom if the CM let go.

I love this video and there are three parts,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON9WiXCoGE0

I am glad Peter was able to save the day. They should be happy they got a free lollipop to boot. If I was a little kid I might freak out over a dude in green like Peter.

[DisneyMom]

Hehe, we used to live near Cabazon where the Dinosaurs from PeeWee's Big Adventure are....
My youngest son was happy to "Go see the Dinosaurs" when he was about 3
until we got there and started walking toward them, whereupon he started crying ,"NO dinosaurs, NO Dinosaurs!" in total dread.....he thought Dinosaurs were little plastic toys
I did finally convince him to go in, and he was very happy to see that the "Brontosaurus" had an amazing toy shop inside! :)

[ktulu]

Hehe, we used to live near Cabazon where the Dinosaurs from PeeWee's Big Adventure are....
My youngest son was happy to "Go see the Dinosaurs" when he was about 3
until we got there and started walking toward them, whereupon he started crying ,"NO dinosaurs, NO Dinosaurs!" in total dread.....he thought Dinosaurs were little plastic toys
I did finally convince him to go in, and he was very happy to see that the "Brontosaurus" had an amazing toy shop inside! :)

I loved going there when I was a kid! I remember when the Brontosaurus was the only Dino there too. Now I need to go see them next time I am out there...

[anynamewilldo]

Yay for Peter & Wendy saving the day! When DS was 3yo (his 4th Disney trip) he was terrified of characters (just seeing Chuck E. Cheese across the restaurant nearly killed him!). We just planned to ignore them all (as we had done during the other trips) so as not to upset him. However, we were at Epcot heading to a restroom, and we saw Flik & Atta standing nearby. I was just planning to keep walking and holding his hand, hoping he wouldn't notice them (as they were close to the restrooms). All of a sudden he let go of my hand, so I looked up - Flik and Atta had both dropped to their knees and had their hands open but in their laps. They just sat there as if there were not another child in the park, and they were only there for DS's enjoyment. He very cautiously walked over, the whole time they just sat there and waited very patiently. He eventually made it all the way and we have some great pictures as a result. It surprised all of us (parents & g'parents) since we never expected it. I just couldn't say enough about those two lovely ants and how they changed his perspective of character greetings.

Needless to say I always appreciate when characters go out of their way to assist guests who sometimes need protection from their own SG parents!

[Whazzup]

Hi Anyname... What a great story! Who would have thought a couple of ants could help a child overcome his fears. :)

Welcome to SGT - we hope you'll enjoy your time here. Marsupials are probably working or dozing in their lounge chairs, but I'm sure they'll be along soon to give you an official welcome.

[Teddykeiko86]

I can understand the parents frustration. Sometimes kids throw fits to get out of something. Like they say the have to go potty to avoid going on a ride and they really don't have to go. But for the sake of the characters, just let it go. I bet that employee received no comendation or praise. Too often their deeds go unnoticed.

[delsdad]

I can understand the parents frustration. Sometimes kids throw fits to get out of something. Like they say the have to go potty to avoid going on a ride and they really don't have to go. But for the sake of the characters, just let it go. I bet that employee received no comendation or praise. Too often their deeds go unnoticed.

In the Peter Pan indecent, we made a point of stopping at City Hall to give them the details and make sure he was recognized for it ! We were thrilled to be able to do so.