Hiya, Heidi!
Oh, boy (or girl)! How exciting that you're welcoming a tiny Mouseketeer to your family! What an honor that you've reached out to us at
planDisney for assistance with announcing this momentous occasion. Walt Disney World Resort is my very favorite place to mark life's most magical moments, so I can think of no better place to share the happy news of your little one!
As a fellow Stitch fangirl, I'm absolutely delighted to share that Stitch is currently making scheduled appearances and greeting Guests in Magic Kingdom Park near the exit of
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, so while it's not possible to schedule a private photo session with Stitch, you're more than welcome to join the queue and have the designated
Disney PhotoPass photographer capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment as you add a new member to your
'ohana.
Because this meet-and-greet is quite popular, I would suggest arriving at least 15 minutes before his scheduled window in the My Disney Experience app begins and speaking to a Cast Member at the queue's entrance about your happy news and how you'd like to include Stitch in the announcement. This would allow you to discuss your vision for the moment and make sure that it's in line with the current meet and greet protocols. In my experience, Cast Members are genuinely thrilled to assist Guests in moments like this, so they will be more than happy to help you communicate your plans to the photographer as well.
If you'd rather have a dedicated photographer for your announcement, you'll want to consider booking a
Capture Your Moment photo session in Magic Kingdom Park. This 20-minute photo session would allow you to ensure you have a
practically perfect photo with the fairy tale backdrop of your choosing. Although Stitch won't be able to join you for the session, you could always pop over to Tomorrowland afterwards for an additional photo to let him know that just because you're adding a new member to your family, your cute and fluffy blue pal will never be
left behind or forgotten.
Pixie Dust from the Panel: My husband and I don't yet have children of our own, but each time we walk down Main Street, U.S.A., we discuss how magical it will be to one day share the news of a growing family with a pink or blue Mickey-shaped balloon. If the opportunity arises, I encourage you to purchase a balloon and snap a photo of your own!
I hope this information was helpful and that you can tell just how overjoyed I am for your family, Heidi! If you'd like any additional assistance planning your upcoming visit, don't hesitate to
reach back out to me directly. I'm more than happy to help!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie