Hello again Hunter!
While Disney doesn’t offer a pen pal program where guests can send letters back and forth with characters, there are some wonderful ways to bring character signatures and memories home! One popular idea is to have characters sign a photo mat, which you can later use to frame a favorite family photo from your Disney trip. It becomes a beautiful keepsake that captures all the magical moments and is perfect for displaying at home.
Another unique option is to bring a canvas bag, a blank cap, or even a T-shirt to collect autographs, anything that can hold ink and remind you of your trip! These make practical and fun keepsakes you’ll use and see often. And if you’re looking for a personalized photo session, I highly recommend the
Capture Your Moment photo experience, where a Disney photographer captures your family in iconic park locations.
For the best chance to meet multiple characters, character dining is an absolute must! With options like Chef Mickey’s,
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera, or Cinderella’s Royal Table, you can enjoy a great meal while characters come around to each table to greet you.
For a unique one of my favorite character dining experiences, I highly recommend the Best Friends Breakfast at
‘Ohana, located in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. At this breakfast, you can enjoy delicious Polynesian-inspired food while meeting characters like Lilo, Stitch, and some of their friends. It’s a wonderful way to get one-on-one time for photos and signatures without the hustle of waiting in lines, plus the tropical ambiance adds to the magic!
With ‘Ohana’s family-style meal service, you’ll have plenty of time to relax, take photos, and collect autographs in a more personal setting. This is a fantastic choice for creating special memories with your favorite characters while enjoying a leisurely start to your Disney day.
These experiences give you one-on-one time without needing to stand in line, making it easy to meet some of your favorite characters and collect autographs all in one spot.
~Heather