I Hate....

[Kristi Kay]

Okay, even though my soul belongs to the mouse in red shorts, I do hate some of his friends. I just don't like Pooh and Eeyore. I don't know why, they are likable characters and cute and whatnot, but they just are not "disney" to me? Does anyone else feel this? Or what Characters do you dislike?

[mrsgaribaldi]

Sorry, I like seeing them all. I don't get pics with them all but I like to see them around

[Blue Genie]

What I don't think is Disney that shouldn't be in DLR or WDW is. Power Rangers & Star Wars to me it just looks wrong. I do like Star Wars but it just dosen't fit in a Disney filling if you know what I mean?

[princessjojo]

What I don't think is Disney that shouldn't be in DLR or WDW is. Power Rangers & Star Wars to me it just looks wrong. I do like Star Wars but it just dosen't fit in a Disney filling if you know what I mean?

I second that. I feel the same way about the Indiana Jones attraction but I like it anyway. Another one is the muppets. I loved the muppets as a kid, but they just aren't the same as Mickey & his gang of friends.

[Magic Fanatic]

What I don't think is Disney that shouldn't be in DLR or WDW is. Power Rangers & Star Wars to me it just looks wrong. I do like Star Wars but it just dosen't fit in a Disney filling if you know what I mean?

I don't recall ever seeing Star Wars characters or Power Rangers being available around the parks for autographs or pictures, maybe I have just missed them. I have seen them participate in parades at MGM which seems to me is appropriate for that park. As far as Pooh and Eeyore, they are not Disney creations, Disney simply purchased the rights to them just like the Power Rangers and the Muppets

[mrsgaribaldi]

I don't recall ever seeing Star Wars characters or Power Rangers being available around the parks for autographs or pictures, maybe I have just missed them. I have seen them participate in parades at MGM which seems to me is appropriate for that park. As far as Pooh and Eeyore, they are not Disney creations, Disney simply purchased the rights to them just like the Power Rangers and the Muppets

The Power Rangers are in MGM on the streets at set times. The streets that look like NY etc, near the stunt show. You can get pics and autographs. The Star Wars characters they don't bring out until the Star Wars weekends.

[BelleandtheBeast]

I LOVE all the characters, but just to clear up something, none of the characters are Disney creations except the original charaters, like mickey, minnie, donald, ect. The others are from books. The little mermaid, snow white, ect. I just wanted to make that clear.

[slt21]

I just don't like Pooh and Eeyore.

Blasphemy!

Seriously, I do know what you mean. For me, though, it's more to do with new characters than anything. I grew up with Winnie the Pooh stories, and seeing him at Disney since I was born just feels natural to me. It's the new characters that takes getting used to (except Stitch - I've liked him from the start). Nothing against the Monsters, Inc. characters, but it just doesn't feel "right" to see them there. Even as much as I love Finding Nemo, I can't help but feel weird seeing them at Disney World. The same goes for the newer princesses.

But off the top of my head, I can't think of any characters that after giving them some time, I still disliked.

[Tarzan266]

The Power Rangers need to go big time.

[Jasper]

I don't have that much of a problem with the gang from Pooh or the muppets because they are more "family" oriented in my view than power rangers or Star Wars. What I mean by family is that they cover a broader range of ages than the Ranger or War characters. I am a fan of Star Wars but I think the Power Rangers find any reason to fight at the drop of the hat where the Star Wars characters seem to at least have a reason when they fight.

Does any of that make sense?

[BelleandtheBeast]

Power rangers do need to leave, it just isn't "Disney" type characters.

[baldburke]

Power rangers do need to leave, it just isn't "Disney" type characters.

But since they are now Disney owned (just like the Muppets and Little Einsteins via Baby Einstein) we have to welcome them.

Blasphemy!

Seriously, I do know what you mean. For me, though, it's more to do with new characters than anything. I grew up with Winnie the Pooh stories, and seeing him at Disney since I was born just feels natural to me. It's the new characters that takes getting used to (except Stitch - I've liked him from the start). Nothing against the Monsters, Inc. characters, but it just doesn't feel "right" to see them there. Even as much as I love Finding Nemo, I can't help but feel weird seeing them at Disney World. The same goes for the newer princesses.

Off the top of my head, I can't think of any characters that even after giving them time, I still disliked.

How can anyone not like Buzz and Woody? They couldn't be more Disney-esque.

Plus, if we kept living in the past younger kids wouldn't want to go to Disney World.

[slt21]

How can anyone not like Buzz and Woody? They couldn't be more Disney-esque.

Plus, if we kept living in the past younger kids wouldn't want to go to Disney World.

I think you really misunderstood what I was trying to say (maybe I was a bit foggy in the wording of my original post). And I never even mentioned Buzz and Woody! Heck, I love Buzz and Woody; Toy Story is one of my favorite movies ever and I'm thrilled that they're there. Besides, they have to be there so I can help them defeat Zurg.

What I meant was that it's just odd for me to see new characters at Disney World, I never said I didn't want them there. So, I'm not "living in the past," it just takes time for me to adjust to them being there. Nemo is great, but it's weird seeing him at Disney. In a few years, it won't be weird.

Like I said, once I give them a chance, I really like all of the characters. But I just get so used to Disney being a certain way, it's simply a bit of a jolt to see it differently. That's all I meant.

The only "characters" I'd like to see go are the Power Rangers. Maybe it's just a personal preference; I never did like them.

[Blue Genie]

The only "characters" I'd like to see go are the Power Rangers. Maybe it's just a personal preference; I never did like them.

Your not the only one. I may of never been to WDW cause I live closer to Disneyland but I do fell what you mean. When I trun on the Toon Disney and see all these not Disney cartoons it gets me. I do like Digimon but Digimon dose not belong on Disney so is all these Anima [ms] Japan cartoons. I like to see the good Disney cartoons like. Goof Toop the classic Mickey Donald and Chip & Dale cartoons. Aladdin,Little Mermain & Buzz Lightyear are good cartoon to stay on Toon Disney. But Power Rangers, Get ED,Witch and so on does not belong in with Disney.

[Carol]

Hate is a pretty strong word.

I'm glad they have the Power Rangers. It's quite obvious from their greets - they are very popular.

You have to remember a lot of visitors are boys and older children. Not everyone is into fur characters and princesses.

If you are not thrilled about certain characters - don't take a space in their wait line.

[BrerSchultzy]

I LOVE all the characters, but just to clear up something, none of the characters are Disney creations except the original charaters, like mickey, minnie, donald, ect. The others are from books. The little mermaid, snow white, ect. I just wanted to make that clear.

ACTUALLY, Ariel and Snow White ARE Disney creations...at least, the ones we see in the parks. Sure, the stories were borrowed from somewhere else, but the "characters" you see in the parks are Disney Characters. It's kind of like saying that since dogs existed before Pluto, Pluto isn't really a Disney creation. A great deal of creativity and talent went into creating those characters, no matter where they drew the inspiration of the story from.

I agree with PolyGirl...Hate is an awfully strong word. I think the Power Rangers are exactly where they should be, and I wish they would have more random characters back there (so that there was a reason for the back lot)...and I REALLY think they should have more of the Muppet Meet & Greets on New York Street...maybe with an Electric Mayhem bus or something.

Now....if the Power Rangers and Muppets showed up in MK, then we'll talk.

[Jeff G]

I don't recall ever seeing Star Wars characters or Power Rangers being available around the parks for autographs or pictures, maybe I have just missed them. I have seen them participate in parades at MGM which seems to me is appropriate for that park. As far as Pooh and Eeyore, they are not Disney creations, Disney simply purchased the rights to them just like the Power Rangers and the Muppets

The Star Wars characters are out year round at the enterance/exit of Star Tours, in September we saw Storm Troopers, Chewbaca and Darth Vader. My brother was down the first week of March and has pix of the same. I don't mind the non-Dsiney characters at MGM because it ties into the movies theme. We are not huge fans of Power Rangers as a kids show but they are on Toon Disney and offer a character that older kids may enjoy so I don't have a problem.

As for hate, it is a really strong, harsh word. I would say that there is one character that has annoyed me the past few years is Stich. My family loves the movie but WDW has overdone him.

[SurferStitch]

The Power Rangers are in MGM on the streets at set times. The streets that look like NY etc, near the stunt show. You can get pics and autographs. The Star Wars characters they don't bring out until the Star Wars weekends.

Little tidbit:

When we were there in December, Darth Vader and 2 storm troopers came out several times each morning/early afternoon for pictures and autographs near the entrance to the ride. DH and I got our picture taken with them.

I'm not a fan of the Power Rangers, but man.....there are A LOT of kids who are! The lines for the Power Rangers are always HUGE. There a plenty of kids who would be sorry to see them go, and I think MGM is the perfect place for them.

I love seeing the Pixar characters in WDW. I think they are very Disney, and absolutely belong. I also love seeing new and/or lesser known characters here and there...it's like you stumbled over a little treasure when you come across them.

But hey....as long as Stitch is out and about, that's good enough for me!

[Kristi Kay]

Hate is a strong word....I really just ment, Dislike, uncomfortable with etc etc.

[ParkHopper]

Not a big fan of Donald, but I still like seeing him in the parks!