You need a ticketed receipt to meet Mickey Mouse at one location

What do you think of this new procedure for meeting Mickey Mouse?

Meeting Mickey Mouse

Walt Disney said it best, “I only hope we never lose sight of one thing- that it was all started with a mouse.” Guests can meet Mickey Mouse in many different locations all throughout Walt Disney World and the Disney Parks.

At the Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse greets guests at the Town Square Theatre in his 50th anniversary finest. Mickey and Minnie Mouse greet guests at the Adventure’s Outpost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Guests can visit both Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at the Red Carpet Dreams. Currently, EPCOT offers the best opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse. There are various character meals that feature Mickey Mouse and his gang, along with entertainment offerings that star our favorite pal, Mickey Mouse.

Receipt Required for a Mickey Hug?

Now a new protocol for meeting Mickey Mouse is in place for one character meal. Chef Mickey’s has been a guest favorite for many years. Located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, guests love dining here to see Chef Mickey and all of his pals.

Recently, we shared that a new PhotoPass location is now offered at Chef Mickey’s. At first, this sounded like a great option. Families could get a photo taken with a nice backdrop and without tables, plates, and other guests in the photo.

The only problem is the new protocol for meeting Mickey Mouse at this location just feels wrong. While all other characters continue to mingle throughout Chef Mickey’s, Mickey Mouse is a separate experience. What is a bit more troubling is that guests must wait until they have paid for their meal at Chef Mickey’s to stand in line to meet Mickey.

After your meal has been paid for, the receipt is stamped “Paid” and then you may enter the somewhat staggering line to meet Mickey Mouse. On one hand, this seems like a nice interaction and will offer a nice photo, but on the other hand, this seems like a hassle.

Guests must now wait until they have paid for their meal at Chef Mickey’s to stand in line to meet Mickey Mouse.

What do you think of this new protocol? Do you like this separate meet and greet experience or do you prefer Mickey Mouse mingling throughout the restaurant? Will this affect your decision to dine at Chef Mickey’s in the future? Share your thoughts in the comment section.