The most special and unique souvenirs my family has brought back from Disney vacations have been items we have used to collect character autographs. Autographed souvenirs are one-of-a-kind and unusually inexpensive. With a little planning before your next Disney adventure, you can create something extra special to remember your trip.
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Below are a few of my favorite items for autographs.
A Canvas Pouch
This pouch was found in the dollar section at Target. We used fine tip fabric markers to collect autographs. After the trip it has been used to store make up and jewelry. Amazon also has quite a Disney canvas make up bags for around $10.
Photo Mat
A photo mat can be a great place to collect autographs. This idea is best for cruises, as the photo mat is a little more difficult to carry around with you at the parks. After your trip, use the mat to frame your favorite vacation photo!
A Baseball Hat
This hat was purchased on sale online from ShopDisney. When considering a hat for autographs, find one with enough open space for autographs and use fine tip fabric markers.
Another great place to look for an autographs hat is 15 Needles Embroidery. This small business is highly rated and owned by a former cast member. They offer a wide range of Disney designs and hat colors so you can make a custom hat that matches your style!
Pillow Case
You'll need a light colored pillow case and medium tip fabric markers for this creation. Be sure to put a piece of paper of cardboard inside the pillow case as the characters are signing so the autographs don't bleed through. For an added magic, have your favorite character or your name embroidered on the pillow case ahead of time.
White Insulated Water Bottle
This item does double duty. Grab a white refillable waterbottle to keep you hydrated during your trip, and use it to collect autographs! These were signed with a metallic sharpie and spayed with a clear coat to finish. You can purchase the Stanley Cup and the Metalic Starpie Markers from Amazon.
Christmas Ornaments
Ornaments are a great place to capture autographs, especially if you are only looking to prioritize visiting a few characters as you don't have much space to fill. I love these ornaments from It All Started With A Flag. They make hand crafted wood ornaments for virtually every Disney resort and destination. This highly rated small business is owned by a former cast member.
Here are a few additional items to consider:
canvas tote
white t-shirt or tank (just be sure you are carrying it and not wearing it, characters do not sign clothing on guests)
apron
white backpack
small white purse (you can wear this and carry your fabric pens inside)
Disney story book, each character signs on their picture
Character meals are an enjoyable way to meet a lot of characters in a short time with no lines. Read more about character dining in Character Dining, the 2024 Disney Dining Plan and Dining Discounts at Walt Disney World.
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