If you are planning your next trip to WDW with kids, you may find yourself hunting for Disney autograph books.
It’s a pretty big thing. Collecting Disney character autographs is a fun way to engage with your favorite Disney faces!
We’ve done it. My kids love it.
But then we get home and a month later find the random book under a bed…usually scribbled on because it was mistaken for a sketch pad.
Sure, you may treasure yours and put it in a memory box, post-trip. My kids may be Disney-spoiled because of how often they get there.
Whatever the reason, I wanted more practical options when it came to a Disney autograph book.
I found the BEST!Â
I actually mentioned this idea in this post on my Top 5 Must-Have Items for a Stress-Free Disney Day and referred to it in a gift guide for Christmas.
But, I really wanted to elaborate on this Look and Find Book, because it has created some of our most magical Disney experiences and favorite character interactions.
This book was given to Jessie as a gift a while before the idea dawned on me to use it as an autograph book at Disney World.
She was at the height of her princess infatuation and went CRAZY about this book. We had to go through every.single.page over and over and over again!
So, one day, I decided to take it to Disney and use it as a book for her to collect Disney princess autographs! Best.idea.ever.
With multiple pages each featuring a central character, the characters would sign their respective pages. Oftentimes, they would spend several minutes going through the page with Jessie and Josiah.
Allow me to let some photos do the talking:
Even Prince Naveen got in on it!
My favorite moment was when Jessie went to meet Merida.
Merida made the comment ” Look, there’s a book with me in it!” and sat with Jessie for 15 minutes. It got to the point that I began to feel guilty about others in line and started saying things like ” Thank you, Merida. We should let others have a turn” and the CM “magically” scolded me and said ” Merida is spending this time, because she wants to spend this time.” Yes, ma’am.
Characters who were not included in the book simply signed inside the cover.
And, since we are annual pass holders and are fortunate to go to #WDW several times, there are even a few characters who signed the book twice.
Jessie’s Look and Find Book has been signed by every princess, some twice!
This particular book does not include certain Disney princesses (Pocahontas, Anna and Elsa), so those princesses signed inside the cover, as well. However, since Disney has several of these types of books our collection has expanded.
I think what I enjoy the most about these books, is that they entertain the kids long after you have returned from the parks.
This just seems like a more practical use of money and space on the bookshelf.
The book ranges between $7.99-$9.99 (depending on the day) on Amazon, but you can sometimes find older ones for less….or check around at your local second-hand shops. I found one there once.
With so many options, it is easy to find one with your child’s favorite characters! Â
Needless to say, we love these Disney look and find books and continue to fill them. I always recommend them to mamas planning their Disney World vacations.
But, I do think my next venture may be Christmas ornaments! Check out this great post from April at PixieDustSavings.com on how to do DIY Disney Autograph Ornaments! or visit my Pinterest board below!
I would love to hear about your favorite way to collect Disney character autographs! Do you have an alternative to the traditional Disney autograph book? Give me your ideas in the comments!
Lizz
Awe this is such a cute idea! I hope one day i’ll be able to bring my little one to Disney!
flipflopweekend
Thanks! I hope you get the opportunity, as well!
Betty Boiron
Wow, I would never have thought of a Disney autograph book! This is an amazing idea.
flipflopweekend
Thanks! It truly makes for some fun memories!
Sarah
How cool! We have never been to Disney world but it looks like so much fun! What awesome memories your kiddos will have.
Echo
Oh my goodness. What a sweet idea. I didn’t even know this was a thing. When we go I will definitely be getting one of these. So sweet.
flipflopweekend
Enjoy it!
Angie
This is such a sweet idea! And the books are not expensive at all. I’m doing this with my daughter!
flipflopweekend
Glad you like it! She will love it. You are right, too, they are cheaper than the autograph books you would get in the park . They are bigger but lend themselves to a really nice experience. Enjoy!
Lori Sisneros
I have seen so many ideas here on pinterest for diy autograph books and saw the idea to use this book : https://www.amazon.com/Junior-Encyclopedia-Animated-Characters-Disney/dp/1423189140/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520560228&sr=8-1&keywords=junior+encyclopedia+of+animated+characters
I am going to take it and have a spiral bound so it will be easier for the characters to sign. I like the idea of this book for the simple fact that my son is special needs and it can still be read like a book to him, and he will be able to see the signatures of characters he has met after going to Disney World in a month! 🙂
flipflopweekend
That’ll be a great book! I love the idea of using books that you can really still enjoy and read together after your trip. After we filled our books, we had them autograph my daughter’s bookbag with sharpie. She is using it at preschool this year. Enjoy your trip! I hope it’s a magical time!
Colleen Dutro
I also had the Disney encyclopedia spiral bound. I had the covers color copied and laminated with thick laminate so they would protect the book. I had a colored blank piece of card stock set between each page and 20 plain pages added to the back of the book. I carried it for around Disney world for 11 days in a large zippy bag with a set of 12 colored sharpies for the characters to sign with. When I got home I added a photo taken with each character to the blank pages. Some characters are not in the book so I used the pages in the back for them. I took the same book to Disney land 5 times last year. It now lives on my coffee table for al lmy family to enjoy.
Keri
What a great idea and a personalized keepsake that is completely unique!
Kristy R
We’re heading down to WDW in a couple weeks and I literally JUST put this book in the suitcase before finding your link on Pinterest. Glad to know it’s going to be a good choice for my girls!!
We’ve done lots of different autograph options over the years including a mat for a photo frame and wooden letters that spell out the kids names. I’m excited for this one!!
flipflopweekend
So glad you got it! The characters have all really enjoyed it! I have seen folks do the photo frame, and also pillowcases. I love all the unique ideas. Enjoy your trip!
Taryn
This is a FANTASTIC idea! I love it! The pictures that you got are precious memories.
Keri
Thanks! It’s a great book! Now, she has them sign her princess backpack for school ?