Donald Duck

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**Donald Duck** (full name: **Donald Fauntleroy Duck**) is one of the most popular Disney Characters. He originated in animated shorts in the 1930s and has also appeared in a number of features and TV shows.

Therefore he is one of the most common characters at all the Disney Parks. Ever since Disneyland first opened in 1955, Donald has been appearing everyday in shows, parades, and for meet-and-greet opportunities.

His girlfriend is Daisy Duck.

## Info

Donald Duck, along with Daisy Duck, can be found in his meet-and-greet area. Attendees can choose to have photos with Disney Friends. Donald and Daisy's costumes have articulated faces, allowing them to move their eyes and mouths. The mascots can also play pre-recorded voice samples.

## Park Appearances

* Disneyland
* Disney's California Adventure
* Magic Kingdom Park
* Epcot
* Disney's Hollywood Studios
* Disney's Animal Kingdom
* Tokyo Disneyland
* Tokyo Disney Sea
* Disneyland Paris
* Walt Disney Studios
* Hong Kong Disneyland
* Disney Alaskan Cruise

## Character Behaviour

### Personality

Donald's two dominant personality traits are his fiery temper and his upbeat attitude to life. Many Donald shorts start with Donald in a happy mood, without a care in the world until something comes along and spoils his day. His rage is a great cause of suffering in his life. On multiple occasions, it has caused him to get in over his head and lose competitions. There are times when he fights to keep his temper in check, and he sometimes succeeds in doing so temporarily, but he always returns to his normal angry self in the end.

### Interaction Tips

* Ask him who is #1 (Number One), Donald loves being called #1
* Ask Donald if you can be #2 (number two)
* To be honest, as long as you talk to Donald about Donald and not Mickey he will like you
* Donald loves Daisy, but his clumsiness sometimes hinders their relationship. Give him your best relationship advice about winning Daisy's heart and he'll thank you for it

## Costume

### Head

Donald's main three distinguishing traits are front and present: orange bill, bright blue eyes, and his large blue sailor hat. The rest of the head is covered in soft white fur to represent duck feathers, while the bill is made of fiberglass/plastic. Vision for the performer is through Donald's large eyes which utilize a sunglasses-like material for the pupils. The performer can see out, but the guests are unable to see in; like a one-way mirror. Secondary vision is through the mouth which is lined with a mesh screen.

### Body

Donald's body is plump and plush. The same white fur is used with supple padding underneath to give his body proper form. His torso is adorned with the original blue sailor outfit from the original cartoons. Dark blue fabric, two white buttons, and a big red bow-tie to top it all off.

As far as the legs are concerned, the performer wears orange tights. Due to height restrictions and softer leg shapes, females are more often cast as Donald in the parks.

Donald's orange feet are made of rubber which is light and can easily be moved around in. They feature a thick black rubber shoe sole on the bottom for foot protection and durability for walking. They have interior bracing for the performer's feet. In order to preserve appearance, the tights have a solid ring around the ankles which is tucked into the opening of the costume feet to prevent seeing inside.