Indy Disney Meet Day of Schedule
2019 Indy Disney Meet Details
This FREE*, super fun, Disney gathering is perfect for the whole family. Enjoy games, food, dole whips, crafts, displays, presentations and more.
The Indy Disney Meet is held in the Main Halls of the Hamilton Co. 4H Fairgrounds located at
2003 Pleasant St. Noblesville, IN
*Please consider making a small monetary donation benefitting Give Kids the World or bringing a store bought food or covered dish with a full ingredients list for our pitch-in style buffet table.
Fundraising
Fundraising: We will raise funds for Give Kids the World through raffles, silent auctions, 50/50, direct donations and other fundraising activities.
Raffle: Each guest will receive 1 FREE raffle ticket upon entry. Wear your mouse ear hats and receive 2 more FREE raffle tickets! Additional raffle tickets are only $1.00 each or $5.00 for 6, and 100% of the proceeds is donated to Give Kids the World Village.
Silent Auction: Our silent auction will close in multiple stages to allow you to bid on more items!!!
Online bidding: We've gone digital! But don't worry, you can still see all of the silent auction items in person just like in years past. Also you have an option to pay for shipping which means if you are unable to attend, you can still bid and win amazing Disney items all while benefitting GKTW.
Be sure to check out the auction's webpage below to see the items, register to bid, and make payments. For those of you at the Indy Disney Meet, see our silent auction volunteers for assistance and be sure to bring your cell phones or other digital devices for bidding.
Attendees at the event can conveniently pay thru the auction site or with cash, check or charge card at the event.
To register online please click below.
Expo
Expo: We will once again have an expo area where guests can meet Disney podcasters, bloggers, vloggers, experts, authors, travel agents and more. Be sure to check it out for a chance to win an additional prize courtesy of Sunshine Rewards.
Podcasters and Vloggers: We will have a variety of local and nationally known podcasters and vloggers at the Meet. Some of those that will attend are Be Our Guest Podcast, Behind the Ears Podcast, Brian Hull, Coffee with Kenobi Podcast, Dis Explorers, Disney with Lisa, DubDeeDub Review Podcast, Give Kids the World, Happily Ever Disney, Jeff Barnes, Jim Hill, Lee Cockerell, Lou Mongello, McNair Wilson, Mousekast Podcast, Sorcerer Radio ,The Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast, The Lemons Sisters, Yehaa Bob and many more.
Activities
Our activities this year have lots of hands on entertainment including a selfie booth, character meet and greets, games and more. These activities, like Disney, are for adults and children alike!
Princesses: Princesses from Once Upon a Princess will keep children entertained throughout the Meet with various activities. Guest will also have an opportunity to pose for pictures during a structured meet and greet time. See Indy Disney Meet schedule for times.
501st Legion: Members of the 501st Legion will once again make an appearance bringing characters from a galaxy far, far away! Guests can find their dark side and use the force while posing for pictures during structured meet and greet times.
VR Experience: an invigorating adventure in a virtual reality setting.
Characters, activities, and expo guests are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding.
Food
In addition to pitch-in food items brought in by event guests*, we will have Meijer fried chicken, deli sandwiches, wraps, veggie and fruit trays, Papa John's Pizza, Perkins mini-muffins, and other store bought items thanks to generous donations by each location and sponsor donors.
Food will be available from 12noon-5:00pm or while supplies last.
Dole Whips: Complimentary Dole Whips are served though out the meet! Be sure to head to the Dole Whip stand to get yours!
Outside food is permitted.
*While admission to the Indy Disney Meet and its activities are free of charge, we ask guests to consider bringing a store bought food or covered dish with a full ingredients list for our pitch-in style buffet table or making a monetary donation to benefit Give Kids the World.
Win a Trip to Walt Disney World
Sponsored by MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel.
This incredible vacation includes:
- 6 night/7 day Walt Disney World vacation for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 10)
- Accommodations at a deluxe resort studio villa of the winners choice (subject to availability and holiday blackout dates apply).
- The standard Disney Dining Plan for the family of 4.
- 6 day base theme park tickets for the family of 4
- $100 Disney gift card
- Disney’s Magical Express round-trip transportation from OIA to your resort (if needed).
Airfare is NOT included.
The approximate value of this prize is $6000.
100% of all ticket sales benefits Give Kids The World.
Details on how to purchase your chance to win will be posted in the future.
You do not need to be present to win.
Special Guests
Brian Hull
We are pleased to announce Disney Impressionist Brian Hull will be joining us. Brian will dazzle the audience on our main stage with his Disney character voices and singing talent.
Jeff Barnes
Once again the Indy Disney Meet will be joined by motivational speaker and Disney author Jeff Barnes. Jeff will Be interviewing renowned Disney Executive Lee Cockerell at our special hard ticketed event, conducting a breakout session, and visiting with attendees throughout the day. His books The Wisdom of Walt & Beyond the Wisdom of Walt have captivated Disney fans and corporate leaders alike.
Lee Cockerell as part of our Morning with Disney Icons ticketed event
We are excited to announce a special hard-ticketed event at 10AM the morning of the Indy Disney Meet on 9/21. We will be joined by former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell, sponsored by Magical Vacation Planner. Lee will be discussing his past experiences at Walt Disney World and how they apply to leadership today with legendary author & moderator Jeff Barnes. This event will also include an interview of imagineer, McNair Wilson by Terry Weaver as moderator. General seating will cost $10 and VIP seating will cost $50, which will include an autographed book from Lee. All proceeds benefit Give Kids The World.
Lou Mongello
Making his second appearance to the Indy Disney Meet is the gracious, fun-loving, and all around foodie Lou Mongello sponsored by MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. Host of the popular WDW Radio Podcast Lou brings his Disney expertise to the Midwest. His Dream Team Project has raised over $250,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Lou Mongello is a speaker, coach, author, entrepreneur, Disney expert and host of WDW Radio with Lou Mongello.
McNair Wilson as part of our Morning with Disney Icons ticketed event
We are excited to announce a special hard-ticketed event at 10AM the morning of the Indy Disney Meet on 9/21. This event will also include an interview with Lee Cockerell. Joining us all the way from his home base of Colorado is an ex-Disney Imagineer, McNair Wilson, who led the creative team behind the Twilight Zone Tower of Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He also played a key role in the design of Pleasure Island’s Adventurer’s Club.
As an Author he has written such books as “Hatch! Brainstorming Secrets of a Theme Park Designer”. While working for Disney he trained several top executives on how to improve public speaking. McNair will be on stage along with Terry Weaver. General seating will cost $10 and VIP seating will cost $50, which will include an autographed book from Lee Cockerell. All proceeds benefit Give Kids The World.
Mike Rahlmann
We are pleased to announce once again we will be joined by Disney Podcaster and friend Mike Rahlmann. Mike has been a continual supporter of the Indy Disney Meet and Give Kids The World over the years. Our friendship and partnership has made a positive impact on our mission to help send critically-ill children and their families to the Central Florida theme parks. We look forward to the The Be Our Guest Podcast on our main stage once again presented by The Magic For Less Travel.
Yehaa Bob
We are pleased to be joined again by the talented Yehaa Bob Jackson. A staple at the Port Orleans Riverside Resort Bob will bring his show to the 12th annual Indy Disney. Bob’s appearance is sponsored by MousePros Travel Agency.