Not true that you have to participate...my niece and daughter did not participate and when they all lined up to meet Belle that both got in line. They were introduced as guests...or some other generic title...
While not announced they were given permission...spread the word
This attraction is very cool but I do have two complaints.
1. When we did it the CMs seemed very indifferent and I think they were kind of killjoys...this attraction needs an MC besides the candlestick...
2. The lighting in the library made it very difficult to get any decent shot or video!