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Unique Characters to Join Discovery River Character Cruise for 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 10, 2023

by Lisa Stump

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Walt Disney World has revealed plans for special Earth Day celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom via unique characters on the Discovery River Character Cruise, a limited-time Wilderness Explorer Badge, and the availability of special treats during April. Unique Character Sightings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World has announced plans for special character appearances at … Read more

Walt Disney World Preparing to Bring Back Non-Distanced Character Meet and Greets After Easter

March 30, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Walt Disney World is reportedly getting ready to bring back standard character meet and greets without physical distancing as soon as mid-April. An official announcement has not been made, but sources indicate guests will once again be able to hug characters sometime after Easter weekend (April 17). For now, Walt Disney World has “character sightings,” … Read more

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy Says Character Meet and Greets Will Be Returning to Disney Parks ‘Soon’

March 7, 2022

by Jade Mackey

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At Morgan Stanley’s 2022 Technology Media & Telecom Conference, Disney CFO, Christine McCarthy, was quoted saying that character meet and greets will be returning to Disney Parks “soon.” Since the parks have reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic, characters have been required to stay six feet away from guests, usually behind some sort of barrier or … Read more

Characters Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Aren’t Physically Distanced, Theme Park Characters Could Be Next

February 26, 2022

by Spencer Lloyd

There’s plenty to be made from the plethora of details we’ve learned about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which sets off on its maiden voyage next week. But one surprising detail we’ve learned — guests interacting with any of the fifteen characters aboard the Halcyon are not physically distanced at all, a stark contrast from the experience … Read more

PHOTOS: Tigger, Mickey, and Minnie Greet Guests for Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure

February 3, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Mulan, Mushu, and the Three Little Pigs aren’t the only characters appearing at Disney California Adventure for the Lunar New Year. Guests can also see Tigger, and Mickey and Minnie in physically distanced character sightings. Tigger is Disney’s mascot for the Year of the Tiger. He greets guests dressed in a Lunar New Year hat … Read more

Character Sightings Revealed for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Featuring Fan-Favorite Couples

February 1, 2022

by Matthew Soberman

Love is in the air at The Happiest Place on Earth as Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite kicks off this evening, and attendees will be able to spot some of Disney’s most beloved animated couples (and one villain going solo)! The full list of character sightings for the sold-out event includes: Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey … Read more

Kevin from ‘UP’ Returns for Distanced Greetings, Disney Skyliner Closed for Refurbishment, & More: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Photo Report 1/23/2022

January 25, 2022

by Madison Skowronski

“The wilderness must be explored!” We are adventuring around Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Grab your binoculars and Wilderness Explorer Handbooks, and let’s get started. The final installment of Stitch Crashes Disney has arrived at Riverside Depot and is “Mulan”-themed. The jumbo pin and matching MagicBand both have Cri-Kee, the lucky cricket, on top of Stitch’s forehead. … Read more

First Pieces of Xandarian Starship & TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Cover Installed, January 25 Cast Service Celebration Cancelled, and More: Daily Recap (1/24/22)

January 24, 2022

by Spencer Lloyd

We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 24, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Genie+ to Include Select Walt Disney World Character Sightings Starting January 26

January 24, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Starting Wednesday, January 26, Disney Genie+ will include select character sightings at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will be able to select a Lightning Lane return time for the following character sightings. Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom Park Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald Duck, Vanellope, and Joy Character Sightings Return to EPCOT

January 22, 2022

by Jade Mackey

Just yesterday, we reported how several characters would be returning to their old meet-and-greet locations at EPCOT for character “sightings”. Today, we are happy to confirm that Donald Duck, Vanellope from “Wreck-It Ralph”, and Joy from “Inside Out” have all returned to their former meet-and-greet locations at EPCOT. As with all other character sightings, guests must … Read more

Donald Duck, Vanellope, and Joy Character Sightings Returning to EPCOT on January 22

January 21, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Several characters will reportedly be returning to their old meet-and-greet locations at EPCOT for character “sightings” tomorrow, January 22, 2022. As with all other character sightings, guests must remain physically distanced and may not physically interact with the characters, but they will be able to chat and take photos. Guests will once again be able … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: For the First Time in Forever, Olaf Returns to Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 15, 2022

by Katie Francis

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Just in time for the chilly weather here in Central Florida, Olaf has returned for a character sighting in Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For the first time in forever (since March 2020), the sun-loving snowman is meeting and greeting guests indoors. Celebrity Spotlight is in Echo Lake, near Backlot Express. The queue begins … Read more

PHOTOS: Pluto Celebrates the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with Colorful Palette Collar

January 14, 2022

by Jade Mackey

During our adventures at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts today, we spotted our pal, Pluto, dressed in his festive paint-splattered collar. We spotted him towards the right of Spaceship Earth when entering EPCOT. Pluto has returned to this year’s 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts as a character “sighting.” Make sure … Read more

Garden Rocks Concert Lineup Revealed, ‘Turning Red’ Disney+ Debut Disappoints Pixar Staff, Hiring Begins for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and More: Daily Recap (1/12/22)

January 12, 2022

by Spencer Lloyd

We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Olaf Character Sighting Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 15

January 12, 2022

by Katie Francis

Everyone’s favorite scene-stealing, summer-loving snowman returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend as Olaf will be available for character sightings beginning January 15, according to the Walt Disney World website. Celebrity Spotlight, Olaf’s home since 2016, is currently listed as “temporarily unavailable,” but showtimes have been added to the calendar. Olaf will return to Celebrity … Read more

PHOTOS: Minnie Mouse Now Appearing in World Showcase Gazebo at EPCOT

January 11, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Minnie Mouse is now appearing in a distanced “sighting” at the World Showcase gazebo in EPCOT. This gazebo is at the entrance to World Showcase, near the Mexico Pavilion. Minnie has previously been appearing at the front of the park. Guests can see Mickey Mouse indoors at the Magic Eye Theater.