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Disney World was FULL of surprises this week!
Magic Kingdom
Not that it surprises us that Disney was surprising…er…something like that. Anyway, this week was full of holiday announcements, character meet-and-greet news, and lots more! Check out all the news here!
Lightyear is officially in theaters, y’all!
Let’s go meet Buzz Lightyear
The film has already scored BIG at the box office, and we even learned that Disney consulted with NASA on the movie (how’s that for realism?)! Disney’s giving away a free Lightyear Collectible Key online, and new Lightyear merchandise has arrived both online and in the parks. Now, though, Buzz is meeting with guests in Disneyland…but there’s something VERY different about him… .
Got a second? Need a little bit of a break from the “real” world? Wondering what’s been happening in the world of Disney this week? Welcome, friend, you’re in just the right spot.
Welcome to Disney World
This week we got some really big Disney news — from menu updates to Genie+ changes. So let’s not wait any longer! Here are 5 big Disney news updates you NEED to know about.
On the hunt to meet Mickey and Minnie in Disney World? Then listen close, we’ve got some exciting news to share!
Time to Meet Some Friends!
Many character meet-and-greets are back to “normal” due to recent changes in the parks. You can hug Mickey again, ask for his autograph, and even give him a big high-five in several meet-and-greet and character dining spots. But over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park’s signature Mickey meet-and-greet location has been closed…until now.
Character meet-and-greets have returned to “normal” in many spots around Disney World, but not all of them are back just yet.
The Tree of Life
There are some meet-and-greet locations and character dining restaurants that aren’t back yet, but as the days go by more and more things are changing in Disney World. Soon a character meet-and-greet spot will be back open in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we’ve got the details right here!
Disney World is no stranger to change — in fact, it changes every single day!
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
Imagineers and Cast Members are constantly looking for and innovating the latest technologies to ensure guests have the best experience they can. From brand new ride tech and the latest in culinary creations to simply painting a curb here and there, we’re always on the look for something new. And today, we spotted a ROBOT roaming around EPCOT!
When Disney announced that traditional meet and greets were returning to the parks, we were ecstatic!
Meet and greets are back!
Almost two full years after Disney World began its phased reopening, we were finally able to high-five, hug, and even dance with our favorite characters once again. Many meet and greet spots opened with an option to bypass the standby line with Disney Genie+ Lightning Lanes, and now it looks like that won’t be an option any longer at one location!
Seeing a Disney character in Disney World is a BELOVED pastime, right up there with eating Mickey Pretzels and riding the PeopleMover!
Mickey!
Make no mistake, there are LOTS of classic characters we NEVER get tired of spotting (and HUGGING!) in Disney World, but we also get excited about spotting a RARE character!
Hey there, DFB friends! We’re here with what’s new in Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
In just a few days there have been a lot of changes in Magic Kingdom! There was a very short-lived pre-parade, a selection of treats inspired by candy bars, and we can’t forget to mention the return of traditional character meet-and-greets! Read all about it here!
Character meet and greets are BACK, baby!
The Astounding Donaldo at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom
Okay, maybe they’ve been back for a while, but April 18, 2022 marked the first day that TRADITIONAL character meet and greets have returned — without the social distancing. You can get back to the hugs, high fives, and autographs with your Disney pals. But which meet and greets are back and which are still missing? Let’s take a look at the COMPLETE list of traditional character meet and greets in Disney World.
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