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PHOTOS: Meet & Greet Featuring Terk and Jane for Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration

April 18, 2023

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A rare meet and greet opportunity featuring Terk and Jane from “Tarzan” has popped up today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration. Terk and Jane from “Tarzan” Meet & Greet Many unique characters have made appearances at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as festivities for Earth Day and the park’s 25th anniversary began. Tinker … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pete Appears for First Character Meet and Greet in Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown

March 19, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown has officially opened and Mickey and all his friends are appearing in the town again. Pete is now appearing for his first-ever character meet and greet. Pete is wearing a blue shirt with denim overalls. He can be spotted wandering Mickey’s Toontown with Cast Member handlers. Pete is a long-standing character … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Daisy Duck Greets Guests Dining at Café Daisy in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

March 18, 2023

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

If you stop in for a bite at Café Daisy when you visit Mickey’s Toontown, you might get a special treat along with your refreshments! Every now and then, Daisy Duck comes out to surprise guests enjoying her new snack shop, and we happened to be on hand for one of her first visits. You … Read more

Pete to Meet and Greet Guests in Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

Guests at Mickey’s Toontown will be the first to see Pete’s debut as a meet and greet character when the land reopens this weekend at Disneyland Resort. This will be Pete’s first ever meet and greet experience at a Disney Park. Mickey’s Toontown Debuts New Character Meet and Greet Pete is a long-standing character in … Read more

New Concept Art Offers Look at CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

Disney has released two new pieces of concept art showing off the new CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall coming to EPCOT. The first shows inside CommuniCore Hall, with colorful origami cranes and other artwork hanging from the ceiling. It appears to have the same wood ceiling as Creations Shop, with circular lights reminiscent of the … Read more

BREAKING: Moana and Mirabel Meet and Greets Coming to Walt Disney World

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

Both Moana and Mirabel will appear in meet and greets at Walt Disney World this year. Beginning April 22, Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – just in time for the park’s 25th anniversary. And, at Magic Kingdom Park this fall, Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ … Read more

BREAKING: Figment Meet and Greet to Begin This Summer at EPCOT

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

Disney has given more information about the announced Figment meet and greet at EPCOT. Late this summer, guests will be able to meet Figment in the Imagination! pavilion. No exact details or timing were revealed. Though information about the meet and greet format hasn’t been released, Disney did say guests would be able to hug … Read more

Cate Blanchett Visits Loki and Thor in Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure Park

March 16, 2023March 11, 2023

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Lianett Fernandez

Lianett is an annual passholder and has been visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California since the 1980s. She loves Halloween, park festivals, and she is a huge Star Wars fan. Her favorite park food is the coconut Dole Whip. She is also an annual passholder at Universal Studios Florida and has visited Disneyland Paris.

Cate Blanchett, who plays Marvel’s Hela, Goddess of Death, in the Thor Ragnarok, made a surprise appearance at the Avengers Campus in Disney’s California Adventure Park. Cate Blanchett Visits Loki & Thor Oscar winning actress, Cate Blanchett made an appearance in the Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure Park today. The actress can be seen … Read more

Full Guide to 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure

January 28, 2023

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Madison Skowronski

Madison has been “playing” in the parks since ‘91. Growing up in Celebration, FL, the theme parks were her playground. Nowadays, you can find her at a RunDisney event, sipping Butterbeer in Diagon Alley, or getting the high score of the day on Toy Story Mania. You can contact Madison at, Madison@wdwnt.com

The celebration of the Year of the Rabbit has kicked off as the Lunar New Year 2023 Festival begins at Disney California Adventure. We have gathered all the entertainment, food, and merchandise for you in this year’s full guide to the festival. Decorations for Lunar New Year Festival Entertainment Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession Since … Read more

PHOTOS: Ortensia Makes US Parks Debut Alongside Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Lunar New Year Festival 2023 at Disney California Adventure

January 20, 2023

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

After a few appearances internationally, Ortensia has finally made her first appearance at an American Disney park for the Lunar New Year Festival 2023 at Disney California Adventure! She wears a special costumes to celebrate the new year. Ortensia sports a gold skirt decorated with apricot, lotus, and peach flowers, which according to The Orange … Read more

Santa Goofy Takes Over for Santa Claus at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 28, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Santa Goofy has replaced the regular Santa Claus at the Christmas meet-and-greet in The Odyssey at EPCOT, and he’s making mischief over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios too! Goofy is dressed up like Santa and posing for photos in the wheelchair-accessible sleigh. The meet-and-greet won’t be open for much longer, as Christmas has already passed, so … Read more

Spider-Man Meet and Greet Gets New Cityscape Background at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

December 18, 2022

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Kelly Osterman

Guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure can now get a picture with Spider-Man in his more natural habitat, the city! Fans can now choose between two photo opportunities when meeting their favorite arachnid-enhanced superhero. The meet and greet background options may have changed, but the location remains the same. Spider-Man can be found at the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Greets Guests of All Ages at the Odyssey Pavilion for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

November 25, 2022

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

What’s Christmastime without Santa Claus? Dear old Saint Nick has taken some time out of his very busy schedule to visit with guests during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Check out our video below, or read on to learn more about meeting one of the icons of the season. This year, Santa’s found … Read more

Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome Returns to Disney Animation Building at Disney California Adventure

November 2, 2022

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

Tell the guards to open up the gate, because Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome has returned to the Disney Animation building in Disney California Adventure! Disney announced the reopening on TikTok, showing the sisters from “Frozen” happy to welcome guests once more. The meet and greet location has been closed since the park shut down … Read more

Chip and Dale Appear in Tomorrowland Costumes at the Magic Kingdom

November 1, 2022

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

With the distribution of Mr. Toad popcorn buckets currently displacing their Fantasyland home, Chip and Dale are now meeting and greeting guests at Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. The duo, sporting futuristic outfits, are expected to only be in Tomorrowland through Saturday, November 5. Disney PhotoPass is not available for this meet and greet. Chip … Read more

PHOTOS: Character Meet and Greets Return in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 30, 2022

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Following an extended hiatus that dates back to the closure due to COVID-19 in March 2020, Andy’s toys have returned to Toy Story Land for meet and greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We found Buzz Lightyear meeting guests over by Slinky Dog Dash. The return of the characters was previously announced, but no date was … Read more

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