01May
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This question comes from Jeremy, who asks: “We are going on vacation this summer with our two boys and they really love Up and Cars. I read on your site that the characters from Up are leaving. What characters are available to meet and greet while at Walt Disney World?” Jeremy, thanks for your question and for reading the site. There’s something about meeting characters in the parks that makes even the most jaded grown-up smile. Sure, we know it’s really a cast member in a costume, but for that brief moment, you really are meeting Buzz Lightyear and Woody. Nothing beats seeing your children meet their heroes, so by all means, make time for character meet and greets; they make great photo opportunities. Having said that, it’s probably impossible to meet every character on your trip. Given the large number of opportunities available, it would simply be too time-consuming, and particularly with young children, scheduling activities around meet and greets may be frustrating. Also, not all the main characters are available during a given time. In our last trip in December, for example, we didn’t see Belle in her yellow dress the entire week. Fortunately, there are a few ways to maximize your meet and greet opportunities in each park. Here are a few tips: Do a character meal. The characters visit every table and the interaction with them usually lasts longer than at a normal meet and greet.
More here: Ask a Disney Question: Is It Possible to Meet Every Character?
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28Apr
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Disney Store and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® today announced a collaboration celebrating the launch of the first-ever World Wish DaySM on April 29, 2010. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the wish that inspired the creation of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Disney Stores Worldwide will join others across the globe in the largest ever wish-granting day. More than 30 children will enjoy a morning of shopping and a private meeting with the world’s most popular characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, at Disney Store locations in Glendale, CA and Milan, Italy
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07Apr
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Being chosen as a member of the famed Walt Disney World Moms Panel is an extensive process that involves an application, essay writing, and in the end a phone interview with Disney Destination executives. By the time a finalist reaches the phone interview, he or she knows they have made it past literally thousands of applicants. That call is often the final step to making it on the panel. Needless to say, most panelists think long and hard about what they’ll say during the few minutes of the interview. What finalist Allison Valdes said when asked the last question during her interview brought the Disney executives to tears. When asked what her favorite Walt Disney World memory was, Allison said that she had not had it yet. That was an odd response, given that many finalists usually have visited Walt Disney World Resort dozens and dozens of times. I asked her to elaborate. Allison went on to explain that her son 7 year old son Reagan was born with Cerebral Palsy. During those first few hours of his life, his parents were told that he would most likely not survive. And if he did survive, he would be unable to talk, walk or function in any substantial way. Well Reagan had other ideas. He did survive. He speaks sign language and says a few words. “Baa” is his word for his favorite attraction Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin . A few years ago Reagan decided that through therapy he would walk and his first steps would be down Main Street USA. We’re sharing a photo of that day.
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One Fine Day
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