Starting April 18, 2022, regular character meets with hugs and autographs returned to the Disney World parks. That's right, you now will be able to get a hug or autograph from your favorite characters once again.
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Be respectful of the characters.Remember that characters are people, too! Yes, you can hug them, but please be respectful with your body language and comments. Just like you would with any other person, keep your interaction appropriate and respectful.
Guests can officially hug Mickey Mouse again!Disney World is bringing back “normal” character meet-and-greets in a phased return, and we're already seeing a few characters back to their traditional meet-and-greets in the parks!
Guests also can take pictures, give a quick hug or even an autograph from all of your favorite Disney characters at Disney World. On a regular day in any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks, you can expect to find the following characters: The Fab 5 (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy)
When Guests are scanning fingers, they are verifying that their fingerprint matches their theme park ticket linked to their MagicBand and since your littlest one won't need a ticket, you won't need to worry about a fingerprint scan.
While not a trip phone call, you can call the Disney Bedtime Hotline toll free at 1-877-7-MICKEY or 1-877-7-642539. for an automated voice directory that lets you choose which character you want to wish your child sweet dreams.
Thank you so much for stopping by with your question! I'm very happy to report that you're more than welcome to use your smartphone or personal camera to take pictures with the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, I do it all the time!
The traditional meet-and-greets are coming back in phases, so not all locations are currently available. But guests are now able to go up to the characters and give them hugs, and characters are able to sign autographs!
Beginning April 18, 2022, the company will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
Karee, the Kiss Goodnight is a special little moment that occurs around 30 minutes after park closing for Magic Kingdom Park where Cinderella Castle gets a touch of sparkle and music as Guests are gently invited to begin to exit and start making their way back home. Unfortunately, this happens only in Walt Disney ...
You will be happy to hEAR that Disney characters are not restricted to signing only the autograph books sold at the theme parks and Disney Springs. Characters are actually able to sign most items, with a few restrictions.
Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, you can now meet Moana! She greets guests at Character Landing on Discovery Island — however, starting Oct. 16, you'll be able to find her in World Nature at EPCOT. Currently at Disney's Hollywood Studios, you're also able to meet Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid!
Star Wars: Galactic StarcruiserClosing down on September 30, 2023, this is a sad one because it's not coming back. The final Voyage is slated for September 28-30. Bookings are on hold, and the Disney Theme Park is offering those with reservations a 50% discount to move to an earlier date.