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Disney Princesses are getting the spotlight lately — which we have to admit we’re pretty happy about.
The Princesses!
We’ve gotten Disney Princess lipsticks, bags, dolls, candles — almost anything you could ever think of. And now, Disney’s released a Princess Dooney & Bourke collection too! But proceed with caution — these bags are dangerous for your wallet.
Where are our Princess Jasmine fans?
Princess Jasmine!
We love getting to meet Jasmine at Disney World and now she can be found in both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom! We also love seeing Jasmine merchandise like the Jasmine Designer Doll and the Jasmine Castle Collection. Now, though, Princess Jasmine fans have a NEW souvenir to get their hands on — and it’s a new pair of ears!
We’re so excited to welcome back some familiar faces around the resort!
Mickey and Minnie in Magic Kingdom
Wanna dine with characters, make s’mores with Chip ‘n’ Dale, or meet the magical duo — Mickey and Minnie? Well, now you can! But those aren’t the only familiar faces we’re welcoming back, as we’re expecting to see even more popular characters return, as well as some galactic heroes. And, speaking of popular characters — one duo took a carpet ride over to Magic Kingdom, where they’re meeting guests once again!
When Disney World brought back traditional character meet and greets, we were THRILLED to finally be able to hug, high-five, and get autographs once again.Â
Hugs are back!
But, not every character meet and greet came back at once, as Disney is rolling them out in phases. Disney just announced that even MORE characters are coming back to the parks, and we’re sharing everything you need to know!
We’re halfway through 2022, and that means Disney World is already getting ready for the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
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Next year’s races are scheduled to take place between February 23rd and the 26th, and Disney hadn’t shared too much else about the event — until now. runDisney has announced the themes for the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend races!
The Disney World parks are changing all the time, so we do our best to keep you updated with the latest news from each one.
EPCOT
Today, we’re looking at some recent changes at EPCOT. We spotted a LOT of new merchandise for sale, evidence of low stock problems at some stores, Festival of the Arts booths, a NEW character meet and greet, and more! Let’s see what’s new at this park. [Read more…]
The way you meet characters in Disney World has changed a LOT over the last two years!
Winnie the Pooh!
When the parks first reopened, the only way to see characters was in a cavalcade or from a distance. While we were thankful to even meet characters, it’s not the same as those 1-on-1 interactions that guests are used to. Thankfully, a modified way to meet characters has arrived in the parks and guests can now have more personalized interactions with them! On top of that, we found a surprise princess today!Â
Character meet and greets are back in Disney World, but they look a little different!
This is how you meet Mickey now!
You can now meet your favorite characters again, just in a modified way. The characters stay behind a rope so that you have to maintain distance — you still can’t hug them or get autographs. But, you do get to spend time talking with them and snap a few pics! We’ve seen Mickey, Pluto, several princesses, and more since the meet and greets have returned, and today, we got a big surprise when we were visiting Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom!
Disney has all kinds of souvenirs and merchandise.
Disney World Merchandise
You can find items for different age groups, budgets, and interests in the Disney parks and online. From Mickey ear headbands and designer purses to custom lightsabers and intricate puzzles, Disney has it all. We just found a new item online that is the type of item you might think little ones would want to play with, but this one’s a bit different!
If you’re wondering what’s new at EPCOT, then you’ve come to the right place!
Welcome to EPCOT!
Since our last update, we’ve spotted some new developments in the construction of a highly-anticipated thrill ride, plus a couple of new snacks in celebration of World Princess Week! Let’s dive in and catch up on the latest happenings at EPCOT.
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