character meet & greet

Front view of Crystal Palace entrance with ornate cream architecture, blue sky, hanging lamps, and a welcome sign adorned with flowers.

The Crystal Palace: How To Start The Magic?

A trip to Walt Disney World comes around once a year for me, although I wish it could be a little more often!

Disney Food & Drink

Natalie

11 hours ago4 min read

Stone building with red roof, ornate sign reading Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Decor features blue and gold banners, daylight setting.

Storybook Dining At Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Join princesses in a medieval castle in EPCOT! Visit Akershus Royal Banquet Hall with WDWAO Blogger, Ruth!

Disney Food & Drink

Ruth

Aug 153 min read

Two women in white "Squad" shirts pose with a colorful duck character. They're smiling with finger gun gestures. Green "Dino-Bash" backdrop.

New Character Meet And Greet Signs At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Be on the lookout for these helpful signs so you don’t miss out on a meet and greet with some of the best characters at Animal Kingdom!

Animal Kingdom

Haley

Jul 291 min read

Jollywood Nights is once again returning to Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. The glitz and glam kick off with the first party on November XXX. Parties will occur on select nights through December XXX. Party hours are xxxxx. 2025 Party Date: November: December: Check out the party specific food, snacks, desserts and drinks along with some fantastic entertainment. There will also be special musical acts and rare character meet and greets. You’ll also want to check out some of the best shows on property like the musical retelling of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas with ‘What’s This? Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along or tap your toes along with Miss Piggy and Kermit in Disney’s Holidays in Hollywood. You also want to check out the returning Glisten! on Hollywood Boulevard. And what would a night at Disney World be without a fireworks spectacular? Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam is once again returning to Hollywood Studios! Tickets go on

2025 Jollywood Nights Party Dates Released

Jollywood Nights is once again returning to Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December.

Special Events

Jackie

Jul 92 min read

A woman in a black shirt and Minnie ears poses happily with a character in a colorful poncho and sombrero, stone wall background at the meet and greet for Donald Duck in the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT. This is Natalie from the WDWAO News Team, with Donald Duck.

Donald Duck Meet and Greet Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT

Walt Disney World is always evolving and under doing refurbishment. As part of continuous efforts to keep the parks in shape, there has recently been refurbishments happening in EPCOT.

Epcot

Natalie

Jun 121 min read

Woman smiling with a character in a green outfit with a purple hat, indoors at a restaurant, creating a fun and cheerful mood. This is Jackie, the WDWAO News Editor with Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Dopey Meet And Greet Opens At EPCOT For Passholders

V.I.Passholders Summer exclusives keep getting better! Meet & Greet with Dopey!

Epcot

Nicki

Jun 101 min read

Toy shop sign with a teddy bear and flowers at a German-style building. Text: "Der Teddybar Toy Shop." Sticker reads "All My Friends Are Famous." This is in the Germnay Pavilion at Disney's Epcot.

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Character Greeting At EPCOT

Join in the fun to see the mystery character for a limited time this summer.

Epcot

Nick

Jun 61 min read

Chocolate ice cream bar shaped like Mickey Mouse in the foreground, with a riverboat and castle in the sunny park background.

Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks Returning This Summer

Eligible DVC members can enjoy tasty treats, special experiences and enhanced discounts!

Disney Vacation Club

Nick

May 293 min read

Character mascot in front of Hollywood Studios entrance with a signpost nearby. Clear blue sky, green trees, and people walking around.

Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Comes To Life With Walt Disney World’s Cool Summer!

The Animation Courtyard celebrates summer with events and reopened meet and greets.

Hollywood Studios

Nicki

May 291 min read

Two animated characters joyfully jump mid-air. One wears an orange-striped shirt, the other green hair and purple pants. Blue geometric background. Meet Phineas and Ferb at EPCOT starting June 1st.

Phineas And Ferb Coming to EPCOT This Summer

Disney Parks has just posted about the return of Phineas and Ferb to Walt Disney World.

Epcot

Jackie

May 161 min read

A person in a blue dress and another in a green outfit and hat smile at each other in front of a stone building, creating a playful mood. These are Disney Characters Wendy Darling and Peter at Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom's Surprise Character Encounters Heat Up Ahead Of Disney's Cool Kid Summer 2025

A Little Pixie Dust Brings Uncommon Character Encounters for Extra Summer Fun at Magic Kingdom!

Magic Kingdom

Nicki

May 122 min read

A grinning skeleton character with large eyes in a dark setting, wearing a black and white pinstripe suit, displays a whimsical mood. These are Jack Skellington and Sally character meets from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

A New Jack Skellington Debuts For Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

What's This?! I Can’t Believe My Eyes - A new Jack Skellington Debuts for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Special Events

Jackie

May 121 min read

Characters Max and Goofy pose with two smiling kids in colorful outfits. Background has trees and a "30 Years" celebration sign. Snap your new 'A Goofy Movie' Magic Shot at Hollywood Studios today.

New 'A Goofy Movie' Magic Shot at Hollywood Studios

Stand Out And Get Your New 'A Goofy Movie' Magic Shot At Hollywood Studios Today! From now until May 7, 2025, guests stopping by the Goofy and Max meet and greet at Hollywood Studios will have a chance at this Magic Shot that shouts out 'A Goofy Movie'.

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