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Artist concept rendering of a character meet-and-greet space themed like an animation layout room. A small child excitedly runs toward Rapunzel, who stands smiling in her purple dress amid stylized tree set pieces. An adult behind the child encourages him forward. The room features forest imagery, studio lights, and framed black-and-white photos of animators on the wall.

New Character Meet and Greet Location Coming to Hollywood Studios

Disney is introducing “Off the Page!” a new character meet-and-greet area coming to Hollywood Studios in late summer 2026. Guests can step into animation-inspired spaces based on Story, Layout, Hand-Drawn and Computer Animation, Lighting, and Effects. Rapunzel and Mulan are confirmed to appear, with more characters to be announced.

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Haley

23 hours ago1 min read

Two cartoon dog characters holding hands and smiling against a blue background. One is blue and the other is orange with white patches.

It’s A Bluey & Bingo Meet And Greet!

Animal Kingdom will soon welcome Bluey & Bingo!

Animal Kingdom

Nicki

2 days ago1 min read

Crowd outside "Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway" entrance at a theme park. Bright facade with ornate designs, palm trees, clear sky.

Disney Classic Characters Now Appearing at Hollywood Studios

With the closure of most of the Animation Courtyard Disney is now offering some meet and greets of classic characters that we’ve all grow up with. Mary Poppins, Bert, Jiminy Cricket, and Pinocchio are now meeting in front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

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Jackie

Sep 301 min read

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

Aug 244 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

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

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 281 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

Anthropomorphic bear in blue cowboy attire strums a yellow guitar on stage with blue curtains, expressing a lively performance mood. This is Romeo McGrowl from the Country Bears Jamboree at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

New Country Bear Jamboree Meet And Greet At Magic Kingdom

Meet and Greets at Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom Introduces Romeo McGrowl!

Magic Kingdom

Michele

May 51 min read

Two women, one in stripes and a red beret, the other in a yellow shirt, react joyfully to a large red panda character in an amusement park. This is the Turning Red PhotoPass Magic Shot.

New Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Disney PhotoPass Service Has New Magic Shots to Help Celebrate and You Can Find Them Across Walt Disney World.

Photo Pass

Natalie

May 32 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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