Character Hugs are Back at Disneyland! | Traditional Meet & Greets Return!

Hey Park Hoppers! April 18th marked the first day for the return of traditional meet & greets to return at Disneyland! This means that character hugs are officially back! You know we had to head to the park and check it out. Come along with us while we meet so many characters and hang out with some familiar faces! Disney Character Greetings Returning to U.S. Sites This Spring It’s been so great to see live entertainment returning to our theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships, and today, I’m thrilled to tell you about another quintessential Disney entertainment experience that’s on the way back. As early as April 18, we will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line. That’s right! Very soon, you will once again be able to hug Mickey Mouse, get an autograph from Mulan, and share a laugh with Goofy. We know many of you have missed these special moments, and your Disney character friends have missed you, too! During the past two years, we’ve taken a very gradual, intentional approach to health and safety protocols. Recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences. While not all locations will be available immediately, we anticipate reopening in phases throughout the spring and early summer. This exciting milestone continues the recent, powerful momentum of returning entertainment across the Disney parks and resorts. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World, we’ve welcomed back shows such as “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” and “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular,” along with the Disney “Festival of Fantasy” Parade and new experiences like “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade.” This spring, Disneyland will see the return of several beloved nighttime spectaculars, including “World of Color,” “Disneyland Forever,” “Fantasmic!” and “Main Street Electrical Parade,” celebrating its own 50th anniversary. And aboard Disney Cruise Line, we’re once again delighting guests with fireworks at sea and magnificent, Broadway-style shows on every ship. So, with character greetings coming back this spring, who’s at the top of your “must meet” list for your next Disney vacation? 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Cry Count 1 00:55 - Trying to find Characters 01:54 - Autograph Book 02:57 - Tip for Character lines 05:06 - Hugging Mickey! 06:06 - ‪@iamChrisRodgers‬ thoughts after hugging Mickey 07:44 - Hugging Donald! 08:35 - ‪@Disnoahland‬ & Red's Thoughts 10:07 - Hugging Dale! 11:26 - Hugging Goofy! 12:12 - Chip & Dale Sandwich! 15:05 - Hugging Pluto! 17:34 - ‪@iamChrisRodgers‬ meets Cruella - don't watch this 18:43 - Crystal Meets Cruella 21:58 - Hugging Minnie! (finally) 22:36 - Time to Park Hop 23:52 - Buena Vista Street 25:12 - Elsa & Anna 25:49 - Avengers Campus 26:23 - Meeting Captain Marvel 27:08 - Meeting Iron Man 29:14 - Outro