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Donald Duck has always been hard to catch! Go to the Magic Kingdom. Check out City Hall on Main Street, the Riverboat Cruise, Cinderella's Royal Table Restaurant at the Castle, and the Liberty Tree Tavern.

At the Studios, visit the Animation Courtyard. At Epcot, each meal is a character meal at the Land's Garden Grill in Future World. In the Animal Kingdom, look for the characters at Camp Minnie-Mickey.

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Magic Kingdom Guests Will Be Able To Determine a Time To Meet with Mickey Mouse Beginning Later This Spring

Magic Kingdom officials have a hunch a really "hot ticket" in their realm this summer is going to be something other than a ride, a snack or a show. Rather, it's a first-ever opportunity to nail down a time to meet with Mickey Mouse.

When meet-and-greets with Mickey move into a permanent new location in Town Square later this spring, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to obtain a Disney's FASTPASS ticket specifying a one-hour window when they can return to see the popular character for hugs, photos and autographs -- without waiting in the standby queue. It will mark the first time the complimentary, computerized service has been available for a character meet-and-greet at any Disney Park.

Since spending time with Disney characters is at the top of the "must-do list" of many guests, the FASTPASS ticket will allow them to experience their Mickey Mouse meet-and-greets more conveniently. As a result, guests will be able to devote more time enjoying other Magic Kingdom experiences with family and friends.

The new meet-and-greet location, Town Square Theater, will be located inside the current Exposition Hall area just inside the park entrance. Imagineers already are working to completely transform the space for the new experience. "This isn't just remodeling Expo Hall; it is completely re-imagining this entire venue as a beautiful Victorian-era theater and the new home for Mickey Mouse," Jon Georges, WDI Director, Senior Show Producer, said.

"Mickey and Main Street, U.S.A. are great examples of pure Americana that complement each other very well," Concept Designer Jason Grandt said. "We drew a lot of inspiration from classic Mickey animated shorts such as The Nifty Nineties and Mickey's Grand Opera. Many of the scenes in these shorts look like they take place right on Main Street."

Guests arrive at a building befitting Mickey Mouse's stardom -- with a grand-Victorian-theater elevation, including a marquee that glistens with gold-leaf trim and sparkles with lights. Inside, there's a mosaic floor, lush curtains with gold rope tie-backs and polished-brass chandeliers. Imagineers are creating new elements and surprises for Magic Kingdom guests, including an interactive queue -- with an extra touch of Disney magic -- and highly themed retail shops.

The queue takes guests "backstage," where Mickey is waiting to greet them in a rehearsal-room environment amid posters, steamer trunks and stage props.

In addition, during the New Fantasyland construction, royalty will be visiting as the Disney Princesses will be in Town Square Theater to meet and greet their loyal subjects.

Currently, guests can visit with Mickey Mouse in Tomorrowland, in a location to the right of Space Mountain. Meet-and-greet experiences with the Disney Princesses are currently at Adventureland Verandah. (Press Release, 02/22/11)

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Affordable Walt Disney World® VacationIt should come as no surprise that hotel accommodations off Disney property can cost substantially less than rooms at WDW. We've uncovered a source that guarantees the lowest Special Internet rates for hotel accommodations outside Walt Disney World. Some are three-star hotels and cost less than $60 per night!

Several hotels provide a free round-trip shuttle to Disney and other area attractions. Some provide free meals. All have web sites on the Internet where you can see photos, check availability, and make a reservation.

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Mickey-delivered wake-up call: To have Mickey wake you up, call the front desk at your hotel and they will take care of it for you.

Mickey, Minnie turn photo session into magical tour
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/09/13391/

Disney on Ice to debut 2 new shows with Tangled characters - See article for offer from local Hair Cuttery salons for the Enchanted Experience - a shampoo, blow-dry and princess finish for $20.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/07/disney-on-ice-to-debut-2-new-shows
-with-tangled-characters/

How to get a free autographed Disney character photo
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/07/heres-how-to-get-a-free-autographed-
disney-character-photo/

Rapunzel named new Disney Princess, will marry on Disney Channel special
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/06/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess
-will-marry-on-disney-channel-special/

Shrek and other DreamWorks characters coming to Gaylord hotels
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-gaylord-palms-dreamworks-20110427,0,4595712.story

FastPass for Mickey Mouse now available
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fastpass-mickey-mouse-20110331,0,2627244.story

Character Meet and Greets at the Magic Kingdom news: Mickey and Minnie will move to Space Mountain in Tomorrowland; Princesses will move to Adventureland Veranda; Fairies will be move to Epcot.
http://wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Character-Meet-and-Greets-at-the-Magic-Kingdom/News/03Feb2011
-Mickey-and-Minnie-to-meet-and-greet-in-Tomorrowland-once-Toontown-closes.htm

Disney’s PhotoPass Adding Bonus Character Photos to Select Meet-and-Greet Locations
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/disney%E2%80%99s-photopass-adding-bonus-character-
photos-to-select-meet-and-greet-locations/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=
Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Calling All Recruits for The Pirates League
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/calling-all-recruits-for-the-pirates-league/?utm_source=feed
burner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Magic Kingdom: Vidia joins Tinker Bell at Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/magic-kingdom-vidia-joins-tinker-bell-at-pixie-hollow-meet-and-greet/

Disney World passholder event to introduce Duffy the Disney Bear
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/disney-world-passholder-event-to-introduce-duffy-the-disney-bear/

Disney World breakfast with Goofy, Minnie, Donald relaxing, less expensive
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/disney-world-breakfast-with-goofy-minnie-donald-relaxing-less-
expensive/

Disney’s Ariel, Prince Eric greet guests in new Magic Kingdom location
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/07/disneys-ariel-prince-eric-greet-guests-in-new-magic-kingdom-location/

Eddie Carroll, voice of iconic Disney character Jiminy Cricket since 1973, has passed away at the age of 76.
http://voiceactors.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/eddie-carroll/

Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse Voicemails at Walt Disney World
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/01/minnie-mouse-mickey-mouse-voicemails-at- walt-disney-world/

Be a princess for a day
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36103243/ns/travel-family/

Race doesn't matter to the young fans of Disney's new princess
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_432b3d9d-82e4-58c3-8780-035b00e352ba.html

Black parents teach young girls the significance of Disney's first black princess
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-fea-lifestyles-princess-tiana,0,63455.story

Disney uses its theme parks as it tries to make its newest princess a star
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2009/11/disney-uses-its-theme-parks-as-it-tries-to-make-its-newest-princess-a-star/

Princess Tiana hits Disney World, puts on a show - with video
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/
orl-calbevil-disney-princess-tiana103009oct30,0,7755065.column

Is Disney World's Pixie Hollow worth the wait?
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/09/is-pixie-hollow-worth-the-wait.html

So pal, ya wanna be a Disney character, huh?
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/09/
so-pal-ya-wanna-be-a-disney-character-huh.html

Plush gig? Not always -- costume character jobs can pack wallop
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-theme-park-character-dangers-091409,0,4584275.story

Will Disney's "Mickey By" program start a fashion trend in 2010?
http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2009/08/10/
monday-mouse-watch-mickey-to-get-a-makeover-in-2010.aspx

Princess Tiana character revealed, Frontierland show on tap
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/08/
disney-princess-and-the-frog-tiana-nabj-anika-noni-rose-pictures.html

Wayne Allwine, voice of Mickey Mouse, dies at 62
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-wayne-allwine21-2009may21,0,3201049.story

Don't mess with Stitch (and what's the deal with Daisy?)
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/04/
disney-world-characters-stitch-daisy-duck-epcot-spaceship-earth.html

Pinocchio ready to party at Walt Disney World
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-cfb-tourism-travel-030909,0,5541987.story

"Walt Disney World is planning to add actresses playing Tinker Bell and her friends from an upcoming series of Disney Fairies' movies -- and might be creating a new attraction based on them."
(http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/orl-tourism2808jul28,0,6139702.story)

"A federal lawsuit filed by Disney Enterprises Inc. has cast a Clermont couple as villains who exploited the trademarked likenesses of Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore and Tigger, too, to enrich their family business, Kool Klown Party People Inc."
(http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disney
1008jul10,0,6242323.story)

"Figment, that beloved purple dragon [at] Epcot... has been retired from meeting and greeting kids (and the young at heart), according to several cast members in the park."
(http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2008/07/where-is-figmen.html)

This mother would rather be a Disney princess while the men in her family would rather be buying swords or shooting something!
(http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jun/12/disparity-of-passions-unveiled-at-
disneyland/)

"Your honor, I thought I saw a pussycat! Tweety may finally air his signature complaint in front of a judge, after an Italian court ordered the animated canary along with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and his girlfriend Daisy to take the witness stand in a counterfeiting case."
(http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=3951421

Here's the new official web address for the Muppets: http://muppets.com/

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Gullivers at the Dolphin is now offering a character meal.

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You can buy the autograph book at WDW resort gift shops and parks and at Downtown Disney.

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Where kids 5 and 6 can meet the Characters:

These are considered the best:

  • Chef Mickey's - Contemporary - the winner

  • Crystal Palace - Magic Kingdom - good choice for young kids

  • Garden Grill - Epcot

  • Hollywood & Vine - MGM - good choice for young kids

  • 1900 Park Fare - Grand Floridian

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On certain afternoons at the Grand Floridian, Alice and company throw a one-hour Wonderland Tea Party for kids 3-10 years of age. Menu: tea and cupcakes. Alice also reads a story.

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Buy an autograph book at your local store. Download character pictures from the clip art link from our Disney Goodies page. Print off the pictures and paste them into your autograph book. Have each Disney character you meet sign the page with his picture on it. You can easily find Disney decals and stamps to decorate the autograph book covers.

Also consider buying the Epcot World Showcase Passport book on sale throughout Epcot. Your kids can collect a stamp from each country's pavilion and you can have the Disney characters sign the Passport book.

You may also want to make a scrap book filled with Disney's reservation letter, photos, brochures, postcards, used tickets, etc., that you pick up on your trip. Use Disney stamps, decals, and clip art to decorate the pages and covers.

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