Hey there, Timothy, and welcome to planDisney. I agree with you. I find our favorite Scottish Princess, Merida, to be underrated and underrepresented. Much like Nessie, she seems to have disappeared from our very eyes.
Merida used to greet her friends in the Fairytale Garden of the Magic Kingdom, but that is now the courtyard of Casa Madrigal, where Guests can
meet Mirabel from Disney’s Encanto. But perhaps a touch of whimsy to brighten any dank chamber, I have gotten word from fellow planDisney panelists that they have seen Merida appear at the Liberty Square pavilion and in the
Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. There is no guarantee, but you could also enjoy dinner at
Cinderella’s Royal Table, hoping she will make a surprise appearance.
Since there are a few months before you arrive, I suggest following
Disney Parks Blog for any potential updates to Merida’s whereabouts, keeping a close eye on the
Character Experiences portion of the Disney World website, and when in the parks, checking the
My Disney Experience app by clicking the map icon and then selecting “Characters” from the top dropdown menu. I hope for you and your daughter that she comes back from the highlands to see you!
Feel free to swing back by
planDisney with any additional questions you may have!
Mar sin leat,
Brent