Hey there, Michael. Welcome back to planDisney!
You're just a few days away from your Walt Disney World vacation, and I know the anticipation must be running VERY high! Before you know it, you'll be reuniting with your favorite Disney pals. From
character dining to official theme park meet-and-greets, it's never hard to make some magic with Mickey and his friends!
Michael, my family absolutely LOVES hanging out with our favorite characters in Disney World. But while we never miss
'Ohana or
Crystal Palace, it's always extra special to spot the characters at our resort.
Now, it sounds like you're remembering the "Character Caravan" from your last visit. This surprise experience brings characters to
Disney Resorts Collection hotels, and I totally get why it made an impression on you! Michael, the Character Caravan is definitely still in operation (in fact, I spotted it at
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter just a few weeks back!). However, the Caravan is a spontaneous and unpredictable kind of magic, which only adds to the charm!
But here's the thing, Michael. You're staying at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort right in the middle of
Cool KIDS' SUMMER. This
sun-sational event brings SO many fun things to the parks and resorts - including
scheduled character appearances at Art of Animation! This means you can check the schedule at your resort once you arrive, and you'll know exactly when you can catch your favorite Disney friends!
Before I let you go, I want to mention a few of the cool things you'll experience during Cool KIDS' Summer, like the
free water park benefit and new attractions like
Soarin' Across America and
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets! There are even a whole bunch of
new, summer-themed snacks to try (and they're under $10!). Even if you're not a big
Bluey fan, it'll be pretty hard to resist that Fairy Bread Cake!
I hope this helps, Michael, and that your upcoming visit is practically perfect in every way! If you have any other questions as you finalize your plans, you know where to find me right here at planDisney!
See ya real soon,
Allison