Hi Paula!
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel. UP! is such an amazing Disney•Pixar movie and the first few minutes of the film have such a tender spot in my heart. (To this day, I still can't watch Carl and Ellie's love story without crying!) Disney's Animal Kingdom is the place to go for fans of UP!. You definitely want to catch
UP! A Great Bird Adventure, a new show which features Russel and Dug where you will join the Wilderness Explorers on a bird watching adventure. In addition to seeing them during the show, you can
meet Russel and Dug at Discovery Island, where you can make fantastic photos and memories with your mom!
Unfortunately Carl does not currently have a scheduled Character Experience at Walt Disney World Resort as he is flying to his next adventure. However, there are always new things headed to the theme parks and you never know who you will get to meet during your trip. So I recommend that you keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog as you count down the final sleeps to your vacation to make sure you don't miss anything.
Since your mother is such a big fan of Carl, you may want to consider purchasing her this awesome
MagicBand that features Carl, Ellie and Ellie's Grape Soda pin so she can be "in the club now" too!
Let us know if you have any other questions as you make the final plans for your vacation. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal