Hi there, Jennifer, and welcome to planDisney! I can definitely relate - Bambi was one of my most watched movies growing up, and I had a Thumper plush that was one of my favorites.
I so wish I had a more definitive answer for you, but unfortunately, Thumper is a fairly rare
character to see around the Disneyland Resort these days. However, if there were ever a time that he might come out of the forest for a quick visit to the parks, it would likely be around the Easter holiday. I know Thumper has come out to meet guests in
previous years at Disney Parks & Resorts around the world, but there have been no specific announcements on whether he'll be making a trip to the Disneyland Resort this year.
Since your trip is right around Easter, I think it would be worthwhile to look around and see if he's out and about! I would anticipate more news about Easter festivities to get posted soon on the
Disney Parks Blog, so you could also check there for more information. One event that would be fun, if it has started by the time of your visit, would be the
Eggstravaganza! With this activity, you purchase a special park map and go on an "egg" hunt around the Disneyland Resort. Again, more information on this event (including dates) should come soon to the Disney Parks Blog.
In the meantime, there are some great
Thumper merchandise options on shopDisney to tide you over until the day you get to meet him in person!
I hope this was helpful, Jennifer, and more importantly, I hope you have an amazing trip to the Happiest Place on Earth in a few weeks. Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Magical Day,
Greg