Hiya Brad,
Welcome back to planDisney! Oh boy! I may be a little bias, but I think you have picked the best time of the year to visit
Walt Disney World Resort! Not only will you be able to enjoy all the 50th Anniversary fun, you will be able to enjoy the theme parks and resorts all decked out for the holidays. There is something about seeing all the holiday lights, beautiful trees and special holiday entertainment that adds an extra twinkle to our family's holiday. One of our favorite things is the
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. We love to stroll the World Showcase and learn how the holidays are celebrated around the world.
I love that you are in search of Moana. From the moment Hei Hei, Pua and Moana floated across the big screen, I was hooked. This feisty, kind hearted, family protector quickly became my favorite Disney Princess. The good news is I have seen Moana during my most recent trip to Magic Kingdom as part of the
Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. I have yet to see her greeting guests personally but that is always subject to change, especially during the holidays when many of the Disney Pals are out and about.
If you have not yet created a
My Disney Experience account and downloaded the app on your smartphone, I strongly suggest you do that now. You will then have access to the complimentary planning tool called
Disney Genie. Utilizing Disney Genie, you will be able to prioritize the Disney Characters you would most like to meet and should the characters appear, you will be able to see the time and location for their meet and greets. This is a perfect way to locate Moana before she sets sail for her next adventure.
I hope this helps. If you have any additional planning questions, please
stop back and see me.
Wishing you a magical holiday vacation,
Margaret