Hey Julie! Welcome to planDisney, my friend! I'm thrilled to receive your first question and super excited to talk about Toy Story. I'm a huge fan myself, and I totally get why you're eager to meet Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear, our favourite sweet strawberry-scented teddy bear.
At this moment, there are no meet-and-greet opportunities where you can meet Lotso. I know this is not the answer you were hoping for, but do not worry.
Disney's Hollywood Studios is always evolving and improving, and they sometimes bring back classic events, characters, and parades. So, it's likely that Lotso will make a comeback at some point, but we don't know when.
In the meantime, there are plenty of other Toy Story characters you can meet around the parks. My Disney Experience is your go-to guide to finding the times and available characters when you arrive at the parks. You can catch
Woody, Jessie, and Buzz every day at Toy Story Land, for example. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for the Green Army Drum Corps in marching around! They put on an epic show that'll have you dancing and drumming along!
If you're feeling hungry, you can't go wrong with
Roundup Rodeo BBQ! This western-themed restaurant offers some of the most delicious BBQ fare you'll ever taste, and you'll get to experience Andy's toys' world while you're there. Even though there are no character meets at this restaurant, the experience is still super cool and interactive for Toy Story fans like us.
Julie, keep checking
My Disney Experience app and the
Disney Parks Blog for updates on new character meet and greets and experiences. Who knows, you might be the first one to know when Lotso is back to giving warm hugs, and you can be first in line to meet him!
If you have any other questions,
feel free to return at any time. It's always a pleasure to help a friend like you.
Cheers
Nilson