Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel Kelly ~
What you're hearing is true. The
Disney Parks Blog recently announced that beginning January 26, 2014, Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First will be joining Handy Manny and Jake from
Jake and the Never Land Pirates at Disney Junior Play 'n Dine at Hollywood and Vine at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
I was just at Hollywood Studios on New Year's Eve and Annie and June appeared at a special Dance Party at the Disney Junior Theater but that was a special occasion. Right now, they aren't making any regularly scheduled appearances other than at Hollywood and Vine and I haven't seen any announcements as to whether or not they will be making any appearances in the parks after January 26th.
I'd recommend stopping by Guest Relations when you enter Hollywood Studios. They can contact the character hotline to see if any of the characters from Little Einsteins will be making appearances in the park on the day of your visit. You may want to go ahead and try to prepare your 3 year old. Perhaps there are other favorite characters that your little one can meet that you can create some excitement over and divert the attention away from not meeting any of the Little Einsteins (just in case).
Please feel free to visit us with all of your planning questions. We'll be hEAR for you up until you embark on your pixie dusted trail!
Wishing you minnie magical memories :-) Allison V.