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Princess Merida – A First Look at Walk Around in the Parks

Just like a ride or a show, Disney’s walk around characters have soft openings where the character and their host get used to being in the park and interacting with guests. Princess Merida from Pixar’s Brave was recently spotted doing her thing near the International Gateway in EPCOT’s World Showcase.

I really love the character. Haven’t seem the film yet, obviously. But from the trailers it seems like they captured her well. My only beef is that she’s a bit too old compared to the young teen Merida appears to be in the movie. But I guess you have to meet certain realities when you’re in the park.

Another video below the jump:

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Disney Searches for Scot to Play Merida in Parks

As you might expect Disney is searching overseas for a few red-haired Scottish lasses to play Princess Merida from the upcoming Pixar animated film Brave. According to a story in the Daily Record, the ideal candidate would be someone who is bilingual (Gaelic and English),… Read More »Disney Searches for Scot to Play Merida in Parks

Move over Rapunzel, there’s a new Princess in Town. Merida moving into Magic Kingdom

Even though the lines never cease for Rapunzel’s dance and greet experience in the Fairytale Garden (formerly Storytime with Belle), the long haired princess is being relocated to Adventureland (bumping The Little Mermaid) as Disney prepares to add a red-hair Scottish lass, Princess Merida, to… Read More »Move over Rapunzel, there’s a new Princess in Town. Merida moving into Magic Kingdom

New image of Merida from Brave

A few days ago I had images of three new characters up on the blog, but Disney asked that I remove them, and I did. Today there’s another leak, a new screenshot of Princess Merida, the story’s heroine. Here it is, this one looks more… Read More »New image of Merida from Brave

Mickey’s new Magic Kingdom Digs, plus more (part one)

Had a few hours at the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and found quite a bit of change. So much, in fact, that I can’t fit it into one post.

First, they’ve finished the sign over the bridge to Adventureland. Looks really good.

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Talking Mickey Mouse gets more play at Disneyland

Here’s a new video of a walk-around Mickey Mouse talking to guests outside his house in Disneyland’s Toontown. After watching a couple different videos of various interactions, Mickey appears to have a limited dialogue capability. That’s to be expected as there is only so much… Read More »Talking Mickey Mouse gets more play at Disneyland

Tangled Characters meet their Actors

What happens when two worlds collide? Tangled stars Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi pose with their character counterparts, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider at Disneyland this past weekend! They were also interviewed for this video: I got the chance to see Flynn Rider and Rapunzel up… Read More »Tangled Characters meet their Actors

Princess Tiana times two, Disney preview’s newest character

Click image for full view For those looking for the next character meet and greet, keep an eye open for Princess Tiana. Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (left), who provides the voice of Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated… Read More »Princess Tiana times two, Disney preview’s newest character