ANAHEIM, CA — Disneyland Resort guests get a bit of magic back this week as the park returns to in-person character greetings. On Monday, the park reintroduced the one-on-one character interactions to ...

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Disney fans wanting to get up close and personal with their favorite characters will soon be able to do so again. The Disney Parks Blog announced regular meet-and-greets will return to Disneyland, ...

As a 22-year-old "Disney adult," I was thrilled to plan a trip to Disneyland to celebrate the return of character hugs post-COVID. (Photo: Casey Clark) I've been visiting Disney Parks multiple times a ...

As soon as mid-April, personal interaction between visitors and costumed characters will be allowed again at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World in Florida and on Disney cruises, the company ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mickey Mouse will soon be able to hug again. For nearly two years, costumed characters at U.S. Disney parks have kept their distance from visitors because of the pandemic. They haven’t ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mickey Mouse will soon be able to hug again. For nearly two years, costumed characters at U.S. Disney parks have kept their distance from visitors because of the pandemic. They ...

Guests no longer have to stay away from Mickey. “That personal, one-on-one interaction may be the most powerful offering that the Walt Disney Company has.” By Brooks Barnes ANAHEIM, Calif. — As the ...

Mickey Mouse will be able to hug again after U.S. Disney parks ruled for all costumed characters to keep their distance from visitors due to the pandemic. Denver Post via Getty Images Mickey Mouse ...