According to Theme Park Tourist, http://www.****************.com/news/20150807/30468/4-confirmed-changes-coming-epcot-end-year
Though Duffy the Disney Bear continues to be a merchandise draw at Walt Disney World as well as other Disney parks around the world, the meet and greet character has never really taken off with Epcot guests. While Duffy has been a fixture at the International Gateway of the World Showcase for several years, most guests find themselves simply walking right past this character experience, with Duffy simply standing by himself for long stretches of time with no guests to entertain.
Unsurprisingly, it looks like the unpopularity of this character has finally prompted some action from Disney, as the Disney Hipster Blog reported yesterday that Duffy the Disney Bear will meet his last fan this fall, on October 3rd, and will then be sailing off into the sunset for good.
Given the location of this meet and greet, it is unlikely that Epcot is looking to replace Duffy, and will probably leave this area vacant for the time being. While the loss of Duffy is certainly sad for his fans (this bear had quite the cult following!), this meet and greet never quite made sense in its current location. Though a move has not been confirmed for Duffy, we wouldn’t be surprised if this bear makes an appearance somewhere else at Walt Disney World (perhaps at the new Disney Springs?) Either way, if you want to see Duffy one last time, you only have a few more weeks left to do so!
Though Duffy the Disney Bear continues to be a merchandise draw at Walt Disney World as well as other Disney parks around the world, the meet and greet character has never really taken off with Epcot guests. While Duffy has been a fixture at the International Gateway of the World Showcase for several years, most guests find themselves simply walking right past this character experience, with Duffy simply standing by himself for long stretches of time with no guests to entertain.
Unsurprisingly, it looks like the unpopularity of this character has finally prompted some action from Disney, as the Disney Hipster Blog reported yesterday that Duffy the Disney Bear will meet his last fan this fall, on October 3rd, and will then be sailing off into the sunset for good.
Given the location of this meet and greet, it is unlikely that Epcot is looking to replace Duffy, and will probably leave this area vacant for the time being. While the loss of Duffy is certainly sad for his fans (this bear had quite the cult following!), this meet and greet never quite made sense in its current location. Though a move has not been confirmed for Duffy, we wouldn’t be surprised if this bear makes an appearance somewhere else at Walt Disney World (perhaps at the new Disney Springs?) Either way, if you want to see Duffy one last time, you only have a few more weeks left to do so!
