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Hey everyone. Just back from a fun few days at the Beach Club. Had a great time. Went to MK and EPCOT, and got to see the new Pirates of the Carribbean, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Turtle Talk and a number of the shows at MK for the first time. Crowds also weren't too bad. The E-Tickets had up to 90 minute waits but most were 20 or less. I know that a number of people were hoping for a Character report from me when I got back, so here it is with pictures. 
Magic Kingdom
Happy to report that Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar are still out! When I got to the park, Clarabelle was outside the train station when I arrived but left before I could get through the gate. When she left, Horace came out so I got his photo and autograph. Later in the afternoon, I saw them together in the same spot. Also in the same area were Daisy Duck, and Pluto. Chip and Dale were also there later in the day, but were in Town Square by the Christmas tree in the morning. Pinocchio, Geppetto, Foulfellow and Gideon were also out near the Expo Hall and City Hall.
In Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear and Stitch were doing meet-and Greets in the Galaxy Palace Theater/ Carousel of Progress area.
Went to Toontown to check and see if any characters were at the Teardrop but didn't see any. Lines looked pretty long at the Judge's Tent and I didn't make it in the Hall of Fame to see who was there.
Donald & Company's Tree Lot was all set up in Fantasyland between the Tea Cups and Pooh's Playful Spot. Most of the time, Donald seemed to be there more often than not, but I did find Scrooge there at one point instead. Nearby, Pooh and Tigger were out at Pooh's Playful Spot.
I know that there was a post a while back asking if the characters ride the ride and my answer if definatly yes. Happened across Mary Poppins riding the Carousel. The greeter was telling everyone that she was doing meet-and-greets after she rode, but I didn't stick around to see where. Also got to meet Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip in the Castle Courtyard after the "Let's Have A Ball" show.
Not too much characters hanging around Liberty Square and Frontierland, but Brer Fox was hanging around near the Shooting Gallery. Lots more characters in Adventureland- Timon and Rafiki near the entrance from the Hub, Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie all together near the Magic Carpets, and Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee all over near Pirates of the Caribbean.
One last photo for MK. He's not a meet-and-greet characters, but I had to include one of WDW's newest characters.
EPCOT
Checked out Character Connection, and Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale were all out dressed in their Year of A Million Dreams outfits. Hardly any line here- I had literally only one family in front of me at each character. I also spotted Figment out by Imagination while riding the monorail, but didn't see him at any other point.
Not one, not two, but all Three Caballeros! Donald, Jose and Panchito were all out together outisde the Mexico Pavillion. Nearby in China, both Mulan and Mushu were hanging out near the shop, and Snow White and Dopey were in Germany.
Hadn't heard any other talk about this character on the boards, so I wanted to make sure everyone knew that the Nutcracker is back doing meet-and-greets in Germany this year. If you watch the Holidays Around the World Storyteller, the Nutcracker comes out at the end of the story for a meet-and-greet. Very cool character and if you look closely, you may notice that the snowflakes decorating him are made up of a number of Mickey silhouettes. I didn't get to see any characters in Morocco or France because the characters had left for the night by the time I got there, but UK had characters until late in the evening. Alice, Pooh, and Tigger were all out inside the gift shop.
I'll probably be updating my Character site with new pages for Clarabelle, Horace, Jose, Scrooge, Timon, Brer Fox, and the Nutcracker as well as updating some of the other pages with new photos and autographs in the next couple of days. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask and I'll answer them the best I can.
Magic Kingdom
Happy to report that Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar are still out! When I got to the park, Clarabelle was outside the train station when I arrived but left before I could get through the gate. When she left, Horace came out so I got his photo and autograph. Later in the afternoon, I saw them together in the same spot. Also in the same area were Daisy Duck, and Pluto. Chip and Dale were also there later in the day, but were in Town Square by the Christmas tree in the morning. Pinocchio, Geppetto, Foulfellow and Gideon were also out near the Expo Hall and City Hall.
In Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear and Stitch were doing meet-and Greets in the Galaxy Palace Theater/ Carousel of Progress area.
Went to Toontown to check and see if any characters were at the Teardrop but didn't see any. Lines looked pretty long at the Judge's Tent and I didn't make it in the Hall of Fame to see who was there.
Donald & Company's Tree Lot was all set up in Fantasyland between the Tea Cups and Pooh's Playful Spot. Most of the time, Donald seemed to be there more often than not, but I did find Scrooge there at one point instead. Nearby, Pooh and Tigger were out at Pooh's Playful Spot.
I know that there was a post a while back asking if the characters ride the ride and my answer if definatly yes. Happened across Mary Poppins riding the Carousel. The greeter was telling everyone that she was doing meet-and-greets after she rode, but I didn't stick around to see where. Also got to meet Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip in the Castle Courtyard after the "Let's Have A Ball" show.
Not too much characters hanging around Liberty Square and Frontierland, but Brer Fox was hanging around near the Shooting Gallery. Lots more characters in Adventureland- Timon and Rafiki near the entrance from the Hub, Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie all together near the Magic Carpets, and Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee all over near Pirates of the Caribbean.
One last photo for MK. He's not a meet-and-greet characters, but I had to include one of WDW's newest characters.
EPCOT
Checked out Character Connection, and Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale were all out dressed in their Year of A Million Dreams outfits. Hardly any line here- I had literally only one family in front of me at each character. I also spotted Figment out by Imagination while riding the monorail, but didn't see him at any other point.
Not one, not two, but all Three Caballeros! Donald, Jose and Panchito were all out together outisde the Mexico Pavillion. Nearby in China, both Mulan and Mushu were hanging out near the shop, and Snow White and Dopey were in Germany.
Hadn't heard any other talk about this character on the boards, so I wanted to make sure everyone knew that the Nutcracker is back doing meet-and-greets in Germany this year. If you watch the Holidays Around the World Storyteller, the Nutcracker comes out at the end of the story for a meet-and-greet. Very cool character and if you look closely, you may notice that the snowflakes decorating him are made up of a number of Mickey silhouettes. I didn't get to see any characters in Morocco or France because the characters had left for the night by the time I got there, but UK had characters until late in the evening. Alice, Pooh, and Tigger were all out inside the gift shop.
I'll probably be updating my Character site with new pages for Clarabelle, Horace, Jose, Scrooge, Timon, Brer Fox, and the Nutcracker as well as updating some of the other pages with new photos and autographs in the next couple of days. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask and I'll answer them the best I can.
I never knew the Nutcracker actually met with guests!! I never heard of him being out at Epcot before! And in Germany, too! What a great photo!! 
As Joanna said, they're at the Mickey Floral right after the turnstiles. In the photo, they were standing across from the Floral so that they have the monorail and the lagoon behind them.
