It doesn't surprise me much that she's not in the park. It's a shame, some of my favorite characters are a little "off-center". Definitely keep your eye out for merchandise. I always have my eye peeled for anything Thumper.
Yes, she is there, I saw her myself. I wasn't able to get a picture with her, but they sure love her there...tons of merchandise...she seemed as popular as the princesses, it seemed to me. They have alot of characters that we don't have here: Bernard and Bianca from the Rescuers, the chef (Les Poissons) from the little mermaid, Eric and Max from the little mermaid? I was amazed! I wish that they had more unique ones here.