Merida from Brave to start Meet and Greets

[yulilin3]

This summer, Guests at Magic Kingdom Park will have the opportunity to meet Merida, the bold heroine from Disney-Pixar’s newest animated feature, “Brave” (opening in theaters June 22, 2012).

Beginning in mid-May, Merida will appear at the park's Fairytale Garden in a setting inspired by her Scottish Highlands home, where young Guests will be invited to engage in archery lessons and other activities until it’s their turn to meet her. Joining Merida will be the three bear cubs from the film, who will no doubt be up to plenty of mischief.

To prepare for Merida’s arrival at Magic Kingdom Park, Rapunzel will be moving from Fairytale Garden to a new spot at the outskirts of Adventureland where she will continue to greet her loyal fans and subjects. Rapunzel will also be joining the daily Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade.

Rapunzel will appear on the porch of the Adventureland Veranda beginning April 15. Through the end of summer, Flynn Rider will accompany Rapunzel on her adventure, offering Guests another opportunity to meet him.
On that same date, April 15, Ariel and Prince Eric will be going on an adventure of their own as they relocate to the glass gazebo, alongside the Adventureland Veranda near Swiss Family Treehouse.

 

[Robo]

HERE is the link to the source of this information.

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CAUTION:

This thread is nearly a month old, and contains misinformation about Rapunzel and Flynn.

AFAIK, FLYNN is NOT meeting guests at this time.

Rapunzel is meeting guests at a small location in MK's Town Square
(#16 on the map below.)

 

[t_catt11]

Woot!

Sounds like this will be the next "be in line first thing in the morning if you want to see them" character.

 

[mesaboy2]

Double Woot!

Thanks, OP!

 

[mjallemand]

My biggest fear is the person portraying Merida is going to attempt the accent and butcher it horribly.

 

[AdamsPrincess]

ooh, I hope mid-May really means it!

awesome!

 

[Finally08]

My biggest fear is the person portraying Merida is going to attempt the accent and butcher it horribly.

Yes, especially since it seems they make all of their princesses speak in that loud squeaky voice that is reminiscent of teenagers on sitcoms int he 1950's. So damn annoying....

 

[graceesmom]

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To prepare for Merida’s arrival at Magic Kingdom Park, Rapunzel will be moving from Fairytale Garden to a new spot at the outskirts of Adventureland where she will continue to greet her loyal fans and subjects. Rapunzel will also be joining the daily Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade.

Rapunzel will appear on the porch of the Adventureland Veranda beginning April 15. Through the end of summer, Flynn Rider will accompany Rapunzel on her adventure, offering Guests another opportunity to meet him.
On that same date, April 15, Ariel and Prince Eric will be going on an adventure of their own as they relocate to the glass gazebo, alongside the Adventureland Veranda near Swiss Family Treehouse.

Just so I am clear on these locations. Is the porch of the Adventureland Veranda where Prince Eric and Ariel are currently next to Aloha Isle? (Where Lilo and Stitch previously did character greets)

And where is the glass Gazebo? The only Gazebo I can think of is the one in Liberty Square where Tiana is/was.

 

[Finally08]

Just so I am clear on these locations. Is the porch of the Adventureland Veranda where Prince Eric and Ariel are currently next to Aloha Isle? (Where Lilo and Stitch previously did character greets)

And where is the glass Gazebo? The only Gazebo I can think of is the one in Liberty Square where Tiana is/was.

Yes, F&R will get Ariel's current spot.
I am confused about the location Ariel is going to since I don't recall ever seeing a "glass" gazebo. And I read it was near the treehouse....I really don't remember seeing anything like that over there.

 

[AnjieNet]

Yes, F&R will get Ariel's current spot.
I am confused about the location Ariel is going to since I don't recall ever seeing a "glass" gazebo. And I read it was near the treehouse....I really don't remember seeing anything like that over there.

Where is Robo and his maps?!?!

 

[MoreDisPlease]

I am so glad to hear this! I can't wait to take DD to see Brave, and if we can meet her @ WDW in May, we will be SO THRILLED!!!

 

[mesaboy2]

Yes, F&R will get Ariel's current spot.
I am confused about the location Ariel is going to since I don't recall ever seeing a "glass" gazebo. And I read it was near the treehouse....I really don't remember seeing anything like that over there.

I believe it is that inset area on the right beyond the fairies and Aloha Isle, on the right directly across from SFT. I've seen a few characters there during the parties.... Never knew it had an official name, if that's it.

What do you care, anyway? I know who you're shooting for.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Yes, F&R will get Ariel's current spot.
I am confused about the location Ariel is going to since I don't recall ever seeing a "glass" gazebo. And I read it was near the treehouse....I really don't remember seeing anything like that over there.

We've met Ariel & Eric there before (when the bridge was being redone). If you walk from their current spot, past the Dole Whips it's on your right sort of tucked in a bit but a pretty good sized location - if you get to the bathrooms you've gone too far.

 

[yulilin3]

Tha glass gazebo is after Aloha Isle, on your right, currently there are tables and chairs there. Like the above posters have said, it's right in front of the Treehouse.

 

[vickalamode]

This is the worst news I have heard all day. Please don't take away Rapunzel's special pretty garden

 

[mom2rtk]

This is the worst news I have heard all day. Please don't take away Rapunzel's special pretty garden

Well, in all fairness...... Rapunzel DID take it from Belle......

 

[vickalamode]

Well, in all fairness...... Rapunzel DID take it from Belle......

Well she deserved it more than Belle...Rapunzel is CLEARLY the superior princess

 

[Finally08]

I believe it is that inset area on the right beyond the fairies and Aloha Isle, on the right directly across from SFT. I've seen a few characters there during the parties.... Never knew it had an official name, if that's it.

What do you care, anyway? I know who you're shooting for.

She may be Flynn's girl, but she's been known to get a little lovin' from Eric too. He's her second favorite so he's always on our must see list.

 

[mesaboy2]

She may be Flynn's girl, but she's been known to get a little lovin' from Eric too. He's her second favorite so he's always on our must see list.

Nice pic!

Looks like its time to go from SAVE FLYNN to FLYNN SAVED.

 

[Finally08]

Nice pic!

Looks like its time to go from SAVE FLYNN to FLYNN SAVED.

I'm not changing it yet...I want to know if this is just temporary through the summer since that's all the announcement says. I won't be happy with that...especially since we can't afford to go during that time.
I'm hoping the skyway redo really is a Tangled area, and that R&F get moved there together.