When the steam train whistle blows early in the morning at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, it signals the beginning of a new theme park experience with lots of character. Actually, make that lots of characters.
Every day, Mickey Mouse, Donald, Goofy and the rest of the Disney character gang arrive at the Main Street, U.S.A. station aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad minutes before the Magic Kingdom opens, greeting early-arriving guests to a theme park full of character fun like never before. Steps inside the gates, Town Square becomes a joyous scene of cherished Disney characters signing autographs, posing for photos and making guests feel welcome. And throughout the day, more characters meet and mingle with Magic Kingdom guests than ever before. "Our guests want to see characters," says Rich Taylor, vice president, Walt Disney Entertainment and Costuming. "Guests -- young and old -- tell us that a special kind of magic happens when they see our Disney characters. In our theme park attractions, we relive the fantasy stories. Imagine how much richer and entertaining the experience if, say, you arrive at the Mad Tea Party . . . and the Mad Hatter himself is there to greet you." More characters are making more magic throughout the Vacation Kingdom -- not just in the Magic Kingdom. Here are additional character entertainment opportunities:
"Our aim," Taylor says, "is to create delightful surprises -- with lots of characters. Opportunities throughout the day to meet and greet characters in their storybook environment. And also opportunities to discover characters in some places you might not expect." |