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Seeing the characters in Walt Disney World is one of the highlights for many children and even some adults. The Pixar characters are being found in more and more areas around each of the parks. They can be seen in parades and shows, but the Character meet and greets are the most exciting. Across from Toy Story Mania, In Pixar Place section of Disney Hollywood Studios, Woody’s and Buzz Lightyear have their meet and greet. It is actually themed as if you are on Andy’s Bed. You can see Lightning McQueen and Mater Disney Hollywood Studios also, at Luigi’s Casa Della Tires near the Streets of America. In Epcot, The seas with Nemo and friends, not only has the Seagulls out in front chirping at

you (Mine, Mine) but the entrance into the building takes you through scenes that have Nemo and pals throughout them. Also in the Seas Pavilion, there is an interactive attraction called Turtle Talk with Crush show. This features the Surfer Turtle from Nemo Also. In the Magic Kingdom Pixar characters are found at The Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. In the Animal Kingdom in the root system of the Tree of Life is another Pixar presentation, It’s Tough to Be a Bug, Hosted by Flik, from A Bug’s Life. This show is a 3-D show that is fun and exciting and explains the world of insects to us humans. Also in Animal Kingdom, they have Nemo-the Musical, a thirty minute theatrical adaptation of the movie. So you see there are plenty of places to see Pixar characters in the park. But if people who are staying at Disney but don’t have the Park Hopper passes or if you are not staying in Disney, these characters may be difficult to see.

That is why what Disney is doing this weekend in Downtown Disney is a really neat thing. For those of you do not know about this, this weekend Disney is presenting: ‘Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend.’ This event will showcase meet and greets with Cars favorites Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the newest “Cars” character, Finn McMissile. Other activities will include games, a video kiosk and photo opportunities. You can also see Richard Petty’s racecar and RIDEMAKERZ, (located in the old Virgin Megastore building, where you can customize your own cars) will unveil the new “Cars 2” models. There will also be classic cars on display. The AMC Downtown Disney will also be showing the Original ‘Cars’ feature all weekend long. All this is preparation for the newest Disney/Pixar movie ‘Cars 2’.

What makes this great is that Disney is not only promoting their new movie (which comes out on June 24th) but they are giving Disney/Pixar fans a chance to interact with some of their favorite characters without paying park admission. I think this is a wonderful thing for Disney to be doing. It will give a thrill to younger fans of the Cars movies and it will also give families a great thing to do together this weekend. For anyone in the Orlando/Disney area this weekend, the activities take place in Downtown Disney’s West Side from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Disney is also celebrating Pixar’s 25th Anniversary this weekend at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. There will be many character meet and greets, a contest called the Cars 2 Race Around World Showcase and even Pixar Speaker Sessions. All of these activities will take place in Epcot and need park admission to attend.

For more information on Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend click here: Downtown Cars

For Information on the Pixar 25th anniversary celebration in Epcot go here: Epcot Pixar 25