Update: Character Meet-N-Greet Changes

As I mentioned in this post, several character meet-n-greets in Disney's Hollywood Studios have been delayed. However, I'm happy to report that the Winnie the Pooh meet-n-greet in the Art of Animation building is now open! We're also hearing that the Phineas & Ferb meet-n-greet will open by May 29, and the Cars 2 meet-n-greet will open on June 5. (In addition, Lightening McQueen will be replacing Herbie the Love Bug in the Lights, Motor, Action! stunt show at DHS beginning June 5!)

Character Changes Delayed

There were several character meet-n-greets scheduled to reopen this week at Disney's Hollywood Studios that have been delayed. No new date has been given for the opening of the new Phineas & Ferb meet-n-greet or the re-opening of the Art of Animation meet-n-greet that is replacing Lotso Huggin' Bear with Winnie the Pooh.

I'll update when I have confirmation that these have indeed opened.

Winnie the Pooh Soundtrack Now Streaming

Want to listen to the full soundtrack from the upcoming Winnie the Pooh movie? Click here to stream the entire albumn online (courtesy of Walt Disney Studios France--yes, the site is in French). There are some old favorites with some unique updates. I'm really digging Zooey Deschanel's vocals (first heard her sing in Elf and really enjoy the unique lilt of her voice--hearkens back to 1940s Big Band singers).

Winnie the Pooh opens July 15.

Character Changes Coming to the Studios

You'll see a few changes at the meet-n-greets throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios in the coming months. We'll be saying goodbye to Lots-o'-Huggin Bear, as he leaves his post at the Magic of Disney Animation (you can still spot Lots-o' in the afternoon parade!). On May 16, Winnie-the-Pooh, who has a new movie opening on July 15, will be found in his place.

The Luigi's Casa Della Tires meet-and-greet will also be mixing it up a little. Lightning McQueen will leave the party on April 8, with Tow Mater staying behind until April 18. At that time, the area will be closed and re-themed for Cars 2, opening with the new look on May 16, well before the movie opens on June 24.

Finally, the promised Phineas & Ferb play-and-greet I told you about in this post is set to open on May 16 as well. 

So, yep, May 16 is a big day for the characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios!