Merida from 'Brave' coming to Disneyland

[Melanie]

From Disney Parks Blog -

In the upcoming Disney•Pixar movie “Brave,” Merida is a headstrong teenager with a vibrant spirit and a softness of heart, struggling to take control of her own destiny. You’ll be able to discover Merida’s story when “Brave” opens in theaters June 22 and, beginning in mid-May, Merida will be coming to Disney Parks in an all-new character greeting experience.

When visiting Disneyland park in California this summer, Merida and the cubs will find a home away from home near “it’s a small world” in Fantasyland, where guests will also be able to participate in activities inspired by Merida’s story.

According to Creative Director Reed Jones, “These new play and greet experiences at both parks will immerse our guests in ‘Brave,’ giving them the opportunity to be a part of Merida’s Scottish clan. And we’re all excited to have the bear cubs join Merida with their silly antics, creating a whole new way to bring our beloved Disney Characters to life.”

“Regardless of where they find Merida,” said Reed, “Guests are really going to fall in love with her and the bears.”

[Paradise Pier Pinocchio]

Look forward to this movie in the theatre. Hope that one day we will have new parades based on the animated movies like in the "old" days.

[Chescat]

Looks cool. Can't wait for that movie!!

Find it interesting that they had some "similiar" type events going on in that area during Chinese New Year for just a week. Wonder if that was a test run? People there at the time enjoyed what was going on with Mulan, Mushu, Mickey & Minnie, and Chip & Dale.