Oh, boy! You can get a hug or autograph from characters at Walt Disney World starting today

BAY LAKE, Fla. — Oh, boy! If you’re headed to Walt Disney World today, you’ll get to do something that wasn’t available for years: give your favorite characters a hug or get an autograph.

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Traditional character greetings return to the Disney parks on Monday.

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For nearly two years, guests had to stand at a distance to see their favorite characters.

While not all locations will be available immediately, officials said they anticipate reopening in phases throughout the spring and early summer.

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The change also applies to Disneyland, Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii and the Disney Cruise Line.

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