4.  Fancy Nancy coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in May

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Once Sofia the First leaves Disney's Hollywood Studios the spot this character formerly occupied in the Animation Courtyard will be refurbished and then reopen in time for the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, with an all-new backyard-inspired backdrop just for the all-new Fancy Nancy character greeting. In addition to meeting guests in the Animation Courtyard, Fancy Nancy has also been confirmed to be joining the aforementioned Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine lineup at Hollywood & Vine, along with other popular Disney Junior characters like Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and Roadster Racer Goofy. 

5. Timon and Rafiki likely returning to meeting guests this summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Though Rafiki's Panet Watch has been closed since last year, Disney surprised fans when they said they were reopening this area of Disney's Animal Kingdom this summer with some Lion King enhancements to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this movie. And though it hasn't been 100% confirmed yet, thanks to information about an upcoming upcharge event, it looks like meet and greets with both Rafiki and Timon will be available for guests who visit this attraction this summer!