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3. Character meet and greets

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Though you're able to meet Mickey, Minnie, and other iconic characters every day of the year at Walt Disney World parks, there are some special characters that only come out a few times of the year. Stitch at the Magic Kingdom only meets infrequently, and Toy Story characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios have recently been slimmed down, only appearing during the busiest parts of the year. If you are a big character fan, you're definitely more likely to see a bigger variety of options on days when the park is super busy. 

4. Aunt Polly’s Refreshments 

Though Aunt Polly’s Refreshments at Tom Sawyer Island is one of the oldest eateries at the Magic Kingdom (it welcomed its first guests in 1973), this grab-and-go dining location closed in the early 2000s and remained dormant for over a decade, simply sitting abandoned in the middle of Tom Sawyer Island. However, during 2015’s spring break rush, Disney surprised everyone by opening this eatery once more, and has opened this location for weeks at a time during busy periods ever since. 

Aunt Polly's location on Tom Sawyer Island makes it somewhat unique, and considering this restaurant has remained at the Magic Kingdom essentially unchanged for the past 40 years, it is definitely a piece of Walt Disney World history! Though the cuisine here isn't exactly the best, nothing beats having a picnic on Tom Sawyer Island while watching the Liberty Belle float by. 

 
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