5.  New "Adventurers" boat character encounters debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom featuring DuckTales and Up characters

Two new floating character experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom's Discovery River debuted earlier this month. Periodically throughout the day, guests can see either LaunchPad McQuack and Scrooge McDuck from DuckTales floating along the river or Russel and Dug from the movie Up. Like with other floating character encounters, each time this boat passes by an announcement will play, and guests can wave and take pictures of the characters as they pass by. This experience happens at random points throughout the day, so guests wanting to catch a glimpse of these characters will want to keep their eyes peeled. 

6. Minnie's Halloween Dine has returned to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Hollywood & Vine at Disney's Hollywood Studios has transitioned back into buffet-style dining as of last month, and just it time, the fan favorite Minnie's Hollywood Dine character experience has returned. This fan favorite experience features character appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Pluto, all dressed for the season. Reservations are required for this experience and  lunch and dinner pricing starts at $55 per adult and $36 per child. More information, including menu items and a link to make reservations is available on the Hollywood & Vine website here. 

7. Lilo and Stitch set to return to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort later this month

The Ohana Best Friends Breakfast is coming back to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort on September 27, and will once again allow early risers to meet Lilo and Stitch while enjoying a generous buffet-style breakfast that includes Pineapple Coconut Breakfast Bread, Mickey Waffles as well as the iconic Lilikoi Juice and Moana Smoothie. Reservations are required for this experience and can be made on the official Ohana website here. 

8. Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe will bring back characters next month

Next month, beginning on October 4, Minnie and friends will once again join guests at Disney's Beach Club Resort's character dining experience at Cape May Cafe. Guests eating breakfast here will be able to meet Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy dressed in their finest beach attire as they enjoy Salted Caramel “Beach Buns” and the famous Mickey and Minnie Waffles at this restaurant. Reservations are required for this experience and can be made on the official Cape May Cafe website here.