Disney's Magic Kingdom: Flynn leaving the Rapunzel Meet and Greet

[Wendy]

As of July 2, Disney fans will lose their chance to meet Flynn Rider (aka Eugene) at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

Disney created a special “play and greet” area late last year, replacing the Story Time with Belle with a re-theme to tie into Tangled. The interaction with Rapunzel and Flynn was purposely more intensive and interactive than a standard meet and greet, with guests getting to dance with the characters and play out their story (see E). Flynn’s presence was important to the play and greet, particularly because of his prominence in the film as an adventure interest targeted at boys. The meet and play seemed like a preliminary trial of the meet and play opportunities , and it certainly pulled large crowds at the Magic Kingdom. It also allowed the cast members portraying Rapunzel and Flynn to spend a little extra time making their guests feel special.

There are also suggestions that not only will Flynn be leaving the meet, but the entire experience will be revamped to make “lines move faster.”

The good news for Tangled fans is that more meet opportunites are likely to be added to the schedule. You will still see Flynn at the Magic Kingdom's MNSSHP and MVMCP.

[lisaw]

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

[Britchick]

Well that scuppers our plans Lisa!

[Wendy]

Well that scuppers our plans Lisa!

It does seem as if they are taking all the male characters away

[Britchick]

It does seem as if they are taking all the male characters away

Call me paranoid but is it because of my visit? Lol

[lisaw]

Call me paranoid but is it because of my visit? Lol

It's quite a coincidence isn't it? I think word of our plan has got out!

[Mari]

Call me paranoid but is it because of my visit? Lol

do you want the truth?