I was notified today that a really great character would be flying in to visit Epcot today. Â When I read the message it was 2:00pm and the friend informed me the character would only be there once more around 3:00pm. Â Initially I wondered if the report was accurate or someone was just discussing a recent Cast Member event that brought out some really rare Disney Afternoon characters. Â He assured me it was an Epcot Training Meet that would be occurring at the World Showplace.
It was Launchpad McQuack! Â After 10 years and 3 different Disney Parks, I finally had the opportunity to meet Launchpad!
When they threw the gates open Launchpad flung his arms open and no one near ran to greet him, so I accepted the man hug and told him how exciting it was to finally meet him. Â It was like 97 degrees, so I learned that Olaf isn’t the only one giving out warm hugs these days. Â Now I can just hope to meet Darkwing Duck one day!