Joy Meet-and-Greet Removed From EPCOT Ahead of ‘Inside Out 2’ Release
As EPCOT gears up for the long-awaited opening of CommuniCore Hall, curious Disney fans await news of what its brand-new character experience spot will mean for other meet-and-greets around the park.
CommuniCore Hall Mickey & Friends Meet-and-Greet Sign
For years, EPCOT’s Imagination! Pavilion has functioned as a character experience hub, hosting beloved Disney characters like Figment, Ralph, Vanellope, and of course, Joy of Inside Out fame.
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While we don’t know what (if any) impact CommuniCore Hall’s upcoming Mickey & Friends character experience will have on the Imagination! Pavilion, we do know that at least one character will be finding a new home.
On a recent visit to EPCOT, our team found Joy’s usual meet-and-greet dark and empty.
Meet-and-greet spot in the Imagination! Pavilion
Let’s check it out!
Joy Meet-and-Greet Closes in EPCOT
As of this week, EPCOT’s Joy meet-and-greet is permanently closed to guests.
Joy’s former meet-and-greet spot
Joy is no longer listed on signage outside the pavilion, and the experience has also been removed from EPCOT’s list of character meets in the My Disney Experience app.
Joy’s former meet-and-greet spot
The change comes just ahead of the release of Inside Out 2, which hits theaters next month on June 14th.
The upcoming film features our favorite emotions from the original, along with newcomers Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment.
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The new emotions will join Joy, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, and Anger as Riley navigates the ups and downs of adolescence.
Where Can I Meet Joy in Disney World?
If your Disney World wish list includes a chat with Joy, fear not!
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Joy is moving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where she will meet with guests at Pixar Plaza beginning June 10th, 2024.
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Stop by to meet Joy, along with other Pixar characters like Sulley from Monsters, Inc. and Edna Mode from The Incredibles.
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