from the Orlando Sentinal:
Full disclosure: I got choked up during Up, the latest Disney-Pixar animated film, which has done more than $187 million in box office thus far. Going in, I knew there were emotional spots, but I wasn't expecting them so early. Sneaky!
Thankfully, No tears were shed during my recent visit to see the Up characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They are stationed daily in the Magic of Disney Animation building, I saw only Carl (the aging homeowner voiced by Ed Asner) and Dug (the squirrel-oriented dog), but a cast member assured me that young Russell also makes appearances. Kevin the bird is built into the backdrop, which increases the value of the photo opportunity. (The Up folks are stationed where the Bolt characters used to be.)
Carl's costuming is excellent, detailed down to the hearing aid, wedding ring and soda cap medal. Dug is playful, does the doggie hands bit and "licks" kids.
My only disappointment: Dug can't talk. Wouldn't it be cool if you pushed a button on his collar and he said "Squirrel!" like in the movie? If Mickey can blink, a boy can dream.
I'm a big fan of the character area in the animation building if for no other reason than "air-conditioned comfort." I also think the lines are shorter back there and a wide array of characters. Last week with the Up crew were Chip, Dale, a couple of Incredibles, an evil Queen, Peter Pan, a Sorcerer Mickey and more. To me, it beats the Character Spot at Epcot, but your results may vary.
ELSEWHERE AT DHS: A kids area has opened in the Sunset Boulevard neighborhood, near the exit of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
Full disclosure: I got choked up during Up, the latest Disney-Pixar animated film, which has done more than $187 million in box office thus far. Going in, I knew there were emotional spots, but I wasn't expecting them so early. Sneaky!
Thankfully, No tears were shed during my recent visit to see the Up characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They are stationed daily in the Magic of Disney Animation building, I saw only Carl (the aging homeowner voiced by Ed Asner) and Dug (the squirrel-oriented dog), but a cast member assured me that young Russell also makes appearances. Kevin the bird is built into the backdrop, which increases the value of the photo opportunity. (The Up folks are stationed where the Bolt characters used to be.)
Carl's costuming is excellent, detailed down to the hearing aid, wedding ring and soda cap medal. Dug is playful, does the doggie hands bit and "licks" kids.
My only disappointment: Dug can't talk. Wouldn't it be cool if you pushed a button on his collar and he said "Squirrel!" like in the movie? If Mickey can blink, a boy can dream.
I'm a big fan of the character area in the animation building if for no other reason than "air-conditioned comfort." I also think the lines are shorter back there and a wide array of characters. Last week with the Up crew were Chip, Dale, a couple of Incredibles, an evil Queen, Peter Pan, a Sorcerer Mickey and more. To me, it beats the Character Spot at Epcot, but your results may vary.
ELSEWHERE AT DHS: A kids area has opened in the Sunset Boulevard neighborhood, near the exit of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
