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Duffy the Disney Bear Arrives in Epcot-Photo Tour of Everything Duffy

14 October 2010 by Suzannah Otis 5 Comments

imageToday saw the arrival of Duffy the Disney Bear to his new home at Epcot’s World Showcase. Fans, media and Disney Cast Members alike queued up to welcome Duffy, get their picture taken and perhaps even pick up a Duffy plush bear to take home. Duffy’s meet and greet area is in a newly constructed *shaded* gazebo overlooking the flagship merchandise shop – “Everything Duffy.”

Walt Disney World Ambassador Vanessa Rosas introduced Vice President of Epcot, Dan Cockerell who then welcomed Mickey (dressed in his sea captain outfit) and Duffy from the nearby Friendship boat landing. After singing the official Duffy song and cutting the ribbon, Duffy headed over to the first of his two appearances: 12:20pm – 2:30pm and 3:45pm – 7:00pm. Be sure to check the official times guide or with Guest Relations to see when Duffy is appearing during your visit.

Speaking with Disney Trading Project Manager and all around cool guy, Steven Miller (who let me know today he’s taking on more projects, including Duffy – awesome!), he expressed the excitement about bringing Duffy on board and the many new things to come in the next few months. He was just shown a mock-up of the promised Duffy Ear Hat and said it looks great. Can’t wait to see it!

It was a good sign for potential success that all the World Showcase-themed costumes were sold out in a matter of hours! More are on the way and “Everything Duffy” Cast Members told us there will be a Halloween costume coming soon along with the other Duffy holiday and celebration costumes we mentioned previously on ZannaLand.

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You can see people waving the Duffy-on-a-stick cut outs which have replaced the masks at KidCot stations. New Duffy-themed stamps are available at each country’s KidCot station to decorate the stick.

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“Everything Duffy” takes over the former Disney Traders merchandise location but as of now, Duffy only occupies about half of the store. Other Disney items are still available for purchase. 17″ Duffy retails for $25 while the 28″ Fluffy Duffy is $60. Costumes start at $15.

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It’s hard to pick a favorite costume, but I do love the UK’s kilt outfit as well as Germany’s lederhosen and Mexico’s sarape and sombrero combo. Adorable!

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Duffy merchandise also has a small home in Mouse Gear, where they will sell a few costumes, but not the World Showcase country outfits.

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Duffy treats were available in the popcorn, pretzel and hot dog kiosk on the way to Canada. Duffy Chocolaty Cup and Duffy Crisped Rice Treat were available and we were told the Duffy molded-bear popcorn buckets will arrive in January.

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Stay tuned for more photos and information as it becomes available! Welcome Duffy!

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Filed Under: All blogs, Disney Merchandise, Disney News, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Dan Cockerell, Disney, Disney Merchandise, Duffy, Duffy costumes, Duffy Food and Beverage, Duffy Kidcot, Duffy Meet & Greet, Duffy Merchandise, Duffy the Disney Bear, Epcot, Everything Duffy, Steven Miller, Vanessa Rosas, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

About Suzannah Otis

A child of the 80's, Zanna climbed trees and roller-skated till the streetlights came on. She sipped her her first iced coffee at age 10 and never looked back. Growing up outside of Boston, all of these things shaped her life, as did the original EPCOT Center, which brought her where she is today.

Zanna is the mother of 2 adult humans, a 13-year old (also human), and 6 (yes, 6) cats. She is also the wife to one husband, who lovingly puts up with all of the above. Zanna tries to find that one little spark in everything, and thanks you very much for taking the time to read this.

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  1. miss m says

    15 October 2010 at

    I don’t want to like him but….he’s kinda cute and is growing on me. Darnit. I don’t need more plush!! 🙂

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    • Zanna says

      15 October 2010 at

      Haha…it’s hard to resist the power of Duffy!! 😉

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    • Zanna says

      15 October 2010 at

      Haha…it’s hard to resist the power of Duffy!! 😉

      Reply
  2. Erin De Santiago says

    17 October 2010 at

    Nice coverage and write up on his arrival in Epcot. I’m a Disney writer and huge Duffy fan currently living in Asia. I find myself being drawn back to Tokyo Disney every few months to pick up new costumes for him and Shellie May. We actually have a whole Duffy family now. Looking forward to covering his release in Hong Kong and perhaps Paris if I can somehow manage to get back out there!

    Nice photos – I have to say I am a little jealous though – Epcot released much more than DCA did! I ended up covering the release there, but wish I could’ve flown back to WDW to at least pick up the other outfits and the 40th anniversary bear – I want him!!! LOL

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