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Meeting Merida at Walt Disney World

01/07/2014 By Tammi 51 Comments

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I was recently going through some photos from our family last trip to Walt Disney World, from the #DisneyHaunt event this Fall. I landed on our visit with Merida and stayed to reminisce. The memories came flooding back like it was yesterday.

While my girls have many favourite Disney characters, Merida is the newest huge love for them. From the the first time they seen Brave, her spirit and personality captured them completely. Head.over.heels.

This is especially true for my little Sophia, as Merida is such a big deal for her, that she just had to be her for Halloween. She spent a lot of time at the parks as her actually, in costume for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

You see, Merida and my Miss Sophia are a lot alike. Both are very strong, willed, opinionated and independent. Sophia, like Merida, is so spunky, feisty and always challenging herself and others. Oh, and she also has the ability to turn her mother into a bear from time to time. So alas, meeting Merida was a pretty big deal to say the least. To my girls {especially Sophia}, and for myself.

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When you meet Merida at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, you actually walk right into the Scottish Highland setting. It’s not hard to immediately spot all the attention taken to details, to make the entire experience resemble walking into the movie Brave.

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There’s bagpipe music playing and archery lessons taught by kilt-wearing cast members. As you walk in line for the meet and greet, you pass artwork, tapestries and other items which are much like you’d see in the film.

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When your turn comes, Merida meets you with a huge smile and a Scottish accent. She’s beautiful!

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As you’d expect, she’s got thick and vibrant curly red hair and a flowing green dress. I’ll always remember how Sophia was at first timid, almost taken aback with the ‘WOW, it’s her!!’, but then ran to her with huge hugs. She held tight for a long time, eyes closed and in her own world of fantasy. The moment was perfection.

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Merida takes time to speak to her guests, and even shows off her bow. After a visit a cast member {and parents} can take lots of photos with Merida.

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 There’s a table set up for kids to colour Brave pages. My girls spent some time colouring and talking with other kids around them. Us adults appreciated sitting back int he shade, taking in the surroundings and not having to rush off immediately to what was next on our itineraries.

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Meeting Merida was such a wonderful experience for us and a must-do when at Walt Disney World. One of the many memories our family has had at Disney Parks, and one which will be cherished forever.

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Family travel by Canadian Travel Blogger, Tammi Roy at My Organized Chaos. 

 

 

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Filed Under: Disney Parks, Travel Tagged With: DisneyHaunt, Merida, Sophia, Walt Disney World

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  1. stevebethere says

    01/07/2014 at 6:26 am

    Nice photos quite heartwarming too 🙂

    Have a disneytastic week 😉

    Reply
  2. Rhonda Albom says

    01/07/2014 at 6:33 am

    Your girls seem really happy. I don’t know who Merida is, but your girls sure do.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/07/2014 at 6:40 am

      What!??! From the Disney movie Brave – never heard of it?!?! … really?

      Reply
  3. Parent Club says

    01/07/2014 at 6:43 am

    I love Merida too – she’s a great, brave, courageous character – with flaws which make her all the more real to little girls!

    Reply
  4. Dominique Goh says

    01/07/2014 at 6:43 am

    It must have been a real magical experience for the girls to meet up with Merida. I haven’t watched the show Brave yet but I bet it must be a really nice one.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:45 am

      You should see it, it’s a wonderful movie!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    01/07/2014 at 7:48 am

    I bet your girls loved this!! It looks like the girl who dressed up as Merida was a perfect match!

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:46 am

      It was wonderful! 🙂

      Reply
  6. kewkew says

    01/07/2014 at 8:42 am

    What a lovely setting. My girls would love to meet Merida. I think there favorite Disney movies may just be Brave and Tangled right now.
    I actually surprised myself and really enjoyed Brave.

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:47 am

      Same here, have you seen Frozen? If not, you should, I really liked that one!

      Reply
  7. Tiffany says

    01/07/2014 at 8:49 am

    My daughters would absolutely love this! Great photos…and I know this was an amazing moment…

    Reply
  8. Teresa from NanaHood says

    01/07/2014 at 9:27 am

    Great picture and I know you had fun. Thanks for being a NanaHood.com friend! Teresa

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  9. Theresa says

    01/07/2014 at 10:10 am

    I love the pic where they are all hugging! So cute! Merida was the only princess my girls insisted on stopping to visit when we visited Disney. The wait was so long, but definitely worth it! My daughter dressed up as Merida for Halloween that year and was not going to leave the park without letting her know that lol.

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:49 am

      Know the feeling, our line wasn’t too long, it’s just that they spend time with each kid, which is worth it. Keep that in mind and the wait isn’t so bad.

      Reply
  10. Mystery Case says

    01/07/2014 at 10:41 am

    What an amazing experience.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/07/2014 at 12:37 pm

      It was a pretty special one! 😉

      Reply
  11. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    01/07/2014 at 10:50 am

    awesdome movie, loved the pictures, my 4 yr old niece has that gumption and her father got them bows and arrows for christmas!! its her fav gift minus the arrows put away.

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    • Tammi says

      01/07/2014 at 12:37 pm

      So sweet!

      Reply
  12. aquariann says

    01/07/2014 at 11:36 am

    They’re all so pretty! Working at Disney would be so much fun.

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    • Tammi says

      01/07/2014 at 12:37 pm

      It would!! I’d love to one day!
      😉

      Reply
  13. YAM says

    01/07/2014 at 12:21 pm

    Hari OM
    …and Happy 2014 to you and yours Tammi!! I finally got back to linking up. Hope you had wonderful festive season. I love these photos and the reminiscence; not a film I am familiar, but being Scottish you’d think I would!!! YAM xx

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    • Tammi says

      01/07/2014 at 12:38 pm

      Oh yes, you definitely need to watch the movie!!

      Reply
  14. mommy oustide says

    01/07/2014 at 12:26 pm

    Well I think it goes without saying that Merida was immediately my favorite Disney princess too!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/07/2014 at 12:38 pm

      Ha, yes! Love her character, it’s a great Disney film!

      Reply
  15. Kristi says

    01/07/2014 at 1:46 pm

    What beautiful photos. Merida is stunning. May I ask what camera you use? Your pictures are so crisp and just plain awesome! 🙂

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:46 am

      Hi Kristi, Thank you! I have a few Canon DSLR’s, I believe these were taken with my 60D
      🙂

      Reply
  16. Alissa Apel says

    01/07/2014 at 1:53 pm

    I like the tapestry. She’s one of my favorites to. I’m sure your girls loved giving her a hug!

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:47 am

      The tapestries were beautiful!!

      Reply
  17. Joyce says

    01/07/2014 at 4:21 pm

    My daughter goes to UCF and knows a few princesses–of course they don’t go to school with her or ever leave Disney.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2014/01/wordless-wednesday-how-to-take-perfect.html

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:48 am

      That’s really cool, must be hard to not be in character when you aren’t .. I’d get too used to it! lol

      Reply
  18. Nicole King says

    01/07/2014 at 5:22 pm

    I love Merida! My husband and I were actually talking about Merida last night. She came up when a Walt Disney World commercial came on. Of course the discussion lead to whether she is wearing a wig or if that is actual her gorgeous, curly hair. We left that debate up in the air! My husband can be stubborn sometimes. Hahah. 😉

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:50 am

      It would have to be a wig, yet it suits her that’s for sure. I’d love to have hair like that!!

      Reply
  19. Alex Laughs Ideas Inspiration says

    01/07/2014 at 7:09 pm

    My little girl loves Merida! Your photos are beautiful.

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:49 am

      Thank you!!
      🙂

      Reply
  20. Cathi says

    01/07/2014 at 8:17 pm

    What a fabulous memory!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:50 am

      It’s one of the best!! Love our Disney memories!

      Reply
  21. Jason E Woods says

    01/07/2014 at 8:33 pm

    Wow, I would love to meet up with Merida!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:51 am

      Make it a 2014 goal!
      🙂

      Reply
  22. Mimi says

    01/07/2014 at 8:52 pm

    Those are the best memories! I love the girls hugging her! You’ve had some amazing opportunities with your family! So happy for you!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:52 am

      Thank you Mimi, I do feel blessed that we have, great times indeed!

      Reply
  23. Olivia says

    01/08/2014 at 1:17 am

    Oh, my girl would be over the moon! What an awesome time you all must have had.

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    • Tammi says

      01/08/2014 at 6:52 am

      They were speechless!! It was pretty priceless!

      Reply
  24. paula schuck says

    01/08/2014 at 6:39 am

    These are fantastic photos. You are such a pro. My kids would love these even as tweens. Merida is one of their favourite stories and one of their favourite princesses. They make bows and arrows in the yard all the time. They are actually quite talented at crafting them from branches. Fun. Anyways, what on earth are you feeding your children? The oldest is getting so tall!! And they are all so cute and photogenic! Have a great week. Stay warm!

    Reply
  25. orangeheromama says

    01/08/2014 at 7:17 am

    Awww. My Orangie LOVES Merida! <3

    http://www.homeofohm.com/2014/01/wordlesswednesday-apps-for-cats.html

    Reply
  26. Brenda Roy says

    01/08/2014 at 9:40 am

    it was a beautiful event just sharing the girls’ memory making experience

    Reply
  27. Celena Clause says

    01/11/2014 at 12:18 pm

    Such a good role model for young girls. I think I would even be excited to go to Disneyworld and meet some of the characters!

    Reply
  28. Jessica Z says

    01/12/2014 at 11:09 am

    What an awesome time! I would love to get back to Disney and meet her 🙂

    Reply
  29. beach says

    01/12/2014 at 11:04 pm

    Wonderful blog! I found it while surfing around on Yahoo News.
    Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
    I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to
    get there! Thanks

    Reply
  30. Lesley E says

    01/20/2014 at 8:30 pm

    So cute! Your girls look pretty pumped to meet her!

    Reply
  31. Brenda Roy says

    11/30/2015 at 3:57 pm

    What a fabulously exciting day it was!!!

    Reply

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