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Character Meet and Greets at Epcot
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Duffy Meet and Greet opening ceremony
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Duffy signs everywhere on opening day at Epcot's World Showcase.
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Walt Disney World Ambassador - Vanessa Rosas.
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Disney Merchandising - Liz.
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Epcot Vice President - Dan Cockrell.
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Epcot Vice President - Dan Cockrell.
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Dan and Liz spot something on the horizon - could that be Duffy onboard a Friendship boat in the lagoon?.
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Dan holds up his Kidcot Duffy sign.
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Duffy makes his very first appearance in Walt Disney World!.
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Sailor Mickey joins the festivities.
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Dan, Liz and Duffy on stage.
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Dan, Mickey, Duffy and Liz perform the grand opening ribbon cutting.
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Dan and Liz escort Duffy to his Meet and Greet home.
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A look at the Meet and Greet area.
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The area has a very well integrated queue.
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Around 1pm the queue had built up to over 100 guests.
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Some great details inside.
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Disney Traders is home to all the Duffy merchandise.
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The Duffy story is displayed above the entrance to the shop.
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Even the sliding glass doors have Duffy artwork.
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Duffy merchandise in Mouse Gear.
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Duffy merchandise in Mouse Gear.
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