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No hugs allowed: Disney announces socially distanced indoor character meets
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Indoor meet-and-greets with Disney characters are back at Disney's theme parks, but hugs and autographs aren't yet allowed.
Disney on Tuesday announced it is relaunching indoor visits with costumed characters at its theme parks, after putting the tradition on hold over the past year due to COVID-19.
Guests can take photos with characters but will have to keep their social distance.
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