Have you ever wondered why a character interaction always feels so special, no matter who you’re interacting with? This rule might be the answer!

Going to a Disney Park is a special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s one of those unique chances to have that quintessential Disney experience that is so rarely found anywhere else in the world.

While Disney theme park rides and attractions like Space Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are undoubtedly a big part of the Disney experience, fans would all agree that character interactions can make or break a Disney vacation.

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The Unofficial “Disney Hug Rule”

Any Disney Fanatic is well aware that being a Disney cast member is no easy task. Those who hope to be cast members have rigorous requirements they have to meet to make the cut, and face characters can have requirements that are even more stringent.

However, there’s one unofficial rule that fans have been sharing recently that’s much more wholesome and likely is one big reason why each character interaction feels as special as it does!

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Recently, a TikTok video explained that “Characters at Disney are told never to let go of a hug first. Walt Disney said, you never know how much that child may need that hug.”

While this hasn’t been confirmed by Disney, it’s worth noting that we’d all agree that the hugs from Disney characters always feel extra special. It certainly makes us appreciate their efforts to put a smile on our faces and bring the Disney magic into our lives a little more.

In that vein, one cast member shared in the comments of the video, “As a old Disney character, ( I was Snow White) a little girl came up and hugged me for 4 minutes straight, I was tearing up so much mom had to come get her.”

It’s truly all about the little things!

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