Lotso meet and greet debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Lotso for short), a new character from the upcoming film Toy Story 3, made his meet-and-greet debut today in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

Update: I added video and swapped out the old cell phone photos in this post with higher-quality digital camera shots.

Here’s a video look at Lotso meeting and greeting with theme park guests along with a tour through his Sunnyside Daycare-themed queue:

And video of Lotso’s first appearance dancing in the Block Party Bash parade:

Lotso from Toy Story 3 at Disney Animation — Lotso can be found in the Disney Animation area of Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Lotso from Toy Story 3 meet and greet — Lotso is "a hugger" so be sure to give him one!

Ricky Brigante with Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Lotso) — Here's me posing with Lotso. He doesn't smell like strawberries (as some had reported) but he is definitely quite soft and huggable.

Lotso dancing during Block Party Bash — Lotso also dances up a storm during the Block Party Bash parade. I can't believe a large bear can move like that!

Lots of Lotso and Toy Story 3 merchandise — You'll find plenty of plush Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear toys throughout the park, usually among other Toy Story 3 merchandise.

Lotso trading pin - — Lotso isn't too friendly looking in this "I'm a Hugger!" pin. We'll find out why when Toy Story 3 hits theaters on June 18.

Visit our photo gallery to see even more photos of Lotso’s first theme park appearances.

Lotso is now available daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to meet and greet at 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The break in the middle is for him to make an appearance in the Block Party Bash parade.