Popular Disneyland characters are now able to talk during meet-and-greets with visitors

They have finally been given the power of speech

For the first time ever, characters at Disneyland are able to talk directly to guests.

Not content with an affable wave or a cheesy photo, the bosses at Disneyland have decided that it’s time for a 21st century take on the meet-and-greet service by allowing some if its characters to converse with visitors.

Video footage of Minnie and Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck entertaining guests at the Disney California Adventure Park emerged this week as the revolutionary take on character experiences is being trialled.

The characters discussed what it is like to meet a lion on safari with one group of visitors and then asked them to share their best roar.

Amazingly, the characters’ mouths moved as they spoke and the voices were on-point – even Donald’s signature raspy tone. And, their costumes even got an update too with casual denim jackets, open collar shirts and polka dots.

While it’s not the first time Mickey Mouse has been able to interact with visitors – at Walt Disney World he appears at Magic Kingdom’s Town Sqaure Theare and engages in full conversation – it is a true debut for his pals Minnie and Donald.

Unsurprisingly, Disney fans have been sent into a frenzy with the news and although there’s currently just three characters doing the talking right now, if the trial proves successful it’s hoped that Disney will extend the power of speech to the rest of its parks.