In the decades since, the character of Duffy has become “very popular in Japan,” a spokesperson for Disneyland told Nexstar.

‘What’s that bear?’” Dickson said. Duffy (right) and ShellieMay (left) are pictured during the “Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland Resort during the park’s 70th anniversary ...

Duffy the Disney Bear is a central character at Tokyo Disney Resort, and he’s also popular at other international parks. In 2010, Duffy appeared at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for the first time.