In the decades since, the character of Duffy has become “very popular in Japan,” a spokesperson for Disneyland told Nexstar. He’s also a fixture at parks including Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong ...

“Minnie presented her hand-sewn bear to Mickey in a duffel bag, which is how Mickey came up with the name Duffy,” according to a history of the character on Disney’s official websit ...

But the same can’t really be said for “Duffy the Disney Bear,” despite being more than a decade older than any of the names above. Duffy, who is currently making a rare appearance at a new ...

Duffy the Disney Bear isn’t your average teddy. Duffy the Disney Bear may be a relatively recent addition to Disney’s character lineup, but he’s become an international sensation.