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Character Meet and Greet Opportunities

Meeting characters at Walt Disney World is one of the highlights of many vacations. There is something so fun about seeing someone that you know and love, getting the chance to give them a hug, get a photo, and possibly grabbing an autograph.

Characters are like rock stars. For some, their popularity can cause a bit of chaos, so at Walt Disney World, guests meet characters in relatively organized lines. Often there will be a Cast Member around to tell you where to go and how long you can expect to wait. Another option for meeting characters is at a character meal. During these experiences, multiple characters visit your table while dining for photos, autographs and hugs.

Here is a listing of the current characters meeting at Walt Disney World.  Do keep in mind that characters’ schedules are subject to change and not all listed may appear at the same time.

For exact Disney Character Meet and Greet Opportunities details (like times), be sure to check the My Disney Experience app or website.  In addition, if you are looking for a specific character, make sure to ask at Guest Relations, as you never know who could potentially be out greeting guests.

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Magic Kingdom Characters

 

CharacterMoviePark LocationNotes
AladdinAladdinAdventurelandLocated in the Agrabah Bazar. Meets with Jasmine
ArielThe Little MermaidFantasylandLocated in Ariel’s Grotto near Under The Sea-Journey of The Little Mermaid.
BelleBeauty and the BeastFantasylandAn interactive story meet and greet experience at Enchanted Tales With Belle. Guests may be a part of the show.
Buzz LightyearToy Story/Toy Story 2/Toy Story 3TomorrowlandLocated between Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Carousel of Progress. Stamps Autographs
CinderellaCinderellaFantasylandLocated in Princess Fairytale Hall.
Country Bears/Clarabelle Cow/Horace Horsecollar Frontierlandfound near Country Bear Jamboree. No autographs.
Daisy Duck FantasylandFound in the Storybook Circus section. Meets at Pete's Silly Sideshow. Dressed as a circus star.
Donald Duck FantasylandFound in the Storybook Circus section. Meets at Pete's Silly Sideshow. Dressed as a circus star.
ElenaElena of AvalorFantasylandMeets in Princess Fairytale Hall.
Goofy FantasylandFound in the Storybook Circus section. Meets at Pete's Silly Sideshow. Dressed as a circus star.
JasmineAladdinAdventureland.Located in the Agrabah Bazar. Meets with Aladdin
Mickey Mouse Main Street U.S.A.Meets in the Town Square Theater.
Minnie Mouse FantasylandFound in the Storybook Circus section. Meets in Pete's Silly Sideshow. Dressed as a circus star..
MirabelEncantoFantasylandMeets in Fairytale Garden.
Peter PanPeter PanFantasylandMeets near Peter Pan’s Flight
RapunzelTangledFantasylandLocated in Princess Fairytale Hall.
TianaThe Princess and the FrogFantasylandLocated at the Princess Fairytale Hall.
TiggerWinnie The PoohFantasylandFound near The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
Winnie The PoohWinnie The PoohFantasylandFound near The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh

 

Magic Kingdom Table-Service Character Dining

 

Meal NameCharactersDining LocationPark LocationMeal with Characters Available
A Buffet With CharacterWinnie the Pooh/Tigger/Eeyore/PigletCrystal PalaceMain Street, U.S.A.B/L/D
Be Our GuestBeastBe Our Guest RestaurantFantasyland Beast roams the restaurant
Fairytale DiningCindrella/Belle/Snow White/JasmineCindrella's Royal TableFantasylandB/L/D

 

EPCOT Characters

 

CharactersMoviePark LocationNotes
JasmineAladdinMorocco PavilionMeets inside the Pavilion
AliceAlice in WonderlandUnited Kingdom PavilionMeets outside The Tea Caddy
Anna FrozenNorway Pavilion Meets in Royal Summerhus
BelleBeauty and the BeastFrance PavilionMeets in the France Promenade
AshaWishWorld ShowcaseMeets in Gazebo
Donald Duck Mexico PavilionDressed in a sombrero. Meet and Greet themed to a Aztec pyramid. Located at the Mexico Promenade.
ElsaFrozenNorway PavilionMeets in Royal Summerhus
Figment World CelebrationLocated inside the Imagination Pavilion at the exit of Journey into Imagination in ImageWorks
Goofy World CelebrationLocated near EPCOT's main entrance.
JoyInside OutWorld Celebration;;Meets inside Riley's brain ocated inside the Imagination Pavilion at the exit of Journey into Imagination in ImageWorks
Mickey Mouse World CelebrationLocated in Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. Can also meet Minnie.
Minnie Mouse World CelebrationLocated in Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. Can also meet Mickey.
MoanaMoanaWorld NatureLocated at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.
MulanMulanChina PavilionLocated in the China Formal Gardens
Princess AuroraSleeping BeautyFrance PavilionMeets in the France Fragrant Gardens
Snow WhiteSnow WhiteGermanyMeets at the Germany Wishing Well

 

EPCOT Table-Service Character Dining

 

Meal NameCharactersDining LocationPark LocationMeal with Characters Available
Chip n' Dale's Harvest FeastFarmer Mickey/Chip n' Dale/PlutoGarden GrillThe Land PavilionB/L/D
Princess Storybook DiningCindrella/Belle/Snow White/Aurora/Ariel/Mary PoppinsAkershusNorway PavilionB/L/D

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Characters

 

CharactersMoviePark LocationNotes
ArielThe Little MermaidAnimation CourtyardThe live action version of Ariel. Located at Walt Disney Presents
BB-8Star WarsAnimation CourtyardStar Wars Launch Bay
Buzz Lightyear/Woody/JessieToy Story FranchiseToy Story LandMeets at entrance sign
ChewbaccaStar WarsAnimation CourtyardIn the Star Wars Launch Bay
Chip n’ Dale Animation CourtyardDon't meet Guests, but make appearances
Darth VaderStar WarsAnimation CourtyardStar Wars Launch Bay
Doc McStuffinsDoc McStuffinsAnimation CourtyardLocated near Disney Junior
Edna ModeIncrediblesPixar PlaceSee her costume designs
Fancy NancyFancy NancyAnimation CourtyardLocated near Disney Junior
First Order StormtroopersStar WarsGalaxy's EdgeSightings around Batuu. Doesn't stop for meet and greets or autographs
FrozoneIncrediblesPixar PlaceNo autographs
Green Army MenToy Story FranchiseToy Story LandFound randomly throughout Toy Story Land
Kylo RenStar WarsGalaxy's EdgeSightings around Batuu. Doesn't stop for meet and greets or autographs
Mickey MouseFantasiaCommissary LaneMickey and Minnie in Red Carpet Dreams.
Minnie Mouse Commissary LaneMickey and Minnie in Red Carpet Dreams.
Mike Wazowski and SullyMonsters IncAnimation CourtyardInside Walt Disney Presents
Mr.IncredibleIncrediblesPixar PlaceNo autographs
Mrs.IncredibleIncrediblesPixar PlaceNo autographs
OlafFrozenEcho LakeSpecial indoor meet called Celebrity Spotlight.
ReyStar WarsGalaxy's EdgeSightings around Batuu. Doesn't stop for meet and greets or autographs
VampirinaVampirinaAnimation CourtyardLocated near Disney Junior
Vi MoradiStar WarsGalaxy's EdgeSightings around Batuu. Doesn't stop for meet and greets or autographs

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Table Service Character Dining

 

Meal NameCharactersDining LocationPark LocationMeal with Characters Available
Disney Junior Play ‘n DineFancy Nancy/Racer Goofy/Doc McStuffins/VampirinaHollywood and VineEcho LakeB/L
Minnie’s Seasonal Dine Dinner BuffetMinnie Mouse/Mickey Mouse/Donald Duck/Daisy Duck/GoofyHollywood and VineEcho LakeD

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Characters

 

CharactersMoviePark LocationNotes
Chip n' Dale DinoLand U.S.A.Found in Chester and Hester's Dino-rama. Dressed as dinosaurs
Daisy Duck DinoLand U.S.A.Meets on the Cretaceous Trail
Donald Duck DinoLand U.S.A.Meets on the Cretaceous Trail
DugUpDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
Goofy Discovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
Launchpad McQuackDuckTalesDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
Mickey Mouse Discovery IslandFound at Adventurer's Outpost.
Minnie Mouse Discovery IslandFound at Adventurer's Outpost.
MoanaMoanaDiscovery IslandLocated at Character Landing
Pluto Discovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
PocahontasPocahontasDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
RafikiThe Lion KingDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
RussellUpDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
Scrooge McDuckDuckTalesDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat
TimonThe Lion KingDiscovery IslandFound as part of the Character Floatillas on the Discovery River. Can only be seen as they travel on boat

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Table Service Character Dining

 

Meal NameCharactersDining LocationPark LocationMeal with Characters Available
Donald's Dining SafariDonald Duck/Daisy Duck/Minnie Mouse/GoofyTusker HouseAfricaB/L/D

 

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Table Service Character Dining

 

Meal NameCharactersDining LocationPark LocationMeal with Characters Available
1900 Park FareMary Poppins/Alice/The Mad Hatter/Tigger/Winnie the PoohDisney's Grand Floridian Resort Breakfast - currently not available
1900 Park FareCindrella/Prince Charming/Lady Tremaine/Drizella/AnastasiaDisney's Grand Floridian Resort Dinner - currently not available
Beach Club Breakfast BuffetMinnie Mouse/Goofy/Donald DuckCape May CafeDisney's Beach Club ResortBreakfast
Best Friends Breakfast Featuring Lilo and StitchMickey Mouse/Pluto/Lilo/Stich‘OhanaDisney's Polynesian ResortBreakfast
Chef Mickey's Funtime BuffetMickey Mouse/Minnie Mouse/Donald Duck/Goofy/PlutoChef Mickey'sDisney's Contemporary ResortB/D
My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea PartyAuroraGarden View Tea RoomDisney's Grand Floridian ResortBrunch - currently not available
Wonderland Tea PartyAlice/Mad Hatter1900 Park FareDisney's Grand Floridian ResortAfternoon Tea and Cupcakes - currently not available
Bon Voyage Adventure BreakfastRapunzel/Flynn Rider/Ariel/Prince EricTrattoria al FornoDisney's BoardWalk InnBreakfast - currently not available
Storybook Dining at Artist PointSnow White/Dopey/Grumpy/Evil QueenArtist PointDisney's Wilderness LodgeDinner

 

MouseforLess Tips

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Disney Character Meet and Greet Opportunities Tips

  • When getting autographs, try to use a big fat pen or a thick Sharpie.  The fatter the writing instrument, the better the character can maneuver.
  • Make sure to have your autograph books ready to go, open to the page you want signed.
  • Put your contact information in the front of your autograph book.  If it gets lost, it will be much easier to return to you.
  • Consider having something unique signed, instead of an autograph book. Suggestions include storybooks, photo mats, hats, and even Christmas ornaments.
  • Have your cameras, phones, or Magicbands (Memory Maker) ready to go.  Turn devices on and have them set on the correct settings. PhotoPass photographers will use your camera if asked!
  • Take the candid photos too!  Don’t focus on only capturing the posed photos.  Some of the best photographs you can get are the candid moments that happen between your family and the characters.
  • Interact with the characters.  Ask them questions that pertain to them.  Mimic their poses. Characters like to play. (For example, I’ve seen Buzz Lightyear arm wrestle with guests.)
  • Try to approach characters from the front.  Their vision isn’t always great.
  • Keep in mind that characters do take breaks.  The characters will be back soon, often only needing a 5-10 minute break. Characters are only allowed to stay out for a certain time length and it’s really important that they leave when the greater tells them it’s time to go.
  • Courtesy goes a long way.  Be nice to the characters.  Please DO NOT grab them.  Also, try to be polite to the other guests as well.  They’ve waited patiently too.
  • While characters can sign most things, they cannot sign clothing that is currently being worn.
  • Characters cannot hold your children.
  • Some children can be shy when first meeting the characters. Most characters are very sensitive to this, and will try and accommodate your child’s needs.  If you do have a shy child, consider meeting face characters first.
  • Consider meeting the characters at off hours.  Lines seem to be less lengthy during these times. This is especially true for characters who meet all day. For example, meeting characters in the evening hours typically allows for minimal waits.
  • One of the more fun things you can do is attempt to take a character selfie!  They can be difficult to get entire faces in, but they are fun memories!
  • Character meet and greets can be great fun for adults too! They are certainly not just for the kids.
  • If there is a character you want to see and you know where they will be meeting, line up before the character arrives. Arriving a few minutes early and waiting in line before the character actually appears can save you time later.
  • Watch for surprise characters. You never know who will pop up where!
  • Dress like the character you want to meet.  They typically respond well to seeing you dressed like them.  For example, when wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt, Mickey almost always comments.

Character Dining Tips

Disney Character Meet and Greet Opportunities

  • Again, have your camera ready-most characters will visit you at your table during your meal.  Also, take candid photos of your family’s exchange with the character.
  • You may want to make your Advance Dining Reservations for “off peak” meal times. This will allow more time for character interactions because there will be less guests dining.
  • If you have finished your meal and you missed seeing a character, let one of the character attendants know and they will try to accommodate your request. This cannot always be done, but they will try.
  • Character meals, while sometimes pricey, can be a great way to see a large number of characters all at one time, therefore saving you time in line later. Consider whether the cost is worth it to you.
  • When dining in the parks for breakfast, try to get the earliest time possible. That way, when you’re done, you can head immediately to the rides with little waits.
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