Details for the Disney Visa Character Experience at Epcot and Hollywood Studios
Disney Visa cardholders, this one’s for you! Guests with a Disney Visa card can enjoy a unique character meet-and-greet at both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These character meet-and-greets are among a few special perks at Disney World for Disney Visa cardholders. Below, we’ll discuss the location, timing, and other specifics of the Disney Visa Card Character Experience at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Both of these meet-and-greets are available daily. However, cardholders must show their Disney Visa or Disney Visa Rewards card to gain entry.
Epcot Disney Visa Character Meet-and-Greet
The Epcot Visa Character meet-and-greet is located in the Imagination Pavilion, which is part of the World Celebration area of the park. The building is located next to the Magic Eye Theater, where the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival is held.
A sign on the window states that your Disney Visa Card is your ticket to this exclusive photo event. This meet-and-greet is offered daily between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
After the meet-and-greet, you can download complimentary photos via the My Disney Experience app or Disneyworld.com/photopass. You do not need the Memory Maker to access these photos. (Your card will need to be linked to access photos in the app.)
You’ll join the queue after showing your Disney Visa Card to the cast member.
This area was repainted a few years ago with vibrant murals.
On the afternoon of this visit, two families were ahead of us. When it’s your turn, a cast member will allow your party into the private meet-and-greet area. We’ve walked through this experience many times and never waited more than 15 minutes to meet the characters. While the exact characters are not guaranteed, we’ve always met Minnie Mouse and Pluto. However, on this last visit, we met Goofy and Mickey Mouse.
Here are photos from a previous visit where we met Pluto and Minnie Mouse.
Hollywood Studios Disney Visa Character Experience
An additional character experience is available at Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can meet Stitch from Lilo and Stitch daily between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. This location doubles as the traditional Olaf meet-and-greet. There is a separate line for Olaf, who meets with all guests.
Disney Visa Cardholders can join a separate line to meet Stitch. Celebrity Spotlight sits near the exit of the Hyperion Theater, where the Frozen Sing-Along is held. It’s across the walkway from Echo Lake. We have a walk-through with photos of our experience meeting Stitch at the Disney Visa Character Experience.
Stitch is a wonderful meet-and-greet opportunity. Unfortunately, a PhotoPass photographer is not available at this location. A photo box is mounted to the wall and will take a couple of automated snapshots during your meet-and-greet.
Stitch signs his autograph at this location. So make sure to have your signature book out and ready.
To learn more about the complimentary photo downloads and other terms and conditions, visit the official cardmember photo opportunities home page. Check back with Resorts Gal soon for more Disney World planning details!
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