Meet Mulan at Epcot's China Pavilion

Mulan, the warrior princess and humble daughter from Disney’s animated and live-action films, meets daily in the China Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. This is one of the very few places you’ll find her at Disney World. She rarely participates in character or other entertainment offerings. Below, we’ll discuss her meet-and-greet location, including a couple of photos, and her character autographs. Like most character meet-and-greets at Disney World, you can expect a long wait to meet her. She is very popular.

While Mulan has met guests in Epcot’s China Pavilion for many years, you’ll still want to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for her exact time and locations. She is often in the Great Hall of China. However, occasionally, she meets in the gardens of China, surrounding the replica of the Temple of Heaven. So we’ll preview both locations below so you’ll know exactly where to look for her.

On a sidenote, if you have difficulty finding a character, the best cast members to ask are the ones wearing blue shirts at another meet-and-greet. These cast members work with characters and, from our experience, can provide the most accurate information. Other characters who meet near Epcot’s China Pavilion include Anna and Elsa’s meet-and-greet at the Royal Sommerhus and Snow White in Germany by her wishing well.

Mulan poses for a photo at Epcot's China Pavilion — Mulan meets in the China Pavilion at Epcot.

In the past, Mulan met guests near the water garden paths near the Temple of Heaven replica. If she meets in this area, her line forms behind the signage for the Nikon photo spot. Below is a photo of the line to give you an idea. As you can see, a number of guests were waiting to meet her.

a long line of guests wait to meet Mulan — Guests are waiting to meet Mulan.

I joined the queue to meet Mulan on this visit at 2:59 p.m. Unfortunately, the line was about to close even though the official meet-and-greet time didn’t start until 3:00 p.m. So, no other guests were allowed to join after me. I met Mulan at 3:18 p.m. Overall, it took approximately 20 minutes.

This situation is why we emphasize the importance of checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. You’ll want to check for the character’s exact timing and location. It’s also essential to get in line before the listed start time. Cast members will cut the line, as noted above, when a long line forms. This saying applies to character meet-and-greets: “If you’re early, you’re on time. And if you’re on time, you’re probably late.”

How to Locate Characters in the My Disney Experience App

Open the My Disney Experience app and select the pin drop at the bottom of the home screen.
Scroll (left to right) through the icons at the top of the screen and select “Characters.”
After selecting characters, use the locations drop-down to select the park of your choice.
Then, on the bottom right of the screen, select “Show List.”
Scroll through the list of characters with their times and locations.

As an alternative, you can use the map view to locate characters.

*As the day passes, you might notice that characters disappear from the app. When their last scheduled time passes, the meet-and-greet automatically disappears. A new schedule won’t be loaded until the following day. It is essential to check the app for meet-and-greets on the day of your visit.

Learn More: How to Use the My Disney Experience App to Locate Characters (Full Tutorial)

Mulan usually meets for approximately 30 minutes before taking a break. However, the time between breaks is usually shorter in the summer months. When this meet-and-greet is held outdoors, the majority of the line is in direct sunlight, meaning the heat can get pretty intense.

Mulan in her dress — Mulan poses for a photo.

Mulan meets in her full Chinese Hanfu dress, which is a beautiful costume. She is a talking character and signs autographs. She enjoys talking about Mushu and Kahn, her horse. You may want to mention talking points with children in advance. Characters remain in their roles and do not deviate.

Mulan signs her autograph — Mulan is an autograph-signing character.

A PhotoPass photographer is usually present to take your photo at this meet-and-greet. If you didn’t purchase the Memory Maker, you could ask if they’ll take a family photo with your device.

Here is a look at her character autograph. Each character has a unique signature, and they are fun to collect. You can purchase an autograph book in the parks, or you might prefer to purchase a small notebook to bring with you. Don’t forget to bring a pen or a Sharpie marker!

a close up of Mulan's signature — Mulan’s Character Autograph

If you can’t find Mulan in the garden area, she sometimes meets guests inside the Great Hall of China. We have found her in the foyer area of the theater where Reflections of China is held. Below is a photo of guests walking toward the entrance.

This is a much more reasonable spot to meet with Mulan because it’s in an air-conditioned space. A small queue was set up inside when we last found her here. You might notice the cast member wearing a blue shirt in the photo below. Cast members in this uniform specifically work with characters.

guests waiting inside China's Pavilion to meet Mulan — Indoor Queue to meet Mulan

You might find Mulan here during chillier temperatures or possibly on a rainy day. Most will agree this is an excellent location for guests and cast members. Here are a few photos.

Mulan poses for a photo while she meets in an interior location.

Mulan poses with hands folded. — Mulan poses for a photo inside the Great Hall of China at Epcot.

For more places to meet Disney princesses at Epcot, you might try Akershus Royal Banquet Hall for Princess Fairytale Hall Dining. There, you can find Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle. Princess Aurora and Belle also meet in the France Pavilion, and Princess Jasmine meets in Morocco. Or you might like some of these other character meet-and-greets at Epcot. We’re always exploring what’s new around Walt Disney World! Stop by Resorts Gal again soon for the latest updates.