Meet Mary Poppins at Disney World (No Longer Meeting Regularly)
Unfortunately, Mary Poppins has been removed from the regular character meet-and-greet lineup at Epcot. For years, she met with guests in her Jolly Holiday dress at the United Kingdom Pavilion in Epcot. As of this update, she is no longer listed in the My Disney Experience app. We were told that if she did make an appearance, it was to surprise and delight guests. Below, you can preview the details of her former meet-and-greet.
Mary Poppins is one of the most iconic Disney characters of all time. The original film was a huge success. To this day, generations of fans adore this beloved character. For many, Mary Poppins is a must-do character meet-and-greet on a visit to Epcot. So grab your best umbrella and magic carpetbag (if you have one) because we’re on an adventure to meet Mary Poppins at Walt Disney World.
Mary Poppins meets guests daily at Epcot in the United Kingdom Pavilion. She meets guests daily from mid-morning until usually around 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. As always, you’ll want to check the exact times for her meet-and-greet in the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Often, Mary Poppins meets towards the front of the pavilion near the archway that leads to the garden.
This area is adjacent to where Alice in Wonderland greets guests. They are usually both out from time to time during the day. However, Mary Poppins has been known to meet toward the back of the pavilion. So, if her time is scheduled and you don’t see her, you might check toward the back near the gazebo.
On the day of this visit, I had waited in a lengthy line to meet Aurora in France. I finally met Aurora at 2:19 p.m. Since Mary Poppin’s meet-and-greet began at 2:20 p.m., I wasn’t sure I could make it before her line closed. So I hurried to the United Kingdom Pavilion and arrived at 2:27 p.m.
Related: Meet Princess Aurora at Epcot
Thankfully, only about 15 guests were ahead of me, and the line was still open to join. I was able to meet Mary Poppins at precisely 2:43 p.m. It was a 16-minute wait to meet Mary, which wasn’t bad at all.
There was no PhotoPass photographer present on the day of this visit. However, she did sign my autograph book.
Unfortunately, we are seeing fewer PhotoPass photographers at the character meets. If you want your photo made, you can ask the cast member attending the meet to help you. Or you could make friends with someone in line and ask them to help.
Mary Poppins wears her Jolly Holiday costume at this character meet. And as I’m sure you already know, she is practically perfect in every way.
Mary Poppins enjoys talking about Jane and Michael, the flowers in the nearby garden, or you could discuss the perfect cup of tea. True to form, she delivers an air of utmost properness. Mary Poppins formerly met daily Magic Kingdom, but that meet has yet to return. However, you might see her in the Adventure Friends Cavalcade. She might make an appearance at the Magic Kingdom’s Christmas Party. We have a separate guide to where to find characters at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
During your visit, you might run into the following Epcot characters:
- Winnie the Pooh at Epcot
- Meet Moana at Epcot
- Meet Anna and Elsa at Disney World
- Meet Joy from Inside Out
- Meet Mulan at Epcot
Or you can browse our list of Disney World Character Meets. Additionally, we have a complete overview of character dining that discusses every character restaurant at Disney World.
Related: Dining with Characters at Disney World
In the comments:
Do you have a favorite character you hope to meet? Do you plan to meet Mary Poppins during your Walt Disney World visit?