All Disney World Characters Meet-and-Greets (2026)
If you’re hoping to meet a few characters on your next Disney World vacation, you’ve come to the right place. This guide provides an overview of all Disney World characters who have active meet-and-greets in the theme parks. Below, you’ll find an extensive list of characters in alphabetical order.
It’s important to note that we update this guide regularly, but you need to know that some character locations change from time to time. In some cases, a meet-and-greet might be removed from the regular schedule. Therefore, it’s essential to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for availability and times for each character. We’ve provided a section below with instructions.
Where to Meet Characters at Disney World
If you prefer to break the meet-and-greets down by each park, you might like these individual guides:
- Magic Kingdom Characters: Learn about the characters who meet regularly at Magic Kingdom, including places you might run into rare or surprise characters, character events like parades and dance parties, and options for character dining.
- Epcot Characters: Find out which characters regularly meet at Epcot, including character training spots and dining options.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Characters: This guide discusses where to find characters at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s one of our favorite parks for meeting characters. It also touches on places we’ve seen a few surprise meet-and-greets, character dining, and Star Wars characters!
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Characters: This park has some very unique characters! Find out where you can see them and learn about dining with characters.
If you’re looking for historical information, see our character index or list of retired meet-and-greets.
Summer 2026 Character Extras
From now through September 8th, guests can expect to see a few extra characters for Cool Kid Summer:
- Jessie’s Roundup: This limited-time offering allows guests the opportunity to mingle with Jessie, Bullseye, and Woody at the Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom.
- GoofyCore Hall: See Goofy and Max on the dance floor at Communicore Hall at Epcot.
- Pajama Parties at Select Disney Resort Hotels: If you’re staying at one of these hotels, don’t miss a pajama party with classic character appearances.
Guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotel can also expect to see characters out during the early entry period for all four parks this summer.
Locating Characters on the Day of Your Visit
It is essential to use the My Disney Experience app to locate characters on the day of your visit. We’ve provided step-by-step instructions below. Or you might also like our in-depth tutorial on locating characters using the My Disney Experience app. It includes screenshots of the entire process.
- 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.
- In the bottom right corner of the screen, select “Show List.”
- Scroll through the list of characters with their times and locations. (Alternatively, 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.
Disney World Characters A-Z List
We’ve listed each character below in alphabetical order. You can use the table of contents to access a specific character or scroll through the entire list for a broader idea of where all characters meet.
Aladdin
Aladdin meets daily in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. He meets at this location alongside Princess Jasmine. It is the only traditional location to meet Aladdin and Jasmine together in all the theme parks. He often meets with Abu during the extra-ticketed Halloween and Christmas parties at the Magic Kingdom. Aladdin also makes an appearance as Prince Ali at 1900 Park Fare.
Alice
Alice from Alice in Wonderland meets daily in the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot. This is the only traditional location to meet her at Walt Disney World. Often, Alice meets with the Mad Hatter or the White Rabbit during the seasonal parties at Magic Kingdom.
Anastasia and Drizella
Anastasia and Drizella, the evil sisters from Cinderella, meet daily at the Magic Kingdom. This is the only place to meet them at Walt Disney World. The stepsisters meet near Cinderella’s Fountain behind the castle. They are in a partially covered location but often have a long line that extends into the sun. We recommend meeting them earlier rather than later.
Anna and Elsa
Anna and Elsa meet in their Royal Sommerhus at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. This is the only traditional place to meet them at Walt Disney World. Elsa meets in her white gown, and Anna meets as Queen Anna of Arendelle. You can also meet the sisters in holiday outfits during Mickey’s Christmas Party. (This is a limited-time offering that requires a special ticket.)
Ariel, The Little Mermaid
Ariel has two meet-and-greet locations at Walt Disney World. She meets in her mermaid form at Ariel’s Grotto at Magic Kingdom. This Fantasyland meet-and-greet is adjacent to her attraction, Journey of the Little Mermaid. She also takes part in the daily Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom, where she rides on a feature float.
If you’re looking for the live-action movie version of Ariel, you can find her at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She meets at Walt Disney Presents. You can also see Ariel in mermaid form at the park in The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure.
Ariel makes special appearances (often with Prince Eric) during the extra-ticketed Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom. Additionally, she is one of the rotating princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and sometimes at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Asha
Asha from Disney’s Wish meets daily at Epcot in the gazebo along the path toward Mexico. She is directly across the walkway from Disney Traders. Asha also has a float in the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade at Magic Kingdom.
Aurora
Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty meets daily under the gazebo in the France Pavilion at Epcot. She is usually in the princess rotation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, a character meal. You can sometimes find her meeting with Prince Philip at Mickey’s Christmas Party. That said, if you are hoping to meet Princess Aurora, Epcot’s France Pavilion is likely the best choice. She wears her pink dress here.
Belle
There is one traditional location to meet Belle at Disney World. She greets guests daily in the France Pavilion at Epcot. She wears her blue village dress at this location.
While not a traditional meet-and-greet, Belle is part of Enchanted Tales with Belle at Magic Kingdom. She wears her yellow ballgown at this unique experience. Belle is also part of the princess rotation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot, a character meal. Lastly, she can often be found wearing her red holiday dress during the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and the Festival of the Holidays at Epcot.
Bitsy
Bitsy is a Disney Jr. character from the popular television series, SuperKitties. She meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll find her on Commissary Lane near Red Carpet Dreams. She rotates this location with Sofia the First. The photo below is from the day we met her. If you would like to know more, see our overview of where to meet Bitsy at Disney World. Note that she does not sign autographs, but she does have an autograph card. A PhotoPass photographer was available on the day of our visit.
Bluey and Bingo
While Bluey and Bingo do not have a traditional meet-and-greet, you can find them at Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear meets near the entrance of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He’s usually on the left side of the entrance across the walkway from Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow meets daily in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. Captain Sparrow’s times are listed in the My Disney Experience app. We have an overview of our experience meeting him, which includes tips for the best times to meet him. He also meets at the extra-ticketed Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom.
Chewbacca
Chewbacca has a traditional character meet-and-greet near the Millennium Falcon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He also meets in his Life Day look during Jollywood Nights, a separate ticketed event.
Chip and Dale
Chip and Dale meet at several locations. They can be found daily at Magic Kingdom. (Note: they move around a good bit! So check the app for their location on your visit!) We often find them dressed as space cadets at this location.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they meet in the new Walt Disney Studios Lot. We have an overview of roaming characters in the new courtyard area.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, they’ve been greeting guests outside the park’s entrance. Their location is listed at the Palm Courtyard.
The pair have moved a few times at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but are often somewhere in The Oasis, near the park’s entrance. Lastly, Chip and Dale participate in character dining at Epcot’s Garden Grill. If you’re a fan of the pair, be sure to see our guide to meeting Chip and Dale at Disney World. It offers photos of past locations and unique costumes.
Cinderella
Cinderella meets daily at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom. This is the only place to meet her at Walt Disney World outside of character dining. As far as character meals, she is the greeting princess at Cinderella’s Royal Table and is often among the princesses on rotation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot. If you’re looking to meet her with Prince Charming, they often meet together during Mickey’s Christmas Party, which is a separate ticket event over the holiday season. For more, see our overview with photos of the places we’ve seen Cinderella at Disney World, including riding in her carriage with Prince Charming.
Country Bears
The Country Bears roam Frontierland daily at Magic Kingdom. You can usually find them in front of Country Bear Musical Jamboree. Their times are listed in the My Disney Experience app. These fun-loving bears are also out during the seasonal Halloween and Christmas parties.
Daisy Duck
Daisy Duck is among the most popular Disney World Characters. She is part of Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom, where she is Daisy Fortuna, a fortune teller.
At Epcot, Daisy usually meets near the International Gateway. However, as of late, she’s been greeting guests near the park entrance.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, she meets guests near Echo Lake. Sometimes you can find her with Donald at this location, but lately she’s been solo.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, she meets with Donald Duck in her safari suit. They meet near the front of the park in the Oasis.
Daisy is also part of the following character dining locations: Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House Restaurant, and Cape May Cafe.
Darth Vader
Darth Vader has a meet-and-greet location near Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This meet-and-greet might be a little intimidating for little ones. He remains in character.
Donald Duck
Donald Duck meets in many places at Walt Disney World. For example, he’s the great Donaldo at Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom.
At Epcot, he wears a sombrero at his meet-and-greet in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, he wears his traditional blue outfit. Sometimes he meets with Daisy Duck near Echo Lake, and at other times we find him roaming the area near the Walt Disney Studios Lot.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, he meets with Daisy Duck near the park’s entrance. They both wear safari suits at this location.
Donald Duck makes appearances at the following character meals: Topolino’s Terrace, Cape May Cafe, Tusker House Restaurant, and Chef Mickey’s. You’ll also find him at most extra-ticket seasonal parties and special events.
Dug and Russell
Dug and Russell from Up! are a duo that you have to find at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It would be rare to see them elsewhere. They formerly met at the Wilderness Explorer’s Clubhouse. However, these days, you’ll want to look for Dug and Russell on Discovery Island.
Dug has been meeting guests on the Discovery Island Trails. If you’re lucky, you might even run into the talking version. If so, he will communicate with you by using his special collar. It’s a real treat.
As for Russell, he’s usually out roaming Discovery Island and talking with guests along the way. If you see him, make sure to stop and say hello. He often has time for a quick visit.
Occasionally, you might run into Mr. Fredricksen, but he is very rare. For more details and photos, see our article: Mr. Fredricksen joins Russell for Animal Kingdom Meet-and-Greet.
Edna Mode
Edna Mode meets at the Edna Mode Experience daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She is fabulous! This is the only place to meet her at Disney World.
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor meets on the side patio of Town Square Theater. Make sure to check the My Disney Experience app for her exact location on the day of your visit.
Figment
Figment meets at the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot. This fun-loving purple dragon is considered to be the mascot of Epcot.
Frozone
Frozone meets at Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He is a roaming character who comes and goes through the area throughout the day. He’s a lot of fun!
Goofy
Goofy meets at many locations at Walt Disney World. At Magic Kingdom, he meets as the Great Goofini at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
At Epcot, you’ll find Goofy at the Meet Mickey and Friends at Communicore Hall. He meets next to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at this location.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, he roams the Walt Disney Studios Lot Courtyard.
Then, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’ve seen him move around quite a bit. As of late, he’s taken up residence in the Asia section of the park.
Jasmine
Jasmine meets with Aladdin daily at Magic Kingdom. She has a regular meet-and-greet in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot. Jasmine is also part of the princess rotation at Cinderella’s Royal Table. For all places to meet Jasmine, along with special appearances, see our guide to finding Jasmine at Disney World.
Jessie
Jessie meets alongside her pal Woody daily at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can find this pair in a dedicated area outside the entrance of Toy Story Mania.
Joy
Joy from Inside Out meets daily at Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is currently her only location to meet guests.
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde
This pair from Zootopia 2 meet daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Zoogether Day Gathering Spot. They both sign autographs, and you can expect a long wait, given their popularity.
Kevin
Kevin roams Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Sometimes you might also find her in The Oasis, toward the front of the park. She does not meet at any other locations at Disney World, and she is rarely listed in the My Disney Experience app.
Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren is a roaming character in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He is also part of the First Order Searches for the Resistance stage show. Times for the stage show are listed in the My Disney Experience app. If you’re a Star Wars fan, the stage show is a must-see. It lasts about five minutes, and afterward Kylo Ren roams through the crowd.
Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu greet guests regularly in Galaxy’s Edge. Their times are listed in the My Disney Experience app. They are roaming characters but are often pretty easy to find.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse meets in all four theme parks and at select character meals at Walt Disney World. You can find him as Mickey the Magician at Magic Kingdom. He meets at Town Square Theater near the park’s entrance. We’ve also seen him make appearances as band leader Mickey Mouse from time to time.
At Epcot, he wears his classic suit-and-tie look at the Mickey and Friends meet-and-greet. This is also where Goofy and Minnie Mouse meet.
If you’re hoping to meet Sorcerer Mickey, you can find him at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Then, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, he meets with Minnie Mouse at Adventurer’s Outpost. They meet in their safari suits!
Mickey also meets at the following character meals: Chef Mickey’s, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House Restaurant, and Garden Grill.
For every location, see where to meet Mickey Mouse at Disney World.
Minnie Mouse
Minnie Mouse meets in all four theme parks and at select character meals at Walt Disney World. At Magic Kingdom, she meets as Minnie the Magnifique at Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom.
At Epcot, you can find her in the classic red dress with white polka dots at Mickey and Friends at CommuniCore Hall. Minnie meets in her ball gown at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She received a new look this last year. She also meets with Mickey in their safari suits at Adventurer’s Outpost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Minnie participates in the following character meals: Chef Mickey’s, Cape May Cafe, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House Restaurant, and Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine. She is also part of several parades, stage shows, and makes seasonal appearances in special holiday costumes at select locations.
For every location, see where to meet Minnie Mouse at Disney World.
Mirabel
Mirabel meets in her Encanto at Magic Kingdom, formerly the Fairytale Garden. This location is on the walkway to the right of the castle. She also meets with Bruno during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and at Mickey’s Halloween Party. They make appearances at the end of the Celebration Encanto at Epcot.
Moana
Moana meets daily at both Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
At Epcot, she meets across from the entrance of her attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. You can expect long lines for both of these meet-and-greets. She is an exceptionally popular character.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, she meets on Discovery Island at a location called Character Landing.
Mulan
Mulan meets at two locations at Disney World. She can sometimes be found on the side porch of Town Square Theater. However, note that several characters meet on the side porch of Town Square Theater, so their daily listings might be more limited.
Mulan meets in the China Pavilion at Epcot. You can usually find her outside in the garden, or inside the replica of the Temple of Heaven.
Mrs. Incredible (Elastigirl)
Elastigirl meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You may or may not run into Mr. Incredible. He used to meet with her, but he’s become a little more obscure in recent years.
Olaf
Olaf meets at Celebrity Spotlight next to the Frozen Sing-Along at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is a fun meet-and-greet that usually requires little time investment.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan meets next to his attraction, Peter Pan’s Flight, in the Magic Kingdom. He meets in a partially covered area in front of the Never Land Map mural.
Pluto
Pluto meets in several locations at Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, he can often be found roaming Animation Courtyard (also known as the Walt Disney Studios Lot).
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Pluto meets with Goofy in Asia, somewhat near Expedition Everest.
Please note that Pluto has moved around quite a few times, so make sure to check his listings in the My Disney Experience app on your visit.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas meets guests daily in the Oasis at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This is the only traditional place at Disney World to meet her. We have, however, seen her as a pop-up character at Magic Kingdom. So always be on the lookout!
Rafiki
Rafiki meets daily near the front entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in an area listed in the My Disney Experience app as “Near Garden Gate Gifts.” This is likely a temporary meet-and-greet location. Make sure to confirm his times and exact location in the app on the day of your visit.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel meets daily at Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom. She sometimes meets with Flynn Ryder during the seasonal parties at Magic Kingdom. She is part of the princess rotation at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Rapunzel is also now meeting guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Rey
Rey is a roaming character at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We keep a separate guide of all the Star Wars Characters at Disney World if you want to learn more.
Sofia the First
Sofia the First meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll find her on Commissary Lane near Red Carpet Dreams. She rotates this location with Bitsy. The photo below is from the day we met her. If you would like to know more, see our overview of where to meet Sophia the First at Disney World. Note that she does not sign autographs, but she does have an autograph card. A PhotoPass photographer was available on the day of our visit.
Snow White
Snow White meets at Magic Kingdom on the side patio of Town Square Theater. (Her times are often limited for this location.) You’ll want to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for availability.
The best place to meet Snow White is at her wishing well in the Germany Pavilion at Epcot. Snow White is one of the rotating princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. She also meets at Storybook Dining at Artist Point.
Star-Lord
Star-Lord, AKA Peter Quill, from Guardians of the Galaxy, meets in World Discovery near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. He meets daily at this location (intermittently between 9:00 and 4:00 p.m. most days). You can find his exact times in the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit.
Stitch
Stitch meets daily at Magic Kingdom at the exit courtyard of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland.
Stitch is also part of the character lineup at the Best Friends Breakfast at ‘Ohana. He meets as Rock ‘n’ Roll Stitch during Mickey’s Halloween Party. Then, you can usually find him in a Hawaiian holiday shirt at Mickey’s Christmas Party.
If you have a Disney Visa Card, you can also meet Stitch at the Disney Visa Character Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers roam Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Sulley
Sulley meets at Pixar Place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets here with other Pixar characters. You can learn more about this location in our walkthrough of Sulley’s Pixar Place meet-and-greet.
Tiana
Princess Tiana meets at Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. She is one of the rotating princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. She also meets alongside Prince Naveen at Mickey’s Christmas Party. We’ve also seen her make surprise appearances at Hollywood Studios with Prince Naveen.
Tigger
Tigger meets daily at Magic Kingdom with Winnie the Pooh. They meet at a location called the Thotful Spot, which is connected to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Tigger is also one of the characters at The Crystal Palace, a character meal at Magic Kingdom. You can also find Tigger with Eeyore, Pooh, and Piglet at both the Christmas and Halloween parties.
Timon
Timon meets daily near the front entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in an area listed in the My Disney Experience app as “Near Garden Gate Gifts.” This is likely a temporary meet-and-greet location. Make sure to confirm his times and exact location in the app on the day of your visit.
Vi Moradi
Vi Moradi is a roaming character at Galaxy’s Edge. Her times are usually listed in the My Disney Experience app.
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh meets with Tigger at the Thotful Spot in the Magic Kingdom. He is also part of the character lineup at The Crystal Palace, a character dining location at Magic Kingdom. You can also find Tigger with Eeyore, Pooh, and Piglet at both the Christmas and Halloween parties.
At Epcot, Winnie the Pooh meets at Christopher Robin’s room in the United Kingdom Pavilion.
Woody
Woody meets in front of Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is the only place to meet him at Walt Disney World. He meets here with Jessie. Be prepared for a wait. These two often have a long line.
Do Characters Sign Autographs at Disney World?
Yes, many characters at Walt Disney World sign autographs. So be sure to have your autograph book out and ready! If a character doesn’t sign autographs, the cast member attending the meet will let you know before it’s your turn.
Final Thoughts
We love to meet characters at Disney World and hope this guide helped locating a few! Remember that the My Disney Experience app is your friend when it comes to finding locations and times when you’re physically in the parks. Check back with Resorts Gal for the latest Disney World updates.
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