The A-Z List of Every Character Meet and Greet at Walt Disney World
Do you want to meet characters at Walt Disney World? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We visit Walt Disney World weekly to bring you the latest updates on character meet-and-greets.
Below, we have a list of every character meet-and-greet at Walt Disney World. You can click on any character’s name to learn more about their locations. The characters are listed in alphabetical order by name. If you want to see more photos of a character, we link to an individual article that discusses that character’s meet-and-greet in detail.
We also have a character guide for each theme park that discusses when and where you’ll find each character’s meet-and-greet locations. These guides are helpful when you’re trying to plan a specific park day.
Here are a few updates and tips for meeting characters at Disney World:
- Traditional character meets have returned to Walt Disney World. You can receive hugs, collect autographs, and have your photos taken!
- More and more Disney World characters are beginning to appear in the parks. So be on the lookout for new character meets at any given moment.
- You might notice other guests waving or a group forming ahead of you. Those signs indicate that a character might have just come out for a meet-and-greet opportunity.
- We update this character guide as we experience new meet-and-greets. Each article below links to a walk-through of the character’s meet, including photos, tips, and how long we waited.
Last Updated: March 17, 2024
Disney World Characters
Below is a list of every character that meets at Disney World. It’s important to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for availability and times for each character.
Aladdin
Aladdin meets daily at Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom with Princess Jasmine. He meets with Abu during the extra-ticketed Halloween and Christmas parties at 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 location to meet her at Walt Disney World. Often, Alice meets with the Mad Hatter and/or the White Rabbit during the seasonal parties at Magic Kingdom.
Anastasia and Drizella
These evil sisters from Cinderella meet daily at the Magic Kingdom. This is the only place to meet them at Walt Disney World.
Anna and Elsa
Anna and Elsa meet in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. This is the only place to meet them at Walt Disney World.
Ariel, The Little Mermaid
Ariel meets daily at her grotto in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. She also has a limited-time meet-and-greet at Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ariel often meets with Prince Eric during the extra-ticketed Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom. Ariel is often one of the rotating princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
Asha
Asha from Disney’s Wish meets daily at Epcot in the gazebo along the walkway toward Mexico.
Aurora
Aurora meets daily in the France Pavilion at Epcot. She is often in the princess rotation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, a character meal.
BB-8
BB-8 is one of three Disney World character meet-and-greets at Star Wars Launch Bay.
Belle
While not a traditional meet-and-greet, Belle is part of Enchanted Tales with Belle at Magic Kingdom. Belle meets daily in her blue village dress in Epcot’s France Pavilion. Belle can often be found wearing her red dress during the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and during the Festival of the Holidays at Epcot. Belle is often in the princess rotation at Akershsus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot, a character meal.
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios near the entrance of Toy Story Land. As of late, he’s usually on the left side of the entrance across the walkway from Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Buzz Lightyear formerly met at Magic Kingdom. However, that meet-and-greet was replaced with Chip and Dale as space cadets.
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow meets daily in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. He also meets at the extra-ticketed Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom.
Chewbacca
Chewbacca is one of three characters who meet at Star Wars Launch Bay. He also roams Galaxy Edge from time to time.
Chip and Dale
Chip and Dale meet at several locations. They can be found daily at Magic Kingdom next to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in space cadet outfits. They also have a traditional meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Additionally, they can be found dressed as dinosaurs at Donald’s Dino-Bash at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Chip and Dale participate in character dining at Epcot’s Garden Grill.
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. She is the greeting princess at Cinderella’s Royal Table and often among the princess rotation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot.
Country Bears
The Country Bears roam Frontierland daily at Magic Kingdom.
Daisy Duck
Daisy Duck is among the most popular Disney World Characters. At Epcot, she meets in the World Celebration Gardens. She is part of Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom, where she is Dasiy Fortuna, a fortune teller. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, she meets in her prehistoric fashionista look at Donald’s Dino-Bash. Lastly, she meets alongside Donald Duck at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can also find Daisy at the following character dining locations: Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House Restaurant, and Cape May Cafe.
- Daisy Duck (Pete’s Silly Sideshow)
- Daisy Duck at Epcot
- Donald and Daisy Duck
- Daisy Duck at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Darth Vader
Darth Vader is one of three character meet-and-greets at Star Wars Launch Bay.
Doc McStuffins
Dock McStuffins meets daily with other Disney Junior characters in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Donald Duck
Donald meets in many places at Walt Disney World. He’s the great Donaldo! in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. He meets in a sombrero at Epcot and in his regular outfit at Hollywood Studios. He’s the lead character in Donald’s Dino-Bash at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He also makes appearances at the following character meals: Topolino’s Terrace, Cape May Cafe, Tusker House Restaurant, and Chef Mickey’s.
- Donald Duck (Pete’s Silly Sideshow)
- Donald Duck at the Mexico Pavilion
- Meet Donald with Daisy Duck
- Donald Duck at Donald’s Dino-Bash
Dug and Russell
Dug and Russell meet at the Wilderness Explorer’s Clubhouse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They are so cute!
Edna Mode
Edna Mode meets at the Edna Mode experience daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She is fabulous!
Edna Mode at Hollywood Studios
Elena of Avalor
Elena is one of four princesses that meet at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom.
Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy meets with other Disney Junior characters daily at the Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Fancy Nancy (Disney Junior Meets in Animation Courtyard)
Figment
Figment meets at the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot. This meet-and-greet took the place of Vanellope Von Schweetz.
Frozone
Frozone meets at Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Goofy
Goofy meets at many locations at Walt Disney World. He’s part of Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom and currently meets near the entrance of Epcot. Goofy meets with Max at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Goody is either at a meet-and-greet or riding on one of the festive flotillas.
- Goofy (Pete’s Silly Sideshow)
- Goofy Near Epcot’s Main Entrance
- Goofy and Max Goof
- Goofy at Donald’s Dino-Bash
Jasmine
Jasmine meets with Aladdin daily at Magic Kingdom. She also 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.
Jessie
Jessie meets alongside her pal Woody daily at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Joy
Joy meets next to Figment in the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot.
Kevin
Kevin roams Discovery Island (and sometimes Dinoland) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren is a roaming character in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu greet guests regularly from a distance in Galaxy’s Edge. Their times are usually listed in the My Disney Experience app.
Max
Max meets with his dad Goofy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Meeko
Meeko sometimes meets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But as of this update, he’s been back on the boat with Pocahontas (character cruise).
Merida
Merida meets in the Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse has a ton of character meet-and-greet locations, as he should. You can meet him as Mickey the Magician at Magic Kingdom, in his suit and tie at Epcot, and in his sorcerer robes at Hollywood Studios. He meets with Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mickey also meets at the following character meals: Chef Mickey’s, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House Restaurant, and Garden Grill.
- Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater
- Mickey Mouse (Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival)
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Adventurer’s Outpost
Minnie Mouse
Minnie Mouse also has plenty of character locations. She meets at Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom, in her polka dot dress at Epcot, and in her red carpet look at Magic Kingdom. She meets with Mickey in their safari suits at 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.
- Meet Minnie Mouse at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
- Meet Minnie Mouse at Epcot
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Adventurer’s Outpost
Mirabel
Mirabel meets daily in her Encanto, formerly the Fairytale Garden, at Magic Kingdom.
Moana
Moana meets daily at both Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Mr. and Mrs. Incredible
The Incredibles meet daily in Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Mulan
Mulan meets in the China Pavilion at Epcot.
Olaf
Olaf meets at Celebrity Spotlight next to the Frozen Sing-Along at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan meets next to his attraction, Peter Pan’s Flight, in Magic Kingdom.
Pluto
Pluto meets in several locations at Walt Disney World. You can usually find him at Epcot in the World Celebration Gardens or in the Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios. At Animal Kingdom, he usually on one of the character cruises or meeting at Donald’s Dino-Bash.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas sometimes meets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But as of this update, she’s been back on the boat with Meeko (character cruise).
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.
Rey
Rey is a roaming character at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Snow White
Snow White meets at Magic Kingdom on the side patio of Town Square Theater. She also meets daily next to 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.
Stitch
Stitch meets daily at Magic Kingdom. As of late, he often rotates with Chip and Dale next to Space Ranger Spin.
Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers roam Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Sulley
Sulley meets at Pixar Place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tiana
Tiana meets at Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. She is one of the rotating princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
Tigger
Tigger meets daily at Magic Kingdom with Winnie the Pooh. He also is one of the characters at The Crystal Palace.
Vampirina
Vampirina meets daily at the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Vi Moradi
Vi Moradi is a roaming character at Galaxy’s Edge.
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh meets with Tigger at the Thotful Spot in Magic Kingdom. He also meets in Christopher Robinson’s room at Epcot. He is part of the character lineup at The Crystal Palace.
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.
Magic Kingdom Character Guides
The following guides are for meeting characters at Magic Kingdom or seeing them in various forms of entertainment like the parade and castle stage show.
- Magic Kingdom Character Meet and Greets
- Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade
- Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire
- Festival of Fantasy Parade
Epcot Character Guides
The following guides are for meeting specific characters at Epcot. For example, one guide covers where to find Disney Princesses throughout the park. Another guide tells where you might run into surprise characters.
- Epcot Characters Guide
- Meet Disney Princesses at Epcot
- Disney World Visa Character Meets
- Character Training at Epcot (Surprise Pop-Ups)
Hollywood Studios Character Guides
These character guides cover the meet-and-greets specific to Hollywood Studios, including finding roaming characters in Galaxy’s Edge.
Animal Kingdom Guides
These guides discuss where to find characters at Animal Kingdom, including character cruises. Characters that appear on the cruises often include Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQuack, Pocahontas with Meeko, Timon and Rafiki, and Goofy with Pluto.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Characters Guide
- Animal Kingdom Character Cruises
- DiVine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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.
Other Places to Meet Disney World Characters
Below, we share a few other places to meet characters at Disney World, including character meals, resorts, seasonal parties, and rare character sightings.
Character Dining Experiences
Whether you’re looking to enjoy breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Friends at Crystal Palace or dine with princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table, there are plenty of character dining restaurants at Walt Disney World.
So many that we’ve put them all together in a separate guide. It’s important to note that all character restaurants require advanced dining reservations. But we do believe that planning at least one or two character meals is a must for anyone interested in meeting characters.
Character dining allows everyone to have a fun interaction with their favorite Disney characters in a more relaxed setting. However, character meals are an investment in time, and they can be costly. Our character dining guide will help you discern which character meal will work best for your group. We recommend planning a meal based on which characters you want to meet.
Learn More: Guide to Character Dining at Disney World (With Every Location)
Characters at the Disney World Resorts
Select characters take part in what’s called a character caravan. The caravans tour the resorts to surprise and delight guests. Unfortunately, Disney does not provide the schedule for the character caravan, but we have seen the characters at various resorts from mid-morning through mid-afternoon.
You might also enjoy visiting Disney’s Fort Wilderness to participate in Chip and Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long. This is a complimentary event that’s held nightly.
Meeting Characters at Disney World (Seasonal Guides)
If you’re planning a trip during the holidays or to one of the special ticketed events, do not miss these guides:
- Character Meet-and-Greets at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Character Meet-and-Greets at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- Character Meet-and-Greets at Jollywood Nights
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (With Characters)
- Characters in Mickey’s Boo to You Parade
- Meet Santa at Walt Disney World
- Meet Jack (Sandy Claws) and Sally at Disney World
Limited Time Meet and Greets
The following meet-and-greet is available at Epcot for a limited time.
Easter
Guests can find Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at Magic Kingdom the week of Easter.
4th of July
Special characters make a surprise appearance at Epcot’s American Adventure on the 4th of July.
Rare Character Meets at Disney World
Here are a few rare character meet-and-greets we’ve encountered in the park. Typically, during Earth Week, several rare characters make appearances at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Tinkerbell and Fawn
- Jane and Terk from Tarzan
- Princess Atta from A Bug’s Life
- Flik from A Bug’s Life
- Goofy from Camp Minnie-Mickey
- Frontierland Hoe Down (Character Dance Party)
Character Archives
The following character meets are obsolete. They are listed below for historical reference only.
- Vanellope Von Schweetz
- Mary Poppins at Epcot
- Mickey and Friends at the Epcot Character Spot
- How to Meet Socially Distanced Characters at Disney World
- Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Anniversary Outfits
- Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade
Good luck finding your favorite Disney World characters in the parks!