Meet Dug and Russell from ‘UP’ at the Wilderness Explorer’s Clubhouse
Dug and Russell from ‘UP’ have a dedicated meet-and-greet at the Wilderness Explorer’s Clubhouse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Below, we’ll discuss the details of this location and preview a few photos of both characters with their autographs. The pair meets together; however, their times are often listed separately in the My Disney Experience app. For a while, they were meeting separately. Therefore, some of our pictures show them as individual meet-and-greets.
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: Complete Screenshot Tutorial for Locating Characters at Disney World
The Wilderness Explorer’s Clubhouse sits near the front of the park. If you’re facing the Tree of Life, you can take the path to the right of the tree toward Asia. The clubhouse will be on your left, in front of the Lemur exhibit.
Here is a look at the area. The queue is partially covered. But since this is an outdoor meet-and-greet, it’s subject to inclement weather.
Given the popularity of these characters, wait times are typically lengthy. If you get in line and see one of them disappear, don’t worry. Another will be back within a few minutes. Typically, a cast member will tell you who you will meet when you join the line.
I joined the line at 10:25 a.m. with approximately 12 sets of guests ahead of me. Russell was meeting at the time. A cast member near the entrance indicated we would meet Dug because Russell was about to leave. I met Dug at 10:38 a.m. for a total wait time of 13 minutes, which wasn’t too shabby.
Dug is adorable!
He was more than eager to sign his autograph.
Here’s his signature.
After I met Dug, the cast member said that Russell would return at 11:00 a.m. So we got back in line at 10:59 a.m. and met Russell shortly after.
He was kind enough to show me his badges.
Here is a photo of his autograph.
While waiting to meet Dug and Russell, we saw Kevin roaming the area. We have an article that shares a few tips for finding Kevin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Unfortunately, Mr. Frederickson does not meet regularly at Walt Disney World. He has made surprise appearances at special events from time to time. But he is one of those rare characters you likely won’t find on a regular park day. For more information about meeting characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you might enjoy:
- Meet Moana at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Meet Donald at Donald’s Dino-Bash
- Meet Daisy at Donald’s Dino-Bash
- Meet Chip and Dale (Chipmunk O’ Saurus)
- Meet Mickey and Minnie at Adventurer’s Outpost
You might also enjoy previewing our entire list of character meet-and-greets at Walt Disney World.
Planning a Disney World vacation? Here are a few helpful guides to get you started:
- Our Disney World Resorts Guide offers an overview of where to stay, including hotel reviews, photos, and amenities.
- Use our Disney World Dining Guide to plan meals, snacks, and must-try restaurants.
- Explore the Disney World Parks Guide for an introduction to all four theme parks.
- For those interested in the various modes of transportation, start with our Disney Transportation Guide. It shares details for the monorail, skyliner, and more!
- And if you’re planning to cool off, our Water Parks Guide covers both of Disney’s water parks.
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