Meet Belle at Epcot’s France Pavilion
Belle is no doubt one of the most popular princesses at Disney World. Thankfully, she has a dedicated meet-and-greet at Epcot’s France Pavilion, where she greets guests daily. Below, we’ll discuss this location, including specifics on timing, photos, and her character’s autograph. Then, I’ll add a few other locations where you might see her. You’ll want to note, though, that her only traditional meet-and-greet is in the France Pavilion.
It’s important to mention that we visit the parks regularly and update these articles to provide the most current information possible. Our best advice is to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for a character’s exact times and location. If you have difficulty finding a character, the best cast members to ask are the ones wearing blue shirts at another meet-and-greet. They work with characters and often can provide the most accurate information or find out the status of someone you’re trying to locate.
Belle’s formal meet-and-greet is in Epcot’s France Pavilion. She meets in her blue village dress at this location. Belle greets guests along the water off the World Showcase Promenade. Here is a photo of where her line begins across the walkway from Chefs de France.
Belle meets intermittently throughout the day, often between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On the day of this visit, the My Disney Experience app listed Belle’s meet-and-greet at the following times:
- 9:30 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 2:20 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
It is essential to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for exact times and locations. Here are the instructions for how to do that.
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
When I arrived to meet Belle, it was 3:02 p.m. Three sets of guests were already ahead of me for her 3:20 p.m. scheduled meet-and-greet.
Since I arrived early, I was able to meet Belle at 3:24 p.m. So, I waited for a total of 22 minutes. By the time I left, Belle’s line was exceptionally long. It was so long that a cast member had already cut off the line for the day. It’s important to get in line before the scheduled time whenever possible. No one else could meet her on this afternoon unless they were already in line.
When it was my turn to meet Belle, we had a pleasant conversation about books. Belle told me that she had recently read Romeo and Juliet. Her advice was to read all the good parts and skip to the ending. I asked if chapter three was a good place to stop, and she reminded me that it was the best part.
Unfortunately, a PhotoPass photographer was not present on the day of my visit. However, Belle does sign autographs. You’ll want to have your autograph book out and ready before it’s your turn to meet her.
In the past, Belle would often meet in the gazebo of the France Pavilion in her yellow ball gown, where Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty meets. Belle wears her yellow gown at Enchanted Tales with Belle, and she often meets at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, a character dining experience at Epcot. Here is a photo of Belle in her yellow gown. We ran into her one morning as she was touring the grounds of one of the resorts.
At Magic Kingdom, Belle is part of Enchanted Tales with Belle. While not a formal character meet, this special interactive attraction allows guests to see Belle up close.
Belle also participates in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom. She is on the first float at the beginning of the parade, and the Beast is usually with her. Unfortunately, Belle does not meet at Be Our Guest, the popular Beauty and the Beast-themed restaurant at Magic Kingdom. The Beast is known to appear at the restaurant in the evening, but he is not guaranteed.
Related: Be Our Guest Review
Lastly, Belle is the star of Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This performance is inspiring and worth seeing if you’re a fan.
Belle also meets in her holiday dress during the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. This is an extra-ticketed event that’s held during the holidays. Expect a long line if you plan to meet her at the party. Almost all of the characters at the party have exceptionally long lines because they are such rare meets. Belle might also appear in her Christmas costume during Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays. That festival typically runs from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Additionally, Belle has been known to meet with Gaston at the Halloween Party. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen Gaston around the parks much as of this update. They were always a fun couple to meet at the party, especially since Gaston is a villain.
One thing is for sure: meeting Belle at Epcot’s France Pavilion is a must-do! So, if meeting her is important to you or someone in your group, make plans to fit this meet-and-greet into your schedule. For more characters at Epcot, you might enjoy the following:
- Meet Princess Jasmine in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion
- Meet Donald Duck in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion
- Meet Alice in Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion
- Meet Winnie the Pooh at Epcot’s United Kingdom
Looking for more help planning your Disney World trip? Start with our Resorts Guide, then check out our Dining Guide, Transportation Guide, and Parks Overview. You’ll also find helpful resources for meeting characters and visiting the water parks.
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