Retired: Meet Pluto at Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This meet-and-greet, along with the other Disney Junior characters, permanently closed in 2025. We’ve moved this article to our retired character meet-and-greet section. You might enjoy our list of other locations to meet Pluto at Disney World.

Mickey’s old pal Pluto meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the See Disney Junior Pals meet-and-greet area in the Animation Courtyard. This general area is home to four Disney Junior meet-and-greets. The other characters who meet in the area are Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, and Doc McStuffins.

Below, we’ll discuss the specifics of Pluto’s character meet, including how to locate him in the My Disney Experience app. We’ll also preview a few photos of his location and character autograph.

To find Pluto from the park’s entrance, you’ll walk to the end of Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Chinese Theater replica. From there, you’ll take a right and walk under an arch that says Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As soon as you walk through, you’re in Animation Courtyard. Star Wars Launch Bay will be directly ahead, and the Disney Junior meet-and-greets are on the immediate right. The Disney Jr. Play and Dance! is also in the immediate area.

Per the signage, Pluto was meeting between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the day of our visit. As always, you’ll want to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for exact times and availability.

Pluto is a non-verbal character but does an excellent job communicating with guests. A PhotoPass photographer is usually available at this meet-and-greet. If you ask him to sign his autograph, he will gladly do so. It’s always fun to watch because he lays the autograph book on his nose to sign it.

After hugs and signatures, Pluto will pose for a few photos.

Here’s a picture of his character autograph. He signs the “o” at the end of his name like a dog’s paw. How cute!

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