Meet Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck-it Ralph at Walt Disney World
Unfortunately, Vanellope Von Schweetz’s character meet-and-greet at Epcot ended in August 2023. The photos and information below are for historical reference only. At the time of this update, she no longer has a traditional meet-and-greet at Walt Disney World.
You’re in luck if you hope to meet Vanellope Von Schweetz during your Walt Disney World vacation! She meets daily at Epcot in the Imagination Pavilion. You may remember that she formerly met at Epcot with Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph, and Ralph Breaks the Internet. Unfortunately, when character meet-and-greets resumed, Ralph didn’t return.
However, you can still meet Vanellope Von Schweetz, and I assure you this character meet-and-greet does not disappoint. So hop in a sugar rush racecar! We’re off to meet the “sweetest” character around!
Wreck-it Ralph Character Meet
For the past few years, most of Epcot’s former Future World has been a construction zone. Thankfully, some progress has been made, but we still have a way to go. That said, many character locations at Epcot have been re-instated over the last year, including Vanellope Von Schweetz. She meets at Image Works inside the Imagination Pavilion. This park area is now considered World Celebration.
This internet surfing character meets several times per day. You’ll want to check the My Disney Experience App for the exact times she meets on the day of your visit. Here are the instructions for how to do so.
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
You’ll have two options for entering the Imagination Pavilion. First, you can ride Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Then, at the end of the ride, you’ll exit into the Image Works area, where these characters meet-and-greets are held. The other option is to walk around the side of the building and enter through the gift shop. A sign over the entrance typically indicates you’re in the right area.
When you enter the pavilion, you will walk through a retail store that opens up into the Image Works Lab. Vanellope meets in this area. Below is a picture of the queue where guests wait to meet Vanellope.
Vanellope Von Schweetz meets with guests in this large open area. She is extremely popular, so if the queue is full, you can expect to wait approximately 30 minutes.
Vanellope takes short breaks to “visit the internet” throughout her listed times. Taking breaks is routine practice at all of the character meets. If you were to see her leaving while you’re waiting, remain in place. She will return momentarily. Here is the area where she exits to visit the internet.
When characters disappear, it can seem frustrating. But everyone needs a break now and then. She will likely only be gone for a short few minutes. Vanellope Von Schweetz is super cool and full of energy! You can tell she’s ready to hop in a candy racer at any moment and take you for a couple of laps around the World Showcase.
Vanellope Von Schweetz is an autograph-signing character, and a PhotoPass photographer is usually present at this meet and greet. If you didn’t purchase the Memory Maker, you can always ask the cast member attending the meet if they will take a photo with your device.
Make sure to have your pen and autograph book ready when it’s your turn.
Here is a video we recorded a few years back, capturing when Ralph and Vanellope visited the internet. Everyone in the area gathered around and was genuinely excited to see the characters come by and wave before leaving the room.
Final Thoughts
For more characters at Epcot, you might like:
- Meet Disney Princesses at Epcot
- Meet Mickey Mouse and Friends at Epcot
- Meet Anna and Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus
- Meet Pluto Near Epcot’s Entrance
You might also enjoy browsing our entire list of characters at Walt Disney World. For more information, check out Vanellope’s character spotlight. It has photos of places we’ve seen her over the years.
More Planning
Resorts Gal specializes in Disney World Resorts, Characters, and Dining. Explore our resources, including our Disney World Resorts Guide. It provides an overview of everything you need to know about the Disney Resort Hotels. For dining, our Disney World Dining Guide is an excellent place to start. Our Disney World Transportation Guide is a wonderful resource for planning your routes. It’s one of our most popular resources. If you plan to meet characters in the parks, we have an updated list of Disney World Characters. It includes every available character meet-and-greet in the parks and where to find rare characters throughout the year. Lastly, our Disney Parks Guide provides a complete overview of all four theme parks and water parks.
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