Disney’s Hollywood Studios Characters (The Complete Guide)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of the best places to meet characters during your Walt Disney World vacation. However, as you may know, the park is undergoing many changes over the next few years. In the meantime, we’ll update this guide as much as possible. But as a large area of the park transitions to a Monsters, Inc.-themed land, we expect to see multiple changes in the character lineup. Some characters might even move a couple of times before finding a location that works. So our best advice is to use this guide as a reference and use the following two tips on the day of your visit:
- Always (always) check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for available characters, times, and locations. (Directions for this step are provided below.)
- If a character isn’t listed (who you are pretty sure meets there regularly), ask a cast member wearing a blue shirt if they can help you locate them. The cast members who work the character meet-and-greets wear blue shirts and khaki pants or shorts. The best place to find them is at another meet-and-greet.
Below, we’ll preview a list of characters who meet regularly in the park and where to find them.
Hollywood Studios Characters List
The following characters have traditional meet-and-greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Ariel (Live-Action)
- Bitsy
- Buzz Lightyear
- Chewbacca
- Chip and Dale
- Daisy Duck
- Darth Vader
- Donald Duck
- Edna Mode
- Frozone (character sighting)
- Goofy
- James P. Sullivan (Sulley)
- Jessie
- Joy
- Kylo Ren
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Mrs. Incredible
- Mulan
- Olaf
- Pluto
- Rapunzel
- Rey (character sighting)
- Sofia
- Stitch
- Stormtroopers (roaming character)
- Vi Moradi (character sighting)
- Woody
As of this update, the following characters have been removed from the daily schedule: Mary Poppins, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Bert, and Mr. Penguin.
The following characters now meet daily: Sofia the First, Bitsy, Rapunzel, and Mulan.
Surprise Characters: Other characters might make surprise appearances during your visit. We have a list of places to look for surprise characters if you want to learn more.
Fun Fact: You can see a large number of characters in one setting during Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the nightly entertainment offering. (Characters in Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios)
Disney Visa Card: A special character meet is available for guests who are Chase Disney Visa cardholders. This location allows guests to meet Stitch at Celebrity Spotlight. (Meet Stitch at the Disney Visa Character Experience)
Character Dining: Hollywood Studios offers one character dining opportunity, Hollywood and Vine. Minnie Mouse hosts breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this location, often referred to as Minnie’s Seasonal Dine. We have a review of Minnie’s Halloween Dine if you would like to know more. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto all meet at this location.
Lightning Lanes: Character meet-and-greets do not have Lightning Lanes at this time.
PhotoPass Photographers: Under each character, we note whether a PhotoPass photographer is usually available at the meet-and-greet. However, they are not guaranteed.
Character Autographs: We also note whether or not a character signs autographs. If they do, you’ll want to have your autograph book out and open to the page you want them to sign before it’s your turn.
How to Locate Characters at Hollywood Studios 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.
Ariel (From the Live Action Story)
Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid usually meets guests inside Walt Disney Presents, between the Animation Courtyard and Pixar Plaza. Ariel meets intermittently throughout the day at this location as “land” Ariel.
- Location: Inside Walt Disney Presents
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: A PhotoPass photographer is usually available at this location.
- Read More: Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents
Bitsy
- Location: Commissary Lane Near Red Carpet Dreams
- Autographs: An autograph card is available.
- PhotoPass: A PhotoPass photographer was available on the day of our visit.
- Read More: Meet Bitsy at Disney World
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear meets near the entrance of Toy Story Land. He meets intermittently throughout the day, across the walkway from Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
- Location: Near Toy Story Land Entrance
- Autographs: He usually has a stamp or an autograph card.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Buzz Lightyear at Toy Story Land
Chewbacca
Chewbacca has a traditional character meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios near the Millennium Falcon.
- Location: Near the Millennium Falcon
- Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: A PhotoPass photographer might be available.
- Read More: Meet Chewbacca at Hollywood Studios
Chip and Dale
Chip and Dale can be a difficult pair to find because they move around quite a bit. We’ve seen them in various places at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including near the Brown Derby, around Echo Lake, and near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Make sure to check the app for their exact location on the day of your visit.
- Location: Walt Disney Studios Lot in Animation Courtyard
- Autographs: Yes, they sign autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
Daisy Duck
Update: Daisy has been meeting at this location by herself as of late.
Daisy Duck also meets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Like Chip and Dale, she tends to move around a bit. We’ve seen her at Grand Ave North, near Echo Lake, near the Brown Derby, and the park’s main entrance. Hollywood Studios is the only place to meet them together at Walt Disney World. We’ve listed her latest location below.
- Location: Near Echo Lake
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Where to Meet Donald and Daisy Duck at Hollywood Studios
Darth Vader
He’s tall, dark, and more than a little intimidating. Darth Vader’s meet-and-greet is located in an outdoor queue at Star Tours-The Adventure Continues.
- Location: Star Tours-The Adventure Continues Queue
- Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Darth Vader Near Star Tours
Donald Duck
Donald Duck is meeting guests in Animation Courtyard as of this update. He is a roaming character who interacts with guests. This is not a traditional meet-and-greet.
- Location: Animation Courtyard
- Autographs: Possibly, but not guaranteed.
- PhotoPass: He is a roaming character.
Edna Mode
Edna Mode meets at The Edna Mode Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This adorable meet-and-greet has a queue featuring her designs. Guests can see some of their favorite Incredibles super suits while they wait.
- Location: Pixar Plaza, Edna Mode Experience
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Edna Mode at Hollywood Studios
Frozone
Frozone has a traditional character meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets at Pixar Plaza near the Incredibles and Edna Mode.
- Location: Pixar Plaza, Roaming in Pixar Plaza
- Autographs: He might sign autographs, but not guaranteed.
- PhotoPass: No, Frozone roams this area.
- Read More: Frozone Roams Pixar Plaza
Goofy
Goofy has moved back to Grand Ave, near the main entrance of Galaxy’s Edge. He usually meets with his son, Max Goof. His times are listed in the My Disney Experience app.
- Location: Grand Ave
- Autographs: Yes, he might sign autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, but not guaranteed.
- Read More: Meet Goofy and Max on Grand Ave
James P. Sullivan (Sulley)
Sulley meets daily at Pixar Plaza near The Edna Mode Experience. This meet-and-greet is intermittently available throughout most of the day. However, most character meet-and-greets wrap up by 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Pixar Plaza, Pixar Plaza Gate East
- Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Sulley from Monsters, Inc.
Rapunzel
- Location: Animation Courtyard, Walt Disney Studios Lot
- Autographs: She is a roaming character.
- PhotoPass: This is not a traditional meet-and-greet.
Jessie
Jessie from Toy Story meets alongside Woody in Toy Story Land. These characters will pose together or separately if you ask. They often have a long line!
- Location: Toy Story Land, Near Toy Story Mania Entrance
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Woody and Jessie in Toy Story Land
Joy
Joy from Inside Out meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Pixar Plaza. This area is home to several Pixar character meet-and-greets.
- Location: Pixar Plaza, Pixar Plaza Palette
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Joy at Pixar Plaza
Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren is considered a roaming character at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You might see him at any given moment, hindering guests in Galaxy’s Edge. Given his villainous appearance, he might be a little scary to younger children. His ship regularly lands in Batuu, and you will usually find him with a couple of stormtroopers.
Kylo Ren is also part of the First Order Searches for the Resistance entertainment offering. You can locate the times for this character experience under the Entertainment section of the My Disney Experience app. It’s worth taking a few moments to see this offering if you are in the area.
- Location: Star Wars: Galaxy Edge, Near First Order Cargo Bay
- Autographs: Kylo Ren is a roaming character. He does not sign autographs.
- PhotoPass: No
- Read More: Where to Find Star Wars Characters at Disney World
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu are roaming characters in Galaxy’s Edge. Their times are usually listed in the My Disney Experience app. As you can imagine, they are exceptionally popular characters. Since they are roaming characters, they do not always stop for guests. But if you ask politely and don’t crowd them, they might stop for a quick photo.
- Location: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Roaming Near Black Spire Market
- Autographs: The Mandalorian is a roaming character. He does not sign autographs.
- PhotoPass: No
- Read More: Meet The Mandalorian and Grogu at Disney World
Mulan
- Location: Animation Courtyard, Walt Disney Studios Lot
- Autographs: She is a roaming character.
- PhotoPass: A PhotoPass photographer may be available.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey and Minnie Mouse meet at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, they do not meet together. You’ll stand in one line and meet Minnie Mouse in her dressing room. Then, you’ll wait a few more minutes to meet Mickey. This is a very popular location that often has long lines.
Mickey Mouse meets guests in his Sorcerer Mickey’s wardrobe from the popular movie Fantasia. Usually, wait times for this location tend to drop off after 4:00 p.m. So, if you can wait until later in the day to meet the pair, the lines should be shorter.
- Location: Commissary Lane, Red Carpet Dreams
- Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams
Minnie Mouse
Minnie Mouse meets in her dressing room at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Red Carpet Dreams is across the walkway from the ABC Commissary on Commissary Lane. The majority of the queue is outdoors in a partially covered area. Once you reach the inside portion of the queue, you won’t have much longer to wait.
- Location: Commissary Lane, Red Carpet Dreams
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams
Mrs. Incredible
Mrs. Incredible (Elastigirl) meets at Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) formerly met with her, but he’s considered a rare find these days.
- Location: Pixar Plaza, Pixar Plaza Gate West
- Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Mrs. Incredible (Elastigirl)
Olaf
Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf from Frozen and Frozen 2, meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets in a building called Celebrity Spotlight on the opposite side of the Hyperion Theater, where the Frozen Sing-A-Long is held.
- Location: Echo Lake, Celebrity Spotlight
- Autographs: Olaf does not sign autographs. But an autograph card might be available.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Sofia the First
- Location: Commissary Lane
- Autographs: She has an autograph card.
- PhotoPass: A PhotoPass photographer may be available.
- Read More: Meet Sofia the First at Disney World
Pluto
Everyone’s favorite pal, Pluto, has a meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He has been meeting guests at the new Walt Disney Studios Lot. His times are listed in the My Disney Experience app.
- Location: Animation Courtyard, Walt Disney Studios Lot
- Autographs: Possibly, but not guaranteed.
- PhotoPass: No, he is a roaming character.
Rey
Rey is another character you’ll see roaming Batuu. Sometimes, you may see her working on her ship, the Millennium Falcon. Since she is a roaming character, she’s not guaranteed. But we see her reasonably often while touring Galaxy’s Edge.
- Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Sightings Around Batuu
- Autographs: Rey is a roaming character, so she doesn’t typically sign autographs. But you’re welcome to ask her if you have the opportunity.
- PhotoPass: No
Stitch
Stitch is meeting guests in Animation Courtyard as of this update. He is a roaming character who interacts with guests. This is not a traditional meet-and-greet.
- Location: Animation Courtyard
- Autographs: Possibly, but not guaranteed.
- PhotoPass: He is a roaming character.
Stormtroopers
First Order Stormtroopers are almost always out, keeping things under control on Batuu. They tend to go after guests who are nose-deep in their mobile phone screens, asking them what they’re doing with those data pads. So stay alert. You never know when you’ll run into them. They almost always travel in pairs.
- Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Sightings Around Batuu
- Autographs: No, they are roaming characters.
- PhotoPass: No
Vi Moradi
Vi Moradi, another character from the Star Wars saga, is often out in Batuu. She works for the good guys.
- Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Sightings Around Batuu
- Autographs: No, not typically.
- PhotoPass: No, she is a roaming character.
Woody
Woody and Jessie meet in front of Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout most of the day. Since this meet is held outdoors, it could get canceled in the event of rain or inclement weather.
- Location: Toy Story Land, Near Toy Story Mania Entrance
- Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
- PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
- Read More: Meet Woody and Jessie in Toy Story Land
Other Places to See Characters at Hollywood Studios
While the following favorite Disney characters don’t have traditional meet-and-greets at Hollywood Studios, you can still see them in the park:
- Beauty and the Beast, along with other favorites from the movie, appear daily in Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage.
- Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff appear daily in the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, a must-see performance for Frozen fans.
- See Ariel (mermaid form) with Prince Eric in the new stage show The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.
- See Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent in the new stage show Disney’s Villains: Unfairly Ever After.
Final Thoughts
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a fun place to meet both classic and unique characters. For more popular meet-and-greets at other parks, you might like to browse our guide to Disney World Characters. Check back with Resorts Gal for the latest Disney updates and reviews.
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