While you never know when a Disney character might pop up, here are a few tips to improve your chances of seeing your favorites.
Follow the Glove to Track Favorite Characters
All Walt Disney World Resort theme park guest guidemaps now feature the easily recognizable Mickey's glove icon in every park area where characters can be found. It's the best way to find your Disney friends!
See Mickey Mouse and Pals at the Magic Kingdom
An all-new stage show at the Magic Kingdom provides a terrific opportunity for meeting Disney favorites. "Cinderella's Surprise Celebration," which takes place on and around Cinderella Castle, features the popular princess in a new revue with action, romance, music and dozens of Disney characters who mingle with guests for photos and autographs after each show.
If you want to fulfill your life-long dream of meeting Mickey Mouse, Mickey's Toontown Fair is the place to be. In a cool, air-conditioned setting, guests have a chance to visit his house and meet the Mouse himself in the Judge's Tent directly behind Mickey's home. Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and other pals of Mickey Mouse also stop by Mickey's Toontown Fair throughout the day to meet with fans of all ages. They are eager to pose for photos and give autographs in the Hall of Fame located inside the County Bounty.
Fantasyland is another popular area where Disney characters make special appearances, especially at Fantasyland Character Festival. Up to five characters from famous Disney films are available for hugs, kisses and autographs. Guests in Fantasyland also can meet Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" after splashing around in her "under-the-sea" play area in Ariel's Grotto, a popular meet-and-greet location.
At Epcot, Characters are on Holiday
Epcot is another hot spot to meet Disney characters. Guests of Epcot can find their favorite Disney friends traveling on a double-decker bus throughout World Showcase Plaza. The characters pose for photographs and sign autographs along the way.
Disney-MGM Studios Home of More Disney Characters
Disney characters never miss the chance to be "in the movies" at Disney-MGM Studios, often the first place characters from the latest Disney animated film will appear -- in stage shows, attractions or parades. Animation Courtyard is a prime meeting place for Mickey Mouse.
A Special Character Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom
At Camp Minnie-Mickey, character-loving guests are in heaven. In a shady grove of brooks, nooks and cedar trees reminiscent of an Adirondack summer camp, Disney characters are on hand to greet guests, sign autographs and pose for photos.
Guests will find Mickey Mouse and his good friend, Minnie Mouse, soaking up the campground fun, along with Goofy, Pluto, Winnie the Pooh and his Hundred Acre Wood pals, plus Chip 'n' Dale.
Camp Minnie-Mickey is home to two theater shows: "Festival of the Lion King," where Simba and his friends celebrate the music from the classic Disney film, and "Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends," with Pocahontas and her favorite live woodland animals telling the story of their forest world.
Feeling Hungry? Try a Character Dining Experience
Don't forget to call 407/WDW-DINE to make reservations at one of the many character dining locations. The Walt Disney World Resort offers many different character dining experiences from breakfast to dinner. They offer a fun and unique way to meet some of your Disney friends.
Follow the Glove to Track Favorite Characters
All Walt Disney World Resort theme park guest guidemaps now feature the easily recognizable Mickey's glove icon in every park area where characters can be found. It's the best way to find your Disney friends!
See Mickey Mouse and Pals at the Magic Kingdom
An all-new stage show at the Magic Kingdom provides a terrific opportunity for meeting Disney favorites. "Cinderella's Surprise Celebration," which takes place on and around Cinderella Castle, features the popular princess in a new revue with action, romance, music and dozens of Disney characters who mingle with guests for photos and autographs after each show.
If you want to fulfill your life-long dream of meeting Mickey Mouse, Mickey's Toontown Fair is the place to be. In a cool, air-conditioned setting, guests have a chance to visit his house and meet the Mouse himself in the Judge's Tent directly behind Mickey's home. Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and other pals of Mickey Mouse also stop by Mickey's Toontown Fair throughout the day to meet with fans of all ages. They are eager to pose for photos and give autographs in the Hall of Fame located inside the County Bounty.
Fantasyland is another popular area where Disney characters make special appearances, especially at Fantasyland Character Festival. Up to five characters from famous Disney films are available for hugs, kisses and autographs. Guests in Fantasyland also can meet Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" after splashing around in her "under-the-sea" play area in Ariel's Grotto, a popular meet-and-greet location.
At Epcot, Characters are on Holiday
Epcot is another hot spot to meet Disney characters. Guests of Epcot can find their favorite Disney friends traveling on a double-decker bus throughout World Showcase Plaza. The characters pose for photographs and sign autographs along the way.
Disney-MGM Studios Home of More Disney Characters
Disney characters never miss the chance to be "in the movies" at Disney-MGM Studios, often the first place characters from the latest Disney animated film will appear -- in stage shows, attractions or parades. Animation Courtyard is a prime meeting place for Mickey Mouse.
A Special Character Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom
At Camp Minnie-Mickey, character-loving guests are in heaven. In a shady grove of brooks, nooks and cedar trees reminiscent of an Adirondack summer camp, Disney characters are on hand to greet guests, sign autographs and pose for photos.
Guests will find Mickey Mouse and his good friend, Minnie Mouse, soaking up the campground fun, along with Goofy, Pluto, Winnie the Pooh and his Hundred Acre Wood pals, plus Chip 'n' Dale.
Camp Minnie-Mickey is home to two theater shows: "Festival of the Lion King," where Simba and his friends celebrate the music from the classic Disney film, and "Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends," with Pocahontas and her favorite live woodland animals telling the story of their forest world.
Feeling Hungry? Try a Character Dining Experience
Don't forget to call 407/WDW-DINE to make reservations at one of the many character dining locations. The Walt Disney World Resort offers many different character dining experiences from breakfast to dinner. They offer a fun and unique way to meet some of your Disney friends.