UPDATED May 29, 2026

Dreaming of meeting Mickey and Minnie? Hoping to say “HELLO” to Donald and Goofy? Would you love to give a wave to Woody and all our other Toy Story pals? Well, we’ve got a list right here letting you know where to find ALL the Disney characters in the Walt Disney World theme parks!

Character Meet and Greet locations give guests the chance not only to meet Disney pals, but to give the characters hugs and have their pictures taken with them. Characters are able to sign autographs! 

Keep in mind that Disney friends can show up anywhere in the parks. However, there are several locations dedicated to Character Meet-and-Greets where you can be certain to meet your favorites!

Check My Disney Experience and the schedules posted in the parks for characters and their appearance times.

See the DO’S-and-DONT’S of Disney Character Meet-and-Greets HERE!

Magic Kingdom

From May 26th through September 8th, as part of Cool Kids’ Summer, Magic Kingdom features even MORE character experiences around the park! Keep your eyes peeled for pals even beyond the list of traditional character greeting experiences you see below.

In fact, Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland has welcomed your favorite Toy Story pals to Jessie’s Roundup inside The Diamond Horseshoe!

Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time as Jessie, Woody, and friends join visitors for some “energetic fun” at Jessie’s Roundup throughout the day! Though it is not a traditional meet and greet (meaning that character do not stop to pose for photos with individual guests), the spot features games, crafts, and even interactive shows with beloved Toy Story characters. Stop in The Diamond Horseshoe anytime from 9:30AM – 6PM daily throughout Cool Kids Summer!

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey at Town Square Theater
• Snow White, Elena, or Mulan on the Town Square Theater Porch

Fantasyland

• The Wicked Stepsisters — Anastasia and Drizella — near Cinderella Fountain
• Meet Disney Princesses in Princess Fairytale Hall: Princesses often include Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, and Elena of Avalor. However, sometimes a “Visiting Princess” may take the place of one of the regularly scheduled Princesses. For instance, we have also met Ariel, and Jasmine here!
• Peter Pan outside of Peter Pan’s Flight
• Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at the Thotful Spot (outside of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)
• Disney Pals in Storybook Circus: Minnie Magnifique, Daisy Fortuna, The Astounding Donaldo, and The Great Goofini
• Meet The Little Mermaid at Ariel’s Grotto
• Mirabel from Encanto in Fairytale Garden

Tomorrowland

• Stitch near Space Mountain
• Chip ‘n Dale by the Buzz Lightyear Exit Courtyard

Adventureland

• Aladdin and Jasmine at Agrabah Bazaar
• Captain Jack Sparrow outside Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar

Roaming Characters

Throughout the day, you never know exactly who you’ll encounter! Be sure to check My Disney Experience and the Information Boards posted around the park for characters and their appearance times. As one example, you’ll often find several of those lovable Country Bears from the famous Country Bear Musical Jamboree hanging out in Frontierland, ready for a hug and a photo.

Country Bears including Big Al, Romeo McGrowl, Wendell, and Shaker are are considered Roaming Characters, so they walk about the land to interact with guests!

The Town Square Porch on Main Street, U.S.A. often has visiting Disney Princesses — such as Snow White, Mulan, or Elena — who may not be seen in Princess Fairytale Hall that day.

Alice sometimes visits Fantasyland (by the Mad Tea Party) all the way from Wonderland, and the Mad Hatter has popped up from time to time, as well!

Again, My Disney Experience can help you find characters outside of designated greeting locations (such as Princess Fairytale Hall).

Say you’d like to meet Jack Sparrow, for instance… when you see him appear on the list, simply click to find the times he’ll be making appearances!

And remember, you can use this online tool in any park…

EPCOT

World Celebration

• Mickey & Friends Meet-and-Greet in CommuniCore Hall; While Mickey is always present, the “& Friends” can vary, so be ready for a surprise! 
• See Disney Pals near EPCOT’s Main Entrance
• Meet Figment in the Imagination Pavilion

World Discovery

• Meet Star-Lord near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

World Nature

• Meet Moana near the entrance to the Journey of Water attraction

Mexico Pavilion

• See Donald Duck in the Mexico Pavilion

Norway Pavilion

• See Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus

China Pavilion

• Meet Mulan in China

Germany Pavilion

• See Snow White in Germany

Morocco Pavilion

• See Jasmine in Morocco

France Pavilion

• Meet Belle in France
• Meet Princess Aurora in France

United Kingdom Pavilion

• See Alice in the English Gardens
• See Mary Poppins in the English Gardens
• See Winnie the Pooh in the United Kingdom pavilion (in Christopher Robin’s room)

Additional Characters Around World Showcase

• See Asha from Wish at the World Showcase Plaza Gazebo

Additional Locations

DFB PRO TIP: TWO MORE great spots in EPCOT to find characters are at the International Gateway in World Showcase (tucked between the United Kingdom and France pavilions), and outside just to the left facing The American Adventure pavilion. 

You may find the International Gateway characters listed in the My Disney Experience app, or just happen upon some pals (by The American Adventure pavilion)!

We’ve spotted friends like Daisy Duck, Pluto, and many more at the International Gateway. 

Though some of theses character appearances may be noted in My Disney Experience, others may be surprises!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Commissary Lane

• Minnie and Mickey Starring in Red Carpet Dreams
• Sofia the First
• Bitsy from SuperKitties

Echo Lake 

• Darth Vader at Star Tours
• Daisy Duck
• Donald Duck (sometimes seen in Walt Disney Studios Lot)
• Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
• Stitch — Disney Visa Cardholders can see Stitch at Celebrity Spotlight

Grand Avenue

• Goofy (sometimes seen in Walt Disney Studios Lot)
• Max
• Pluto (sometimes seen in Walt Disney Studios Lot)

Hollywood Boulevard

• Stitch — Near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Chip and Dale — Near The Hollywood Brown Derby

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard

• Ariel from the Live-Action version of The Little Mermaid (in Walt Disney Presents)
• Chip and Dale — Near The Hollywood Brown Derby (sometimes seen on Hollywood Boulevard)
• Donald Duck (sometimes seen by Echo Lake)
• Goofy (sometimes seen on Grand Avenue)
• Pluto (sometimes seen on Grand Avenue)
• Mulan
• Rapunzel

Pixar Plaza

• The Edna Mode Experience
• Mr. and Mrs. Incredible
• Frozone from The Incredibles (Roaming in Pixar Plaza)
• Sulley from Monsters, Inc.
• Joy from Inside Out

Toy Story Land

• Buzz Lightyear
• Sheriff Woody
• Jessie the Cowgirl

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

You can also spot the following characters making roaming appearances — and select scheduled appearances as noted in the My Disney Experience app) — in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge:

• First Order Stormtroopers
• Kylo Ren 
• Rey
• Vi Moradi
• Chewbacca hosts traditional meet-and-greets near the Millennium Falcon — Check the My Disney Experience app to confirm times
• The Mandalorian and Grogu 

Additional Locations

DFB PRO TIP: You may happen upon some rarely seen Disney characters in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! A great place to check is on Grand Avenue, by the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

You may also spot some additional pals from time to time around Echo Lake and in front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Discovery Island

• Meet Favorite Disney Pals — featuring Mickey and Minnie — at Adventurers Outpost
• Meet Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from Zootopia
• Meet Moana 
• Meet Pocahontas 
• Meet Russell from Up
• Meet Dug from Up
• Guests may also spot Kevin from Up roaming around Discovery Island from time to time (though this is not a traditional Character Meet-and-Greet)

The Oasis

• Pocahontas
• Chip and Dale
• Rafiki
• Timon
• Daisy and Donald

Asia

• Goofy
• Pluto

Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station

Please be aware that Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station does NOT offer a traditional meet-and-greet experience with characters; however, Bluey and Bingo play interactive games with children (followed by a dance party) and quickly make their way through the crowd so kids can say a quick “hello!” as they go by!

You can read more about the experience with Bluey and Bingo HERE.

Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is offering scheduled visits from favorite Disney pals during Cool Kids’ Summer, running from May 28th through September 8th, 2026! 

Twice a day during Cool Kids’ Summer, these four Disney World resorts will have character appearances in their lobbies: once in the morning and once in the afternoon, and times vary by resort. We met Mickey, Minnie, and Donald on a visit to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, but a Cast Member informed us that the character lineup can change throughout the summer.

Staying at a different Disney World Resort hotel? Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for signs like this:

Your hotel might just be hosting a Character Experience for guests!

Additionally, the Character Caravan makes stops at the Disney World Resort hotels so pals can make surprise visits!

You never know which Disney friends may stop by!

Disney Springs

M&M’s Store

Did you know that you can even meet an M&M at the M&M’s Store in Disney Springs? Say “hello” to Yellow!

M&M’s characters greet guests every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12-8PM.

For MORE Disney Character FUN, click any of the links below!

• To learn all about Character Dining in Disney World, click HERE
• Find out how and where you can meet RARE Disney characters HERE!
• Disney Characters appearances are a HUGE highlight of the runDisney races, and you can find out more about these events HERE!
• See the DO’S-and-DONT’S of Disney Character Meet-and-Greets HERE!
• Click HERE to see how to score the BEST Character Autographs!
• HERE are 7 Strange Facts about meeting Disney Characters.