Can I hug characters at Disneyland?

Seeing characters at the Disneyland Resort is such a magical part of visiting! I'm happy to say that you see and hug characters again! You can also have your photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, depending on the location, and you can also get an autograph!



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Guests also can take pictures, give a quick hug or even an autograph from all of your favorite Disney characters at Disney World. On a regular day in any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks, you can expect to find the following characters: The Fab 5 (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy)

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The lines to meet characters at Disneyland are, for the most, part much shorter than at Disney World. For characters that walk around, they don't allow lines to form, but you can walk with them or ask them for a photo.

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The best place to see classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse is Toontown. For classic Disney movie characters, Fantasyland is filled with wandering favorites. The easiest place to see characters is to enjoy a character dining experience which includes meeting many Disney characters at once.

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We have good news! Character meets are now back at Disney World, the way we all know and love! That's right, real character meet and greets have returned with hugs and autographs for the guests!

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You will be happy to hEAR that Disney characters are not restricted to signing only the autograph books sold at the theme parks and Disney Springs. Characters are actually able to sign most items, with a few restrictions.

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Karee, the Kiss Goodnight is a special little moment that occurs around 30 minutes after park closing for Magic Kingdom Park where Cinderella Castle gets a touch of sparkle and music as Guests are gently invited to begin to exit and start making their way back home. Unfortunately, this happens only in Walt Disney ...

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Keep Disney rules in mind. Parks do not allow costumes or masks for anyone 14 or older, except at certain special events. Clothes can't drag on the ground. And visitors aren't allowed to engage with other guests or interfere with operations while posing as or portray characters in costume.

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For Guests 14 Years of Age or Older: All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests. Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.

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According to Disneyland Resort Rules, Guests over the age of 14 are not permitted to wear costumes in the theme parks (with the exception being Oogie Boogie Bash which has specific costume guidelines). That doesn't mean that you can't still represent your favorite characters.

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Top Romantic Spots in the Disneyland Resort
  1. Snow White's Wishing Well. ...
  2. Sleeping Beauty Castle. ...
  3. Blue Bayou. ...
  4. It's a Small World. ...
  5. Ice Cream on Main Street. ...
  6. King Arthur's Carousel. ...
  7. Rancho Del Zocalo. ...
  8. Storybook Ride.


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Other than that, if you're able to join a queue for a visit most characters will happily provide an autograph along with a high five, hugs, and posing for photos.

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Fantasyland has the most wandering characters. You never know who you'll see. The parade route from it's a small world to Pixie Hollow is a popular spot to find them, but they can show up anywhere in Fantasyland!

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