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Can you hug characters in 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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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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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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Be respectful of the characters. Yes, you can hug them, but please be respectful with your body language and comments. Just like you would with any other person, keep your interaction appropriate and respectful.

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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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Have a Deep Conversation. Step inside the Aquatorium, take a seat in front of the large window and get up close and personal with this righteous dude who always goes with the flow. While Crush cavorts behind the glass, kids can talk to him about anything—his friends, his favorite food—the sea's the limit.

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Thank you so much for stopping by with your question! I'm very happy to report that you're more than welcome to use your smartphone or personal camera to take pictures with the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, I do it all the time!

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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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Disney characters appear in the theme parks and at select dining locations at Walt Disney World offering ways to interact and capture photos. New character meet-and-greets are periodically added as new movies are released such as Asha from Disney's WISH joining EPCOT's lineup soon.

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Yes, characters still walk around Disneyland. You will see the most roaming characters around Fantasyland and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Where is the best place to see characters at Disneyland? The best place to see classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse is Toontown.

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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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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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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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Guests of all ages – both young and old – really get a kick out of snagging autographs from the characters at Walt Disney World.

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