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Can you meet Lion King characters at Disney World?

Meet Timon and Rafiki character meet and greets. It's the only park where you can meet Tarzan, Flik, and Kevin! So, of course, guests can also find their favorite Lion King icons like Timon and Rafiki. Check the My Disney Experience App the day you go to see where and when you can meet your favorite characters.



Yes, you can meet characters from The Lion King at Walt Disney World, though the opportunities are more specialized compared to "human" characters like the Princesses. The most consistent place to see them is at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Specifically, Timon and Rafiki are frequently available for traditional meet-and-greets near the "Conservation Station" at Rafiki's Planet Watch, which requires taking the Wildlife Express Train to reach. While Simba, Pumbaa, and Mufasa do not typically appear as "walking" meet-and-greet characters due to their four-legged designs, they are featured prominently in the "Festival of the Lion King" show, a Broadway-style spectacular in Africa (Harambe) that includes acrobats, fire dancers, and massive animatronic-style floats. Additionally, characters like Timon often appear in the "Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade" or other seasonal parades. For a more immersive experience, the Art of Animation Resort features a dedicated Lion King wing with larger-than-life statues of the main characters, providing excellent photo opportunities even if the characters aren't "live" in that specific location.

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