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Can you meet the villains at Disneyland?

Did you know you can encounter a number of Disney Villains at Disneyland Resort? It's true that during Halloween Time more of them tend to be found in the Parks, but any time of year you can come across them.



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Aside from characters like Gaston and Darth Vader, the most Guests typically see the villains in all their over-the-top glory is during the Parks' Halloween events or other special celebrations, such as the Oogie Boogie Bash or Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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Gaston is another fun Disney villain you can meet over in Fantasyland. You'll find him near Gaston's Tavern meeting guests, flexing, and showing off for his adoring fans. Check the My Disney Experience app for meet times for this character. Darth Vader is meeting (and intimidating) guests in Hollywood Studios.

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A: Disney Characters can be found throughout Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. As you plan your visit, you may wish to learn more about all the Character Experiences, attractions, entertainment and dining opportunities available at the Disneyland Resort.

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While this Meet & Greet opportunity isn't an officially stated one, you can often find Mickey and one or two of his friends at the top of Main Street, U.S.A. when the park opens. They won't be stationed there all day, though keep your eyes open when you first enter the park to see who you can find on your way through.

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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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Do characters still walk around Disneyland? Yes, characters still walk around Disneyland. You will see the most roaming characters around Fantasyland and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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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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While the princesses generally stay in Disneyland Park, you can meet Anna and Elsa in California Adventure in the Animation Building in Hollywood Land. Occasionally, Olaf and Kristoff may join them in their Animation Building location.

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Disneyland. At Disneyland, Maleficent can often be found around Halloween in Fantasyland. She also appears in the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!

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On a daily basis, there are generally two or three well-known names hanging out in the park. Celebrities can range from your local newscasters to YouTubers to the Brad Pitts and Oprahs of the world. If you keep your eyes open and apply some of the below tips, we're sure you're in for some good sightings.

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The Disneyland Resort has a hotel inside a theme park. The property is located at the edge of Disney California Adventure Park and even has a secret guest-only entrance, which drops people off inside Grizzly Peak near Soarin' Around the World and Grizzly River Run.

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At Disneyland, the Evil Queen can often be found in Fantasyland, near Snow White's Scary Adventures, it's a small world or Sleeping Beauty Castle for meet-and-greet opportunities. The Evil Queen is also a main character in the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!

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Too few Walt Disney World fans know about the Kiss Goodnight at Magic Kingdom. If you just thought, “what's that?” you're not alone. The Kiss Goodnight is a little over 2-minutes long, and it is WDW's way of saying “goodbye” (or “go home!” depending upon your perspective) to guests at the end of a long day in the park.

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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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Jump in the line Celebs who are less likely to be recognised at the park instead can get an unlimited FastPass - meaning that they only have to queue at peak hour for 10 to 20 minutes.

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It is possible that people have attempted to hide in Disneyland overnight, but it is not recommended or legal to do so. In the summer of 1973, an 18-year-old man and his 10-year-old brother hid out in Disneyland park past closing time by stowing away on Tom Sawyer Island.

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You're welcome to step aside and take photos of your children's interactions with their favorite characters, for example, while the Disney PhotoPass Cast Member does their thing too.

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