Can you meet up characters at Disney World?

Disney characters are an iconic part of any Disney vacation. For many vacationers, meeting them is almost as important as riding attractions or seeing a show. Disney characters appear in the theme parks and at select dining locations at Walt Disney World offering ways to interact and capture photos.



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Characters may be available during special ticketed events at the park. For example, certain characters greet during Magic Kingdom After Hours and Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom. The major two events for meeting characters are the parties.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu in Hollywood Studios! In each of the Disney parks, guests can meet fan-favorite characters like Mickey and the gang, Disney Princesses, and even classic characters such as Chip & Dale and Cinderella's step sisters!

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While you don't necessarily need reservations, there are a few ways to ensure you can meet the characters during your visit. You can make an advanced dining reservation at a character dining location to reserve a time slot to meet the characters.

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Your Complete Character Guide To Disney's Magic Kingdom
  • Meet Belle at Enchanted Tales with Belle. ...
  • Meet Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland. ...
  • Meet The Little Mermaid at Ariel's Grotto. ...
  • Meet Jasmine and Aladdin in Adventureland. ...
  • Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall.


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New Meet-and-Greets Coming to Walt Disney World in 2023 — Say Hello to Figment, Mirabel and Moana! Get out your cameras and autograph books, my froggy friends! Tadpoles and tadpoles at heart will get the chance to meet and take photos with some beloved new characters later this year all across Walt Disney World Resort.

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Walk around the Disney Parks Plan what attractions you want to visit and look out for your favorite Disney characters along the way. If you're looking for rare characters this free-roaming strategy is your best bet. Rare characters never appear at scheduled meet-and-greets or character dining.

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Children of all ages are very welcome to hug Disney princesses and other meet-and-greet characters at Disney theme parks. What would be the best way to spend 6 days in Disneyland with two 3 year olds if money is not an issue?

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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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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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To answer your question, autographs have, along with hugs, also returned to the character meet and greets, so make sure to have your autograph book ready! While some character experiences have yet to return, the currently available ones are not distanced and do allow autographs.

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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.

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If a PhotoPass photographer takes your photo, you are under no obligation to pay for it. If you want the photo you'll need to pay for it, of course, but there is absolutely no cost to have them take your picture.

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Guests can officially hug Mickey Mouse again! Disney World is bringing back “normal” character meet-and-greets in a phased return, and we're already seeing a few characters back to their traditional meet-and-greets in the parks!

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And you and your phone are both welcome when you visit the Disneyland Resort. Yes, Cast Members currently are permitted to use the personal phones of Guests to take photographs.

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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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At Disney World they don't walk around because they would get mobbed. And several times they've been attacked by guests who think its funny to pull on Tigger's tail or to pull on his head to the point he was being choked. So if they're outside they'll be in more secluded areas away from the foot traffic.

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Character Dining Enjoy a magical dining experience, meeting Cinderella in the majestic Grand Hall and other Disney princesses in the Banquet Hall above. Step inside a medieval castle for a memorable meal. You may see—or even meet—Princess Tiana, Ariel, Belle, Snow White and Aurora.

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