Hi there, Kristian!
Welcome back to planDisney! We love helping fellow Guests navigate their way to the magic and are thrilled to see you back for more tips and tricks. I am a big fan of Tiana myself, so you've come to the right place!
One of the things that may surprise you most about your visit to Disneyland is that it's like stepping back in time, in more ways than one. Of course, there's the nostalgia of it being Walt's Park, and you can easily imagine him strolling down Main Street, greeting Guests, and taking in the sights and sounds of the magic. However, one of the most quintessential experiences at Disneyland is that the characters still walk around the parks unexpectedly, popping up and interacting with Guests. Peter Pan might playfully tap you on the shoulder, Mary Poppins and Bert may take a spin on the carousel, and you might see Alice and the Mad Hatter on a walk through Fantasyland.
There are, of course, some more scheduled character meet and greets which you can find in the
Disneyland app and is where I would look first as you head into your park day. Tap the teardrop map icon in the bottom navigation bar, and along the top of the next screen, scroll until you see "Characters". The map will reveal who is officially meeting in the parks that day and where you can find them. You can even view it as a list by tapping "Show List" in the bottom right-hand corner, which is sometimes easier to digest.
In your search for Tiana, I would start by checking out which princesses are meeting at
Royal Hall in Fantasy Faire just to the left of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests will meet up to 3 princesses during the experience, but the princesses do rotate in and out throughout the day. The Cast Member at the entrance may be able to share who is currently meeting when you arrive.
In my experience, Tiana is one of the princesses that will randomly pop up for meet and greets throughout the day, mainly over by
New Orleans Square,
Tiana's Palace, and by the petrified tree in front of the Rivers of America. These are not always officially scheduled. It never hurts to ask a nearby Cast Member if they think she will be making an appearance! Of course, you can always take a journey to the bayou on
Tiana's Bayou Adventure to catch a glimpse as well!
If you are looking for a royal dining experience,
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at the Grand Californian is one of the most immersive experiences on the property. While the princesses rotate here as well, Guests typically meet up to 8 members of royalty during their experience! What is most compelling about this character dining is the interactions. The princesses take their time with each Guest, and your meal takes place over several courses with meet and greets in between each. While there is no guarantee, Tiana has been known to make an appearance here!
Kristian, I sure hope this was helpful! It looks like you are arriving at the Happiest Place on Earth tomorrow, so I'm sending you on your way with a little extra pixie dust. If you have any more questions, please come back to see us here at planDisney.
Magic awaits!
Tara