Hi there, Brittany! Welcome to planDisney!
I'm so happy to hear that you'll have the opportunity to experience
all the Disney thrills during your summer trip to
Walt Disney World Resort! Sure, when we talk about thrills we think of amazing attractions like the new
TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise, but meeting your favorite character can be just as exciting as any
thrill ride.
While character experiences are always subject to change, you can get a pretty good idea of which Disney pals you might encounter in July by looking at the current
list of character experiences on the Walt Disney World website. Once you're in one of the theme parks, you can use your
My Disney Experience mobile app to locate characters. Simply open your app and click on the location icon at the bottom of your screen to bring up a park map. When viewing the map, click on the drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select "Characters" to view the park locations where your favorite Disney friends can be found.
I would also recommend keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for any announcements about
new characters arriving to greet Guests at the theme parks.
Moana's voyages just recently brought her to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park where she's currently telling Guests all about her adventures.
When thinking about meeting your favorite characters, don't forget about
character dining experiences. One of my favorite character meals is Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends at
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera. The food and the setting here are both top-notch, and Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy look adorable in their artists' outfits. I also need to mention the breakfast at
The Crystal Palace. Not only do you get to meet Winnie the Pooh and his friends here, but the breakfast buffet has churro Mickey waffles! Character dining is quite popular, so be sure to
make your dining reservations 60 days in advance.
Brittany, I hope you have the most magical summer vacation ever! Please tell Mickey I said hello! See ya real soon!
Samantha