Hiya, Josh. It's a jolly holiday here at planDisney, and we're so glad you stopped by!
I love that you are aiming for a Disneyland day that is practically perfect in every way. Mary Poppins is one of my favorite Disney characters, and it's always a joy to see her and Bert in
Disneyland Park. Currently, she is not listed as a character who has regularly scheduled meet-and-greets. However, on special occasions, she can be seen dancing with Bert to music played by the Pearly Band in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Pearly Band plays throughout Fantasyland and can be easily spotted by their colorful outfits. Check the
Hours & Events Calendar for Atmosphere Entertainment on the
Disneyland Resort website, or search "Pearly Band" in the
Disneyland Mobile App to see the band's performance schedule! Mary Poppins can also sometimes be spotted during
Fantasmic! on the
Mark Twain Riverboat.
Mary Poppins does not currently appear in Disney California Adventure Park, so your best bet is to try catching her in Disneyland Park. To see what other characters you can meet in the park, open the Disneyland Mobile App and click on the map icon, which is second to the left on the bottom of the app home screen. This will open the Disneyland Resort Map. At the top center, you'll see a pull-down arrow near the word "Attractions." Click on it and it'll show all the categories you can search in the map. If you select "Characters," you can see all the characters that can be spotted in the parks at that time. Be aware that entertainment and character availability are subject to change.
Josh, while you are in Disneyland Park, I highly recommend grabbing a snack or meal at
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. The
Mary Poppins-themed cafe is my favorite eatery at the park, and I get the Jolly Holiday Combo almost every time I visit. The combo comes with a perfectly Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. Finish your meal with a spoonful of sugar in the shape of one of the famous Jolly Holiday macarons, and it is a little piece of heaven.
I hope this information helps with your planning, Josh. Please
let me know if you have any other questions. I'd be happy to help!
Cheers,
Melissa