Hi there, Michael, and a very merry welcome to planDisney!
In my opinion, one of the very best forms of Disney magic is
seeing your favorite characters come to life. I mean, where else do you have the opportunity to hug and snag a selfie with so many of your childhood heroes?
For Mouseketeers like me whose favorites are part of Mickey's core crew that regularly greet Guests in the Walt Disney World theme parks, saying hello is as simple as checking the My Disney Experience app for places and times during each vacation. However, if you love what we affectionately refer to as a 'rare character', tracking them down can be a bit trickier, and unfortunately, Michael, Oswald is one of these 'rare characters' who isn't currently making regular appearances at Walt Disney World Resort.
I'm sure this is disappointing to hear, so I'd love to share a few places or events where Guests are most likely to encounter rarely-seen Disney characters. In recent years, this has included special events such as
runDisney race weekends, seasonal parties,
Disney Vacation Club Member events, and
Disney After Hours. While there's no guarantee that Oswald will turn up, since you're one of Mickey's Floridian neighbors, you might consider periodically adding an event or two to your calendar just in case. I also suggest keeping an eye on the character list in the My Disney Experience app to see if he begins to pop up!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie