Welcome to planDisney, Natasha!
How wonderful that you're planning a
Disneyland Paris adventure with your little one! It's sure to be filled with magical moments that become memories you'll treasure for a lifetime. I'm currently in the process of helping my sister plan her first visit to Walt Disney World Resort with mini-Mousketeers, and tracking down their favorite characters from Lilo & Stitch and The Lion King is at the top of their magical must-do list. There's just nothing like
seeing a favorite character come to life!
Happily, the
Disneyland Paris mobile app makes keeping track of characters a breeze. To see who is out and about in the theme parks, you'll simply navigate to the map feature, select the 'List' option at the top of the screen, and then choose 'Characters'. This will populate a list of all characters currently scheduled to appear for the remainder of the day.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to schedule a private audience with a character or request an appearance, and as you mentioned, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is considered a rare character who doesn’t regularly appear in the Disneyland Paris theme parks. Of course, we still have a bit of time before your visit, so I encourage you to periodically check the app for character appearances as your vacation approaches. Schedules and appearances are always subject to change, so you never know what magic you might find!
Even if you’re unable to meet up with Oswald, there will be so many opportunities to see other beloved characters in
shows, parades, dining, and at meet-and-greets, your little one might just leave Disneyland Paris with a new (or close-second) favorite. I'm always honored to meet someone who shares my enthusiasm for a certain duo of rascally chipmunks, no matter the age.
I so wish I could have given you a different answer, Natasha, so I’ll be thinking the happiest thoughts for you to encounter a bit of pixie dust on your vacation. If you'd like any additional assistance or recommendations as you finalize the plans for your visit, feel free to come see us again at
planDisney. We're always happy to lend a hand!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie