Bonjour, JoAnna!
I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome you to planDisney! You're almost there...before you know it, you'll be walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., taking in all the sights and sounds of The Most Magical Place on Earth. That first glimpse of Cinderella Castle never gets old and always feels like the moment when the magic truly begins. Your adventure is calling, and it's just about time to answer!
I was excited to see your question!
The Aristocats was one of my favorite movies when I was little, and one of my sons went through a phase where he watched it every single night before bedtime. So I completely understand your daughter's excitement about meeting the feisty and strong-willed Marie.
At the moment, Marie isn't offering regularly scheduled
character meet-and-greets in the parks, as she's considered a rare character. I like to imagine she's off getting into a bit of mischief in Paris with her brothers. That said, she has occasionally been spotted in Magic Kingdom's Town Square near the flagpole and in EPCOT's France Pavilion, so it's always worth keeping an eye out!
I also recommend checking out the
My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date character offerings. You never know when Marie might decide to make a surprise appearance. Once you're in the parks, open your My Disney Experience mobile app, tap on the Map feature, and use the drop-down menu to select "Characters." This will show you exactly where characters are meeting throughout the parks that day.
I wanted to let you know that the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is set to kick off the very day you arrive! I hope you'll have some time to explore and enjoy it. My boys have always had a blast taking part in Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt as they make their way around World Showcase. I think your daughter would absolutely love it!
JoAnna, I'll be wishing on a star that you're able to meet Marie during your visit. Thanks so much for visiting us at planDisney!
Everybody wants to be a cat!
Kami