Welcome to planDisney, Lance! I'm so glad you found us as you're planning for your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World Resort. You've got a friend in me, and I'll be happy to help with some tips to track down the hero next door, the super success, the man among men...Gaston!
Character Experiences are always so much fun, and some of my most treasured Disney memories over the years have come from special interactions with our favorite Characters. I met Big Al (of
Country Bear Musical Jamboree fame) at
Magic Kingdom Park a few years ago and I was not cool about it AT ALL.
Gaston can be a hard man to find - perhaps consuming all of those eggs and performing feats of incredible strength is keeping him occupied! He does usually appear during
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which starts up in August. If you have tickets for one of the party dates, it's a good opportunity to see him.
Beyond that, he may appear intermittently in the Magic Kingdom, often near
Gaston's Tavern in Fantasyland. You can also catch him showing off his singing skills in
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage at
Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a really fun show, and it's a great chance to get off your feet and out of the sun on a hot day!
To see what Characters are appearing on any given day, look no further than the
My Disney Experience app. From the home screen, click on the map icon, then filter by location and select "Characters". You can display the results as a list that will show you where you can find your favorite pals throughout the day.
Lance, I'll be sending all the good vibes your way that your 7th trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth brings you some face time with our guy Gaston. Thanks so much for visiting planDisney, and please come and see us again anytime if we can help with additional questions for a most magical vacation.
See Ya Real Soon,
Susan