Special Needs Family with Mirabel; girl in costume; Encanto
  • On Dec 8, 2025
    Shay from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    When will Oswald & Ortensia make an appearance? I want to book my ticket for when atleast Oswald makes an appearance and I can’t find his schedule. I know he’s rare but he’s the only character I want to meet. When do I visit?

    Hey, howdy, hey, Shay!

    We love seeing our favorite characters during our visits to the Disneyland Resort. Many times, we are surprised by a rare character. For example, earlier this year, Horace Horsecollar gave us a big smile when we saw him at the entrance to Disney California Adventure Park.

    Times and locations of character encounters are subject to change. Unfortunately, here at planDisney, we don't have specific information for future character encounters. In my experience, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit can often be found not very far from his convenience station on Buena Vista Street on many days, but not every day. It seems he's usually more likely to make appearances on weekends or holidays.

    You can discover when and where to find Oswald or other characters using the Disneyland mobile app. On the map screen, select "Characters" to populate the map with icons of where you can find characters. When I'm hunting for a particular character, I like to use the "Show List" button. When I tap on their name in the list or use the app's search feature to look for a character, there is a screen that shows the next appearance as well as any following times they are planning to visit the parks. Characters may drop off the list as they complete their sets of visits to the parks for the day. So be sure to check the list first thing when you arrive at the Disneyland Resort to look for times when your favorite characters are dropping by.

    Have a magical time, Shay!
    ~Tony

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