Hey, howdy, hey, David! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question today! Character visits at the Walt Disney World Resort make for some of the very best memories, and these opportunities are in abundance throughout each of the theme parks, so let's jump into all the details to make the most of these magical meet-ups during your upcoming visit!
Character meet and greets at each of the theme parks are included with your theme park admission, so there is no additional fee or charge for these interactions! Hugs and autographs are free, too! To help you plan for meeting your favorites, here are a few tips:
- Use the search feature in the My Disney Experience mobile app if you're hoping to meet a specific character. The app will let you know when and where the character will be available in each park!
- Some character spots feature multiple characters at once, such as Mickey and Friends at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT. When you enter, you'll have the opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse and some of his best pals like Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto (character appearances are subject to change)!
- In Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Mickey and Minnie meet together at Adventurers Outpost dressed in their best adventure gear!
- While staged meet and greets are easy to find, keep your eyes out for your favorites in stage shows, parades, and even just wandering through the parks - we met Rafiki, Stitch, and Goofy on a recent visit to EPCOT as they causally strolled around World Showcase!
- Disney Resort hotels sometimes also have pop-up character visits, so you never know who you might run into as you spend time enjoying the amenities of your resort!
- Bonus tip: If you're a Disney Visa Cardholder, there is a special character meet and greet at EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the PhotoPass photo downloads are available for complimentary download in your My Disney Experience mobile app!
David, I hope this helps and that you have the opportunity to mix and mingle with all of your favorites! If you see Daisy Duck, give her a hug for me; she's my favorite! If you have any other questions before your arrival, you're always welcome back at
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See you real soon,
Alison