Hey, Brenda!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! There is nothing like having a Disney Visa Card to get a free visit and images with my Disney Friends at both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
You do not need a reservation, just show up during operating hours and present your
Disney Visa Card to a Cast Member as your "admission ticket". Once inside you will meet a few Disney "friends". At the end of your visit, a Cast Member will hand you instructions on how to download your photos from MyDisneyPhotoPass.com. It's super easy and you don't have to use to Force to make anything happen. In addition, you will receive about 8 images from each encounter. Now that's something to smile about.
At Epcot, in the past, one or more of the following: Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Goofy have been available for a quick picture with my family. The Disney Character Meet 'N' Greet is at Epcot inside Innoventions West. The Disney characters love to make you smile, give hugs and sign autograph books. Meeting times are 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
At Star Wars Launch Bay in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Disney Visa Card Star Wars Imperial Meet 'N' Greet will put you face to face with a Dark Side villain. There are no hugs, no smiles and no mercy but it is NOT scary. Everyone in the room will be in character. My family loved it! Meeting times are from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wait times vary but we have never waited longer than 20 minutes.
Disney Dad Tip: You may also use your Disney Visa or any Chase Visa to get into the Chase Visa Lounge in Epcot at The American Adventure Pavilion. The entrance is on the right side of the colonial building and offers free beverages and a place to relax.
Brenda, enjoy making many Magical Memories!
~Jason °O°