Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Characters 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Characters 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Characters 2025

This article is your complete guide to Disney World characters 2025. If you’re looking for a Disney World character for a princess lover, a Disney classic, or even Frozen friends like Olaf in Hollywood Studios or new characters like Mirabel in Magic Kingdom, we’ve met them all! Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are by far the most popular Disney meet and greet and guests will be delighted to know that you can meet them at all four parks! So, if you want to learn more about where to meet your favorite Disney characters, keep reading!

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Guide to Walt Disney World Characters 2025

Whether you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A., or dining at one of the signature restaurants, Disney park characters truly enhance the magic of your vacation. We’ve all grown up seeing these iconic characters in our favorite Disney films that have stood the test of time. That’s why we truly love characters at Walt Disney World who bring the magic to life from our childhoods.

You can’t have a more authentic experience than meeting characters at Disney World, as even when you see them in the parks, it feels like they’re real! That’s what makes Disney so special, and why we can’t wait to help you plan out your perfect Disney character meet and greet list with this article.

What characters are at Disney World 2025?

Guests can also take pictures, give a quick hug, or even get an autograph from their favorite Disney characters at Disney World. On a regular day in any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks, you can expect to find the following characters:

• The Fab 5
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Donald Duck
  • Daisy Duck
  • Goofy
• Princesses
  • Ariel
  • Alice
  • Jasmine
  • Anna
  • Elsa
  • Belle
  • Cinderella
  • Elena of Avalor
  • Merida
  • Rapunzel
  • Tiana
  • Mulan,
  • Aurora
  • Snow White
  • Moana
• Disney Heroes
  • Aladdin
  • Buzz Lightyear
  • Doc McStuffins,
  • Kristoff
  • Rey
• Pixar Pals
  • Incredibles
  • Toy Story Characters
  • Monsters Inc.
• Animal Friends
  • Winnie the Pooh and friends
  • Stitch
  • Chewbacca
  • Baloo
  • Dug & Kevin
  • Meeko
  • Rafiki & Timon
  • Chip & Dale
  • Pluto
  • Olaf
• Villains
  • Anastasia & Drizella
  • Kylo Ren
  • Darth Vader
  • Storm Troopers

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What are the Characters at Magic Kingdom in Disney World 2025?

Some of the best Disney character interactions are in Magic Kingdom, as you’ll definitely find the most character locations in this park. You can find most of the classic princesses (Like Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Tiana, etc.), heroes, villains, animal sidekicks and more!

Magic Kingdom has many scheduled meet and greets and roaming meet and greets throughout the park. Magic Kingdom also has extravagant parades and shows that you can see the characters, but not necessarily meet them.

What are all of the characters you can find in Magic Kingdom?

• Aladdin
• Ariel
• Belle
• Anastasia
• Big Al
• Chip
• Cinderella
• Dale
• Drizella
• Goofy
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Mirabel
• Mulan
• Peter Pan
• Princess jasmine
• Princess Tiana
• Shaker
• Stitch
• Tigger
• Wendell
• Winnie the Pooh

Tigger, Winnie the Pooh – Fantasyland The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

One of our favorite characters to meet at Disney World is the iconic Tigger and Winnie the Pooh character spot, which is perfect!  Right next to the queue of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an adorable storybook backdrop where you can meet these two characters. The line is typically long due to how popular it is.

Peter Pan – Fantasyland Never Land Map

You can find Peter Pan in his usual home in front of the Never Land map near Peter Pan Flight’s attraction. If you want to look for the various times that Peter Pan is meeting throughout the day, make sure to check the My Disney Experience app for details.

Country Bears (Big Al, Liverlips, Shaker, Wendell) Country Bear Jamboree Balcony

The Country Bears are one of the more interesting meet and greets in Magic Kingdom, as you can find them in Frontierland roaming or even sometimes on the balcony near the attraction. You typically will not find this meet and greet in the app, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled when heading through Frontierland.

Captain Jack Sparrow – Adventureland Stage

Captain Jack Sparrow does have a usual meet and greet spot on the Adventureland Stage, which is across from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. What makes him one of the more interesting Disney characters at Magic Kingdom is that he wanders around Adventureland for random interactions with guests. You never know when you might run into Captain Jack Sparrow, and we think that’s extra magical.

Mickey Mouse – Main Street (Town Square Theater)

Probably the most iconic Disney World character meet and greet is the Mickey Mouse character spot in the Main Street Theater. This is an official attraction and even accepts Lightning Lane. 

Jasmine & Aladdin – Adventureland Agrabah Bazaar Market

If you’re in Adventureland near Aloha Aisle, you will find a colorful and bright meet-and-greet spot to say hi or snap a picture with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin. Since Aladdin and Jasmine are some of the more rare Disney characters, this tends to be a very popular meet spot. Make sure to check your My Disney Experience app to make sure you catch a scheduled time.

Mirabel at the Fairytale Garden

This meet-and-greet for Mirabel is the newest at Magic Kingdom and has a beautiful setting in the park. Right on the front steps of the vibrant Casita, guests can meet their favorite magical girl, Mirabel. Since it is a newer meet and greet, expect the line to be long.

Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck – Pete’s Silly Side Show

Run off and join the circus as your favorite Fab Five friends are waiting to meet you under the Big Top.

Where can you find Magic Kingdom princesses?

There are many different spots where you can meet the Disney princesses at Disney World in Magic Kingdom.

• Princess Fairytale Hall – Cinderella, Elena, Tiana, and Rapunzel all rotate throughout the day in this Royal Princess Fairytale Hall. Make sure to check the My Disney Experience app to see who is meeting and when.
• Adventureland Magic Carpets Area – Jasmine and Aladdin have a permanent meet-and-greet spot near the Magic Carpets attraction and Aloha Isle in Adventureland.
• Ariel’s Grotto – The Ariel meet and greet at Disney World has finally returned, and guests can meet our favorite mermaid princess in her normal spot!
• Cinderella Fountain – Anastasia and Drizella are often hanging around the fountain

What Disney World characters can you see in the Festival of the Fantasy parade?

The Festival of the Fantasy Parade is the daily parade that happens in Magic Kingdom with an incredible lineup of Disney favorites. This parade happens twice daily, allowing guests to have plenty of time to see their favorite Disney World characters waving along in the parade.

• Belle and the Beast
• Cinderella and Prince Charming
• Tiana and Prince Naveen
• Anna and Elsa
• Flynn Rider & Rapunzel
• Ariel
• Peter Pan, Captain Hook
• Aurora, Prince Philip, Maleficent Dragon
• Mickey and Minnie
• Pinocchio
• Dumbo
• Pluto
• Mad Hatter
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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What are the Characters in Hollywood Studios at Disney World 2025?

Hollywood Studios has the stars of film and shows with Disney classics and other characters that your kiddos might know from Disney Jr. You can also find Star Wars characters around Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Characters in Toy Story Land and Pixar Pals hanging around!!

• Ariel (from the Live-Action Story)
• BB-8
• Buzz Lightyear
• Chewbacca
• Chip
• Dale
• Darth Vader
• Doc McStuffins
• Donald Duck
• Edna Mode
• Fancy Nancy
• First Order Stormtrooper
• Frozone
• Goofy
• Jessie
• Joy
• Kylo Ren
• The Mandalorian
• Max
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Mrs. Incredible
• Olaf
• Pluto
• Rey
• Sulley
• Vampirina
• Vi Mordai
• Woody

Disney Junior -Animation Courtyard

If you’re looking for Disney Junior characters at Disney World, the Animation Courtyard is going to be the best place to get a themed photo. Guests can find Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, and Doc McStuffins all in this area with very intricate backdrops from their shows. You can find them out here, usually between 10 AM and 5 PM, for photos and autographs since they are all non-speaking characters.

For the Fancy Nancy meet and greet, her backdrop resembles her playhouse, and she wears a fun and vibrant dress. Vampirina has her adorable bat wing pigtails and meets guests in what looks like her bedroom from the show. Doc McStuffins is in her usual outfit, meeting guests in a playful doctor’s office.

Pluto – Animation Courtyard

While the Disney World character meet and greets in the Animation Courtyard is mainly for Disney Junior, you can also find Pluto for photos and autographs. This Disney World character does have his little meet-and-greet area, which is adorable and perfect for kiddos.

Donald Duck and Daisy Duck – Character Sighting Park Entrance

A character sighting is a unique Disney World meet and greet, where you can’t get up and close with the characters, but you can snap pictures or wave. Donald and Daisy can be seen for their character sighting spot right at the entrance of Hollywood Studios, on a small balcony by the restrooms.

Sorcerer Mickey and Leading Lady Minnie – Red Carpet Dreams

The Red Carpet Dreams Mickey Minnie meet and greet is super unique, and we definitely would not pass it up if we had the opportunity. Mickey Mouse is in his Fantasmic Sorcerers outfit, and Minnie Mouse is dressed up for the red carpet in a pink gown and matching bow. You can meet them both separately, meeting Minnie first for photos and autographs and then heading down another hallway to get to Mickey.

Sulley, The Incredibles, Joy  – Pixar Plaza

In the Pixar Plaza area, you can meet your favorite Pixar characters. Check the Disney World app for appearance times.

Toy Story Characters

You can meet some of the main characters from Toy Story right at the entrance of Toy Story Land, where there is line and a massive Woody backdrop with the name of the land. Here, you will find Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and Bo Peep for a meet and greet with a PhotoPass member ready to take pictures.

Chip & Dale Character – Character Sighting on Brown Derby Lawn

Another cute character sighting is Chip and Dale, who sometimes bring their picnic supplies to the Brown Derby Lawn for cute photos and videos. They often pose with baskets and props and play around with each other throughout the day on the lawn.

Olaf – Celebrity Spotlight

Olaf has a traditional meet and greet for Disney characters in Disney World, where guests can hop in a queue to spend some quality time with their favorite snowman. You will find Olaf at Echo Lake inside of the Celebrity Spotlight building for his meet and greet.

Goofy and Max – Character Sighting on Tower of Terror Balcony

If you’re looking for an interesting spot to meet Goofy at Disney World, you can find him with Max on the Tower of Terror balcony. Whether you’re waiting in line for the iconic ride or passing by on the outside, make sure to check for this father/son duo for the best photos and interactions.

Star Wars Characters

There are a few different places you can meet Star Wars characters at Disney, and that is both in Star Wars Launch Bay and in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.

• Animation Courtyard – BB-8, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader meet and greet
• Galaxy’s Edge – Character sightings of Storm Troopers, Chewbacca Kylo Ren, Rey and Vi Moradi, The Mandalorian and Grogu

Toy Story Characters – Toy Story Land

Round up the toys and get ready to meet Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and Woody in Toy Story Land!

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What Characters are at EPCOT in Disney World 2025?

Epcot has a variety of characters from princesses, to our favorite purple dragon and other specialty characters like Alice in Wonderland. Epcot will always have the classics like Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald in their classic outfits. Make sure to check around the world in the countries that each of these characters originated from and you’ll find them around the World Showcase!

• Alice
• Anna
• Asha
• Belle
• Daisy Duck
• Donald Duck
• Elsa
• Figment
• Goofy
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Moana
• Mulan
• Pluto
• Princess Aurora
• Princess Jasmine
• Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh – United Kingdom

Pooh Bear is one of our favorite Disney characters in EPCOT and he has returned to Christopher Robin’s room for a special meet and greet location!

Figment – ImageWorks The “What If” Labs

The What If Labs can be found at the exit of the Figment ride. The Journey into Imagination Pavilion is more than just an attraction; it is home to interactive activities and character meet and greets. Figment can be found there with an adorable backdrop ready to meet guests all day!

If you don’t want to ride the Figment attraction to meet those Walt Disney World characters, you can just enter the front of the store around the left side of the ride.

Goofy & Pluto – Character meet and greet location at the entrance of EPCOT

This character spot tends to rotate out characters for traditional pictures and meet and greets. Right when you enter EPCOT, to the right of Spaceship Earth, there is a small spot that will usually have either Goofy or Pluto ready to take pictures with guests. We have occasionally seen Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse meeting there from time to time, so make sure to check when you’re there! These Disney park characters can switch out from time to time, so make sure to keep checking back to see who you can meet!

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy – Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

Just opened is the CommuniCore Hall Mickey & Freinds meet and greet location! This is a designated (and air-conditioned) meet and greet location for Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy.

Daisy Duck – International Gateway

If you’re coming in on the backside of EPCOT, on the International Gateway, you’ll be able to find the Daisy Duck EPCOT meet and greet, which is one you won’t want to miss. Daisy is in her typical everyday outfit, but she is a very fun and expressive character who is worth the short wait to snap a picture or hug her! So, if you’re heading to the Disney Skyliner or Pone of the EPCOT resorts, make sure to check and see if there is a queue to meet Daisy.

Where can you find Disney princesses in EPCOT?

EPCOT is a great place to meet princesses at Disney World, seeing as it celebrates everything about the globe, and our Disney princesses are from all over! You will get the most luck meeting princess Disney World characters when making your way around the World Showcase, which happens to be home to almost every single one of them.

• Anna & Elsa – Royal Sommerhus meet and greet in Norway
• Asha – World Showcase Friendship Ambassador Gazebo
• Jasmine in Morocco Pavilion
• Belle in France Pavilion Promenade
• Aurora in France Fragrance Gardens Gazebo
• Snow White in Wishing Well Germany
• Alice in the UK Pavilion Tea Gardens
• Mulan in the China Pavilion

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What are the Disney World Characters at Animal Kingdom 2025?

Animal Kingdom has the least amount of characters that you can meet around the parks, but some of the rarest, which we love about this park. There are Up characters like Kevin, roaming around, or you can meet Russell at a stand alone meet and greet too.

• Donald Duck
• Daisy Duck
• Chip and Dale in Dino Outfits
• Mickey and Minnie in Safari Outpost outfits
• Kevin from UP
• Russell and Dug from UP
• Pluto
• Rafiki and Timon
• Pocahontas – Discovery Island

Donald’s Dino-Bash in DinoLand USA – Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Chip and Dale

This Donald Duck meet and greet in Animal Kingdom happens to be one of the most unique, as Donald is wearing his special Dino Bash outfit! There is even a special Dino-Bash background with bright greens and yellows that look incredible for photos. So join Donald and his friends for a prehistoric party for a super special character moment.

Donald’s Dino-Bash also extends to Daisy Duck and Chip and Dale, as they have their unique meet-and-greet spots, where they are in their prehistoric outfits.

• Daisy Duck can be found on the Cretaceous Trail at Daisy’s Design Studio in her fashionable and colorful dino outfit.
• Chip and Dale can also be found on the Cretaceous Trail dressed in adorable plush dinosaur outfits.

Mickey and Minnie – Adventurers Outpost

Mickey and Minnie are in their safari best for this Disney character meet and greet, which can be found in the Adventurers Outpost. This is a special character meet and greet that typically has a longer line since it has a dedicated indoor meeting spot. With that being said, we love Mickey and Minnie’s special outfits and would highly recommend going to see our two favorite mice in this spot!

Kevin -Discovery Island

Our favorite Animal Kingdom meet and greet is the giant bird Kevin from Up, which is a roaming and impressive character sighting. Kevin is larger than life and roams around Discovery Island every 15 minutes through the crowds of guests waiting to meet everyone! There isn’t a line or a designated queue area, so make sure you look out for her when making your way around the park. She is nearly impossible to miss, as you can see and hear her from far away.

Russell and Dug from Up at Wilderness Explorers Club House

These two adorable characters are back in Animal Kingdom now and can be seen right at the Wilderness Explorers Club House. Russell and Dug do not meet together, so if you’re looking for one photo with both, unfortunately, you will not get that. But you are welcome to wait in line twice to snap a selfie or have a cast member take a photo of you with these two!

Pocahontas – Discovery Island, the east side of the Oasis rocks

You can now meet Pocahontas again for meet and greets again at the rocks in the Oasis on Discovery Island! The Oasis area is the surrounding rocks and greenery of the Tree of Life. So, if you can find the Tree of Life, you can find Pocahontas, who is meeting regularly throughout the day there.

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How Can You Meet Rare Characters at Disney World?

Meeting rare Disney characters can be tricky and even cost you more, seeing as most of them are at special events. Rare characters are the Disney World characters that you can’t meet every day in the parks, many of them are villains, side characters, or characters in special costumes that aren’t year-round.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party is a great place to meet rare Disney characters, seeing as that it is an extra-paid ticketed event. One of the main reasons guests buy tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party is to meet rare characters like Jack Skellington. The line can run as long as 4 hours sometimes!

• Jack Skellington and Sally
• Aladdin & Abu
• Queen of Hearts
• Gaston
• The Genie, Jasmine & Jafar

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a lot like Mickey’s Not So Scary Party in that it is super popular for those who like rare Disney character meet and greets. You can find many of the Disney princess characters with their counterparts, as well as other characters that aren’t in the parks and event exclusive.

• Santa Claus
• Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws
• Moana
• Mary Poppins and Bert
• Flynn Rider
• Prince Eric & Ariel
• Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum

runDisney events

Some of the rarest Disney characters we have ever seen have been at runDisney events, which is probably surprising to most. runDisney events are park-hosted running events where guests can run 5ks, half marathons, and marathons. Along your route, you can stop for some pretty incredible character meet and greets for a quick photo or chat.

Not all of these characters are always at every race, but these are some of the rarest Disney World characters we’ve seen at the races!

• Seven Dwarfs
• Pinocchio
• Atta and Flick (Bug’s Life)
• Jiminy Cricket
• Mike and Sully
• Sebastian
• Woody & Bullseye
• Clarabelle
• Star-Lord & Gamora
• Judy Hops and Nick Wilde
• Duffy the Bear

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Is there Disney World Character Dining in the Parks?

Character dining is another fun way to meet characters while at Disney World and is unique in that you also get to eat a meal! We aren’t going to go into a lot of detail because we have an entire article dedicated to character dining at Disney World. Instead, here is a brief overview of the characters you can meet if you choose to do a character dining experience while in the parks.

Magic Kingdom

• Crystal Palace – Pooh Bear, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore
• Cinderella’s Royal Table – Princesses

EPCOT

• Garden Grill – Farmer Mickey, Chip, Dale
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Princess Aurora, Snow White, Princess Tiana, Princess Jasmine, Mulan, and Rapunzel.

Hollywood Studios

• Hollywood and Vine – Breakfast Buffet with Disney Junior Pals and Seasonal Dinner and lunch buffets with Minnie and friends

Animal Kingdom

• Tusker House – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in Safari Outfits

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Disney Character Dining at Disney World Resorts

If none of the park dining options are enticing to you or maybe you don’t have a park ticket, you can still enjoy Disney character dining at select resort hotels!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort 

• 1900 Park Fare – Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, Princess Tiana

Disney’s Beach Club Resort 

• Cape May Cafe – Goofy, Daisy, Donald, Minnie Mouse

Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

• Chef Mickey’s – Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto

Disney’s Polynesian Village resort 

• ‘Ohana – Stitch, Lilo, Pluto, Mickey

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 

• Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White – Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy

Disney’s Riviera Resort 

• Topolino’s Terrace – Minnie, Donald, Daisy

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Disney World Characters 2025 FAQ

Q: Can you meet Moana at Disney?

A: Moana can be seen in a few places in Magic Kingdom but can only be met during one of the special Disney events with rare characters. Guests can see Moana from afar in the parade or can typically meet her during specialty races, After Hours events, or celebrations.

Q: Are there any characters at Disney World?

A: Yes, guests traveling to Walt Disney World will have chances to meet characters in all four theme parks. Each park has a unique set of Disney World characters for either photos, autographs, high fives, or even a brief chat.

Q: Are character breakfasts open at Disney World?

A: Yes, almost all dining experiences and characters’ breakfasts are ready for guests. You can find Tusker House in Animal Kingdom for breakfast, or splurge at Cinderella Royal Table in Magic Kingdom to meet the princesses. Disney’s Hollywood Studios also has the Disney Junior Play N Dine Breakfast!

Q: Are Marvel characters at Disney World?

A: No, there are no Marvel characters on Walt Disney World property, but you can meet Marvel characters over at Disneyland in California.

Q: Can you take pictures with characters at Disney World?

A: Yes, guests are allowed to take pictures with Disney World characters. Whether you’d like one of the Disney Cast Members to take your photo or if you want to take a selfie, it is allowed with character interactions of all sorts!

Q: Can you hug characters at Disney World?

A: Yes, guests may ask characters for hugs and photos or just generally have a chat as long as you remain respectful!

Q: Are Encanto characters at Disney World?

A: The only Encanto character you can see is Mirabel. You can meet her up and close at the Fairytale Garden in Magic Kingdom. You’ll have a backdrop as Casa Madrigal for your photo!

When is The Best Time to Visit Disney World?

Our Disney  World Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.

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