It has been four months since Disney brought back traditional character meet and greets, which means that it is time for an update! When Disney announced the news that characters would be able to once again hug guests and sign autographs, they stressed that not all characters would return at once. This phased approach has meant that guests are constantly wondering if their favorite character is back in their usual spot.
The last couple of months have brought back numerous characters in Walt Disney World Resort, and character meet and greets are almost completely back to their pre-pandemic normal. However, it is wise to check for your favorite characters in the My Disney Experience app and be sure that you will be able to find who you are looking for when you are in the parks. So, here is our complete list of which characters are doing traditional meet and greets in Disney World after the summer!
Magic
Kingdom
- Chip and Dale in Storybook Circus
- Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater
- Minnie Mouse in Town Square Theater
- Snow White in Town Square Theater Porch
- Belle at Maurice’s Cottage
- Merida in Fairytale Garden
- Cinderella in Princess Fairytale Hall
- Rapunzel in Princess Fairytale Hall
- Tiana in Princess Fairytale Hall
- Elena in Princess Fairytale Hall
- Peter Pan at Never Land Map
- Anastasia and Drizella at Enchanted Glade Gazebo
- Captain Jack Sparrow at Adventureland Stage
- Jasmine in Adventureland, Agrabah
- Aladdin in Adventureland, Agrabah
Hollywood
Studios
- Mickey Mouse in Red Carpet Dreams
- Minnie Mouse in Red Carpet Dreams
- Olaf in Celebrity Spotlight
- Pluto in Animation Courtyard
- Vampirina in Animation Courtyard
- Fancy Nancy in Animation Courtyard
- Doc McStuffins in Animation Courtyard
- James P. Sullivan (Sulley) in Walt Disney Presents
- Chewbacca in Star Wars Launch Bay
- BB-8 in Star Wars Launch Bay
- Darth Vader in Star Wars Launch Bay
Epcot
- Goofy in World Celebration, Main Entrance near Spaceship Earth
- Pluto in World Celebration, Main Entrance near Spaceship Earth
- Minnie Mouse in the World Showcase Friendship Ambassador Gazebo
- Donald Duck in World Showcase, Mexico Promenade
- Elsa in World Showcase, Royal Sommerhus
- Anna in World Showcase, Royal Sommerhus
- Mulan in World Showcase, China Gardens
- Snow White in World Showcase, Germany Wishing Well
- Jasmine in World Showcase, Morocco
- Belle in World Showcase, France Promenade
- Aurora in World Showcase, France Fragrance Gardens Gazebo
- Daisy Duck in World Showcase, International Gateway
- Alice in World Showcase, UK Gardens
- Mary Poppins in World Showcase, UK Maze
- Mickey Mouse in World Celebration, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
- Vanellope Von Schweetz in World Celebration, ImageWorks
- Joy in World Celebration, ImageWorks
Animal
Kingdom
- Kevin roaming on Discovery Island
- Mickey Mouse in Adventurers Outpost
- Minnie Mouse in Adventurers Outpost
Happy Hugging!
So many characters have returned over the course of the Summer for traditional meet and greets. The characters truly add extra magic to the day and we are so happy that traditional character meet and greets are almost completely back to normal.
Who is your favorite character meet and greet? Who are you hoping will return next? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to the DVC Shop Blog to find out the latest character news!
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
