Hi Joanne ~
Characters no longer stroll around the parks but there are several different ways to meet them.
Character dining is a great way to have a fabulous meal while the characters come to your table. They sign autographs and pose for pictures. There are some locations that feature Disney Princesses including Cinderella's Royal Table, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and 1900 Park Fare.
Some characters have permanent meet and greet locations in the parks. In the Magic Kingdom (MK), Princess Fairytale Hall features Cinderella, Rapunzel and other visiting Princesses. You can also find Ariel in her Grotto. Mickey appears in Town Square Theater (and he talks at this location!).
Other characters will appear in the parks without any sort of permanent structure. You will typically find Pluto in Town Square in MK. A Cast Member walks him out and they form a line for him to meet Guests.
You can check the schedule for meet and greets during your trip online at the link for Park Hours. From there select your date of visit and then the park you're planning to visit. It will bring up the entertainment schedule for that day.
Be sure to pick up a Times Guides as you enter the parks. They are also available at most merchandise locations and Guest Relations. You can also find entertainment schedules by downloading the My Disney Experience Mobile App. This app is free and available for both iPhones and Androids.
Another fun way to meet characters is by participating in special experiences like the Pirates and Pals FireworksVoyage or Chip 'N Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long.
Wishing you minnie magical memories :-) Allison V.
FAQs
Characters no longer stroll around the parks but there are several different ways to meet them. Character dining is a great way to have a fabulous meal while the characters come to your table. They sign autographs and pose for pictures.
Do Disney Princesses walk around? ›
Sometimes a princess just goes wandering by or pops up in a new area. Always keep your eyes open for princess sightings! Of course, meeting princesses at Disneyland changes from time to time because character meet and greets are more spontaneous at Disneyland.
Do Disney characters still walk around Magic Kingdom? ›
For the most part, Disney World doesn't have “roaming” characters. While that still happens with major characters and some frequency in Disneyland (in California), Disney World's characters tend to greet in fixed spots with lines for published periods of time.
Do characters walk around Downtown Disney? ›
No, sorry, no characters walking around Downtown Disney.
Do Disney characters walk around Disney Springs? ›
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Gary. While you won't typically find Character experiences at Disney Springs, there are quite a few opportunities to meet Characters outside of the Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort.
Why do Disney characters not walk around anymore? ›
Because Disney can't make new shows and movies, they are pulling their characters from their parks. The characters are crucial to their shows and movies and will be removed from the park until an agreement is reached. This means there will be no meet and greets or characters walking around Disney World and Disneyland.
Can you meet Disney Princesses? ›
Princess Sightings. The best way to experience a royal trip at Disney World is to interact with the princesses. You'll find the most princesses at Magic Kingdom, followed by EPCOT. Traditional meet-and-greets are the best way to get individual time with the princesses at Disney World.
Do Disney Princesses talk? ›
Face characters include all of the princesses and their princes, Peter Pan, Jack Sparrow, Alice, Mary Poppins, and more. Other than appearance, one of the key differences between face characters and fur characters is that face characters talk, while fur characters generally do not.
What ride was removed from Magic Kingdom? ›
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: Removed to make way for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride in Magic Kingdom's Fantasy land. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Closed due to high maintenance costs and replaced by Fantasy land expansion. Horizons: Closed to make room for Mission: SPACE in Epcot.
Does Mickey walk around Disney? ›
Mickey is visiting Guests at every theme park at Walt Disney World Resort during select times of the day. There are many Disney character experiences all over Walt Disney World Resort.
Folding chairs are not allowed in any theme park or the Downtown Disney District. Selfie sticks, hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, flags and banners are not allowed in any theme park.
How much do Disneyland characters get paid? ›
How much does a Disney Characters make? As of Mar 29, 2024, the average annual pay for a Disney Characters in the United States is $48,986 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $942/week or $4,082/month.
Can you enter Downtown Disney for free? ›
There is no admission fee to the Downtown Disney District. Parking for Downtown Disney District is at the Simba Lot, located off Disneyland Drive. The first hour of parking costs $10.
Can Mickey call your house? ›
The only known cure is revealing the secret and having a memorable trip. Mickey and his pals offer pre-vacation Character Calls for Guests going on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. At this time, I'm afraid their busy schedules prevent them from offering the same service to Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort.
How do you meet and greet Disney characters? ›
Tips for Meeting Characters at Disney Parks
Get the most up-to-date info on when and where to encounter Characters with the My Disney Experience app (the official app of Walt Disney World® Resort) or Disneyland app. Open the map to filter Character locations and see each Character's schedule of appearances for the day.
Do Disney characters walk around Epcot? ›
Generally you meet characters in specific locations at meet and greets, which are listed on the app. Characters don't just walk around out and about. You can also see them at character dining experiences, in parades and shows, etc.
How do Princesses walk? ›
Princesses don't walk, they glide. While their stride appears natural and effortless, it is actually quite technical and challenging to master. Place all of your weight on your back foot. As you step forward with your back foot, your heel should brush the instep of your front foot.
Do Princesses walk around Cinderella's royal table? ›
Cinderella's Royal Table is probably my favorite restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park overall, so I definitely think that you're going to love it too! That being said, I'm very happy to report that the Disney Princesses do visit Guests at their tables during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Do characters still walk around Disneyland? ›
Yes, characters still walk around Disneyland. You will see the most roaming characters around Fantasyland and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Where is the best place to see characters at Disneyland? The best place to see classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse is Toontown.
Where do the Princesses hang out at Disneyland? ›
Royal Hall in Fantasy Faire is home to Disney Princesses from some of your favorite fairytales. Each Princess receives Guests in her own special nook amidst magnificent surroundings and resplendent décor.
