Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is known for having incredible rides and attractions. Getting to meet favorite Disney Magic Kingdom characters is something that many guests of all ages look forward to.
Meeting characters has become one of my favorite things to do on a Walt Disney World vacation. Magic Kingdom is a great place to meet all of the classic characters you love!
With so many characters to search for throughout the Magic Kingdom, I’ve put together a guide to help you find your favorite princesses and other Disney World characters.
Guide on Where to Find Disney Magic Kingdom Characters
This guide is going to let you know all of the characters that can be found at the Magic Kingdom. I will also give you a breakdown of what Magic Kingdom characters can be found in the different lands throughout the park.
If characters are at the top of your to-do list for your Disney vacation, it may be worth it to look into purchasing Genie+ so you can book Lightning Lane reservations for your favorite characters.
What Characters Can You See In Magic Kingdom?
Disney often has characters that you can see without a traditional meet and greet. They may be featured in the Festival of Fantasy Parade or one of Disney’s many cavalcades, but they rarely appear for meet-and-greets in the parks.
One example of this would be the princes of your favorite Disney movies. It is fairly easy to find a Disney princess and ask her to sign your autograph book, it is nearly impossible to meet Prince Charming or Prince Phillip. Luckily, you can still get a glimpse of them in parades.
The parade also features Captain Hook, Smee, and Tinker Bell from Peter Pan, and the three fairies of Sleeping Beauty. These characters are very rare within the parks, so be sure to snap a photograph while you’re watching this parade!
The parades and cavalcades are a fantastic way to see rare characters that you normally can’t meet in the Walt Disney World theme parks.
What Characters Can You Meet in Magic Kingdom?
If you’re looking for classic Disney characters, Magic Kingdom is the place to be. Below I’ve included a list of all the characters you can currently meet for free while in Magic Kingdom. Some of these characters have an assigned photo pass photographer while for others you’ll have to ask a cast member or family member to take a photo on your phone.Â
Keep in mind that this list is subject to change at any given time. Disney loves to surprise guests, and it is possible that you may stumble across a character not listed below.
Aladdin – This Prince of Agrabah can be found in Adventureland. He meets with Jasmine which is a great place to meet both of them together with beautiful theming.
Alice – Luckily, you don’t need to travel to Wonderland or the United Kingdom to find Alice. You can sometimes meet her near the Mad Tea Party attraction. She is sometimes found with the Mad Hatter by her side.
Anastasia and Drizella – Both of Cinderella’s stepsisters can be found in Fantasyland. Even though they are considered Disney villains, they offer one of the best and most entertaining character experiences due to their loud and sometimes unfriendly nature.
Ariel – You can meet the little mermaid in Fantasyland at Ariel’s Grotto. This is one of the most unique character experiences, as you’ll get to meet Ariel in her mermaid form rather than her as a human.
Belle – You can meet Belle daily at Enchanted Tales with Belle in Fantasyland.
Buzz Lightyear – This iconic toy is usually in Tomorrowland near the entrance to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.
Captain Jack Sparrow – This pirate can sometimes be seen in Adventureland near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
Cinderella – Since it’s her castle you see in the Magic Kingdom, it is only right that you can meet Cinderella in the Magic Kingdom. She can be found at the Princess Fairytale Hall with other Disney princesses who vary day by day.
Chip and Dale – These adorable chipmunks change locations often. They used to be found in Frontierland and also in Tomorrowland dressed in their space wear.
Country Bear Jamboree Characters – Shaker, Wendell, Big Al, and Liver Lips can all often be found near the entrance of the Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland. From my experience, it’s hard to walk through Frontierland without seeing these fun country bears.
Daisy Duck and Donald Duck – Both of these colorful characters can be found at Pete’s Silly Sideshow over in Fantasyland. Donald is dressed as a magician while Daisy is a mysterious fortune teller.
Elena – Elena of Avalor, the beloved Latina princess can be found at the Princess Fairytale Hall.
Fairy Godmother – Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother can usually be seen underneath Cinderella Castle.
Goofy – This fan favorite can be found at Pete’s Silly Side Show in Fantasyland dressed as a daring stuntman ready for his next circus act.
Jasmine – Jasmine meets with Aladdin in Adventureland at their very own themed meet and greet near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin.
Mary Poppins – This practically perfect nanny can sometimes be found at the Liberty Square Gazebo.
Mirabel – Mirabel from Encanto has replaced Merida in a brand new meet-and-greet location in the Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland.
Mickey Mouse – This iconic mouse can be found in all of Disney’s theme parks. In Magic Kingdom, you can find him in the Town Square Theater at the top of Main Street, USA. If you are lucky, he will talk to you!
Minnie Mouse – Â Minnie and her adorable pink dress can be found at Pete’s Silly Side Show in Fantasyland.
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Peter Pan – This boy afraid to grow up can be found near the entrance to his attraction in Fantasyland. He is sometimes accompanied by Wendy.
Pluto – Mickey’s loyal dog is usually in Storybook Circus near Pete’s Silly Side Show. If you can’t find him there, he is often found on Main Street at the entrance.
Rapunzel – This blonde princess can also be found at the Princess Fairytale Hall.
Stitch – Experiment 626 can sometimes still be found in Tomorrowland, even though his attraction there has been closed. If you can’t find him in the park, he is a guaranteed character at Ohana in the Polynesian resort.
Tiana – This princess with a dream can be found at the Princess Fairytale Hall.
Tigger – Meet Tigger with his pal Winnie the Pooh at the Thotful Spot in Fantasy Land. This is a great interaction where you can get a photo with both of them together.
Winnie the Pooh – Winne the Pooh meets with Tigger at the Thotful Spot next to the Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh ride in front of an adorable story book background.
Character Meets by Land
Magic Kingdom has some amazing lands that are full of characters that fit the theme of the land. Let’s take a look at which characters you can meet in the different lands.
Main Street U.S.A.
- Mickey Mouse- Meet Mickey dressed as a magician in his very own space at the Town Square Theater.
Fantasy Land
- Meet Disney Princesses at Fairytale Hall – These princesses are Cinderella, Elana of Avalor, Tiana and Rapunzel.
- Peter Pan
- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger
- Daring Disney Pals at Pete’s Silly Slideshow in Storybook Circus.
- Meet the Little Mermaid at Ariel’s Grotto
- Mirabel from Encanto
- Belle at Enchanted Tales with Belle
Liberty Square
- Anastasia and Drizella
- Mary Poppins (occasionally)
Frontier Land
- Country Bear Jamboree Characters
Adventure Land
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Aladdin and Jasmine
Tomorrow Land
- Buzz Lightyear
- Stich as a roaming character or meet and greet
Magic Kingdom Character Dining
There are two character dining meals available at the Magic Kingdom. These reservations fill up fast, so make sure that you plan ahead when you are planning your trip if you want to meet the characters here.
Character dining is a great way to get lots of autographs at one time and can save you a lot of time in the parks trying to gather autographs.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Cinderella’s Royal Table is a signature dining restaurant inside of Cinderella’s castle. At this meal you can meet Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White and Aurora in their beautiful princess dresses. The princesses can change from time to time, but you can usually find these five.
The Crystal Palace
If you’re a fan of the Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, you may need to look into one of these character reservations. Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet all require reservations at the Crystal Palace in order to meet. Eeyore and Piglet are not usually found anywhere else in the parks.
Top Tips for Meeting Characters
- Use the Genie+ Lightning Lane Pass to meet many different characters without a long wait.
- Bring a sharpie or thick pen, and an autograph book to get signatures from your favorite characters.
- Check the My Disney Experience app for appearance times and show up early to get in line.
- Bring snacks and water for waiting in line.
- Don’t forget to ask the characters unique questions directly related to them or their movies.
What Characters Can You Meet At Special Events?
The holiday parties are the best time to meet characters all together in a group and characters in some adorable costumes you will never get to see on a regular day at the parks.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Want even more characters? Consider buying a ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This spooky event has even more characters, sometimes even dressed up in fun Halloween costumes!Â
There are special meet and greets like Jack and Sally that can only be seen at this party!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
This festive Christmas Party has special meet and greets with characters donned in their holiday best! The Christmas parade has many rare characters on beautiful floats.
The seven dwarves have a very special Disney character meet where you can meet all seven of them at the same time! This is such a fun opportunity.
Do Characters Walk Around Magic Kingdom?
Sadly, most characters in Magic Kingdom have official meet-and-greet locations and do not wander around the theme park. At Disneyland in Anaheim, California, you are more likely to see characters exploring the park, but it is less common in Disney World.
Occasionally, you may see some characters walking around, but it’s not something you should expect to happen.
Why do Disney characters not walk around anymore?
It would be magical to have characters walking around the castle and the rest of Magic Kingdom, it has unfortunately become far too crowded for this in Disney World. People would likely surround the characters for photographs, autographs, and hugs, making it impossible for them to make it very far.
There are also some guests who might harass the characters by pulling on tails or parts of their outfits. Still, it can happen on the rare occasion. If you do see a character walking around one of the theme parks, be sure to snap a photo or give them a wave because it’s not an everyday occurrence!
I know on one occasion we ran into Peter Pan right outside of the Peter Pan’s Flight attraction. Just this last time, we caught Stitch making the rounds in Tomorrowland.
Do you need a reservation to meet characters at Disney World?
For most characters, you do not need a reservation to meet them. The only time you would need to plan ahead is if you’re interested in one of the park’s character meals. Restaurants such as Cinderella’s Royal Table and the Crystal Palace require advanced reservations.Â
How Do You Know Where The Characters Are In The Magic Kingdom?
Luckily, technology has made it easy for you to find your favorite characters in the parks. The My Disney Experience app has everything from wait times for attractions to where to find character meet-and-greets with their appearance times listed.
To find characters using the application, simply open the Disney World app to the page that has a map on it. You can filter out what you’re looking for, so change “Wait Times” to “Characters.” It will provide you with a large list of characters, where they come out to meet guests, and what times you can expect to see them.
Which Disney park has the most characters?
While you can meet characters in Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, you’ll find the most characters in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Whether you want to see the Disney princesses or the members of the Fab Five, you’re most likely to find them in Disney World’s original theme park.
Who is your favorite Disney character?
With so many characters to choose from, hopefully, this guide will help you know exactly where to go during your next trip to the Magic Kingdom. What’s your favorite character to meet in the Magic Kingdom?
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