Pluto first appeared without a name in the cartoon The Chain Gang in 1930. He later starred in The Picnic as Minnie’s dog and was named Rover. In 1931, he appeared as Mickey’s pet in The Moose Hunt and was given the name Pluto. He is part of the Sensational Six, some of the biggest stars of the Disney cartoons.
Everybody loves Mickey’s pal, Pluto! He is a favorite character for many Disney fans, and he is so much fun to interact with. Let’s get into everywhere you can meet the famous dog Pluto at Disney World on your next Disney vacation.
Where to Meet Pluto at Disney World?
Pluto is a popular character you can meet at any Disney park. You will find Pluto in every park as a meet & greet, in parades, rides, and more.
The easiest way to find the most up-to-date information on meeting Pluto at the Disney Theme Parks is to check the My Disney Experience App. The tip board will show you if there are any lightning lanes available for Pluto. Disney is now using single-pass and multi-pass systems instead of Genie+ and ILL.
Character meetings change frequently, so double-check that the greeting you are planning is still available in the My Disney Experience App. Meet-and-greet locations can also sometimes be relocated to other areas.
How to Find Pluto on the My Disney Experience App
To find Pluto, go to the My Disney Experience App and go to the map symbol at the bottom (next to the picture of the house). Click on “Wait Times” and change it to characters and click show list.
You will see the characters in alphabetical order, scroll down to see Pluto. You can also filter by park to see where you can meet Pluto in the park you are in for the day. Click on the meeting place to see the current wait time, location, and times Pluto is appearing.
Meet & greets with characters often have long lines, especially a beloved character like Pluto. Booking a character meal or finding a meet and greet with a lightning lane can save you from those long lines. You can also begin lining up about 20 minutes before the meet & greets begin for shorter lines.
Where Can I Meet Pluto at Magic Kingdom?
Pluto is usually found on Main Street U.S.A in the Magic Kingdom park. You can also see him at the grand finale of the Festival of Fantasy parade, which features a long caravan of popular characters.
Sometimes Pluto will take the place of Minnie Mouse in Pete’s Silly Sideshow Circus in the Storybook Circus area near Dumbo.
Is Pluto at EPCOT?
Yes, Pluto is usually one of the first characters you will see inside Epcot. This character meet can be found at the main entrance to Epcot, before Spaceship Earth.
He may also sometimes be found at Mickey & Friends Meet-and-Greet in the new CommuniCore Hall in World Celebration. Mickey Mouse is always there, but his friends may be a surprise! You can always ask a cast member in a blue shirt and they will let you know who else is appearing with Mickey and they will let you know.
Is Pluto in Animal Kingdom?
Yyou can find Pluto in Dinoland USA meeting behind Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. He swaps out with Goofy, but usually meets in the mornings wearing a colorful bandana that matches Donald’s Dino Bash theme.
Where Can I Meet Pluto at Hollywood Studios?
You can meet Pluto in the Animation Courtyard along with Disney Junior Characters: Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Fancy Nancy. They each have their very own line so you can meet them one at a time.
Which Character Meals Have Pluto?
There are 5 character dining meals where you can meet Pluto throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. A character dining experience is a great way to meet multiple characters at one time, without having to wait in line. It is also the fastest way to fill up your autograph book!
Chef Mickeys at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Chef Mickey’s is located inside the Contemporary Resort, with the monorail going right over it! This is a highly sought after dining reservation that includes Chef Micky, Minnie, Daisy, Donald and Pluto all dressed up in adorable chef outfits!
The Garden Grill Restaurant
The Garden Grill Restaurant is located in Epcot in the Land Pavillion, right above Living with the Land. This rotating restaurant serves fresh food grown right at Epcot! You can meet Mickey in a farmer outfit, Chip and Dale and Pluto here.
Garden Grove Cafe at the Swan
The Garden Grove is a hidden gem for an affordable character experience meal outside of the parks. It is located at the Swan hotel in the Epcot resort area. The classic Pluto and Goofy meet every night, and Chip and Dale meet with them on the weekends.
Ohana Best Friends Breakfast at the Polynesian
The Ohana Best Friends Breakfast is the only place where you can meet Lilo and Stitch together. Mickey Mouse also accompanies them in a fun Hawaiian shirt and Pluto with a flower lei and cute tropical collar.
Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood & Vine offers seasonal character-themed lunches and dinners with Minnie Mouse and friends, including Pluto! They wear costumes for spring, Christmas, Halloween, and Hollywood.
Related Questions
What is the Disney Pluto theory?
Pluto is the only Mickey and Friends pack member, also known as the Sensational Six (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto), to walk on all four legs and not speak.
What color is Pluto Disney?
Pluto is a yellow-orange color, medium-sized, short-haired dog with black ears. He has a green and sometimes red collar.
What type of dog is Pluto?
Pluto is a bloodhound type of dog.
Has Pluto ever talked?
Yes, Pluto spoke in 1931 in the Moose Hunt cartoon, where he was a bloodhound. This is before he became defined as Mickey’s pet dog. Today, he is a pet and is not anthropomorphic; therefore, he does not speak.
Why can Pluto not talk, but Goofy can?
Pluto is an actual dog, while Goofy can walk on two legs and wear clothes like a human. Pluto has always been on four legs like a real dog.
Where is your favorite place to meet Pluto at Disney World?
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