Throughout Magic Kingdom you’ll have the opportunity to meet over 30 Disney characters. Princesses, the Fab Five, and some other old classic and newer Disney friends. Magic Kingdom characters come in all shapes and sizes. Magic Kingdom features the highest character interaction opportunity of all the Disney World parks.
While there are several set-in stone places to meet characters, keep your eyes peeled for informal chances to meet characters in the park. These can be some of the best chances for special and truly unique interactions.
If the characters have the time, they are always willing to interact. There will be a few instances where they may have to keep moving along due to a commitment. Don’t take offense. As an example, check out this random meeting with Alice from Alice in Wonderland, where she was strolling along and our girls simply waved at her. She came over and took stroll with them. These can make some of the most cherished memories for you and your kids. Keep those eyes peeled!
Remember, one of the time-honored traditions of Disney World is that characters will sign autographs. If you’ve got little ones with you, this is a great way to make a memory that will last for them. These are some tried and true Disney autograph books. A good oversized pen is also helpful for the fur characters as their hands are covered with a costume.
Below we’ll lay out for you the formal opportunities and some of the information ones, where you can catch a few minutes with some of your favorite Disney characters. Note that certain characters can only be met at Magic Kingdom, so if they are on your list must do things make sure you plan accordingly. The characters you can only meet in Magic Kingdom for free are:
- Cinderella
- Tiana
- Ariel
- Gaston
- Aladdin
- Merida
- Elena of Avalor
- Pooh and Tigger
- Peter Pan
- The Fairy Godmother
- Rapunzel
- Lady Tremaine, Anastasia & Drizella
Note that some of these characters can be met in other parks or resorts at character meals. Since you have to pay for those meetings by buying food, we don’t consider them “free”. Some of the meals are a bit pricey and you may choose not to do them. We’ll note those other chances to meet the characters listed above when we cover them.
Always get a daily Times Guide as you enter each park. Magic Kingdom characters who are available for meet-and-greets will be listed on there, along with specific times and locations for when and where you can find them. Also, while times may show as continuous over several hours, be aware that characters take breaks throughout the day, so you may have to wait while the characters take a break. As you can imagine, an hour in the hot Florida sun and humidity while sporting some of those costumes can take it out of you!
We’ll try to give you rough times of availability, but it’s day to day. Make sure you confirm times for your specific trip days. Let’s get to the list of Magic Kingdom characters!
Alice in Wonderland
Where: Fantasyland – Next to Mad Tea Party
Times: Shortly after park opening until about noon
Other Characters: Occasionally you will find Alice with other friends like the Mad Hatter
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: Alice also meets in the United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot and at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian hotel character meal.
Ariel
Where: Fantasyland – In her Grotto (this is mermaid Ariel)
Times: All day
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Ariel at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. Ariel is a princess here, not a mermaid. You can also meet Ariel at the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno on Disney’s Boardwalk. She’s there for a character meal (breakfast only) along with Prince Eric, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.
Aladdin and Jasmine
Where: Adventureland – Just north of The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Times: Usually from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Jasmine at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. Jasmine also meets at the Morocco pavilion in Epcot. Aladdin does not meet anywhere else.
Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Where: Fantasyland – Cinderella’s Royal Table (only place currently in Magic Kingdom)
Times: All day
Other Characters: All the various Princesses that show to this character meal
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: Aurora also is on the rotation for the Princess character meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. She meets in Epcot in the France pavilion of World Showcase.
The Beast
Where: Fantasyland – Be Our Guest restaurant
Times: Usually from about 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (He only meets during dinner)
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: This is your only chance to meet Beast and unfortunately you have to pay by dining here.
Buzz Lightyear
Where: Tomorrowland – Between Carousel of Progress and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Times: Usually from about 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You’ll find Buzz at Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land. Kids may meet Buzz at the Pixar Play Zone at the Contemporary Resort as part of Disney’s evening kids play event. This is kids only and it costs $65 each. If you’re looking for some alone time, this may be a place you can drop the kids off.
Cinderella
Where: Fantasyland – In Fairytale Hall
Times: All day
Other Characters: She currently meets with Elena of Avalor
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Cinderella at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot, and at the 1900 Park Fare dinner at the Grand Floridian Resort.
Chip ‘n’ Dale
Where: Frontierland, under the railroad bridge near Splash Mountain.
Times: Usually from about 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Other Characters: None
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can also see Chip ‘n’ Dale at Fort Wilderness Resort for their campfire sing-a-long, as well as at Garden Grill in Epcot for a character meal. You can also find them in Hollywood Studios around the Grand Avenue area. Lastly, they are in Animal Kingdom in Dinoland, U.S.A.
Country Bear Jamboree Characters
Where: Frontierland – Outside of Country Bear Jamboree roaming the area
Times: Off and on throughout the day, but not a consistent schedule
Other Characters: Rotation changes often. You’ll find Liverlips, Big Al, Shaker, and Wendell at varying times.
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Donald Duck
Where: Fantasyland – In the Big Top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Times: Usually from about 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Other Characters: Donald meets here with Goofy
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Donald in all the parks.
Daisy Duck
Where: Fantasyland – In the Big Top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Times: Usually from about 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Other Characters: Daisy meets here with Minnie
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Daisy in all the parks.
Eeyore
Where: Fantasyland – Crystal Palace (character meal only)
Times: During regularly scheduled meal times
Other Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Elena of Avalor
Where: Fantasyland – In Fairytale Hall
Times: All day
Other Characters: She currently meets with Cinderella
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Fairy Godmother
Where: Under the Castle walls in Fantasyland.
Times: Usually between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Note that she does not meet every day.
Other Characters: She doesn’t meet with anyone else, but she does alternate times with Anastasia & Drizella
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: She occasionally meets as part of Cinderella’s Royal Table, but not often.
Gaston
Where: Fantasyland – In front of Gaston’s Tavern
Times: Usually from about 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Goofy
Where: Fantasyland – In the Big Top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Times: Usually from about 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Other Characters: Goofy meets here with Donald
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Goofy in all the parks.
Lady Tremaine, Anastasia & Drizella
Where: Fantasyland – Under the Castle walls in Fantasyland.
Times: Usually between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Other Characters: None. Lady Tremaine doesn’t always meet.
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: Occasionally you may find these characters at the 1900 Park Fare character meal
Mary Poppins
Where: Liberty Square Gazebo
Times: Usually from about 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: Mary Poppins meets in the UK pavilion at Epcot.
Merida
Where: Fantasyland – Fairytale Garden, which is just to the southwest of Mad Tea Party
Times: Usually from about 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Mickey Mouse
Where: Main Street, U.S.A – Town Square Theater
Times: All day
Other Characters: None
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: Mickey meets in all the other parks.
Minnie Mouse
Where: Fantasyland – In the Big Top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Times: Usually from about 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Other Characters: Minnie meets with Daisy
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: Minnie meets in all the other parks.
Peter Pan
Where: Fantasyland – Just to the west of Peter Pan’s Flight attraction
Times: Usually from about 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Other Characters: Occasionally Peter Pan meets with Wendy
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You also get a chance to meet Peter Pan at the conclusion of the Pirates & Pals Fireworks Dessert Voyage. You’ll also see Captain Hook and Mr. Smee.
Piglet
Where: Fantasyland – Crystal Palace (character meal only)
Times: During regularly scheduled meal times
Other Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Pluto
Where: Storybook Circus – He roams freely during the morning and then is up near Pete’s Silly Sideshow in the afternoon.
Times: Hours vary, but usually from mid-morning to around 3:00 or 4:00 PM.
Other Characters: None
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Pluto in all four parks.
Rapunzel
Where: Fantasyland – In Fairytale Hall
Times: All day
Other Characters: She current meets with Princess Tiana
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Rapunzel at Trattoria al Forno on Disney’s Boardwalk. She’s there for a character meal (breakfast only) along with Flynn and Ariel and Prince Eric. Rapunzel may also meet at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot.
Snow White
Where: Fantasyland – Cinderella’s Royal Table (only place currently in Magic Kingdom)
Times: All day
Other Characters: All the various Princesses that show to this character meal
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Snow White in Epcot at the Germany pavilion. She is also on the rotation for the Princess character meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot.
Stitch
Where: Tomorrowland – Stitch’s Great Escape
Times: Until around 6:00 PM
Other Characters: None
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Stitch at the character breakfast at ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Village Resort. You can also sometimes meet Stitch at Typhoon Lagoon during the warmer times of year.
Tiana
Where: Fantasyland – In Fairytale Hall
Times: All day
Other Characters: She current meets with Rapunzel
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Tigger
Where: Fantasyland – By the Winnie the Pooh attraction
Times: Usually from about 10:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Other Characters: Winnie the Pooh
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Pooh and Tigger, along with Piglet and Eeyore at the Crystal Palace character meals.
Tinker Bell
Where: Main Street, U.S.A – Town Square Theater
Times: All day
Other Characters: No
FastPass+ Eligible: Yes
Other Opportunities to Meet: No
Winnie the Pooh
Where: Fantasyland – By the Winnie the Pooh attraction
Times: Usually from about 10:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Other Characters: Tigger
FastPass+ Eligible: No
Other Opportunities to Meet: You can meet Pooh and Tigger, along with Piglet and Eeyore at the Crystal Palace character meals. Pooh also shows up at the 1900 Park Fare character meal.
Wrapping Up
That’s all of the Magic Kingdom characters. Most free, but there are a few that you have to pay to meet by eating a meal. If characters are really your interest right now, below are links to the character articles we have for each of the other parks.
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