Disney Characters: Who and Where to Find at Disney Parks

There are many Disney characters that can be seen by parks from Orlando. That way, you can see them and even take a picture. Also, if you prefer to chat and eat in a restaurant with your companions, that is also possible. 

Disney Characters at Orlando Parks

Without a doubt, the greatest desire of everyone who goes to the park is to see who is there. Thus, the place has several of his heroes from his films.

Also, it's not just those from children's cartoons, you can even find people from Marvel.

Everyone gets a chance to ask for autographs, take pictures, and even role-play.

In particular, because of the requirements of the place about never letting the magic go away. So they allow hugs and you can even find them in restaurants. 

Commemorative dates

Some of Disney characters are only seen on special days.

After all, they come with costumes suitable for these celebrations.

For example, Jack Skellington, Sally or the seven dwarfs can be found at the Disney's Halloween🇧🇷 A Mickey dressed as Santa Claus can be seen at Christmas parties. Christmas And yet, there are other moments like:

• New Year;
• Valentine's Day;
• Easter;
• 4th of July;

For people who like to collect photos with these personalities it's great.

Above all, some are even rare to find and it is necessary to take a walk around the park.

But, you always have the opportunity to meet Goofy and Tico and Teco for Christmas.

Restaurants

It's time to have a greater interaction with the heroes that are around the place.

That is, at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, for breakfast, there are some characters. They are Lilo, Stitch, Pluto and even Mickey is there to keep you company.

Aladdin

One of the Disney characters older and known is this one.

Thus, his movie came out in the year 1992, telling the story of a poor boy. In this way, he shows how he met the genie in the lamp to change his life.

It was based on a short story named after Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.

He is found inside The Thousand and One Nights, a book with several stories. Above all, its success led to the emergence of two other sequels:

• The Return of Jafar;
• Aladdin and the 40 Thieves.

How to find it at Disney?

Inside the park, you can find it if you go to Epcot, in the Morocco pavilion.

As well, he appears at Magic Kingdom, around Agrabah Bazaar.

In addition, in the same park, you can also see it in The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.

Alice, one of the Disney characters

The musical was made in 1951, based on a book named Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll.

Thus, it tells about the girl who ends up in another world following the White Rabbit.

This character can be seen in different places as well.

So, it is possible to find the girl in two Disney parks:

• Magic Kingdom: Mad Tea Party;
• Epcot: United Kingdom flag.

Facts about history 

In the second world war, the film was delayed for a while for it to come out.

After all, at the time, the resources that Disney had were only for short films. In this way, only when everything was over, that there was the possibility of continuing the project.

It has a live-action sequel, which was made in 2016 by James Robin.

With that, there is also a book for this version, written in 1871.

Therefore, the original name of this work is Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Anna and Elsa

these two Disney characters appeared in the famous movie Frozen in 2013.

In addition, the inspiration was a fairy tale, known as The Snow Queen.

The author's name is Hans Christian Andersen and the year of publication was 1844.

Within the park, there are several places where they can be found.

Mostly, inside Epcot, in the Norway pavilion, ready to take pictures.

Thus, the name of the place is Royal Sommerhus and there are still other attractions in which they appear. 

Other places to find them

Even if it's not with real people, it's still possible to see Anna and Elsa.

In addition, there are places where interaction is not allowed, but you can still see them.

For example, Frozen Holiday Wish, an end-of-year concert with the two, the other places are:

Frozen Ever After: a boat ride attraction featuring scenes from the movie;
The Festival of Fantasy Parade, as the name implies, is a parade;
Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire, a show.

Who is Ariel

Known as The Little Mermaid, had his film released in 1989.

Thus, it tells the story of how the princess is unhappy at sea and wants to meet humans. Above all, you can find it in several places in the Disney parks:

Epcot: Norway Area, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall;
Magic Kingdom: in Fantasyland, in Ariel's Grotto.

Disney character restaurants 

The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is also a place to eat.

But besides that, there's Cinderella's Royal Table, inside the huge castle. In addition, within the two environments, you can find many other heroines. 

Aurora, another Disney character

This is much better known as Sleeping Beauty, a movie that came out in 1959. This is the famous princess who has three fairy godmothers and sleeps for a long time.

Finally, there are several areas of the park where you can find it:

• Magic Kingdom: Cinderella's Royal Table;
• Epcot: France and Norway area, inside the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.

princess castles

One of Disney characters with more palaces of their own than all.

After all, so far, three of them have been made with the theme of the film. In addition, in all of them, there are several scenes from the drawing and attractions for all the public to have fun.

Belle

The Beauty and the Beast movie came out in 1991, telling the story of the girl seen as different from others.

Above all, there are several adaptations of the tale, including the 2017 live action.

Finally, inside the parks you can find her walking through places like:

Epcot: France pavilion and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall restaurant;
Magic Kingdom: Cinderella's Royal Table.

attractions with the princess

There is an area that was made especially for Beauty.

So, have the Enchanted Tales with Belle, a place with various objects from the film and the character.

Finally, there is also the Be Our Guest restaurant, so you can eat inside the Beast's castle.

Yo

He is the donkey that is part of the Winnie the Pooh gang.

Above all, the places you can go to find it are these here:

• Epcot: UK area;
• Magic Kingdom: The Crystal Palace.

See Disney characters at Crystal Palace

This is a restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner.

So it has a Victorian style and you can still see a part of the castle.

In addition, it is possible to see several other very famous personalities from the drawings. 

Snow White

Disney's first feature film was released in 1937, based on the tale by the Brothers Grimm.

In this way, the princess enchanted thousands of people and had several adaptations.

With that, like the others Disney characters, you can see it at these locations: 

• Magic Kingdom: Main Street USA, Princess Fairytale Hall, Cinderella's Royal Table;
• Epcot: Germany area;
• Wilderness Lodge: Storybook Dining, a dinner at Artist Point.

Hotel with Disney characters

Wilderness Lodge is a luxury hotel for park visitors.

So he has a special restaurant for the Snow White, along with other film participants.

In addition, you can enjoy a delicious menu with pies and "poisoned" apples.

Buzz lightyear

This is a character that was actually created by Pixar.

With that, he is one of the protagonists of the movie Toy Story, released in 1995.

But, the astronaut can be seen walking through the parks too, in the areas:

• Magic Kingdom: Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin;
• Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Land.

Toy story land

The area is dedicated to Disney characters, or rather, from Pixar.

Thus, it has several attractions and toys such as the Slinky Dog roller coaster.

Above all, it still has places to eat and a target shooting area.

C-3PO is part of the Disney characters

The famous droid from the Star Wars saga, was made by Anakin Skywalker.

Thus, he appears in several of the films and ended up being very successful.

With that, it is possible to find it in some places of the park that are:

• Hollywood Studios: Star Wars area;
• Echo Lake: Star Tours ? The Adventures Continue.

How is the attraction

It has the full 3D journey through hyperspace via spaceflight. But, C-3PO takes the controls and takes everyone along for the ride. Mainly, he will be outside the ship as soon as you reach the entrance. 

Mad Hatter

one more of Disney characters which belongs to the world of Alice in Wonderland.

So, his famous appearance is at the time of the Tea Party, in the cartoon.

Finally, there are some areas of the park where you can find it very easy:

• Magic Kingdom: Mad Tea Party, on the Cups attraction;
• Grand Floridian Resort: Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare, Wonderland Tea Party.

Another restaurant with Disney characters

At 1900 Park Fare it is possible to have a delicious meal, with an open buffet.

So, in addition to finding the Mad Hatter, it is still possible to find Alice and several others.

This way, you have mini pancakes, personalized omelets and waffles in the shape of Mickey.

Chewbacca

This one also makes a participation in the films of the Star Wars saga. Above all, he is a gentle giant with great abilities to travel in space.

In addition, he is a very frequent personality within the park and is in:

• Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Launch Bay;
• Galaxy's Edge.

Galaxy's Edge

Its location is also inside the Hollywood Studios park and has a lot to see.

Thus, it has attractions, personalized products to buy and even themed restaurants.  

Cinderella

One of Disney characters It even has its own castle in the Magic Kingdom.

With that, his film was released in 1950, inspired by the short story by Charles Perrault.

Finally, there are several places around the park where you can find it:

• Magic Kingdom: Princess Fairytale Hall, Cinderella's Royal Table;
• Epcot: Norway Pavilion, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.

the palace

In addition to having a boutique with the fairy godmothers of the princess, it still has its own restaurant. Above all, it has a special suite that almost no one has access to stay. The castle is also the main symbol that appears in Disney movies. 

Darth Vader, another one of Disney's characters

It can be said that this is the villain of the films of the Star Wars saga.

On top of that, he is known for using a very famous phrase in his film.

However, within the parks, the place to go to find it is at Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Launch Bay.

Launch Bay

It is a themed place, with a space for a lot of interaction with the saga. Thus, it has games, models and even some scenarios from the movies. In addition, there are still other ways to have fun in this area: 

• See the main characters;
• Find replicas of some objects;
• Watch short films with interviews with directors, producers and others.

Dug and Russell, meet these Disney characters

The two participate in a film called Up! Altas Aventuras, which came out in 2009. In this way, it tells the story of Carl and Dug, with Russell being a talking dog.

With this, the little boy and the animal can be found with ease in:

• Animal kingdom: It?s Tough To Be A Bug, na Discovery island.

Fairy Godmother

The character is the one who transforms Cinderella into a princess, throughout the film.

In addition, in the park, there is a special attraction named after his magic words. However, the place where it is very easy to find the fairy is:

• Magic Kingdom: in Fantasyland, next to Pinocchio Village Haus.

Beast

Another of Disney characters well known for being part of Beauty and the Beast.

Since, in the end, he becomes a handsome prince and gets rid of his curse.

With that, to find the incredible creature, you can go to places like:

• Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland, restaurant Be Our Guest;
• Epcot: France area.

Who is Green Army Man

It is also one of the Pixar characters and is part of the movie Toy Story. So, he's that little green soldier, for those who don't remember.

However, there is only one area of the park where you can find it:

• Hollywood Studios: Pixar place.

Jasmine

She is Aladdin's princess, whom the boy struggles to conquer during part of the film.

In addition, his participation in the story is in an attempt to escape from the palace walls.

Finally, you can see her in some of the Disney parks:

• Magic Kingdom: Adventureland area, Cinderella's Royal Table;
• Epcot: Morocco and Norway Pavilion, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.

Jessie, another one of the Disney characters

The cowgirl from the Toy Story universe, who appears after the second movie

🇧🇷 Thus, it was released in the year 1999, as a new gift for Andy.

So, the young woman can be seen in these places in the park:

• Magic Kingdom: Frontierland, outside Splash Mountain;
• Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Land.

Woody

The sheriff is known to be Andy's favorite doll in the movie.

Furthermore, he is seen as the leader of all toys. Finally, this is a hero that can also be seen in Toy Story Land. 

Winnie the Pooh gang

At least three of these Disney characters can be seen around the park.

That way, it is possible to find Piglet, Tigger and Pooh himself.

With that, the plush group that loves honey can even be found in restaurants:

• Magic Kingdom: Crystal Palace, Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh;
• Epcot: United Kingdom.

How to find them alone

Not every moment is possible to see them all together. Mainly because they are spread over some attractions and events. Above all, the piglet may be the most difficult to find outside the restaurant, but there are still presentations:

• Piglet: Mickey?s Very Merry Christmas Party;
• Pooh: Animal Kingdom on Discovery Island;
• Big tiger: Grand Floridian Resort, for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare.

Lilo and Stitch

She is little girl from hawaii who came up in the year 2002 with Lilo and Stitch.

Therefore, she is a girl raised by her sister, due to the death of her parents.

Then, she meets the 602 experience and her house turns to chaos, in the park, they can be seen at:

• Polynesian Resort, at the restaurant's breakfast ?Ohana;
• Typhoon Lagoon: the water park, in seasonal times.

Where to find Stitch

There is one more spot where he can be seen alone, walking through the park. So, if you want to see it and maybe even have a chat, you can go to: 

• Magic Kingdom: Tomorrowland.

Meet the Stepmother among the Disney characters

In fact, her name is Lady Tremaine, who created Cinderella.

In this way, it was the lady who gave the Cinderella several orders to clean the house.

But, even being a villain, it didn't stop her from being present in the park in:

• Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland area;
• Grand Floridian Resort: Dinner time at 1900 Park Fare.

Daisy

One of Disney characters who is part of Mickey's gang.

So, she is the girlfriend of Donald Duck and her first appearance was in 1940.

Also, because she is a very famous and important personality, she has several parts where she can be seen:

• Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland at Pete's Silly Sideshow;
• Epcot: Future World East;
• Hollywood Studios: Lunch and Dinner at Hollywood & Vine;
• Animal Kingdom: Dinoland USA, for all three meals at Tusker House.

Remember who Marie and Mary Poppins are, Disney characters

Not all people will remember and still confuse her a lot.

So this is the white cat with the pink bows and many people think she is the Duchess.

However, she is just her puppy and is part of the Aristocats movie, the place you can see her is at:

• Magic Kingdom: Main Street USA;
• Epcot: France area.

Mary Poppins

Some people don't know that she is one of the Disney characters.

But, she is the nanny with magical powers, which appeared in the 1964 film.

Above all, it is also present at these locations in the park:

• Magic Kingdom: Liberty Square;
• Epcot: UK area;
• Grand Floridian Resort: Breakfast time at 1900 Park Fare.

BayMax

One of the character encounters underestimated by many. But finding the famous healing robot from the movie Big Hero 6 is amazing.

He really is a giant robot with an interaction unique to Epcot.

He is in an area called Innovation West and can be found at his ofician as pictured above!

Wreck it Ralph and Venellope

Another one of the characters that many people don't look for but love to find by chance there.

This is one of the characters we most like to meet at Disney parks, more specifically, at Epcot, where he is located.

You can get your picture taken with Wreck-It Ralph and Venellope at the exit of the Figment attraction in the Imagination Pavilion!

Mickey Mouse and Minnie as Disney Characters

The famous big-eared mice that conquered the world and made everything what it is today.

So they were created in 1928 and their debut was in a cartoon called Steamboat Willie.

So, they are the personalities that appear the most throughout the park: 

• Hollywood Studios: Red Carpet Dreams at Commissary Lane, Hollywood & Vine;
• Animal Kingdom: Adventurers Outpost, Tusker House;
• Polynesian Resort: Ohana restaurant;
• Contemporary Resort: Chef Mickey's;
• Four Seasons Resort: Ravello.

It's possible to find just Mickey at places like the Town Square Theater on Main Street USA. As well as, in Imagination! and at Garden Grill, Tusker House and O' Ohana dining. 

Minnie Mouse

There are other different places that she can be seen walking alone.

So, just take a few more turns around the park and you'll find it at:

• Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland at Pete's Silly Sideshow;
• Epcot: World Showcase Plaza Gazebo;
• Beach Club Resort: Breakfast at Cape May Café.

Goofy, Donald Duck and Pluto

Others Disney characters who are part of Mickey's gang.

However, they began to emerge a few years later to complete the group.

Above all, to see some of these personalities together, just go to these places in the park:

• Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland at Pete's Silly Sideshow;
• Hollywood Studios: Hollywood & Vine;
• Animal Kingdom: Dinoland USA, Tusker House;
• Contemporary Resort: Chef Mickey's;
• ESPN Wide World of Sports: entry.

Disney characters who were on Streets of America

This was a themed area of the Hollywood Studios park, with scenes from New York and San Francisco.

Thus, it had many restaurants, shows and attractions for all audiences and closed in 2016. In addition, who could be seen there were: 

• Kill and Cars Lightning McQueen;
• Phineas and Ferb.

Monsters Inc

Film that came out in 2001, with the protagonists Sulley and Mike Wazowski.

With that, in history, the two work in an electric company scaring children.

Finally, in the park, the two are part of the Disney characters rare to appear:

• Hollywood Studios: Animation Courtyard at Walt Disney Presents;
• Magic Kingdom: Tomorrowland at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. 

Find Disney characters in Character Palooza

The location is a spot to see some rare heroes that appear by surprise.

So you have different days and times when you can see unique personalities. Plus, if you're lucky, you'll find these people to take a picture with: 

• Mulan;
• Pocahontas;
• Helm;
• The seven Dwarfs.

More places to see these characters

Despite being rare, there are still other places where they usually appear.

Therefore, it is very useful to always keep up-to-date information about them. So, to increase your chances, go in environments like:

• Mulan: Epcot, China;
• Pocahontas: Animal Kingdom, no It's Tough to be a Bug;
• Timon: Magic Kingdom: Dance Party from Storybook Circus and Character Landing;
• The Seven Dwarfs: During events and Epcot in Germany.

Chip 'n Dale

These two squirrels are part of Mickey's gang and can be seen in Donald Duck drawings.

However, they appeared in 1943 with the presence of Pluto and years later they had their own series. Therefore, it is possible to see them in different parts of the parks:

• Epcot: All meals at Garden Grill;
• Hollywood Studios: Input;
• Animal Kingdom: Dinoland USA;
• Magic Kingdom: Frontierland, near Splash Mountain;
• Fort Wilderness Resort: Chipn Dale Sing-a-long Campfire;
• Swan and Dolphin Resort: Every day at Garden Grove dinners.

Disney characters from Peter Pan

The movie about the boy who didn't want to grow up was made in 1953. So, there's the girl Wendy who knows all her stories and tells them to her brothers. In addition, the fairy Tinker Bell accompanies him wherever he goes and everyone can be seen at:

• Magic Kingdom: Peter Pan's Flight; Tinkerbell is also at the Town Square Theater;
• Contemporary Resort: Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage.

Who else can be seen?

There are many Disney characters that are everywhere, with photo lines all around them.

So wherever you go, you're able to find someone walking around.

However, it has some spots to see unique people and have fun with them:

• Merida of Brave: Magic Kingdom in Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland;
• Rapunzel from Tangled and Tiana from The Princess and the Frog: Princess Fairytale Hall;
• Tarzan can only be seen in the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party event.

How to take pictures with Disney characters?

There is an application called My Disney Experience, which is very useful for this moment. After all, it can show the location and time when the heroes will appear.

Furthermore, avoid Extra Magic Hours It's a good strategy to avoid crowds.

When the park opens, it is already possible to start looking for the queues to take the pictures.

Overall, they don't usually take long, but it will always depend on the size. So, the tips to make the most of it and get several images are:

• Arrive early;
• Use the app;
• Always go from one row to another.

Learn more about events

Throughout the year, Disney gives the opportunity to have several events to meet the characters.

For example, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a party for Halloween, which begins in August.

It has different decorations and even the public can wear costumes.

In addition, as the name says, the intention is that it is not a frightening celebration. Above all, several of the attractions are open so that the public does not miss anything. 

Other Disney Characters in the Parks

There are some of them that are very rare to find in the park.

That is, even if they have a fixed point to stay, it doesn't mean they're going to find it.

So, if there's something specific you want to see, find out about it.

There are many events, parties and parades where various heroes appear.

Mostly, all that are exclusive to commemorative dates and appear only on them.

So, enjoy the ones that are always there and celebrate when you're lucky enough to find the rare ones.  

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