Are you planning your visit to the Magic Kingdom? Well, there are over 30 characters in the Magic Kingdom that you can meet at specific locations.
To make the most out of your visit and meet your favorite Magic Kingdom characters, you’ll need to know where and when to find them.
Sometimes there are different characters than these at special events like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Merry Christmas Party.
In today’s article, we have a complete guide for the characters in Magic Kingdom. Our guide includes essential information, like where and when you can meet them. Let’s dive into the details.
Remember that you will need Disney World tickets to see and meet the characters. You cannot get individual lightning lane passes to see them, but you can do Fast Pass+ for some of them.
Popular Characters to Meet in Magic Kingdom
Typically, you can meet most of the Disney World characters for free. However, some meets-and-greets require you to buy certain meals to meet the characters, aka character dining.
Additionally, you should check out the daily Times Guide on the My Disney Experience application. That’s because the timing of each Magic Kingdom character can change. On top of that, Disney characters take breaks during the day.
That said, let me tell you about some popular characters you can meet in Magic Kingdom.
1. Aladdin and Jasmine
You can meet both Aladdin and Jasmine in Adventureland, just north of Aladdin’s Magic Carpets. Aladdin isn’t present in any other theme park in Disney World, like Hollywood Studios.
However, you can meet Jasmine in other locations, like the Morocco pavilion in Epcot. Jasmine is also present at Cinderella’s Royal Table in the Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot.
Aladdin and Jasmine are popular characters in Magic Kingdom. Therefore, the line can be a little long. If the couple is on your priority list of meets-and-greets, I recommend that you stand in line as early as possible.
- Location: Adventureland
- Time: From around 9 am to 5 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Eligible
- Waiting Time: High
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2. Alice in Wonderland
You’ll find Alice In Fantasyland right next to Mad Tea Party. You can also meet this Disney character in the United Kingdom Pavilion in Epcot.
- Location: Fantasyland
- Time: From early morning until noon
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
3. Buzz Lightyear
While it’s not a character meet and greet, you can still say hi to the Disney World character Buzz Lightyear and snap a picture with him. On the other hand, if your kids would love to spend more time with Buzz, you can take them to the Pixar Play Zone.
You can do a Disney character meet and greet with him at Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios though.
- Location: Tomorrowland
- Time: From around 11 am until 5 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
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4. Cinderella and Elena
You can take a picture with Cinderella and get her autograph in the Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland. You can also meet her at Cinderella’s Royal Table inside the castle.
Typically, Cinderella meets the guests with Princess Elena.
- Location: Fairytale Hall
- Time: Almost all-day
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Eligible
- Waiting Time: High
5. Chip and Dale
Chip and Dale do daily meets-and-greets at the back of Storybook Circus. Don’t let the big costumes fool you, as they can still sign autographs and interact with guests.
- Location: Frontierland (the land Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is in) and Town Square restaurant
- Time: From around 11 am to 4 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: low
6. Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck
You can meet both Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck as circus stars at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
Minnie Mouse is my favorite of the characters Disney World has in Orlando!
- Location: Fantasyland
- Time: Almost all-day
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
7. Princess Merida
Merida, the princess of DunBroch from the movie Brave, will tell you all about her brave adventures when you meet her inside of the Fairytale Garden.
- Location: Fantasyland
- Time: From around 9 am to 5 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
8. Mickey Mouse
Everyone’s favorite mouse gives outstanding performances at Town Square Theater. You can even go backstage and say hi to Mickey. The best thing is that Mickey is present all day long in the location!
- Location: Town Square Theater
- Time: All day
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
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9. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger
Winnie greets his guests with his best pal, Tigger, at the Thotful Spot. You can also meet Piglet and Eeyore, along with Winnie and Tigger, at the Crystal Palace.
- Location: Thotful Spot
- Time: From around 11 am to 7 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
10. Donald Duck and Goofy
Donald Duck and Goofy are currently a part of Pete’s Silly SideShow. The circus stars welcome all the guests and take pictures with them.
- Location: Pete’s Silly SideShow
- Time: From 10 am to 7 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Not eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
11. Princess Tiana and Rapunzel
Princess Tiana is back from the Bayou to meet and greet guests, along with Rapunzel from Tangled.
- Location: Princess Fairytale Hall
- Time: From 9 am to 9 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: Eligible
- Waiting Time: Low
12. Snow White
The very first Disney princess is back again at the Magic Kingdom to meet her fans. Make sure to check out the My Disney Experience app for the exact times and locations you can meet the princess.
- Location: Fantasyland at Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Time: From 9 am to 5 pm
- FastPass+ Eligibility: No eligible
- Waiting Time: Average
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Other Characters in Magic Kingdom
Let’s check out other characters you can come across during your visit to the Magic Kingdom.
You can always check their location and availability for a meet-and-greet on the Disney app, as they’re only sometimes present in the Magic kingdom.
- Stitch – You can also meet Stitch at the Polynesian Village Resort at their character breakfast at the restaurant Ohana.
- Ariel
- Fairy Godmother
- Tinker Bell
- Anastasia and Drizella
- Gaston
- Mary Poppins
- Belle
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Peter Pan
- Musical bears at Country Bear Jamboree
The Magic Kingdom Cavalcades
You don’t have to stand in line to meet your favorite characters. You can spot many random characters on parades down Main Street and cavalcades across the Magic Kingdom all day.
Cavalcades and parade times are listed on the My Disney Experience app. So, you can check out if your favorite character is part of any parade.
Wrap Up
There are over 30 characters in Magic Kingdom that you can meet and take pictures with. We recommend prioritizing the meets-and-greets of your favorite characters, especially popular ones. That’s because the lines can become long and the waiting time might be high.
Some meets and greets are for free, while others require you to buy a particular meal to meet the character. You also can spot these characters in cavalcades and parades around the Magic Kingdom.
Check the app for the latest updates on characters’ locations and availability throughout your Walt Disney World vacation.
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