Disneyland Character Meet and Greets
Updated 4/26/2014
Disneyland is far different than any of the Disney World parks. Disneyland characters can roam about the park and many don’t have character attendants nearby or Photopass photographers. I’ve composed a list of characters that you MIGHT find in the park, but few are guaranteed on a given day or given time as Disneyland doesn’t publish its character schedules.
- NOTE: Captain America and Thor are currently meeting inside Innoventions
- NOTE: Critter County – There are usually 2 to 3 of the characters from Winnie the Pooh. They rotate, so you might want to ask a Cast Member for the schedule for the day.
- NOTE: Pixie Hollow – There are usually only 2 Fairies and there’s no way to know who will be in random rotation.***I have personally met most of these characters and my friend Rich Muller has met the large majority. Feel free to post a comment when you find a Disneyland character not on the list!
Disneyland Character Information is provided courtesy of:
| Disneyland Character Meet and Greet Schedules | ||
| Character | Location | Likelihood |
| Aladdin | Adventureland – Aladdin’s Bazaar 10:45AM-1:45PM, 3:45PM-5:45PM |
Common |
| Aladdin | Mickey Floral | Very Rare |
| Alice | Fantasyland | Less Common |
| Alice | Main Street USA – Coke Corner | Common |
| Anastasia | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Anna | Fantasyland – Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Open to 2:30 (Usually appears an hour late) |
Common |
| Ariel | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Common |
| Ariel | Mickey Floral | Common |
| Asimo | Tomorrowland – Innoventions 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00 |
Common |
| Aurora | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Common |
| Aurora | Mickey Floral | Common |
| Baloo | Adventureland – near entrance | Very Rare |
| Belle | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Less Common |
| Belle | Mickey Floral | Common |
| Bert | Main Street USA – Coke Corner | Common |
| Bert | Town Square | Rare |
| Big Al | Big Thunder Jamboree | Less Common (Off season) |
| Brer Bear | Critter Country | Rare |
| Brer Fox | Critter Country | Rare |
| Brer Rabbit | Critter Country | Rare |
| Brer Rabbit | Big Thunder Jamboree | Less Common (Off season) |
| Brer Rabbit | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Captain America | Tomorrowland – Innoventions 11:00-6:00 |
Common |
| Captain Hook | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Chip | Mickey Floral | Rare |
| Chip | Mickey’s Toontown | Common |
| Chip | Town Square | Common |
| Chip (Policeman) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Cinderella | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Common |
| Cinderella | Mickey Floral | Common |
| Cruella de Vil | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Cruella de Vil | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Cruella de Vil | Town Square | Rare |
| Daisy Duck | Mickey Floral | Rare |
| Daisy Duck | Mickey’s Toontown | Less Common |
| Daisy Duck | Town Square | Less Common |
| Dale | Mickey Floral | Rare |
| Dale | Mickey’s Toontown | Common |
| Dale | Town Square | Common |
| Dale (Policeman) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Darth Vader | Tomorrowland – Roaming | Less Common |
| Donald (Pumpkin) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Donald Duck | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Dr. Facilier | New Orleans Square – Haunted Mansion FP | Very Rare |
| Drizella | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Easter Bunny | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Eeyore | Critter Country 11:00am-5:00pm |
Common |
| Elsa | Fantasyland – Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Open to 2:30 (Usually appears an hour late) |
Common |
| Fairy Godmother | Fantasyland | Common |
| Fawn | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Less Common |
| Flynn Rider | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Rare |
| Friar Tuck | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Genie | Adventureland – Aladdin’s Bazaar | Rare |
| Genie | Mickey Floral | Very Rare |
| Gepetto | Fantasyland | Rare |
| Gepetto | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Gepetto | Town Square | Rare |
| Gideon | Town Square | Rare |
| Goofy | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Goofy | Mickey’s Toontown | Common |
| Goofy | Town Square | Common |
| Goofy (Cowboy) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common (Off season) |
| Goofy (Skeleton) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Haunted Mansion Bride | New Orleans Square – Haunted Mansion FP | Special Events |
| Hitchhiking Ghosts | New Orleans Square – Haunted Mansion FP | Special Events |
| Iridessa | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Common |
| J. Worthington Foulfellow | Town Square | Rare |
| Jack Skellington | New Orleans Square – Haunted Mansion FP | Halloween-Christmas |
| Jafar | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Jasmine | Adventureland – Aladdin’s Bazaar | Common |
| Jasmine | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Jessie | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| King Louie | Adventureland – near entrance | Very Rare |
| Lady Tremaine | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Liver Lips McGrowl | Big Thunder Jamboree | Less Common (Off season) |
| Louis the Alligator | New Orleans Square – by French Market | Very Rare |
| Mad Hatter | Fantasyland | Less Common |
| Mad Hatter | Main Street USA – Coke Corner | Common |
| Mad Hatter | Town Square | Rare |
| Maleficent | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Mary Poppins | Main Street USA – Coke Corner | Common |
| Mary Poppins | Town Square | Rare |
| Max | Town Square | Very Rare |
| Merida | it’s a small world Fri-Sun 8:30-3:00; Mon-Thu 9:00-4:00 |
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| Mickey | Mickey’s Toontown – Mickey’s House Open to Toontown close |
Common |
| Mickey | Town Square | Common |
| Mickey (Band Leader) | Mickey’s Toontown – Mickey’s House Open to Toontown close |
Common |
| Mickey (Chinese) | Chinese New Year Celebration | Common |
| Mickey (Cowboy) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common (Off season) |
| Mickey (Dracula) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Mickey (Easter) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Mickey (Holiday) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Christmas |
| Mickey (Sorcerer) | Mickey’s Toontown – Mickey’s House Open to Toontown close |
Common |
| Mickey (Steamboat Willie) | Mickey’s Toontown – Mickey’s House Open to Toontown close |
Less Common |
| Mickey Mouse | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Minnie | Mickey’s Toontown – Minnie’s House Open to 4:30 |
Common |
| Minnie | Town Square | Common |
| Minnie (Chinese) | Chinese New Year Celebration | Common |
| Minnie (Cowgirl) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common (Off season) |
| Minnie (Easter) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Minnie (Holiday) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Christmas |
| Minnie (Princess) | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Super Rare |
| Minnie (Witch) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Minnie Mouse | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Mr. Penguin | Main Street USA – Coke Corner | Less Common |
| Mr. Penguin | Town Square | Very Rare |
| Mrs. Claus | Big Thunder Jamboree | Christmas |
| Mulan | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Rare |
| Mulan | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Mulan | Chinese New Year Celebration | Common |
| Mushu | Chinese New Year Celebration | Common |
| Periwinkle | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Very Rare |
| Perla | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Perla | Mickey Floral | Very Rare |
| Peter Pan | Fantasyland | Common |
| Piglet | Critter Country 11:00am-5:00pm |
Less Common |
| Pinocchio | Fantasyland | Common |
| Pinocchio | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Pinocchio | Town Square | Rare |
| Pluto | Mickey Floral | Less Common |
| Pluto | Town Square | Common |
| Pluto (Cowboy) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common (Off season) |
| Pluto (Easter) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Pluto (Halloween) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Pluto (Holiday) | Big Thunder Jamboree | Christmas |
| Prince Naveen | New Orleans Square – by French Market | Very Rare |
| Queen of Hearts | Fantasyland | Less Common |
| Queen of Hearts | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Queen of Hearts | Mickey Floral | Very Rare |
| Queen of Hearts | Town Square | Rare |
| Rabbit | Critter Country 11:00am-5:00pm |
Less Common |
| Rabbit | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Rabbit | Town Square | Rare |
| Rapunzel | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Rare |
| Robin Hood | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Roger Rabbit | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| Rosetta | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Common |
| Sally | New Orleans Square – Haunted Mansion FP | Halloween-Christmas |
| Santa Claus | Big Thunder Jamboree | Christmas |
| Shaker | Big Thunder Jamboree | Less Common (Off season) |
| Silvermist | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Common |
| Snow Queen | Fantasyland | Common |
| Snow Queen | Big Thunder Jamboree | Halloween |
| Snow Queen | Mickey Floral | Very Rare |
| Snow Queen | Town Square | Very Rare |
| Snow White | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Less Common |
| Storm Troopers | Tomorrowland – Roaming | Less Common |
| Suzy | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
| Suzy | Mickey Floral | Very Rare |
| Terance | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Rare – only when Tink doesn’t appear |
| Thor | Tomorrowland – Innoventions 11:00-6:00 |
Common |
| Tiana | New Orleans Square – by French Market | Common |
| Tiana | Fantasy Faire Fri-Sun Open to 7:00; Mon-Thu Open to 6:00 |
Less Common |
| Tiana | Mickey Floral | Rare |
| Tigger | Critter Country 11:00am-5:00pm |
Common |
| Tinker Bell | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Common |
| Vidia | Pixie Hollow Open to 3:15 |
Very Rare |
| Wendell | Big Thunder Jamboree | Less Common (Off season) |
| White Rabbit | Fantasyland | Less Common |
| White Rabbit | Big Thunder Jamboree | Easter |
| White Rabbit | Town Square | Rare |
| Winnie the Pooh | Critter Country 11:00am-5:00pm |
Common |
| Woody | Big Thunder Jamboree | Common |
Met Baloo at Goofy’s Kitchen
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That was in June 2013
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How likely is it to meet Flynn Rider and Rapunzel? I’m afraid they aren’t as popular, even though they are my daughters favorites.
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I’ll check, but I don’t think Flynn is meeting now. Rapunzel meets in Fantasyland with the other princesses. They rotate a lot there
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Rapunzel and Flynn meet after their shows in the morning and by the Royal Hall in the afternoon.
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Rapunzel meets every day at Magic Kingdom and is very popular. Flynn only meets for parties and special events.
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Thanks for all the character information, Kenny! We’re taking our first DL trip this fall. I thought I read somewhere that you can meet Marvel superheroes in the park. Do you know if this is a special limited event or a more permanent meet? My 3.5yo son would love to meet Mickey AND Ironman on the same day.
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Thor is currently in Disneyland. Captain America will take his spot this spring. Other Marvel friends are at Universal Islands of Adventure and the Disney ships
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Thor and Captain America have their own location in Innoventions.
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Old note thx
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Anna and Elsa have their own space between Pinnochio and Village Haus in Fantasyland, and with the animatronic Olaf on top of the building, it seems that this may be a more permanent space for them until the next princess feature film.
Marry Poppins and Bert have also been meeting guests for meet and greets at the Jolly Holiday restaurant, outside in their dining area, not just their normal spot on Main St. beside the gallery and Mr. Lincoln.
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Halloween 2013 Update:
Villains Tent: Cruella, Hook, Jafar, Evil Queen
Mickey’s Halloween Party:
Town Square: Maleficent, Tremaine Family, Queen of Hearts, Frollo, and new this year reportedly Hades and Dr Facilier
Toon Town: new to 2013 allegedly a pre-show will feature the Fab 5 and also Roger Rabbit.
Boat Landing: Peter Pan, Wendy, Hook, Mr Smee, Capt Jack Sparrow.
Adventureland: Genie, Jasmine, Aladdin as Prince Ali
Star Tours Fast Pass Area: Stormtroopers
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Just posted full list last week on blog
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To add to your list of regulars,
Storytellers Cafe Character Breakfast: Baloo, Rafiki, Chip, Dale, Meeko, Pluto.
PCH Grill Character Breakfast: Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Stitch, and one surprise guest (Has been Max, Pluto,..)
Goofy’s Kitchen:Goofy, Pluto, Baloo, Alice, Mary Poppins, Fairy Godmother, Rafiki
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Just wanted to let you know I met Gideon as the park was closing for the night when I was walking out. He had NO LINE there was one person before me. It was awesome and the character interaction was so fun.
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Great find. I love how Disneyland keeps characters in Town Square all day
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hey! just came back from Disney Land! Captain Hook also meets for breakfast at the
Plaza Inn Minnie and Friends Breakfast
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Thanks for the list! We just went to DL for the first time 2 months ago and were amazed how many characters were just standing around with almost no line. We saw Alice, Mad Hatter, Genie, Max, Pinocchio, Foulfellow and Merida (with her brothers!). There was almost always at least one character as soon as you went through the turnstiles, before even entering Main Street! What a great way to start the day!
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And they stay out late at Disneyland too
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Awesome! He (and Max) are the two characters I need to meet to complete my life goal XD We might be going to DLR in March, so I hope this stays the same! 😀
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I have met Max at the character breakfats at Goofy’s Kitchen and PCH Grill. he is a rare add-on though. PCH Grill usually seems to have Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Stitch, and one special guest.
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How likely is it to run into Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh?
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Much more likely than WDW.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Kennythepirate's Disney Character
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We met him twice at the Minnie and Friends breakfast too.
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We’ve only met him once in the numerous times that we have been to Disneyland
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I have see rabbit once there in the last 9 years.
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