Where to Find Disney Characters at Walt Disney World Now

Disney Character Visits have returned! So grab your autograph book, pen, and camera to start making memories. But, where can you find Disney Characters in the parks?  Luckily, we are doing a quick round-up of all the places our favorite Disney Princesses, Disney Villains, Mickey and Co., and furry friends. So you can find out where they are showing up across all four Disney Parks. Be sure to catch a glimpse of your favorite Disney Characters during your next visit. 

How to Find Disney Characters at Walt Disney World 

UPDATED June 22, 2022. If you’re looking for Disney characters at Walt Disney World then this is the list for you! We’ve shared the Disney Character Christmas Cavalcades before, but now you get even more chances to see characters across the parks! While some Disney characters can be found in cavalcade, motorcades, and flotillas, others can simply be found smelling the nearby roses! Here are all the places you can find characters at Walt Disney World. 

When do Character Cavalcades at Walt Disney World Happen?

Throughout the day! Unlike parades, there are no set times for these fun events, though we’ve generally seen one appear every hour or so. So if you’re looking for Disney characters at Walt Disney World, keeping your eyes open as you stroll the parks is your best bet! 

What time do Characters come out at Walt Disney World?

Disney Characters usually start appearing around the parks starting at 11 am. While there is no set schedule for these mini- interactions, they generally can be seen throughout the day until it gets dark.

Is there a 50th Anniversary Celebration Character Cavalcade?

Yes! Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade is a brand new Character Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Featuring all FAB 8 characters. We’ll be sharing more details in our Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Most Magical Celebration post. 

Magic Kingdom Character Visits

By far the park with the most Disney Characters, you can find Disney Princesses, Villains, and classic characters throughout Magic Kingdom. Just remember your best bet for spotting your favorite friends is during a cavalcade, so be sure to stop and take it in! 

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire

This new show arrives on the Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom and features scenes inspired by Frozen, Tangled, and the Princess and the Frog! You’ll be able to catch a glimpse of Mickey and Friends decked out in their EARidescent 50th Anniversary gear in the show too! This show features a new song called, “Where the Magic Feels Like Home.” 

Magic Kingdom Character Cavalcades

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade- Begins July 26, 2022

This cavalcade includes Nick and Judy from “Zootopia,” Baloo and King Louie from “The Jungle Book,” José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros,” Miguel from “Coco,” plus Merida, Moana, The Incredibles, Mirabel from Encanto and more. 

Royal Princess Processional Cavalcade
This cavalcade features Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, Belle, Ariel, and Jasmine on a glass castle float. And Rapunzel and Tiana on a Gazebo Float.

Fantasy Friends Cavalcade
This one is led by Merida riding her horse Angus as other Disney princesses make their way down Main Street, USA.

The Mickey and Friends Cavalcade
The fab five show up throughout the day on the traditional Magic Kingdom Parade route. Which stretches from Frontierland to the Firehouse on Main Street, USA. This one features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, and more.

A Goofy Cavalcade
Includes Goofy, the Country Bears, and other Disney Friends

Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure
Tinkerbell shows up on one of our favorite floats from Mickey’s Halloween Party. Atop her giant treasure chest, Tink takes to the Magic Kingdom Parade route spreading pixie dust wherever she goes.

Magic Kingdom Character Appearances

With so many characters across Magic Kingdom, you may just be lucky to spot one throughout your day in the park! Here are all the Disney Characters coming out to play and where to find them. 

Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom Park. In their 50th anniversary outfits. Starting July 6.

Peter Pan in Fantasyland near the Neverland wall. Starting July 10. 

Snow White near the Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train ride. Starting July 10.

Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, Tigger and The Great Goofini at Pete’s Silly Slideshow Tent in Storybook Circus. Coming Soon! TBD

Pixie Dust at Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street USA. Starting July 31. 

Eeyore, Rabbit, and Piglet travel in a trolley down Main Street USA throughout the day. 

You can find Chip ‘n’ Dale also cruising on a raft down the Rivers of America, near Liberty Square.

Anastasia and Drizella can be found on the balcony of Cinderella’s Castle in Fantasyland, facing the carousel. They come out throughout the day so be sure to catch a glimpse!

Our favorite spacemen, Stitch and Buzz are staples in Tomorrowland and can be found at the Rockettower Plaza Stage

You can still find Captain Jack Sparrow in Adventureland near Pirates of the Caribbean swaggering to his heart’s content. 

In Frontierland The Country Bears can be found looking out over the midway in Frontierland, waving to guests from the balcony of the Country Bear Jamboree theater.

Belle, our favorite beauty, can be found in her blue dress at the Enchanted Tales with Belle cottage. Note, the attraction is still closed, but you can usually see her waving from the queue line or strolling the area.

The Beast still shows up in his castle sporadically if you are lucky enough to grab reservations to Be Our Guest for lunch or dinner.

Animal Kingdom Character Visits

Animal Kingdom typically has dance parties, meet and greets, and more, but due to the pandemic, the characters have instead taken to the river for some distanced fun! You can find most of our favorite Animal Kingdom characters on flotillas, so be sure to keep an eye out! 

Animal Kingdom Character Flotillas

Adventure Flotilla at Animal Kingdom
The newest character cavalcade to show up in the parks arrives in Animal Kingdom. Sailing down the Discovery River you can see Dug and Russell, as well as Donald and Friends. This flotilla shows up throughout the day so be on the lookout. 

Donald’s Dino Bash Flotilla
This boat travels on the Discovery River throughout the day from Pandora to Dinoland. This boat cavalcade features Donald, Daisy, and Launchpad McQuack. All dressed up in party boat attire.

Mickey and Friends Flotilla
This boat carries Mickey and Friends down the Discovery River complete in their explorer gear and ready to take to the wilderness!

Goofy and Pals Set Sail Cruise
Chip, Dale, and Goofy show up on this cruise, taking a break from their duties over in Dinoland

Pocahontas and Meeko Character Cruise
Be sure to grab a great spot alongside the Discovery River in Animal Kingdom to keep an eye on you’re your favorite characters! Pocahontas herself and Meeko have a boat of their very own that travels the Discovery River throughout the day.

Lion King Character Cruise
See if you can catch a glimpse of Lion King Characters Timon and Rafiki and others floating along the Discovery River!

Discovery Island Drummers
And if your ears perk up at a new sound, chances are the Discovery Island Drummers are sailing the Discovery River, just playing along. We like the seating area near Mr. Kamal’s Snack Cart as a great place to settle in and watch the procession throughout the day.

Animal Kingdom Character Appearances

Donald Duck, Chip and Dale, and Launchpad McQuack at Donald’s Dino-Bash in DinoLand USA. Coming Soon. 

Kevin from UP is still being seen around Discovery Island is our favorite tropical bird, Kevin from UP. While you may not see him interacting with his surroundings and waving like the other characters he’s still fun addition of magic to your Animal Kingdom day. 

EPCOT Character Visits

By far one of the more active parks for Disney Characters we’re seeing them everywhere! From cavalcades to impromptu sightings across the park, here is everywhere you can find Disney characters at EPCOT.

EPCOT Character Cavalcades

Mickey and Friends World Tour Cavalcade
Watch Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Goofy as they cruise through the World Showcase

Frozen Promenade Character Cavalcade
And you can spot our favorite sisters Anna and Elsa seated in the Royal Carriage on parade for the Frozen Promenade that travels around World Showcase.

Princess Promenade
EPCOT’s Princess Promenade also happens in the World Showcase, transporting the Princesses via horse-drawn carriage! Featuring all the lovelies you’d find in the World Showcase countries. Snow White, Belle, Aurora, and Jasmine.

EPCOT Character Appearances

As EPCOT begins transitioning to more of a family park with a focus on Disney films, we’re seeing more and more characters out and about in the park! Take a look at these fun appearances happening throughout the day. 

Minnie Mouse at the Pavilion near the Port of Entry

Joy from Inside Out takes to the lawn to twirl around and be joyful!

Winnie the Pooh can be found in EPCOT usually hunting for butterflies!

Mary Poppins usually takes up her practically perfect place in the shade of the U.K. Gazebo near the courtyard gardens. Which are dressed up as fairy gardens during the Flower and Garden Festival each year.

Alice in Wonderland can also be found at the Gazebo in the courtyard garden, usually causing mischief of some sort and enjoying the day! Anyone up for skipping?

Chip, Dale, Mickey, and Pluto get dressed up in their farming gear for their Garden Grill appearances in EPCOT’s The Land Building. While you can catch a glimpse just by walking by the restaurant, booking reservations allows you some closer interactions.

Hollywood Studios Character Visits

Visiting Hollywood Studios is all about diving into the worlds of film. As a result, you can get your fill of Star Wars and Toy Story characters now in motorcades and seen from afar. Check out all the places you can find Disney Characters at Hollywood Studios. 

Hollywood Studio Character Motorcades

Pixar Pals Motorcade
Hang out with all your favorite Pixar characters in this happy motorcade featuring the Incredibles and the Toy Story crew. You can see Woody and Jessie in their rodeo gear. Buzz Lightyear in his space cruiser. And Edna Mode driving in style down Hollywood Boulevard. Plus Sully from Monsters Inc. gets in on the fun too! All led by the Green Army Men drumming to the beat along the way.

Disney Junior Stars Play and Dance Motorcade
The kids can spot Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Vampirina in fancy-colored convertibles in the Disney Junior Stars Motorcade! High energy music is part of this experience, so a great time to dance out that extra energy!

Mickey and Friends Motorcade
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Chip and Dale all get together in this motorcade. Dressed their best and featuring themed cute cars, and fun music down the Hollywood Studios parade route.

Hollywood Studios Character Appearances

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story Land. Coming Soon. 

Chewbacca, Darth Vader and BB8 at Star Wars Launch Bay. Starting July 17. 

Rey, Chewbacca, Vi Moradi can be found in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge on platforms above the garage in the Black Spire Station or the Millennium Falcon’s spaceport. Ready to recruit visitors to join the Resistance.

Kylo Ren and the Storm Troopers can be found in Galaxy’s Edge as well, near First Order’s TIE Echelon ( across from the Milk Stand) ready to lure you to the Dark Side.

Donald Duck can be found out and about with his watering can, gardening wherever he can!

Chip and Dale are often found on the lawn near the Brown Derby setting up for a picnic of acorns and fun.

Goofy is sometimes spotted on top of the Hyperion Theater just waving to passersby!

Animal Kingdom Character Meet and Greet Locations

• Mickey and Minnie (in safari gear) at Adventurers Outpost
• Chip ‘n’ Dale at DinoLand
• Donald Duck at DinoLand
• Goofy at DinoLand
• Pluto at DinoLand
• Launchpad McQuack at DinoLand
• Scrooge McDuck at DinoLand
• Rafiki and Timon at Character Landing on Discovery Island
• Baloo and King Louie at Character Landing on Discovery Island
• Pocahontas at Character Landing on Discovery Island
• Russel & Dug at Wilderness Explorers Outpost in Asia
• Tarzan behind the Tree of Life

Animal Kingdom Character Dining Locations

• Tusker House Restaurant. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Sometimes Daisy Duck. Dressed in Safari attire.