Meet Belle at Epcot's France Pavilion

It’s no secret that Belle is one of the more popular characters at Walt Disney World. Most everyone wants to meet her! Luckily, Belle has a dedicated daily meet-and-greet in Epcot’s France Pavilion. Additionally, you might see her at a few other places around the theme parks.

Below, we’ll discuss Belle’s meet-and-greet at Epcot. We’ll preview location specifics, timing, photos of Belle, and her character autograph. Then, I’ll add a few other locations where you might see her. However, you’ll want to note that her only traditional meet-and-greet is in the France Pavilion.

It’s important to mention that we visit the parks regularly and update these articles to provide the most current information possible. Our best advice is to always check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for a character’s exact times and location. If you have difficulty finding a character, the best cast members to ask are the ones wearing blue shirts at another meet-and-greet. They work with characters and often can provide the most accurate information or find out the status of someone you’re trying to locate.

Belle poses for a photo with her hands clasped in front of her. She's wearing her blue village dress. — Belle | Epcot’s France Pavilion

Meet Belle at Epcot

Belle’s formal meet-and-greet is in Epcot’s France Pavilion. She meets in her blue village dress at this location. Belle greets guests along the water off the World Showcase Promenade. Here is a photo of where her line begins across the walkway from Chefs de France.

Belle meets intermittently throughout the day, often between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On the day of this visit, the My Disney Experience app listed Belle’s meet-and-greet at the following times:

9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:20 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

It is essential to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for exact times and locations. Here are the instructions for how to do that.

How to Locate Characters in the My Disney Experience App

Open the MDE app and select the pin drop at the bottom of the home screen.
Select the “Characters” category at the top middle of the screen. (The default is “Wait Times”.)
After selecting characters, use the park filter to select the park on the top left side of the screen.
Then, on the top right side of the screen, select “Show List.”
Scroll through the list of characters with their times and locations.

*As the day passes, you might notice that characters disappear from the app. When their last scheduled time passes, the meet-and-greet automatically disappears. A new schedule won’t be loaded until the following day. It is essential to check the app for meet-and-greets on the day of your visit.

When I arrived to meet Belle, it was 3:02 p.m. Three sets of guests were already ahead of me for her 3:20 p.m. scheduled meet-and-greet.

Guests walking up to meet guests at Epcot.

Since I arrived early, I was able to meet Belle at 3:24 p.m. So, I had a total of a 22-minute wait. By the time I left, Belle’s line was exceptionally long. It was so long that a cast member had already cut off the line for the day. It’s important to get in line before the scheduled time whenever possible. No one else could meet her unless they were already in line.

Belle wearing a blue dress with white pinafore apron. — Belle poses for a photo.

When it was my turn to meet Belle, we had a pleasant conversation about books. Belle told me that she had recently read Romeo and Juliet. Her advice was to read all the good parts and skip the ending. I asked if chapter three was a good place to stop, and she reminded me that was the best part.

Belle poses for a photo with a boat in the World Showcase Lagoon behind her. — Belle | Blue Village Dress

Unfortunately, a PhotoPass photographer was not present on the day of my visit. However, Belle does sign autographs. You’ll want to have your autograph book out and ready before it’s your turn to meet her.

Belle's signature in a character autograph book. — Belle’s Character Autograph

In the past, Belle would often meet in the gazebo of the France Pavilion in her yellow ball gown, where Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty meets. Belle wears her yellow gown at Enchanted Tales with Belle, and she often meets at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, a character dining experience at Epcot. Here is a photo of Belle in her yellow gown. We ran into her one morning as she was touring the grounds of one of the resorts.

Belle wearing her yellow ball gown at a rare character sighting at Port Orleans Riverside. — Belle | Yellow Ball Gown Costume

Meet Belle at Magic Kingdom

At Magic Kingdom, Belle is part of Enchanted Tales with Belle. While not a formal character meet, this special interactive attraction allows guests to see Belle up close.

Belle smiles in front of Lumiere at Enchanted Tales. She is wearing her yellow dress. — Belle | Enchanted Tales with Belle

Additionally, Belle participates in the Festival of Fantasy Parade daily at Magic Kingdom. She is on the first float at the beginning of the parade, and Beast is usually with her.

Unfortunately, Belle does not meet at Be Our Guest, the popular Beauty and the Beast-themed restaurant at Magic Kingdom. The Beast is known to appear at the restaurant in the evening, but he is not guaranteed.

Related: Be Our Guest Review

Belle dancing with Beast on a float in the parade at Magic Kingdom. — Belle rides on a float with Beast in the Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Belle at Hollywood Studios

Lastly, Belle is the star of Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This performance is inspiring and worth seeing if you’re a fan.

Belle singing with Chip on a theater stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios. — Belle at Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Hollywood Studios

Meet Belle at Seasonal Parties

Belle also meets in her holiday dress during the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. This is an extra-ticketed event that’s held during the holidays. Expect a long line if you plan to meet her at the party. Almost all of the characters at the party have exceptionally long lines because they are such rare meets. Belle might also appear in her Christmas costume during Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays. That festival typically runs from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Additionally, Belle has been known to meet with Gaston at the Halloween Party. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen Gaston around the parks much as of this update. They were always a fun couple to meet at the party, especially since Gaston is a villain.

Belle poses for a photo in her red holiday dress. — Belle | Red Ball Gown Holiday Costume

One thing is for sure: Belle is one of the most popular princesses in Disney World. So, if meeting her is important to you or someone in your group, make plans to fit some of these opportunities into your schedule.

Also, remember to double-check her schedule in the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Schedules can change on a whim due to various circumstances. If you’re looking to meet characters at Epcot, you might enjoy a few of these other options. Or try our entire list of character meet-and-greets at Disney World.

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In the Comments

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