Character Spotlight: Goofy at Walt Disney World

Goofy is a regular character at Walt Disney World and is considered one of the Fab Five. This classic group of characters includes Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, and Pluto. He has meet-and-greets in all four parks and makes numerous appearances. You will likely see him at least once during your visit, even with little effort.

We’ve run into Goofy on numerous occasions in different outfits. Below, I’ve compiled a list of places (including character dining) where you can usually find him. Then, we’ll discuss his timeline and share images of several unique outfits dating back to 2019.

Related Films:

Goofy made his cartoon debut in Mickey’s Revue in 1932. He’s appeared in countless other shorts, including many “how to” cartoon series, since. The D23 fan site has an extensive list of Goofy shorts. He also co-stars with his son Max Goof in the following animated films:

A Goofy Movie
An Extremely Goofy Movie

Goofy’s Birthday: May 25, 1932

Goofy’s Meet-and-Greet Locations at Disney World:

Character Dining with Goofy:

Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Minnie’s Beach Bash at Cape May Cafe (Disney’s Beach Club)

Other Places You Might See Goofy at Disney World:

Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire (Castle Stage Show at Magic Kingdom)
Goofy sometimes makes appearances at the Disney Visa character meet-and-greet at Epcot. However, you must have a Disney Visa card to enter this meet-and-greet.

Seasonal

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (Pirate Costume Meet-and-Greet in Storybook Circus)
Boo To You Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party (Farmer Outfit)
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: He appears as Santa Goofy at the Club Tinsel Dance Party in Tomorrowland. (2024)
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (He drives the candy float Vanellope von Schweetz drives in the Halloween Parade.)
He meets dressed as Santa Goofy at Epcot between Christmas Day and New Year’s.
During the Christmas party, Goofy appears in Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, the castle stage show.
He meets at Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
He meets with Mickey and Pluto at the American Adventure Pavilion on the 4th of July.

Former Meet-and-Greet Locations:

He met at the Epcot Character Spot in the former Future World for many years. (It permanently closed in 2019.)
Goofy was part of A Goofy Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom during social distancing. He was also part of the Mickey and Friends World Tour at Epcot. (2020-2021)
He rode on the float in Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. (2021-2023)
During social distancing, Goofy rode on a character cruise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. (2020-2023)
Goofy was part of Goofy’s Scrumptious Cavalcade during the holiday season at Magic Kingdom. (Debuted in November 2020 for Social Distancing)
Goofy met at Epcot’s entrance near Spaceship Earth while Epcot was under construction. (2022-2023)
Goofy met in his carnival outfit at Dinoland, USA, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a limited time in 2023.
Goofy appeared in the resort character caravan during Disney’s 100th anniversary.

Related Characters: Max Goof, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto

Goofy poses at the Mickey and Friends meet-and-greet at Epcot

Photo Gallery

Here are a few photos we’ve taken in various locations around Walt Disney World over the years. We’ve also included a photo of his autograph.

Goofy at Pete's Silly Sideshow — Pete’s Silly Sideshow | The Great Goofini

Goofy in his Camp Minnie-Mickey outfit — Camp Minnie-Mickey Outfit

Goofy with Mickey Mouse at Epcot — Goofy with Mickey at the Epcot Visa Spot

Goofy in his carnival outfit at Donald's Dino-Bash — Gooyf in Carnival Outfit (2023)

Goofy in his blue Christmas outfit during social distancing — Social Distancing Promenade (2020)

Goofy in his 50th outfit. — Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade (2022)

Goofy in his Disney 100 outfit. — Disney 100 Celebration

Goofy in the Christmas parade. — Christmas Parade (2022)

Jollywood Nights Christmas outfit — Jollywood Nights (2023)

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (2023)

Goofy with Mickey and Pluto on the 4th of July — Independence Day America Adventure Pavilion at Epcot

bird-watch outfit and gear — Bird-Watching Goofy (2024)

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