Meet Mulan at Epcot’s China Pavilion (Where and When to Find Her)

Mulan can be a difficult character to find at Walt Disney World. However, she meets daily in Epcot’s World Showcase, which is typically the only place you’ll find her in the theme parks. Unfortunately, she is not part of character dining or any parades.

Below, we’ll discuss where and when to find Mulan during your Walt Disney World vacation. We’ll preview location specifics, photos of Mulan, and her character autograph. Like many other characters at Disney World, you can expect a long wait. Mulan’s meet-and-greet is popular.

Mulan meets daily in the China Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Her location is listed as being in the Great Hall of China. As of this update, you can usually find her here. However, occasionally, she also meets in the gardens of China, surrounding the replica of the Temple of Heaven. So we’ll preview both locations below so you’ll know exactly where to look for her.

We visit the parks regularly and physically walk through these character meets to provide you with the most up-to-date information possible. As always, our best advice is to 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. These cast members work with characters and, from our experience, can provide the most accurate information.

Epcot’s China Pavilion is home to Mulan’s meet-and-greet. China sits between the Norway Pavilion and the Germany Pavilion. While you’re in the area, you might also meet Anna and Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus and Snow White in Germany by her wishing well.

In the past, Mulan met guests near the water garden paths near the Temple of Heaven replica. If she meets in this area, her line forms behind the signage for the Nikon photo spot. Below is a photo of the line to give you an idea. As you can see, a number of guests are waiting to meet her.

I joined the queue to meet Mulan on this visit at 2:59 p.m. Unfortunately, the line was about to close. So, no other guests were allowed to join after me. I met Mulan at 3:18 p.m. Overall, it took approximately 20 minutes to meet Mulan this afternoon. Her meet-and-greet times are listed as follows:

• 11:15 a.m.
• 12:25 p.m.
• 2:20 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m.

If you’ve previously read any of our character articles, you know we emphasize the importance of checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. You’ll want to check for the character’s exact timing and location. It’s also essential to get in line before the listed start time of the meet-and-greet. Cast members will cut the line as in the instance above when a long line forms. This saying applies to character meet-and-greets: “If you’re early, you’re on time. And if you’re on time, you’re probably late.”

Mulan usually meets for approximately 30 minutes before taking a break. However, the time between breaks is usually shorter in the summer months. When this meet-and-greet is held outdoors, the majority of the line is in direct sunlight, meaning the heat can get pretty intense.

Mulan meets in her full Chinese Hanfu dress, which is a beautiful costume. She is a talking character and signs autographs. She enjoys talking about Mushu and Kahn, her horse. You may want to mention talking points with children in advance. Characters remain in their roles and do not deviate.

A PhotoPass photographer is usually present to take your photo at this meet-and-greet. If you didn’t purchase the Memory Maker, you could ask if they’ll take a family photo with your device.

Here is a look at her character autograph.

Each character has a unique signature, and they are fun to collect. You can purchase an autograph book in the parks. They usually run between $10.00 and $15.00. Or, if you’re on a budget, you can purchase a small notebook to bring with you. Don’t forget to bring a pen or Sharpie marker!

As of late, Epcot has been meeting inside the Great Hall of China outside the theater where Reflections of China is held. Below is a photo of guests walking toward the entrance.

This is a much more reasonable spot to meet with Mulan because it’s indoors in an air-conditioned space. They have a queue set up inside. You might notice the cast member wearing a blue shirt in the photo below. Cast members in this uniform specifically work with characters.

When it was my turn, I asked the cast member attending the meet if this was the best place to find Mulan. He said it was much easier for everyone to be inside than out in the sun. Most will agree this is an excellent location for guests and cast members. Here are a few photos.

For more places to meet Disney princesses at Epcot, you might try Akershus Royal Banquet Hall for Princess Fairytale Hall Dining. There, you can find Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle. Princess Aurora and Belle also meet in the France Pavilion, and Princess Jasmine meets in Morocco. Or you might like some of these other character meets at Epcot:

• Disney Visa Character Meet at Epcot
• Meet Donald Duck at the Mexico Pavilion
• Meet Alice in Wonderland at Epcot
• Meet Mickey and Friends at Epcot (Minnie and Goofy)

You might also meet Mulan at Magic Kingdom. She meets on the side porch of Town Square Theater.

In the Comments

Do you plan to meet Mulan on your next visit to Epcot? Is she one of your favorite characters? We would love to hear from you and can answer any questions based on our experiences. Let us know in the comments below.