Meet Mickey Mouse at Epcot's Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

Mickey Mouse formerly met at a location listed as Meet Mickey Mouse at Epcot’s Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. In 2024, a new location opened called Meet Mickey and Friends at Epcot. He now meets alongside Minnie Mouse and other classic characters at this location. We’ll leave the details of this meet-and-greet below for historical reference. We’ve added this meet-and-greet to our list of character locations that have ended in the parks.

Are you looking to meet Mickey Mouse on your next visit to Epcot? Unfortunately, with all the construction in the park, the main mouse has moved around a good deal over the past several years.

Mickey Mouse is currently meeting guests at Epcot’s Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. This article will examine the details of the meet-and-greet, including timing, pictures, and autographs. This character sighting is formally called “Meet a Favorite Pal at the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival.” Mickey is listed as stepping out of his breakthrough role here to greet guests. (Steamboat Willie is one of the films that plays inside the theater.)

Mickey formerly met alongside Minnie Mouse and Goofy at the Epcot Character Spot. Unfortunately, that location was demolished a few years back. Since then, the three have moved around a pretty good bit. You can meet Goofy near Spaceship Earth at the entrance of Epcot.

Minnie meets in the same area as Goofy. However, their meet-and-greets are separate. So you’ll have to stand in two lines to meet both of them. Meanwhile, Pluto has taken over the gazebo near the World Showcase Plaza. However, Disney recently announced that the new CommuniCore Plaza (under construction) will be home to a new Mickey and Friends Character location.

You know what they say. The more things change, the more they stay the same. But it will be nice to have the opportunity to meet multiple classic characters in one location again. Anyway, back to meeting Mickey Mouse at Epcot. This character meet is located inside the entrance of the Magic Eye Theater. Unfortunately, there is no signage indicating the meet’s location.

For reference, the theater is part of the Imagination Pavilion, located in Epcot’s World Celebration. It is on the left-hand side of the pavilion next to the fountain. If you visit characters inside the pavilion, there might be a sign outside the Image Works exit reminding you that Mickey’s location is nearby.

You can formerly meet Vanellope Von Schweetz and Joy from Inside Out inside the Image Works building. Then, you can head to the theater to meet Mickey or vice versa.

At the time of this update, Mickey meets from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and then again from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can check the exact times for his character meet here on Disney’s site. Or you can check the My Disney Experience app. Additionally, he will take small breaks throughout his character meet. Therefore, if you see him disappear, don’t worry. He will return shortly.

Former Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet temporary location

On this visit, I waited approximately 15 minutes to meet Mickey Mouse. Of course, it wouldn’t have taken that long, but he took a small break while I was waiting.

Mickey in suit and tie in front of blue curtains with stars.

Before I knew it, it was my turn.

After a hug, Mickey signed my autograph book.

Additionally, a PhotoPass photographer was present to take photos.

Mickey Mouse is the quintessential character meet at Disney World. He meets at these other locations:

Additionally, you might like to browse other character meets at Epcot:

Or you can preview our entire list of Disney World Characters.

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