Epcot Characters Meet and Greets (The Entire List With Updates)

When it comes to meeting characters at Epcot, you’ve got options! However, with so many options, it would be difficult to attend every character’s meet-and-greet in one day. Below, we’ll discuss which characters have meet-and-greets at Epcot, along with their locations and timing. We’ll also review who signs autographs and what to expect at each location.

Who knows? You might see Moana doing a little wayfaring near Journey of Water or run into Pooh Bear in the United Kingdom Pavilion. Don’t forget to bring your autograph book! By the end of the day, you’ll likely have an entire book filled with signatures.

If you’ve met characters at Epcot in the past, you’ll want to be aware of a few changes. For instance, several new characters, like Moana, Asha, and Figment, debuted at Epcot this last year. Epcot’s World Celebration is also open, and we often see characters roaming in the gardens. Additionally, the Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greet location has officially opened! So traditional characters are now located in one dedicated spot in World Celebration. We’ll cover all of these updates and details below as we visit Epcot to meet some of our favorite Disney pals.

Epcot Characters List

Below is a list in alphabetical order of characters you can expect to find during your Epcot visit.

• Alice
• Anna and Elsa
• Asha
• Aurora
• Belle
• Daisy Duck
• Donald Duck
• Figment
• Goofy
• Jasmine (Princess Jasmine)
• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Moana
• Mulan
• Pluto
• Snow White
• Winnie the Pooh

Epcot Character Dining Restaurants

The following characters participate in character dining at Epcot. Seeing these characters will require the cost of the meal.

• Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, Ariel, Belle (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall)
• Mickey, Chip, Dale, Pluto (Garden Grill Restaurant in the Land Pavilion)

Characters Who No Longer Meet at Epcot

The following characters formerly met at Epcot but no longer have dedicated meet-and-greets.

• Chip and Dale
• Joy from Inside Out
• Mary Poppins
• Baymax from Big Hero 6
• Sadness from Inside Out
• Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph
• Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph

Epcot Character Meet-and-Greets

Below, we’ll look at each Epcot character’s meet-and-greet individually. We are in the parks weekly and update this article often. However, it’s important to note that characters are considered entertainment, which is subject to change. While most of these characters meet regularly, there could be an instance where someone is not available on the day of your visit.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland meets guests in the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot. She greets guests in front of her cottage, which is adjacent to The Tea Caddy. Alice is a talking character who enjoys chatting about her cat Dinah, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter. She is an exceptionally popular character who consistently holds long lines.

You’ll want to get in line before her next scheduled time to meet her. If you try to arrive on time, you might find out you’re late. With most characters at Epcot, if you’re not early, you’re late. But for Alice, if you’re late, you’re late for a very important date.

Alice signs autographs at this location. She meets intermittently throughout the day. Her meet-and-greet usually ends by 4:00 p.m. on most days. A PhotoPass photographer may be present at this location. However, they are not guaranteed. For more information, we have an entire article that discusses meeting Alice at Epcot with her autograph and additional photos.

Anna and Elsa

Epcot’s Norway Pavilion is home to Anna and Elsa’s traditional character meet-and-greet. The two sisters meet in the Royal Sommherhus, their summer home. These popular sisters from Frozen and Frozen 2 are usually available from the park’s opening until around 7:00 p.m. As always, check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for their exact hours.

Anna and Elsa wear outfits from Frozen 2 at this location. Anna is dressed as Queen Anna in her regal robes and crown. Elsa wears her beautiful white gown. Most of the queue for this meet-and-greet is indoors. So it’s an excellent place to wait during the hotter part of the day when everyone wants to cool off. You’ll make your way through the house until you get to the room where the sisters meet.

First, you’ll meet Anna and then Elsa. So it’s nice to wait in one line to meet two characters. As for talking points, Anna will go on all day about Sven and Kristoff. She’s a talker, that one. Elsa, on the other hand, is a bit quiet. But the mere mention of Olaf is sure to spark a conversation. Anna and Elsa both sign character autographs, so make sure to have your autograph books.

Unfortunately, PhotoPass photographers were replaced by the dreaded photo box at this location. So you’ll stand in front of a box and pose for pictures. We usually like to have the cast member attending the meet help with photos. The photos from the box rarely turn out well.

Related: Meet Anna and Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus

Asha from ‘Wish’

As of this update, Asha from Disney’s animated film Wish is meeting at Epcot. She meets in the gazebo across from Disney Traders, where Pluto formally met. Asha signs autographs, and a PhotoPass photographer should be available at this meet-and-greet location. Expect long waits for this one!

Related: Meet Asha at Epcot

Aurora

Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty meets guests in Epcot’s France Pavilion. She is in the gazebo towards the front right side of the pavilion. Aurora wears her pink dress, but you could ask her what colors her fairy godmothers like best. She also enjoys talking about Prince Phillip and her forest friends. But you might not want to get into a conversation about spindles or Maleficent.

Aurora signs autographs at this location. However, a PhotoPass photographer doesn’t always appear at this meet-and-greet. Outside of character dining, this is the only place to meet Princess Aurora at Walt Disney World. She is, however, part of the character lineup at Akershus Princess Character Dining in the Norway Pavilion.

Related: Meet Aurora at Disney World

Belle

Belle from Beauty and the Beast meets at the France Pavilion in Epcot. She meets guests along the water’s edge toward the front of the pavilion in her blue village dress. Belle signs autographs at this location. If she’s out in the area, you’ll surely see her along with a long line to meet her. We don’t usually see a PhotoPass photographer at this location.

In the past, we have seen her occasionally meet in her yellow ballroom gown at this location. Sometimes, during the holidays, Belle would meet in her red gown. But as of last year, Belle only met in her holiday gown at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Belle is also part of Enchanted Tales with Belle at Magic Kingdom. However, that location is not a traditional meet-and-greet. You can also see her perform in Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s an excellent performance.

Related: Meet Belle from Beauty and the Beast at Epcot

Daisy Duck

As of this update, Daisy Duck is once again meeting at the International Gateway at Epcot. This special entrance is located on a walkway between the United Kingdom and France Pavilions.

Daisy Duck’s time and locations are listed in the My Disney Experience app. She often meets intermittently between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You might also find Daisy inside the new Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greet at Epcot. She has been rotating with a few of the characters since this location opened.

If you have any interest in meeting characters, you’ll want to meet Daisy. She is the most fun-loving character and is always ready to strike a pose. Daisy signs autographs at this location. From time to time, we see a PhotoPass photographer here, too!

Related: Meet Daisy at Epcot

Donald Duck

Donald Duck meets in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. This meet-and-greet is past the pyramid on the left as you walk toward Norway. Don’t be surprised if you find a crowd here. He is a popular character at Epcot. Donald Duck meets as one of The Three Caballeros, who are on a break from their latest concert tour.

Since this is an outdoor character meet, Donald takes breaks approximately every 15 minutes. If you’re standing in line and he disappears, don’t fret. He will be back in about five minutes.

Related: Meet Donald Duck at Epcot

Figment

Fans of Figment will want to stop in the ImageWorks Lab to meet him! He typically meets late morning and most of the afternoon. Vanellope Von Schweetz formerly met at this location. Unfortunately, her character meet-and-greet has concluded.

Figment’s meet-and-greet is inside the Imagination Pavilion in World Celebration. It’s a great place to escape during hot temperatures. Additionally, the pavilion offers several fun activities for children. Remember to check the My Disney Experience app for the exact times on the day of your visit.

Related: Meet Figment at Epcot

Goofy

Goofy meets in the Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greet at Epcot. This is an interior location where guests can meet Mickey Mouse and two of his friends. Typically, those friends are Goofy and Minnie. But you might also run into Pluto and Daisy from time to time.

Goofy is an autograph-signing character. He gives the best hugs. Additionally, a PhotoPass photographer is available at this location.

Jasmine

Princess Jasmine from Aladdin meets in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot. She meets toward the back of the pavilion in an area called Lamps of Wonder. Princess Jasmine meets intermittently throughout the day. Like all the character meet-and-greets, make sure to check her exact times in the My Disney Experience app. She enjoys talking about her tiger, Rajah, Aladdin, and Abu.

Additionally, Princess Jasmine meets with Aladdin daily at Magic Kingdom. They can be found at the far end of the Agrabah Bazaar across from The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.

Related: Meet Jasmine from Aladdin at Disney

Joy from Inside Out

Joy is no longer meeting at Epcot. Here is a photo of her former meet-and-greet location. You can now find her at Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Related: Meet Joy at Hollywood Studios Pixar Plaza

Mary Poppins

*Mary Poppins has not been on the character schedule at Epcot since the end of last year. We’ve walked through this area multiple times and do not believe she is meeting at Epcot anymore. We have run into her as a surprise character at Hollywood Studios on a few rare occasions.

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse meets guests at the new Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greet location in Communicore Hall at Epcot. This location is in World Celebration and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Guests can meet Mickey Mouse alongside two of his friends. Below is a photo of the outfit he wears at the new character meet-and-greet. However, he has an entirely new backdrop at his new location.

Related: Meet Mickey and Friends at Epcot

Minnie Mouse

Minnie Mouse meets regularly at the Mickey and Friends meet-and-greet at World Celebration. This traditional meet-and-greet replaced the former Epcot Character Spot. It opened in June of 2024 with the rest of Communicore Hall. Minnie Mouse meets alongside Goofy and Mickey Mouse at this location. However, from time to time, you could see a few other classic characters meeting here like Daisy Duck and Pluto.

Moana

Moana is another newer character in Epcot. She meets beside her attraction, Journey of Water. We recently waited over a half hour to meet her at this location. Be prepared. She holds a long line that often gets cut off before the next meet-and-greet is scheduled to start.

Moana enjoys talking about wayfaring, Hei Hei, and her pet pig Pua. She signs autographs at this location, and a PhotoPass photographer should be present. Remember, if she’s scheduled to meet at 12:00 p.m. It’s a good idea to get in line at 11:45 a.m. or even earlier if you want to be at the front of the line!

Related: Meet Moana at Epcot

Mulan

As we continue around the World Showcase, we stop at the China Pavilion. Mulan meets guests here in the gardens surrounding the temple. However, as of late, we’ve run into her inside the temple. This location is the only place to meet Mulan in Walt Disney World. She meets late morning to mid-afternoon. Don’t forget to double-check the app on the day of your visit. I mention it often, but sometimes there are last-minute changes, and the app usually reflects them.

Mulan loves to talk about Mishu and defend her family’s honor. She will also sign her autograph if you collect them. This location is hit or miss when it comes to PhotoPass photographers.

Related: Meet Mulan at Epcot

Pluto

Pluto has moved around several times over the last few years. Lately, he seems to have landed at his original meet-and-greet at Epcot’s front entrance. This location is to the immediate right of Spaceship Earth when you enter through the park’s main entrance. His times are usually listed in the My Disney Experience app when he’s available. Pluto is an autograph-signing character. He doesn’t talk, but you won’t realize it because he’s always eager to entertain and show you his latest trick.

Related: Pluto Returns to Epcot’s Front Entrance

Snow White

The Germany Pavilion is the perfect place to meet the star of Walt Disney’s original feature film, Snow White. Throughout the day, Snow White meets at her wishing well, making for a lovely photo opportunity.

Snow White loves to talk about Gooseberry Pie and all things Seven Dwarfs. She knows them all very well. Just don’t bring up apples. They are a bit of a sore spot.

Related: Meet Snow White at the Germany Pavilion

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh has recently returned to his formal meet-and-greet in Christopher Robin’s room at the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot. This location is toward the back of the pavilion behind The Toy Soldier gift shop.

Winnie the Pooh meets intermittently throughout the day. He is an autograph-signing character. When we last walked through the meet-and-greet, a PhotoPass photographer was available.

Related: Meet Winnie the Pooh at Disney World

This wraps up the characters who meet at Epcot. However, a few special circumstances might allow you to see or meet more characters at Epcot. They are as follows:

Disney Visa Character Meet

A special character meet is available for guests who are Chase Disney Visa cardholders. This location is to the left of the Magic Eye Theater and is usually open between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day.

Guests must show their credit or rewards card to enter this meet-and-greet. It has been our experience that Minnie Mouse and Pluto are usually meeting at the Epcot Disney Visa character location. However, don’t be surprised if you run into another member of the Fabulous Five. Also, remember to bring your character autograph books for this meet-and-greet.

Related: Disney Visa Character Meet

Character Training at Epcot

Lastly, Epcot is home to character training. Occasionally, you might run into a group of characters in the park that appear out of nowhere. This fun opportunity is called character training. Cast members will allow guests to form small lines and meet the pop-up characters who are doing a little on-the-job training. Character training usually happens on the far left side of the American Pavilion at Epcot.

Related: Epcot Character Training

Final Thoughts on Character Meets at Epcot

Meeting characters is an integral part of planning a Disney vacation. Given the variety of characters, Epcot is one of the best places to plan to meet them. Hopefully, this article gave you an idea of what characters you can expect to meet on your next visit to Epcot.

As always, remember to check the My Disney Experience app on the day you visit the park for the most accurate information. Most of the characters are listed with times and locations.

To check for characters, use these steps:

• Open the My Disney Experience app.
• Select the location drop at the bottom of the home screen.
• At the top-middle of the screen, change from “wait times” to “characters.”
• Filter the park to Epcot. (top left corner of the screen)
• Select “show list.” (top right corner of the screen)

For those with an interest in meeting more characters at Walt Disney World, try these other guides.

• Meeting Characters at Magic Kingdom
• Character Meet-and-Greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Meet Characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Meeting Disney Princesses at Epcot
• Meeting Star Wars Characters at Disney World

In the Comments

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