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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Characters Guide

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of the best places to meet characters during your Walt Disney World vacation. However, as you may know, the park will undergo many changes over the next few years. In the meantime, we’ll update this guide as much as possible. But as a large area of the park transitions to a Monsters, Inc.-themed land, we expect to see multiple changes in the character lineup. Some characters might even move a couple of times before finding a location that works. So our best advice is to use this guide as a reference and use the following two tips on the day of your visit:

  1. Always (always) check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for available characters, times, and locations. (Directions for this step are provided below.)
  2. If a character isn’t listed (who you are pretty sure meets there regularly), ask a cast member wearing a blue shirt if they can help you locate them. The cast members who work the character meet-and-greets wear blue shirts and khaki pants or shorts. The best place to find them is at another meet-and-greet.

Below, we’ll preview a list of characters who meet regularly in the park and where to find them.

Chip and Dale as they stand in the shade near Hollywood Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Hollywood Studios Characters List

The following characters have traditional meet-and-greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

  • Ariel (Live-Action)
  • BB-8
  • Buzz Lightyear
  • Chewbacca
  • Chip and Dale
  • Daisy Duck
  • Darth Vader
  • Doc McStuffins
  • Donald Duck
  • Edna Mode
  • Fancy Nancy
  • Frozone
  • Goofy
  • James P. Sullivan (Sulley)
  • Jessie
  • Joy
  • Kylo Ren (character sighting)
  • The Mandalorian and Grogu (Roaming Characters)
  • Max
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Mrs. Incredible
  • Olaf
  • Pluto
  • Rey (character sighting)
  • Storm Troopers (character sighting)
  • Vampirina
  • Vi Moradi (character sighting)
  • Woody and Jessie

Surprise Characters: Other characters might make surprise appearances during your visit. For instance, we often see surprise characters in these locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Fun Fact: You can see a large number of characters in one setting during Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the nightly entertainment offering. (Characters in Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios)

Disney Visa Card: A special character meet is available for guests who are Chase Disney Visa cardholders. This location allows guests to meet Darth Vader (typically a much shorter line) at Star Wars Launch Bay. (Disney Visa Card Character Meet-and-Greet)

Character Dining: Hollywood Studios offers one character dining opportunity, Hollywood and Vine. However, this restaurant offers unique characters at both meal periods. For breakfast, you’ll see Disney Junior Characters like Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, Goofy. Minnie Mouse hosts the dinner (Minnie’s Seasonal Dine) and is typically joined by Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto. We have a Disney World Character Dining Guide that details pricing, characters, and what to expect.

Lightning Lanes: Character meet-and-greets do not have Lightning Lanes at this time.

PhotoPass Photographers: Under each character, we note whether a PhotoPass photographer is usually available at the meet-and-greet. However, they are not guaranteed.

Character Autographs: We also note whether or not a character signs autographs. If they do, you’ll want to have your autograph book out and open to the page you want them to sign before it’s your turn.

How to Locate Characters in the My Disney Experience App

  • Open the My Disney Experience app and select the pin drop at the bottom of the home screen.
  • Scroll (left to right) through the icons at the top of the screen and select “Characters.”
  • After selecting characters, use the locations drop down to select the park of your choice.
  • Then, on the bottom right of the screen, select “Show List.”
  • Scroll through the list of characters with their times and locations.
  • As an alternative, you can use the map view to locate characters.

*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.

Ariel (From the Live Action Story)

Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid meets guests inside Walt Disney Presents, between the Animation Courtyard and Pixar Plaza. Ariel meets intermittently throughout the day at this location as “land” Ariel.

  • Location: Inside Walt Disney Presents, Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Ariel (Live-Action) at Hollywood Studios
Ariel from the Live-Action film at her Hollywood Studios meet-and-greet.
Ariel (Live-Action)

BB-8

BB-8 is the cutest character meet-and-greet at Star Wars Launch Bay. This darling droid usually has reasonable lines. But the best part is he’ll probably want to talk to you. So don’t be surprised if the cast member attending the meets translates a few questions. He is available at this location throughout most of the day.

  • Location: Inside Star Wars Launch Bay, Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: BB-8 Does Not Sign Autographs
  • PhotoPass: Unfortunately, a PhotoPass photographer is not usually available.
  • Read More: Meet BB-8 at Hollywood Studios
BB-8 sits on a stand at his Hollywood Studios meet-and-greet.
BB-8

Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear meets near the entrance of Toy Story Land. He meets intermittently throughout the day, across the walkway from Roundup Rodeo BBQ.

  • Location: Near Toy Story Land Entrance
  • Autographs: Usually has a stamp or an autograph card might be available.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Buzz Lightyear at Toy Story Land
Buzz Lightyear at his meet-and-greet in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Buzz Lightyear

Chewbacca

Chewbacca has a traditional character meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, he’s also a roaming character. He roams Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge off and on throughout the day. So you might happen upon him while touring the land.

Chewbacca also has a dedicated meet-and-greet at Star Wars Launch Bay. This location is typically open between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., but you’ll want to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the exact time.

  • Location: Inside Star Wars Launch Bay, Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Chewbacca at Hollywood Studios
Chewbacca poses with hands on hips at his character meet-and-greet.
Chewbacca

Chip and Dale

Chips and Dale can be a difficult pair to find because they move around quite a bit. We’ve seen them in various places at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including near the Brown Derby, around Echo Lake, and near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Make sure to check the app for their exact location on the day of your visit.

  • Location: Near the Hollywood Brown Derby (But Varies)
  • Autographs: Yes, they sign autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Chip and Dale at Hollywood Studios
Chip and Dale pose with arms crossed near the Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Chip and Dale

Daisy Duck

Daisy Duck meets with Donald Duck at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Like Chip and Dale, they tend to move around a bit. We’ve seen them at Grand Ave North, near Echo Lake, near the Brown Derby, and near the park’s main entrance. Hollywood Studios is the only place to meet them together at Walt Disney World. They both wear traditional outfits at this location.

Daisy Duck poses with Donald Duck to her right wearing her pink dress with purple trim.
Daisy Duck (with Donald Duck)

Darth Vader

He’s tall, dark, and more than a little intimidating. Darth Vader’s meet-and-greet is located at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

  • Location: Inside Star Wars Launch Bay, Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Darth Vader at Hollywood Studios
Darth Vader poses with arms crossed at his Disney's Hollywood Studios character meet-and-greet.
Darth Vader

Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins is one of the Disney Junior characters at Animation Courtyard. Her backdrop is a veterinary clinic, and she loves to have guests. Doc McStuffins usually meets intermittently between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Doc McStuffins at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a veterinary clinic backdrop.
Doc McStuffins

Donald Duck

Donald Duck has been meeting guests at Grand Avenue lately (with Daisy). Note that he and Daisy have moved around several times, so you’ll want to check his times and location on the day of your visit in the My Disney Experience app.

  • Location: Grand Ave, Grand Avenue North (Varies)
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
Donald Duck poses for a photo while Daisy signs an autograph.
Donald Duck (with Daisy Duck)

Edna Mode

Edna Mode meets at The Edna Mode Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This adorable meet-and-greet has a queue featuring her designs. Guests can see some of their favorite Incredibles super suits while they wait.

  • Location: Pixar Plaza, Edna Mode Experience
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Edna Mode at Hollywood Studios
Edna Mode wearing her black glasses and posing with arms crossed.
Edna Mode

Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy is another one of the Disney Junior character meet-and-greets at Hollywood Studios. She is a non-talking character who signs autographs. She wears her cheerful dress, and the backdrop of her location resembles her playhouse.

  • Location: Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
Fancy Nancy smiles in her bright yellow and pink dress at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Fancy Nancy

Frozone

Frozone has a traditional character meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets at Pixar Plaza near the Incredibles and Edna Mode.

  • Location: Pixar Plaza, Roaming in Pixar Plaza
  • Autographs: He might sign autographs, but not guaranteed.
  • PhotoPass: No, Frozone roams this area.
  • Read More: Frozone Roams Pixar Plaza
Frozone poses in his blue and white costume.
Frozone

Goofy

Goofy meets on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He wears a tropical “dad” vacation shirt at this location. Max Goof typically meets nearby.

Goofy scratches his head at Grand Ave North at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Goofy

James P. Sullivan (Sulley)

Sulley meets daily at Pixar Plaza near The Edna Mode Experience. This meet-and-greet is intermittently available throughout most of the day. However, most character meet-and-greets wrap up by 5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Pixar Plaza, Pixar Plaza Gate East
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Sulley from Monsters, Inc.
Sulley poses for a photo at Disney's Hollywood Studios near a Pixar themed wall.
Sulley

Jessie

Jessie from Toy Story meets alongside Woody in Toy Story Land. These characters will pose together or separately if you ask. They often have a long line!

  • Location: Toy Story Land, Near Toy Story Mania Entrance
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Woody and Jessie in Toy Story Land
Jessie poses with hand tipping her cowgirl hat at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Jessie

Joy

Joy from Inside Out meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Pixar Plaza. This area is home to several Pixar character meet-and-greets.

  • Location: Pixar Plaza, Pixar Plaza Palette
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Joy at Pixar Plaza
Joy poses in front of a bright blue wall at Pixar Plaza at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Joy

Kylo Ren

Kylo Ren is considered a roaming character at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You might see him at any given moment, hindering guests in Galaxy’s Edge. Given his villainous appearance, he might be a little scary to younger children. His ship regularly lands in Batuu, and you will usually find him with a couple of stormtroopers.

Kylo Ren is also part of the First Order Searches for the Resistance entertainment offering. You can locate the times for this character experience under the Entertainment section of the My Disney Experience app. It’s worth taking a few moments to see this offering if you are in the area.

Kylo Ren as he lands on Batuu at Hollywood Studios Galaxy's Edge.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian and Grogu are roaming characters in Galaxy’s Edge. Their times are usually listed in the My Disney Experience app. As you can imagine, they are exceptionally popular characters. Since they are roaming characters, they do not always stop for guests. But if you ask politely and don’t crowd them, they might stop for a quick photo.

The Mandalorian with Grogu at Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Mandalorian with Grogu

Max Goof

Max Goof meets alongside is dad, Goofy, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These two have moved around quite a bit in recent years. We’ve seen them at Echo Lake, Grand Avenue, and on the patio of the Hollywood Studios Tower or Terror Hotel. Max has been known to meet in his Powerline cosplay outfit at special events.

  • Location: Grand Avenue
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
Max Goof poses near Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Max Goof

Mickey Mouse

Mickey and Minnie Mouse meet at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, they do not meet together. You’ll stand in one line and meet Minnie Mouse in her dressing room. Then, you’ll wait a few more minutes to meet Mickey. This is a very popular location that often has long lines.

Mickey Mouse meets guests in his Sorcerer Mickey’s wardrobe from the popular movie Fantasia. Usually, wait times for this location tend to drop off after 4:00 p.m. So, if you can wait until later in the day to meet the pair, the lines should be shorter.

Mickey Mouse wears his red sorcerer robes at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Mickey Mouse (Sorcerer Mickey)

Minnie Mouse

Minnie Mouse meets in her dressing room at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Red Carpet Dreams is across the walkway from the ABC Commissary on Commissary Lane. The majority of the queue is outdoors in a partially covered area. Once you reach the inside portion of the queue, you won’t have much longer to wait.

Minnie Mouse poses in her red carpet look at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Minnie Mouse

Mrs. Incredible

Mrs. Incredible (Elastigirl) meets at Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) formerly met with her, but he’s considered a rare find these days.

  • Location: Pixar Plaza, Pixar Plaza Gate West
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Mrs. Incredible (Elastigirl)
Elastigirl poses for a photo against a Pixar-themed wall at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Elastigirl (Mrs. Incredible)

Olaf

Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf from Frozen and Frozen 2, meets daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets in a building called Celebrity Spotlight on the opposite side of the Hyperion Theater, where the Frozen Sing-A-Long is held.

  • Location: Echo Lake, Celebrity Spotlight
  • Autographs: Olaf does not sign autographs. But an autograph card might be available.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Olaf in a summer scene with umbrella at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Olaf

Pluto

Everyone’s favorite pal, Pluto, has a meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets with the other Disney Junior Pals characters in the Animation Courtyard.

  • Location: Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
Pluto waves to the camera.
Pluto

Rey

Rey is another character you’ll see roaming Batuu. Sometimes, you may see her working on her ship, the Millennium Falcon. Since she is a roaming character, she’s not guaranteed. But we see her reasonably often while touring Galaxy’s Edge.

  • Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Sightings Around Batuu
  • Autographs: Rey is a roaming character, so she doesn’t typically sign autographs. But you’re welcome to ask her if you have the opportunity.
  • PhotoPass: No
Rey walks through Black Spire Outpost at Disney's Hollywood Studios with Chewbacca beside her.
Rey (with Chewbacca)

Stormtroopers

First Order Stormtroopers are almost always out, keeping things under control on Batuu. They tend to go after guests who are nose-deep in their mobile phone screens, asking them what they’re doing with those data pads. So stay alert. You never know when you’ll run into them. They almost always travel in pairs.

  • Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Sightings Around Batuu
  • Autographs: No, they are roaming characters.
  • PhotoPass: No
Stormtroopers escorting Kylo Ren through Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Stormtroopers (with Kylo Ren)

Vampirina

Vampirina meets next to Fancy Nancy, Pluto, and Doc McStuffins in the Animation Courtyard. She has the cutest bat-wing hair and is probably the most energetic of the group, making for a fun character meeting. Spoiler: she dots her i’s with bats when she signs her name. So don’t forget to bring your autograph book!

  • Location: Animation Courtyard
  • Autographs: Yes, she signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
Vampirina poses with arms out in her spider web dress at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Vampirina

Vi Moradi

Vi Moradi, another character from the Star Wars saga, is often out in Batuu. She works for the good guys.

  • Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Sightings Around Batuu
  • Autographs: No, not typically.
  • PhotoPass: No, she is a roaming character.
Vi Moradi stops for a photo in Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Vi Moradi

Woody

Woody and Jessie meet in front of Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout most of the day. Since this meet is held outdoors, it could get canceled in the event of rain or inclement weather.

  • Location: Toy Story Land, Near Toy Story Mania Entrance
  • Autographs: Yes, he signs autographs at this location.
  • PhotoPass: Yes, a PhotoPass photographer is usually available.
  • Read More: Meet Woody and Jessie in Toy Story Land
Woody poses in cowboy costume in front of Toy Story Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Woody

Other Places to See Characters at Hollywood Studios

While the following favorite Disney characters don’t have traditional meets at Hollywood Studios, you can still see them in the park:

a scene with Belle and characters from Beauty and the Beast at BATB Live on Stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage

Final Thoughts

You might enjoy our other park guides for more meet-and-greets:

Or preview the entire list of characters at Walt Disney World or our Disney Character Index.

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