Where to Find Your Favorite Characters at Disneyland
Meeting your favorite characters in Disneyland is one of the most spectacular moments! Disneyland offers plenty of chances to encounter well-known Disney characters, whether your goal is to embrace a princess, give Mickey Mouse a high five, or spot a villain. Here’s a guide on where to locate them, including the best locations for spotting roaming characters and must-see locations like Princess Hall.
Princess Hall: A Royal Experience
If meeting Disney princesses is on your bucket list, Royal Hall in Fantasyland is the place to be! Here, you can step inside a fairytale setting and meet three different princesses, which can change daily. Some of the most common princesses include:
- Cinderella
- Belle
- Snow White
- Ariel
- Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Lines can get long, so visiting early in the day or using the Disneyland app to check wait times is a smart move!
Main Street, U.S.A.: Classic Disney Favorites
You will probably see some of the most recognizable characters from Main Street, U.S.A. as soon as you enter Disneyland. You can frequently meet:
Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse in their vintage attire
Daisy, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy
Chip & Dale even show up occasionally!
These characters typically congregate in Town Square, either in front of the Main Street Opera House or close to its entrance.
Fantasyland: Fairytale Friends
Aside from Princess Hall, Fantasyland is home to many whimsical characters. Some you might encounter include:
- Peter Pan and Wendy near Peter Pan’s Flight
- Alice and the Mad Hatter near the Mad Tea Party ride
- The Evil Queen lurking around Snow White’s Enchanted Wis
Adventureland & New Orleans Square: Pirates and Villains!
Over in Adventureland, you might cross paths with Aladdin and Jasmine, or even Moana near Tarzan’s Treehouse. New Orleans Square is the go-to spot for Jack Sparrow, where he occasionally appears near the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Out-of-This-World Encounters
Star Wars fans can meet legendary characters in Galaxy’s Edge:
- Rey, Chewbacca, and The Mandalorian roaming the Resistance side
- Kylo Ren and Stormtroopers patrolling the First Order area
These characters don’t have designated meet-and-greet spots, so keep an eye out as they interact with guests throughout the land!
Roaming Characters: Surprise Interactions!
Some of the best character encounters happen when you least expect them. Here are a few characters known for roaming around the park:
- Cruella de Vil (often seen in Main Street, U.S.A.)
- The Evil Queen (Fantasyland, near Snow White’s ride)
- The Mad Hatter (wandering near the castle or Tea Cups)
- Stormtroopers (marching through Galaxy’s Edge)
Roaming characters provide some of the most fun, spontaneous interactions, so always have your camera ready!
Final Tips for Character Meet-and-Greets
- Use the Disneyland App: It often lists character locations and times.
- Arrive Early: Lines for popular characters can get long quickly.
- Bring an Autograph Book: Many characters love signing autographs!
- Be Ready for Photos: Whether using Disney’s PhotoPass or your phone, capture the magical moment!
Getting to meet characters at Disneyland is a very unique experience that makes your trip even more magical. There’s always someone interesting to meet, whether you’re searching for princesses, villains, beloved classics, or Star Wars icons. When you go to Disneyland next, who should you make sure to meet? Let me on on my Disney Questions Form!!