For a while now, we’ve been able to say “hello” to Mickey, Minnie, and more Disney pals through distanced photo ops and character cavalcades.

Hey There Mickey!

But, soon character meet-and-greets will be returning to Disney World in a modified way. In October 2021, Disney announced that character meet-and-greets would be coming back with changes. Just what characters will you be able to see in the parks with these modified meet-and-greets? We’ve got a list right here!

Recently, Disney World updated its website to note that the following character experiences are available:

Magic Kingdom

• Meet Cinderella and Elena at Princess Fairytale Hall from 9AM to 9:30PM
• Meet Rapunzel and Tiana at Princess Fairytale Hall from 9AM to 9:30PM
• Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater from 9AM to 9:30PM
• Meet Anastasia and Drizella at the Cinderella Fountain (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Stitch at the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Wendell at Country Bear Jamboree Balcony (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Captain Jack Sparrow at Adventureland Stage (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)

Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

• Meet Donald Duck in Mexico at 10AM, 10:30AM, 11AM, 11:30AM, 12PM, 12:30PM, 1PM, 1:30PM, 2:40PM, 3:10PM, 3:40PM, 4:10PM, 4:40PM, and 5:10PM
• Meet Alice in the U.K. at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM, and 5PM
• Meet Belle in France at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, and 5:30PM
• Meet Mulan in China at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, and 5:30PM
• Meet Jasmine in Morocco at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, and 5:30PM
• Meet Snow White in Germany at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM, and 5PM

Donald!

• Meet Joy inside Imageworks at 12:30PM to 2PM and 3:10PM to 5:40PM
• Meet Vannellope inside Imageworks from 10:30PM to 2PM and 3:10PM to 5:40PM
• Meet Disney Pals near EPCOT Main Entrance at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12PM, 12:30PM, 1PM, 1:30PM, 2:40PM, 3:10PM, 3:40PM, 4:10PM, 4:40PM, and 5:10PM
• See Winnie the Pooh at Gardens near Imagination (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Aurora at France Promenade (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Mickey Mouse at Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Meet Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams from 10AM to 5PM
• Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight from 10AM to 5PM
• Meet Disney Junior Pals in the Animation Courtyard at 10AM, 10:30AM, 11AM, 11:30AM, 12PM, 12:30PM, 1PM, 1:30PM, 2PM, 2:30PM, 3PM, 3:30PM, 4PM, 4:30PM and 5PM

Mickey’s BACK!!!

• Meet Star Wars Characters around Batuu from 9AM-5PM
• See Chip and Dale on the Brown Derby Lawn (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Donald Duck on Front Entrance Balcony (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Pluto at Animation Courtyard (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)
• See Goofy at Tower of Terror Balcony (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Meet Kevin in Discovery Island (check My Disney Experience for times on the day you visit)

Kevin

Again, note that while these character meet-and-greets are back, they are also modified. Hugs and autographs are not going to be allowed just yet. But, guests will get the ability to get some more individualized time with these characters. They’ll also get to visit them in those themed locations for photos.

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Also, there are many random character pop-ups you’ll find around Disney World — be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updated times and to see which characters will be out and about!

We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on this and we’ll let you know what we find!

Click here to see what things will be returning to EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Arts!

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