You Can Meet 2 NEW Characters in Disney's Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios is changing a TON these days! The Muppets are headed back into the park very soon, Mike and Sulley are hard at work on their new homes, and the Walt Disney Studios is coming to life as we speak.

Hi, Mulan!

As construction continues, Disney is giving us a few friends to say hi to in the theme park. That’s right, two NEW princesses are meeting in Hollywood Studios!

If you’re looking for a royal greeting, you’ve come to the right place! Over in Hollywood Studios, if you head towards Grand Avenue near BaseLine Tap House, you might find some familiar faces. During our recent stop in Hollywood Studios, we spotted two popular characters meeting and greeting guests.

Mulan is here!

If you’re a fan of Mulan or Rapunzel, you are about to be a happy camper! Both of the popular princesses are located in the same spot in the park and are on a rotating schedule throughout the day.

Hi Rapunzel!

There is a Photopass photographer there ready to see your pretty smiles! At the time of writing, Rapunzel is meeting at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM,3:25 PM, and 4:30PM.

Gorgeous pose!

Mulan is meeting at 10 AM, 11 AM,12 PM, 1 PM, 2:50 PM, and 4:00 PM. These two characters will later be moved to their permanent home in The Walt Disney Studios at Off the Page. This new area will be home to several characters across “six unique departments from the animation studio.”

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Guests will be able to meet:

Mulan in Story
Rapunzel in Layout (in “a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera”)
Chip n’ Dale in Hand-Drawn Animation
Donald and Daisy in CG Animation
Goofy in Lighting
Stitch in Effects

So it’s no surprise that these two beauties are starting a little early before the land officially opens.

The location!

The Walt Disney Studios will begin its phased opening on May 26th, 2026. In the first phase, guests will be able to explore the outdoor area, see the character handprints, and watch the newly updated show, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!. The area will also still be home to The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure and Walt Disney Presents.

Future Site of Walt Disney Studios

Later this summer, the land will open the Magic of Disney Animation, Off the Page, Olaf Draws, and the Drawn to Wonderland playground. We can’t wait for this new area to open, but we love that we can say hi to some friends before the official opening date. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news and updates.

The Walt Disney Studios in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

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