Magic Kingdom is the clubhouse coming alive that we had spent our childhood watching on television screens. Imagine visiting Mickey Mouse and interacting with him while Minnie Mouse manages to steal a glance. These are realities in a dream-like world called Disney World. In this article, we provide a list of characters coming to life in Magic Kingdom, presenting you with a slice of childhood!
Meeting characters in Magic Kingdom: A few titbits
There are over thirty characters whom you can meet in Magic Kingdom, including the Fab Five, the Disney princesses, and many other new Disney friends. However, you must remember that not all character meet-and-greets will be as interactive as the others.
The characters in Magic Kingdom might also have other obligations for which they have to move about. I
f your luck favors you, you can have a gala time interacting with your favorite characters in Disney World.
The more popular meet and greets have a fixed schedule. Some characters’ appearance time is in three slots: 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 3:30 pm.
In these cases, you must stand in the queue at least fifteen minutes before the slot starts. Otherwise, once the maximum interaction limit per character exceeds, they cut off the line!
Suppose you have crossed borders to be in Orlando just to meet Cinderella. In that case, nothing can be more unfortunate than getting cut off at the last moment.
Ed Sheeran said we hold memories in photographs. Here is a chance to have them also in an autograph!
Imagine your little ones’ journal adorned with a signature of Peter Pan.
After interacting with the guests, Characters in Magic Kingdom also stretch out their hands to give autographs.
So, remember to carry your child’s favorite journal and a big pen to get your favorite character’s signature.
List of characters in Magic Kingdom
So, here is a list of all the characters who can only be met in Magic Kingdom and not anywhere else.
Also, it is often said that no good things are obtained for free.
But, at Magic Kingdom, you can meet these characters for free. They are:
- Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella
- The Fairy Godmother
- Rapunzel
- Aladdin
- Merida
- Gaston
- Cinderella
- Tiana
- Ariel
- Pooh and Tigger
- Elena of Avalor
- Peter Pan
Sometimes, you will spot these characters roaming randomly in Magic Kingdom.
At others, you will have to join a queue at a specific time and wait for their appearance.
The characters also appear in some select restaurants during breakfast or dinner. So, if you want a unique dinner experience, go ahead with these plans.
Otherwise, below is a list and schedule of all the characters in Magic Kingdom and the other opportunities that enable you to meet and greet the characters.
Ariel
Location: Fantasyland – In her Grotto
Time: Throughout the day
Other characters: Ariel is a lonely showstopper. You won’t find any friends nearby.
This character meet and greet is eligible for FastPass+
Other meeting opportunities: Apart from the mentioned place, you can meet her in EPCOT—Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
In Magic Kingdom, you can also meet her at Cinderella’s Royal Table. If you visit Disney’s Boardwalk, Ariel might also wait to greet you at Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno!
Cinderella
Location: Fantasyland- In Fairytale Hall
Time: Throughout the day
Other characters: Elena of Avalor may accompany our gracious Cinderella sometime during the day.
You can use FastPass+ to meet Cinderella.
Other locations: Cinderella sometimes visits Cinderella’s Royal Table Magic Kingdom because her name is symptomatic.
In EPCOT, you may spot her in Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Cinderella also strolls at the Grand Floridian Resort during the 1900 Park Fare dinner.
Chip ‘n’ Dale
Location: Walking towards the rail bridge near Splash Mountain, you can spot Chip ‘n’ Dale in Frontierland.
Times: Chip ‘n’ Dake has a specific slot in which you can visit them. It is from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Unfortunately, you cannot use FastPass+ in this specific character meet.
Other opportunities: Apart from Frontierland, you can find Chip ‘n’ Dale at other frontiers, such as Fort Wilderness Resor.
You will also spot your favorite character merrily joining the sing-a-long at the resort’s campfire if you are a music maniac.
A character meal is available at EPCOT’s Garden Grill. Additionally, the Grand Avenue area in Hollywood Studios and Dinoland, U.S.A., in Animal Kingdom are two other places where you can glance at Chip ‘n’ Dale.
Buzz Lightyear
Location: Tomorrowland- between Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Carousel of Progress
Time: Between 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Other characters: Buzz Lightyear is a solitary enigma. So, no, you will not find them with any additional characters in Magic Kingdom.
Sadly, you will also not be able to use FastPass+ eligibility here.
Other Opportunities: Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios houses Buzz at times. At other times, Buzz is also available to meet with kids at the Contemporary Resort’s Pixar Play Zone. However, no adults are allowed to interfere in this kids-only event. Each kid will have to pay $65 to attend this event.
Aladdin and Jasmine
Location- Aladdin and Jasmine’s only place is in our hearts. Apart from that, Aladdin and Jasmine roam around in Adventureland, located north of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin.
Times- If you want to meet the two icons from your childhood, you must get up a little early, from around 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Other characters: Aladdin and Jasmine are each other’s most faithful companions. So, no one else is allowed to intervene in their shared space.
It is not eligible for FastPass+ access.
Other opportunities: Cinderella and Jasmine can exchange glances at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT’s Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
You can also meet Jasmine at EPCOT’s Morocco pavilion. However, if you want to meet Aladdin, you must visit Adventureland. He does not meet any other place—he enjoys his inertia of rest at Adventureland.
Donald Duck
Location: Apart from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Donald Duck visits the Big Top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
Time: You can visit Donald Duck at around 10:00 am, and he is available to meet you till 7:00 pm.
Other characters: Goofy sometimes comes to visit Donald Duck. So, you can have the chance to goof around with Goofy and Donald during your visit to Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
Here, you also need FastPass+ eligibility.
Other opportunities- You will be glad to know that you can meet Donald in all the parks in Disney World.
Daisy Duck
Donald Duck comes along Daisy Duck, just like Mickey, adorns the scene with Minnie
Location: The fantastic Daisy Duck strolls around Fantasyland in the same place as Donald in the Big Top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
Times: She can interact with you from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Other characters: Daisy and Minnie have a great time together in Fantasyland. You might have the opportunity to shake hands with your childhood crushes.
Other Opportunities: Like Donald Duck, you can also hear Daisy’s chatter in all the Disney World parks.
Goofy
Goofy is the character that comes to mind immediately after we mention Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
Location: You can glimpse Goofy in Fantasyland at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
Time: Donald and Daisy’s usual visit is from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Other characters: As mentioned earlier, this is the place where Donald and Goofy meet each other.
Other opportunities: Along with Daisy and Donald, Goofy is also available to meet at different corners of all the parks in Disney World.
Also, do the names of the Disney characters in Magic Kingdom vary across languages and cultures? For instance, Donald in Italian is Paperino, Daisy is Paperina, and Goofy is Pippo!
Final Thoughts
You can also meet other characters, such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Town Square Theatre and Pete’s Silly Sideshow, respectively, and Pluto at Pete’s Silly Slideshow. It’s like a piece of nostalgia is carved out in reality in front of you! You shouldn’t wait for the right day to dive into this memory lane!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What characters are featured at Magic Kingdom?
Magic Kingdom unfurls magic to whatever extent that you want! The curtain lifts gradually, and you meet the characters from your past. There are many parades, character meets and greets, and shows where you can see your favorites. Suppose you have ever dreamt of meeting Rapunzel, Cinderella, or Sleeping Beauty in person. In that case, that dream can come true in Magic Kingdom.
2. Where can I see characters in Magic Kingdom?
Characters in Magic Kingdom are spread across diverse areas. Some of them include
- Ariel at Ariel’s Grotto
- Elena and Cinderella at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Mickey at Town Square Theatre
3. Who are the characters in Magic Kingdom Main Street?
Some of the characters include Chip and Dale, Br’er Rabbit, Donald, Minnie, Dumbo with Timothy, and Pinocchio with Jimmy Cricket. There are many other characters as well.
