Meet Your Favourite Disneyland Paris Characters | Meet 'n' Greet, Visitors Tips & More
Disneyland Paris is known for bringing magic to life and that means meeting your beloved Disney characters in person is part of the exciting experience. You can say hello, shake a leg and even take selfies with Mickey Mouse, Aurora, Cinderella, Aladdin, Goofy, Donald Duck and the list goes on and on. These iconic Disneyland Paris characters are always ready and eager to meet and make your visit magical and memorable. Read ahead to know who you might run into in Disneyland Paris!
Character Experiences in Disneyland Park
You can often spot Disneyland Paris characters in shows, parades and even around popular attractions waiting to surprise you and make your day better. Disneyland Paris has many such Meet 'n' Greet points across both theme parks. Disneyland Park is where you'll encounter princesses from fairytales and other characters from classic Disney tales.
1. Princess Pavilion
Walk into Disneyland's Princess Pavilion and encounters princesses right out of fairytales. All guests are invited to meet Autora, Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel and many more. Disneyland Paris princesses are highly popular with long waiting lines and huge crowds to meet them. So make sure to visit early on when the park opens or nearing the closing time.
Venue - Fantasyland
2. Meet Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is one of the most iconic Disneyland Paris characters. He is always happy to meet his fans and spread a little bit of Disney magic everywhere and at all times. You can meet the Magician Mickey backstage in between his shows. You can snap shots with him and discover some Disney secrets. It is an incomplete experience without meeting Mickey Mouse in Disneyland Paris.
Venue - Fantasyland
3. Starport: A Star Wars Encounter
If you want to enter Starport, you better brace yourself for a mindblowing encounter with Darth Vader, the dreaded Sith Lord himself. This is an out-of-the-world experience, quite literally, as the Dark Lord comes all the way across galaxies for an unforgettable meet and greet with visitors.
Venue - Discoveryland
4. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Baloo
The most lovable bear from The Jungle Book! is right around the corner of Disneyland Park Paris. Don’t forget to drop by for a cheerful encounter with him. It is always exciting to get warm hugs from Baloo.
Venue - Adventureland
5. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Jafar
Beware! The wicked Jafar is out of Agrabah and roaming on the streets of Disneyland Paris with his cape and a long, magical stick. He’ll be at the Magic Lamp Meet ‘n’ Greet spot, probably up to no good as usual. Make your encounter with the sneaky sorcerer a memorable one before he is up to some mischief again.
Venue - Adventureland
6. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Mary Poppins and Bert
Miss Practically-Perfect is in Disneyland Paris! Mary Poppins has floated here with her umbrella and her ever-cheerful friend Bert. They make sure that visitors have a wonderful time with them. Head over to the Gazebo and become a master in saying supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Venue - Main Street U.S.A
7. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Max
Head over to Ribbons and Bows Hat Shop as there is someone having too much fun goofing around with visitors and passers-by. Max never misses greeting his guests with a little bit of fun up his sleeve. His adorable and hilarious personality is something you can’t resist. Don’t forget to have a little fun yourself with Goofy’s son.
Venue - Main Street U.S.A
8. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Pinocchio or friends
Pinocchio is now a real boy, free from his strings and roaming on the streets of Disneyland park spreading his cheerful laugh. Make sure to meet this mischievous marionette near Pizza Bella Notte. You might also run into his Ghepatto, his creator. Don't worry, this experience has absolutely no strings attached!
Venue - Fantasyland
9. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Rafiki
Get ready for a safari in the Savannah of Disneyland Paris and guess who is taking you? None other than the wise Rafiki himself. He is the wisest of all Disney characters so there is no fooling him.
Venue - Adventureland
10. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Stitch
If you think you are hearing Elvis Presley, it is probably just Stitch impersonating him. Otherwise, he is either up to no good or busy greeting his lovely young fans and getting them to say “Cowabangaaaa”
Venue - Main Street U.S.A
11. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Tigger or friends
Just outside Plaza Garden restaurants, there are a few special friends waiting to meet and greet you. The enthusiastic and one-of-a-kind Tigger might just be bouncing around and looking for fans to interact with. His exuberant and boisterous personality will surely not fail in giving you the best entertainment.
Venue - Main Street U.S.A
12. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Winnie the Pooh or friends
You absolutely can’t miss this meet and greet that is just as sweet as honey. Get ready for a lovely encounter with Winnie the Pooh who has come all the way from Hundred Acre Wood just to make your day much more special. You can also meet his other adorable friends and get great hugs from this soft and cuddly teddy bear.
Venue - Main Street U.S.A
13. Meet ‘n’ Greet with a Cowboy Full of Fun
Goofy, the most enthusiastic cowboy of the Wild West is in Disneyland Paris to ‘Yee-Haw’ his way into your hearts. Right at the Big Thunder Mountain, he will be eagerly waiting to do something mighty fun or give some wholesome greetings. Don’t drop by and say Howdy!
Venue - Frontierland
14. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Characters of Alice in Wonderland
You don’t have to tumble down a rabbit hole to meet Alice from Wonderland. All you have to do is visit Disneyland Paris and follow the steps of the white rabbit and he’ll lead you straight to Alice and other characters from the classic Disney tale.
Venue - Fantasyland
Character Experiences in Walt Disney Studios Park
Disneyland Paris characters are known for their friendly nature, readiness to click the perfect selfies and the true French experience that they give to their beloved visitors. Head over to the Walt Disney Studios Park and meet some of the popular Disney-Pixar characters.
1. A Parisian Day with Minnie or friends
Have a memorable encounter with Minnie Mouse in Disneyland Paris. She is with her friends Donald Duck, Goofy and others, always ready to click pictures and have fun with visitors. Meet and Greet with Minnie is filled with fun and a lot of Parisian touches. Get ready for moments of pure French entertainment.
Venue - Production Courtyard
2. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Olaf
You can meet the most adorable snowman in all of the Kingdom of Arendelle, Olaf! Drop by after the Animation Celebration to have a cheerful encounter with Olaf Elsa, Ana and others from the magical world of Frozen for this is a meet and greet that will melt your heart with joy.
Venue - Toon Studio
3. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Woody or friends
The kind-hearted and friendly Sheriff from Toy Story is awaiting your visit along with his friend Buzz Lightyear. He never fails to put a smile on your face so give him a visit in Walt Disney Studios Park. It will be a meet and greet that you cannot forget.
Venue - Worlds of Pixar
4. Hero Training Centre
This is a power-packed meet and greet with the Earth’s mightiest superheroes. Get a chance to fight with the Avengers as you train to learn their tricks and moves. Your trainers will be none other than Captain America, Black Widow, Black Panther and Spiderman themselves.
Venue - Marvel Avengers Campus
5. Meet ‘n’ Greet with Jessie or friends
Jessie is the bravest cowgirl of them all and you can see her at Toon Plaza. She is one of many Disney-Pixar friends and one can’t help but love her cheerful greetings. Jessie is there along with her other Pixar friends so don’t forget to drop by.
Venue - Worlds of Pixar
Disneyland Paris Character Dining
There is something that can top off meeting and clicking selfies with your favourite characters, it is the Disneyland Paris Character Dining experience. In case you missed Cinderella or Mickey owing to the crowds, you can get one-on-one time with your dream Disney characters while you have a meal with them. All you have to do is book a table for your Character dining experience well in advance!
Character Breakfast and Dinner at Plaza Gardens Restaurant
Head over to Plaza Gardens in Main Street U.S.A, Disneyland Park and join Mickey and his friends for an all-you-can-eat American-themed buffet breakfast. You will experience the elegance of the Victorian era and the resplendent green and pink will take you right back in time! It is highly recommended to book your character dining experience in advance as waiting periods can extend up to 2 months.
Venue - Plaza Gardens Restaurant, Main Street U.S.A (Disneyland Park)
Characters - Mickey Mouse and friends, Daisy Duck, Winnie the Pooh and others
Cuisine - All-you-can-eat French buffet
Character Lunch and Dinner at Auberge de Cendrillon
Gear up for a majestic feast along with your favourite Disney Princesses. Auberge de Cendrillon brings you the perfect setting for a fairy-tale meal in a medieval banquet hall with soaring archways, stained glass windows, and royal flags. Enjoy the company of Disney royalty and young guests are encouraged to put on their royal outfits that fit right into the occasion. Remember that tables here sell like hotcakes! So don't forget to reserve your character dining experience.
Venue - Auberge de Cendrillon, Fantasyland (Disneyland Park)
Characters - Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel and others
Cuisine - French fine dining
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disneyland Paris Characters
A. From Mickey Mouse to Snow White, Woody to Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio and Stitch, you can meet many more characters right out of classic Disney movies in Disneyland Paris.
A. Yes. Disneyland Paris has Meet ‘n’ Greet experiences in both the theme parks where visitors can meet, shake hands and click pictures with their favourite characters.
A. Disneyland Paris recently opened its new Marvel Avenger Campus. Here, in the Hero Training Centre, you can meet the Avengers and also learn their supercool fighting techniques.
A. Absolutely! Characters in Disneyland Paris are always ready with the best hugs for all their admirers.
A. Yes. Princess Pavilion is a highly popular Meet ‘n’ Greet experience where you can meet Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Rapunzel, Jasmine and many other princesses right out of fairytales.
A. Yes. You can book breakfast, lunch and dinners with Disney characters. They will drop by to say hello during your meal giving you a unique dining experience.
A. Yes. There are designated selfie spots around Disneyland Paris parks. You can bring out your phones for quick pictures whenever you run into your favourite Disney characters.
A. No. You can meet plenty of Disney characters for free in Disneyland Paris. However, there might be situations where payment will provide extra time with certain characters.
A. Characters are not allowed to accept tips from visitors. You can show your appreciation in other ways by passing kind compliments.
A. Yes. Characters in Disneyland Paris can communicate with visitors in English and French.
A. The White Rabbit and Chesire cat are really rare in Disneyland Paris. If you are lucky, you can also run into Marie from the Aristocrats and her brothers Toulouse and Berlioz. Huey, Dewey and Louis are rare characters that are present during the Halloween season.
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