Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Or just want to learn more about the parks and don't know where to start? Disney Darling breaks down the basics for you! Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Disneyland and Disney World are two different parks, located on opposite sides of the country. As mentioned in this post , it is a common misconception that Disneyland and Disney World are the same thing. Disneyland is the first Disney theme park ever, opening in 1955. It is located in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles. Disneyland has two different parks: Disneyland Park (with the castle), and Disney's California Adventure (or DCA). Disneyland also has three hotels and the Downtown Disney shopping district. Walt Disney World is located in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. It opened in 1971, after Walt's passing. Walt Disney World has 4 different theme parks, 2 water parks, 28 hotels, and the Disney Springs shopping district. There are quite a few more differences, but lo
Snow White
The fairest of them all has a permanent meet and greet location at the wishing well in the Germany Pavilion in Epcot. She typically meets 9am-3pm.
She also makes appearances at Story Book Dining at Artist Point, located at the Wilderness Lodge Resort. She may also be seen for character meals at Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. These restaurants require reservations.
Cinderella
Cinderella has a permanent meet and greet location in Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland. This is right next to her castle and carousel. This can be an especially long wait. She meets from 9am-9pm.
You may also meet Cinderella during characters meals at specific restaurants. She can be found at Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and may be found at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. These restaurants require reservations.
Aurora
Aurora meets guests under the gazebo in the France Pavilion in Epcot. She can usually be found between 9am-2pm. Check schedules for accurate times.
Ariel
The most obvious place to meet Ariel is in the Little Mermaid section of Magic Kingdom. Next to her dark ride is Ariel's Grotto. This is where you can find mermaid Ariel. Lines to meet her can be fairly long, around half an hour. She usually meets from park open to half an hour before park close. The great thing about her queue is it is in shade and air conditioning, so this is a good place to escape the heat for a while.
Elsa and Anna
These two sisters now have a permanent meet and greet location in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. They meet from 9am-6pm.
Moana
Moana received a new meet and greet location in 2023 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Moana can be found on Discovery Island, near the bridge to Dinoland. Moana meets periodically between 9am-4pm.
Here is a cheat sheet:
Aurora
Aurora meets guests under the gazebo in the France Pavilion in Epcot. She can usually be found between 9am-2pm. Check schedules for accurate times.
Aurora is also found at character meals at Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. These restaurants require reservations.
Ariel
The most obvious place to meet Ariel is in the Little Mermaid section of Magic Kingdom. Next to her dark ride is Ariel's Grotto. This is where you can find mermaid Ariel. Lines to meet her can be fairly long, around half an hour. She usually meets from park open to half an hour before park close. The great thing about her queue is it is in shade and air conditioning, so this is a good place to escape the heat for a while.
Current-ly (aha a pun), she also has a meet and greet in Hollywood Studios. Ariel can be found in her human form at Walt Disney Presents. She meets from 9am-4:30pm.
Ariel is can also be spotted at the character meals at Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. These restaurants require reservations.
Belle
Belle's main meet and greet location is in the France Pavilion in EPCOT. She typically meets on the side closest to Morocco. Her line is one of the longest for characters at EPCOT. At this location she usually wears her blue and white dress. She morning to mid afternoon. Check schedules for more specific times.
There is also Enchanted Tales with Belle. This isn't so much of a meet and greet, but children can get a quick pic with Belle here. She will not sign autographs here. She wears her gold ball gown at this location.
Belle
Belle's main meet and greet location is in the France Pavilion in EPCOT. She typically meets on the side closest to Morocco. Her line is one of the longest for characters at EPCOT. At this location she usually wears her blue and white dress. She morning to mid afternoon. Check schedules for more specific times.
There is also Enchanted Tales with Belle. This isn't so much of a meet and greet, but children can get a quick pic with Belle here. She will not sign autographs here. She wears her gold ball gown at this location.
Belle may also be found at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. This meal requires a reservation.
Jasmine
Aladdin and Princess Jasmine can be found next to the Magic Carpet ride in Adventureland. Their permanent meet and greet location is between Aloha Isle (Dole Whip stand) and the Agrabah Bazaar. This meet and greet is open from about 10am-2pm. Check schedules for accurate times.
When Jasmine isn't in Agrabah, she likes to fly on the magic carpet to Morocco. Her spot is tucked way in the back of the Morocco Pavilion of EPCOT. She meets periodically from 9am-3pm.
Jasmine
Aladdin and Princess Jasmine can be found next to the Magic Carpet ride in Adventureland. Their permanent meet and greet location is between Aloha Isle (Dole Whip stand) and the Agrabah Bazaar. This meet and greet is open from about 10am-2pm. Check schedules for accurate times.
When Jasmine isn't in Agrabah, she likes to fly on the magic carpet to Morocco. Her spot is tucked way in the back of the Morocco Pavilion of EPCOT. She meets periodically from 9am-3pm.
Jasmine greets guests at character meals at Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. These restaurants require reservations.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas does not currently have a meet and greet location at Walt Disney World. However, you can still see her at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Periodically, Pocahontas can be spotted on the boats of Discovery Island River. Wave to her as she cruises just around the river bend!
Mulan
The hero of China meets in China, of course! Because this is the only "Mulan" experience in all of Walt Disney World, she draws a big crowd at EPCOT. She used to meet wearing her pink matchmaker dress, but recently she got a new outfit just for the parks. She meets periodically between 10am and 3pm.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas does not currently have a meet and greet location at Walt Disney World. However, you can still see her at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Periodically, Pocahontas can be spotted on the boats of Discovery Island River. Wave to her as she cruises just around the river bend!
Mulan
The hero of China meets in China, of course! Because this is the only "Mulan" experience in all of Walt Disney World, she draws a big crowd at EPCOT. She used to meet wearing her pink matchmaker dress, but recently she got a new outfit just for the parks. She meets periodically between 10am and 3pm.
Mulan may also be found at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot. This restaurant requires a reservation.
Tiana
Tiana is meeting guests at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom from 9am-9pm. Lines for Princess Fairytale Hall can be pretty long. She meets with a "visiting princess" meaning that the second princess rotates out. Recent reports say that Tiana usually meets alongside Rapunzel.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel can usually be found at Princess Fairytale Hall along with other princesses. She has no other meet and greet opportunities at this time.
Tiana
Tiana is meeting guests at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom from 9am-9pm. Lines for Princess Fairytale Hall can be pretty long. She meets with a "visiting princess" meaning that the second princess rotates out. Recent reports say that Tiana usually meets alongside Rapunzel.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel can usually be found at Princess Fairytale Hall along with other princesses. She has no other meet and greet opportunities at this time.
Elsa and Anna
These two sisters now have a permanent meet and greet location in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. They meet from 9am-6pm.
Moana
Moana received a new meet and greet location in 2023 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Moana can be found on Discovery Island, near the bridge to Dinoland. Moana meets periodically between 9am-4pm.
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