For families visiting with young children, meeting beloved Disney Junior characters at Disney World is a highlight that can make the trip truly magical.
While not all of the Disney Junior characters are available to meet and greet or even see, several of the most popular ones are. Here’s where you can find them:
Disney Junior Play & Dance
An easy way to see all of your Disney Junior favorites is at the popular Disney Junior Play & Dance! show at Hollywood Studios.
This interactive dance party featuring characters from The Lion Guard, Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Vampirina, and Doc McStuffins. Interactive elements include bubbles, streamers, and “snow.”
It’s a lot of fun is one of our recommended attractions at Hollywood Studios for little ones.
Meet Disney Junior Characters
Right outside of Disney Junior Play and Dance you’ll find several character meet and greet opportunities:
Note: You’ll notice that we don’t list the meeting times below. That’s because those times can frequently change. Instead, we have an entire post on how to use My Disney Experience to locate characters and find their current meeting times. Make sure you take a few minutes reviewing that if you’re new to the process! Interested in meeting other characters on your next trip? Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Characters at Walt Disney World for info on other characters.
Vampirina
Doc McStuffins
Fancy Nancy
Disney Junior Character Meal
If you prefer to meet your Disney Junior pals while dining, you can do that at the Disney Junior breakfast at Hollywood and Vine.
Hollywood & Vine – Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine
For the breakfast service only, Hollywood & Vine hosts the Disney Junior Play n’ Dine with Disney Junior characters Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Goofy.
Location type: Buffet-style character dining
Characters available:
- Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine Breakfast – typically Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins
Type of food: American
Meals Served: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Seating Available: Indoor
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Lunch and dinner experiences change with the seasons, meaning you get to see the characters dressed in different costumes during certain times of the year.
- Cons: Can be loud and busy.
- Tips: As the only character dining in the park, can be popular.
The Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine is incredibly cute and the perfect way to start off the day for Disney Junior Fans.
Which characters are at the Hollywood and Vine Play ‘n Dine?
During your meal you can meet Fancy Nancy:
Goofy:
Vampirina:
and Doc McStuffins:
Reservations are accepted and recommended.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with a Disney Junior fan? You’ll be able to dance the night away with them at the Disney Junior Jam.
Disney Junior Jam | Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Dance party times: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (times not confirmed for 2024)
Located in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in 2024, this dance party features Disney Junior characters, including Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Timon, and Doc McStuffins.
In past years, you could find the dance party in Storybook Circus.
The dance party takes place from 7 p.m. – midnight.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party also has a dance party with your Disney Junior favorites!
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There you have it! Everywhere you can meet the Disney Junior characters at Disney World. Questions? Do you plan to meet the Disney Junior characters on your next visit? Let us know in the comments!