Complete Guide to characters and cavalcades in Epcot

Epcot Cavalcades (No Longer Running)

Cavalcades are no longer running at Epcot, but there are other character opportunities at the park.

Traditional Character Meet & Greets

You can hug the following characters, take photos, and have them sign autographs (unless otherwise noted).

Mickey and friends (later in 2023)

Characters: Mickey and friends
Location: Communicore Hall in World Celebration

Mickey At Disney And Pixar Short Film Festival

Characters: Mickey Mouse (PhotoPass available)
Where: At the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival next to the Imagination! Pavilion

Joy at ImageWorks

Characters: Joy from Inside Out (PhotoPass available)
Location: ImageWorks in the Imagination! Pavilion

Vanellope at ImageWorks

Characters: Vanellope from Wreck-It-Ralph (PhotoPass available)
Location: ImageWorks in the Imagination! Pavilion

Figment (beginning late summer 2023)

Characters: Figment
Location: Imagination! Pavilion

Disney Visa Cardmember Character Photo Opportunity

Characters: Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Pluto (characters subject to change; PhotoPass available)
Location: Building near ImageWorks in the Imagination! Pavilion

Anna and Elsa at Royal Summerhus

Characters: Anna and Elsa from Frozen (automated PhotoPass available)
Location: Royal Summerhus in the Norway Pavilion

Minnie Mouse

Note: Sometimes Minnie will appear here instead of Pluto and he’ll take over her spot in World Showcase Plaza. Check the My Disney Experience app or ask a Cast Member for confirmation.

Characters: Minnie Mouse (PhotoPass available)
Location: In the gazebo in World Showcase Plaza near the Mexico pavilion

Goofy and Pluto

Note: Sometimes Minnie will appear here instead of Pluto and he’ll take over her spot in World Showcase Plaza. Check the My Disney Experience app or ask a Cast Member for confirmation.

Characters: Goofy and Pluto
Location: Epcot entrance plaza

Donald Duck

Characters: Donald (PhotoPass available)
Location: Mexico pavilion (outdoor location to the right of the pyramid)

Mary Poppins

Characters: Mary Poppins
Location: while she used to meet in the gazebo, you can now find Mary in the garden outside The Tea Caddy shop in the United Kingdom pavilion

Alice In Wonderland

Characters: Alice
Location: In the garden outside The Tea Caddy shop in the United Kingdom pavilion

Aurora

Characters: Aurora
Location: In the France pavilion gazebo

Belle

Characters: Belle
Location: Along the water adjacent to Chefs de France in the France pavilion (alternates with Aurora)

Jasmine

Characters: Jasmine
Location: In “Lamps of Wonder” inside the Morocco pavilion

Snow White

Characters: Snow White
Location: By the wishing well in the Germany pavilion

Mulan

Characters: Mulan
Location: On the bridge in the China Pavilion

Daisy

Characters: Daisy
Location: at International Gateway

Other Character Opportunities And “Sightings”

Even with character meet and greets back to normal, there are still some character “sightings” for guests to enjoy.

You can actually have 1-on-1 time with select characters — but at a distance. This means no hugging or autographs.

Most of these experiences don’t have PhotoPass photographers, so you’ll need to take photos/selfies with your own camera and/or mobile device.

You can check appearance times for in the My Disney Experience app.

Winnie The Pooh 

Characters: Winnie the Pooh
Location: Imagination! Lawn

Epcot Character Dining

Epcot is currently home to two character meals – Garden Grill in the Land Pavilion and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion.

Garden Grill

We visited Garden Grill right after it opened, and we are happy to report that our longtime favorite is still a great option.

You can hug characters here and have them sign autographs. Characters here include Farmer Mickey, Chip, Dale, and Pluto.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Guests dining at Akershus will have the opportunity to take photos and interact with a mix of Disney princesses that could include Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Tiana, and Ariel.

Dinner features Princess Storybook Dining and traditional Norwegian food that is served family-style.

Seasonal Character Experiences

In 2022, you were able to say hello to Santa Claus as a storyteller during the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. He usually is present through December 24. We’ll let you know if, when, or where he’ll meet in 2023.

Winnie the Pooh is usually also be seen around the Imagination! Lawn sporting a Santa Hat and ringing jingle bells.