Thinking about spending some time meeting Cinderella or Tiana or Snow White? Here’s everywhere you can meet a Disney Princess at Walt Disney World, including meals and special events.
It has taken us a while to get over the awkwardness that can come with meeting the characters at Walt Disney World, but now we actually LOVE it – especially when we get to meet and talk to the Disney Princesses at Disney World.
They are charming, funny, and a general delight to interact with. And if you have little ones who still believe in the magic, it will absolutely melt your heart when you see their faces light up when they meet their heroes.
Quick note about meeting the princesses at Walt Disney World:
In addition to the traditional meet and greets, in this post we also list out other ways you can meet the Disney princesses like character dining options and special events like the parties at Magic Kingdom Park. If you’re interested in learning more about those, we’ve got in-depth guides to help you out:
Also, while most of the characters below are “official” princesses, there are a few who are considered to be more of an unofficial Disney princess.
Now, let’s take a look at who you can find and where:
Disney Princesses by Park
If you just want to see WHO you can meet WHERE in each of the Disney World parks, here’s a handy list. But, we’ll go into much more detail for each character down below (including what outfits they wear, if they have PhotoPass available, etc.).
Magic Kingdom
As you can see by the lists below, you’ll find the most princesses at Magic Kingdom with typically around 9 places where you can meet a princess, 1 very popular princess-themed meal, plus lots and lots of opportunities to meet princesses at the parties.
Note: Sometimes at the parties, the princesses meet with their princes.
At the resorts, the only characters you’ll meet will be at a character meal at either the Grand Floridian or Wilderness Lodge:
Character Dining
Cinderella (1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian)
Snow White (Story Book Dining at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
Tiana (1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian)
Anna
Anna is as delightful to meet at the parks as she seems in the movies. You can find her in a meet and greet, but she (unfortunately) doesn’t have any character dining options, which is too bad because I bet she’d have lots of chocolate around if she did.
Epcot
Meeting Location: Royal Sommerhus – Norway – World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Dark green dress and cape
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Tip: Anna and Elsa meet together in the same queue here.
Ariel
This Little Mermaid can be found in a couple of spots in a couple of different parks, including locations both with and without her tail. Plus, there is also an option to dine with her at Akershus and Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Tip: The entrance to Meet Ariel at Her Grotto is right next to the entrance for Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid and can easily be confused. When facing the Grotto and attraction, the meet and greet entrance is on the right side.
Hollywood Studios
Meeting Location: Walt Disney Presents – Animation Courtyard – Hollywood Studios
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Live-action blue dress
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Tip: You can find this meet and greet by going inside and to the back of Walt Disney Presents.
Character Dining
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot)
Meeting Location: Akershus – Norway – World Showcase- Epcot
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Blue Gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: The princess meal at Akershus can involve a variety of princesses such as Aurora, Tiana, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle.
Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Blue ball gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: Guests dining here have the opportunity to meet Cinderella on their way into the dining room. Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, and/or Merida (the princesses rotate depending on the day) also meet guests in the dining room at their tables
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Near Journey of the Little Mermaid – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfits (Ariel is with her feet; in her dress)
Exclusive to MNSSHP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MNSSHP
Average Wait: 20-40 minutes
Tip: If it is raining, look for this meet & greet near Prince Eric’s Market, across from Ariel’s Grotto.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Near Journey of the Little Mermaid – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfits (Ariel is with her feet; in her dress)
Exclusive to MVMCP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MVMCP
Average Wait: 20-40 minutes
Tip: If it is raining, you can often find them meeting at Prince Eric’s Market across from Ariel’s Grotto.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Aurora. Sleeping Beauty. Briar Rose. No matter what you call her, you’ll be happy to know you have several opportunities to actually meet and/or dine with her at Disney World:
Epcot
Meeting Location: Gazebo – France – World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Pink dress
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Character Dining
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot)
Meeting Location: Akershus – Norway – World Showcase- Epcot
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Pink Gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: The princess meal at Akershus can involve a variety of princesses such as Aurora, Tiana, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle.
Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Pink gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: Guests dining here have the opportunity to meet Cinderella on their way into the dining room. Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, and/or Merida (the princesses rotate depending on the day) also meet guests in the dining room at their tables
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Near Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfits
Exclusive to MVMCP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MVMCP
Average Wait: 30-60 minutes (meet and greet times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Tip: Start meeting around 7:00 and meet at the same time right next to Snow White and The Prince. If you’re a princess fan, line up around 6:30 to meet Aurora and Phillip and Snow and The Prince and then jump in line to meet Cinderella and Charming and Rapunzel and Flynn since the couples rotate and meet in the same area.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Belle
Whether you think it is Stockholm Syndrome or true love, you’ll be able to meet our favorite bookworm at a couple of different parks, and in a couple different outfits:
Magic Kingdom
Meeting Location: Enchanted Tales with Belle – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Sighting
Costume: Yellow ball gown
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: No
Lightning Lane available: Yes
Tip: Enchanted Tales with Belle is an interactive attraction/show that features Belle. At the end of the experience, kids are offered the opportunity to meet Belle and take a quick photo. This opportunity is not available to all guests, though.
Epcot
Meeting Location: Along the water – France – World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Blue provincial dress
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Character Dining
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot)
Meeting Location: Akershus – Norway – World Showcase- Epcot
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Yellow Ball Gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: The princess meal at Akershus can involve a variety of princesses such as Aurora, Tiana, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle.
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Near Enchanted Tales with Belle – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfit
Exclusive to MNSSHP: This character is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MNSSHP
Average Wait: 30-60 minutes
Tip: She begins meeting right at 7 p.m. The line usually begins forming around 6:35 p.m. Gaston does not meet with Belle this year. Look for this meet & greet to occur inside of Gaston’s Tavern if there is rain.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Maurice’s Cottage at Enchanted Tales with Belle – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Red holiday dress
Exclusive to MVMCP: No, but you can’t meet Belle in her holiday dress outside of the party (you can only see Belle in her gold gown at Enchanted Tales with Belle during daytime hours)
Average Wait: 30-60 minutes (meet and greet times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Cinderella
Cinderella has the fanciest house at Disney World, and you’ll be able to catch her there as well as in a couple of other locations:
Magic Kingdom
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfit
Exclusive to MNSSHP: No
Average Wait: 30 mins or less (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Character Dining
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Meeting Location: Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Blue ball gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: Guests dining here have the opportunity to meet Cinderella on their way into the dining room. Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, and/or Merida (the princesses rotate depending on the day) also meet guests in the dining room at their tables
1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian)
Meeting Location: 1900 Park Fare – Grand Floridian
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Blue ball gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Tip: All the characters here are related to the idea of “wishing”, which makes for a very unique combination of characters to meet all at once.
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfit
Exclusive to MNSSHP: No
Average Wait: 30 mins or less (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Elena of Avalor
Elena doesn’t have a huge presence in the park, but you can catch her at Magic Kingdom:
Magic Kingdom
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Red ball gown
Photopass Available? Yes (automated)
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: Yes
Tip: There are two lines at Princess Fairytale Hall. One is to meet both Cinderella and Elena. The other is to meet both Tiana and Rapunzel.
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfit
Exclusive to MNSSHP: No
Average Wait: 30 minutes or less (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Elsa
Elsa is more than just a whiz with ice. She’s also super popular and fun to meet. But like her sister, there isn’t an option to dine with her:
Epcot
Meeting Location: Royal Sommerhus – Norway – World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: White gown
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Tip: Anna and Elsa meet together in the same queue here.
Jasmine
Princess Jasmine dreamt of living life outside the castle walls, but luckily, she’s okay living inside of Disney World. Here’s where she can be found:
Tip: Jasmine and Aladdin often meet together at this location.
Epcot
Meeting Location: Morocco – World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Classic outfit, including turquoise harem pants
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Character Dining
Meeting Location: Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Green pantsuit
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: Guests dining here have the opportunity to meet Cinderella on their way into the dining room. Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, and Ariel also meet guests in the dining room at their tables.
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Exclusive to MVMCP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MVMCP
Average Wait: 30-40 mins (meet and greet times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Tip: This pair of characters swaps sets with Aladdin and Abu. This line usually opens at 7 p.m. You’ll be allowed to enter the queue around 6:45 p.m. or so.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Merida
Merida has the BEST accent, and that hair…goodness, it is so pretty! She used to have her own dedicated space, but Mirabel has moved in now. She also used to meet in the gazebo in Liberty Square, but she’s been MIA there, too. Lately, you can only find her as one of the rotating princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table, just note she isn’t always there.
Character Dining
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Meeting Location: Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Green/teal dress
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: Guests dining here have the opportunity to meet Cinderella on their way into the dining room. Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, and/or Merida (the princesses rotate depending on the day) also meet guests in the dining room at their tables.
Moana
Moana likes to go on adventures solo, and after speaking with her, you just may feel brave to go on an adventure alone, too.
Epcot
Meeting Location: Journey of Water – World Nature – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Dress from the movie Moana
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Animal Kingdom
Meeting Location: Character Landing – Discovery Island – Animal Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Dress from the movie Moana
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Mulan
Mulan is the bravest of warriors, but while she may be fierce she is also kind and just a fantastic character to interact with. Here’s where you can find her:
Epcot
Meeting Location: Great Hall of China – China – World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Chinese robe and flowers
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Magic Kingdom
Meeting Location: Town Square Theater Porch – Main Street, U.S.A. – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Chinese robe and flowers
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Pocahontas
Pocahontas has a strong connection to nature and a fierce love of the world around her. Here’s where she’s at:
Animal Kingdom
Meeting Location: The Oasis – Animal Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Traditional
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Rapunzel
Rapunzel may have spent part of her life locked in a tower, but she’s out now and just as bubbly as you’d imagine:
Magic Kingdom
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Purple dress
Photopass Available? Yes (automated)
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: Yes
Tip: There are two lines at Princess Fairytale Hall. One is to meet both Cinderella and Elena. The other is to meet both Tiana and Rapunzel.
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfit
Exclusive to MNSSHP: No
Average Wait: 30 minutes or less (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Near Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfits
Exclusive to MVMCP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MVMCP
Average Wait: 30-60 minutes (meet and greet times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Tip: Start meeting at 7:30 and meet at the same time right next to Cinderella and Prince Charming. If you’re a princess fan, line up around 6:30 to meet Aurora and Phillip and Snow and The Prince and then jump in line to meet Cinderella and Charming and Rapunzel and Flynn since the couples rotate and meet in the same area.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Snow White
Snow White is used to interacting with a multitude of personalities, but somehow no matter how grumpy or sleepy the people around her are, she’s always just pure sweetness:
Epcot
Meeting Location: Wishing Well – Germany, World Showcase – Epcot
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Traditional
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: No
Character Dining
Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Blue and yellow dress
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: Guests dining here have the opportunity to meet Cinderella on their way into the dining room. Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, and/or Merida (the princesses rotate depending on the day) also meet guests in the dining room at their tables
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot)
Meeting Location: Akershus – Norway – World Showcase- Epcot
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Blue and Yellow Dress
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: The princess meal at Akershus can involve a variety of princesses such as Aurora, Tiana, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point (Wilderness Lodge)
Meeting Location: Story Book Dining – Artist Point – Wilderness Lodge
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Traditional dress
Photopass Available? Yes (but just for the Evil Queen)
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Dinner
Tip: Aside from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties, this is the only place where you can meet dwarfs, just know you’ll only meet 2 of them here. It’s also one of the few places where you can meet a villain (Evil Queen).
Special Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Near Pinocchio Village Haus restrooms – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfits
Exclusive to MVMCP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MVMCP
Average Wait: 30-60 minutes (meet and greet times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Tip: Starting meeting around 7:00 and meet at the same time right next to Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip. If you’re a princess fan, line up around 6:30 to meet Aurora and Phillip and Snow and The Prince and then jump in line to meet Cinderella and Charming and Rapunzel and Flynn since the couples rotate and meet in the same area.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Tiana
Way before she was Princess Tiana, non royal Tiana knew how to use her skills and ambitions to make her dreams come true, and thankfully you’ll have the chance to talk to her about it:
Magic Kingdom
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Green ball gown
Photopass Available? Yes (automated)
Autographs: Yes
Lightning Lane available: Yes
Tip: There are two lines at Princess Fairytale Hall. One is to meet both Cinderella and Elena. The other is to meet both Tiana and Rapunzel.
Character Dining
1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian)
Meeting Location: 1900 Park Fare – Grand Floridian
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Outfit from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Tip: All the characters here are related to the idea of “wishing”, which makes for a very unique combination of characters to meet all at once.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot)
Meeting Location: Akershus – Norway – World Showcase- Epcot
Type of character experience: Character Dining
Costume: Green Gown
Photopass Available? No
Autographs: Yes
Available Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tip: The princess meal at Akershus can involve a variety of princesses such as Aurora, Tiana, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle.
Special Events
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Regular outfit
Exclusive to MNSSHP: No
Average Wait: 30 minutes or less (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)
Meeting Location: Liberty Square Riverboat dock – Liberty Square- Magic Kingdom
Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
Costume: Formal attire
Exclusive to MVMCP: This combo of characters is exclusive to specially ticketed events like MVMCP
Average Wait: 30-60 mins (meet and greet times available in the My Disney Experience app)
Tip: Be cautious of longer waits after the parade ends. The Liberty Square Riverboat dock is located across from Liberty Square Market.
Photopass Available? Yes
Autographs: Yes
FAQs About Meeting Princesses at Disney World
Which park at Walt Disney World has the most princesses to meet?
Magic Kingdom generally has the most princesses available to meet. You can find various princesses at specific locations throughout the park, such as Princess Fairytale Hall, where you can meet up to 4 princesses.
Epcot is a close second, though, with princesses sprinked throughout the World Showcase.
Which character meal is the best for meeting princesses?
Your 2 best character meals for meeting the most princesses at once are Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Both of those options have 4-5 princesses who you will be able to meet throughout the course of your meal.
To know what time you’ll be able to meet your favorite princess, check the My Disney Experience app or the Walt Disney World website for the latest schedules and locations. Just note that if it is AFTER the final appearance for the day, the app won’t show any availability, so be sure to check first thing in the morning for a complete listing of all the times.
Are the lines long?
All of the princesses are VERY popular, so they can get long lines. To minimize your waits, here’s what we recommend:
Arrive early and try to make it to the first appearances of the day.
If visiting the princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall, consider using Genie+ for one combo of princesses to keep your overall wait there to a minimum.
Consider one of the parties – either Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as the lines for the princesses at those don’t tend to be as long as what you’ll find during the regular park hours.
Do the princesses sign autographs?
Yes they do! All of the princesses sign autographs so be sure to bring your autograph book and pen with you.
Can I meet the Disney princes?
You can meet some of them sometimes, but it costs extra.
The only way you can currently meet a Disney prince is at either Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – special events that cost extra and require a separate ticket. Not all princes are available (and there have historically been more available at the Christmas Party than at Halloween), but if you want to meet a prince, that’s where you’ll have to do it.
What about Tinker Bell?
Although we would definitely include her as an unofficial princess if she were still meeting guests, unfortunately, her meet-and-greet at Town Square Theater has been closed for several years now, with no signs of reopening.
