One of my favourite activities when I have some spare time at Walt Disney World is to go character hunting. I’ll have a couple in mind that I really want to see and then utilise either guest services to help, or I’ll just keep a very close eye on the My Disney Experience App and stay nearby where I know they usually are based. It is also a good way to really utilise Memory Maker as it will help fill up with lots of pictures!
Without a doubt, my favourite character interaction thus far has been Gaston. He was one that I spent a whole afternoon watching and stalking to find out when he would be out….I realise this may make me sound stalker-ish, but I promise I’m not haha I had heard a lot about his interactions and knew I had to meet him! It was one of those moments where the interaction felt like something out of the movie. He was brash and self-boasting, but hilarious at the same time – most of my pictures have me laughing!
I found him outside of Gaston’s Tavern – of course! He apparently came out periodically during the day, but I only saw him once over the course of an afternoon.
MAGIC KINGDOM
In Tomorrowland, I ran into Buzz Lightyear, who tried to recruit me to help defeat Zurg!
And there was Rapunzel in the Princess Fairytale hall. Cinderella was there too, but I much more enjoyed the interactions with Rapunzel as we had a good chat about Pascal.
Then I found Rafiki, Chip & Dale and Woody all in Frontierland…
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
In Hollywood Studios, I only saw Kylo Ren – I could only handle the long wait once, so didn’t wait again for Chewbacca – it’s on the list for next time!
EPCOT
I had fun jumping from country to country, finding the Princesses in their natural country areas…
Mulan in China
When she was telling me about the best way to capture the Huns
Aurora in France
Belle in France
She loved my bracelets
I also love meeting Baymax in Innovations – he’s like a big teddy bear to hug haha
The first time I met him
And a year later…
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Despite being known for it’s actual animals, I like some of the unique costumes that the characters wear, plus the different character roaming around…
Tarzan <3
Pocahontas!!
Look how cute his explorer outfit is!!
This cute one did require a fastpass, but totally worth it!!
Got to meet Pascal in front of the Tree of Life!
And as a small extra, this isn’t exactly a character picture, but it’s one of my favourite photo’s from the Magic Kingdom…
YOUR THOUGHTS
Who is your favourite character to meet? Have you had any funny/memorable experiences?
Such a great post! I absolutely love character hunting too! Every character offers its unique experience. Gaston is just such a fun one, and I have a love for meeting Baymax! <3
Thank you so much! I love reading all your posts – makes me wish I was back in Florida again!….hugging Baymax of course! <3
Awe thank you so much!! I appreciate that, love yours as well!! And I hope you get to hug Baymax again soon! ❤️❤️