Will Character Dining Come Back To Disney World?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Not only are character meet and greets returning to normal in the parks but

Disney has hinted that character DINING is returning as well

. Disney says that “recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences.”

Are character meets open at Disney World?

Due to health and safety measures,

character meet and greets have been off the agenda at Walt Disney World since 2020 when it reopened after the COVID-19 closures

. Guests instead were able to see their favorite characters on various character cavalcades which appeared in the parks.

Does Disney have characters right now?


Disney has come up with character cavalcades, flotillas, and distanced character experiences in the parks

, just not the normal indoor meets we are used to. Any parent who has visited one of the Disney World theme parks with their children knows how important it is to your trip to get to see the characters.

Are character meet and greets back at Disney?


Disneyland and other U.S. theme parks and cruise lines are bringing back meet-and-greets as early as April 18

, officials announced Thursday. The traditional greetings will be reintroduced at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resorts and aboard Disney Cruise Line and Aulani resort in Hawaii.

Is Ohana breakfast a character meal?


Ohana character breakfast is a character dining experience

and that means characters will walk around the dining area and come to your table. The characters include Lilo, Stitch, Pluto, & Mickey. You do not need to walk around to find the characters they come to you!

Is Disney doing character meet and greets 2021?


Disney Character meet and greets returned in October 21, 2021

. Yay! While your favorite Disney characters are socially distanced we still love the interaction and photo ops. Now that the characters are in fixed locations it also makes planning easier.

Is Disney World doing character meet and greets 2021?


Character meet-and-greets returned to Disney World in October 2021

in a modified way known as “sightings,” or interactions in which guests could once again meet with characters individually and take photos from a distance, with no hugging or autographs allowed.

Where can I find Mickey at Disney World 2022?

Traditional meet-and-greets

For example, you can meet Mickey at

Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theater

, Minnie at Hollywood Studios on Commissary Lane at Red Carpet Dreams, Disney Junior characters at Hollywood Studios’ Animation Courtyard and a rotating lineup of princesses at Magic Kingdom’s Fairytale Hall.

Can adults hug Disney characters?


Pretty much any character can give you a hug

. Be sure to be respectful and gentle.

Can you still take pictures with characters at Disney World?

As a reminder, you get one-on-one time with the characters, but you still can’t hug them or ask for autographs.

You can, however, take pictures

, talk to them, and spend time with them. Keep following DFB for more updates and information about where you can meet your favorite characters in Disney World.

Do characters walk around Disney World?

over a year ago.

Disney characters do walk the parks but with escorts to areas where they will have their picture taken with guests

. They will not stop and allow pictures to be taken enroute to these areas.

Are characters out at Disney World 2021?

List of Character Meet and Greets (Selfie Spots) Returning to Walt Disney World in

November 2021

. As Disney continues their return to normal, guests will be able to have some “individualized time” with characters in designated meet and greet areas.

Can you see characters at Disney World?

One of the best ways to see Disney Characters is to

make reservations at a restaurant with Character Dining

. Character Dining meals are very popular, so book your reservations early! Theme parks are also home to attractions and entertainment that feature Disney Characters.

Are masks required at Disney World?


Face coverings are still required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on Disney buses and monorails

. All face coverings (whether disposable or reusable) should: Be made with at least 2 layers of breathable material. Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin.

Can you hug the characters at Disney World?


Starting in April, Walt Disney World and Disneyland guests can get up close and personal autographs, photos, and hugs with Mickey and friends

. COVID restrictions will be relaxed as early as April 18th for the traditional character interactions.

Can Disney characters take pictures 2022?


Guests can take photos with characters but will have to keep their social distance

.

Is Disney World doing character meet and greets 2022?


Beginning April 18, 2022

, the company will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Aulani Resort in Hawaii.

Does be our guest have characters?

Be Our Guest

may only have one character

, but the beautiful setting definitely helps to make up for that. Even though it’s pricey, we still wanted to check it out after the parks reopened to see how things have changed.

Why is Ohana so popular?

It’s an island cookout, the classic Hawaiian luau style that would otherwise include a pig roasting in the ground. Since you’re at an indoor restaurant, that’s not really possible, but the atmosphere is similar.

People salivate the instant they smell the grill at ‘Ohana

, and that’s why it’s so popular.

Does Ohana dinner have characters?

Ohana has two dining experiences. Breakfast features characters with Lilo, Stitch, Pluto, and the Main Mouse himself.

Dinner, on the other hand, is not a character meal

, but still includes entertainment (which I’ll show you in this post). In either case, meals are all-you-care-to-enjoy.

What is coming to Disney World in 2022?

  • Connections Café and Eatery.
  • Walt Disney statue and Dreamers Point.
  • New “Play” pavilion.
  • Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.
  • Princess and the Frog reimagining of Splash Mountain.
  • Wondrous China.
  • Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land.

Where can I meet stitch at Disney World 2021?

Guests who head into Tomorrowland will also find some fan favorites on the stage next to

Space Mountain

. Here you will find Stitch, the lovable space alien, available with some Hawaiian style poses for selfies.

Can you meet Mirabel in Disney World?


Mirabel Madrigal is now greeting guests at Disneyland park

. If you’d like to visit with Mirabel, you can find her in Frontierland near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. A new Familia Madrigal mural serves as the backdrop for the Encanto meet and greet.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.