Character Spots

[fishacura]

Well we have been so focused on rides I have not even thought about characters. So a few questions from someone who has not been there since the 70s.

Do characters still roam around or are they only in specific spots.

For those that are in specific spots, will the park give specifics on who is where and when?

What is the Epcot character spot?


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[mommystieg]

Character meet and greets are a lot more structured than they used to be. Usually Guest Relations in the parks can help you locate specific characters. There are also a couple of really good websites that keep updated lists of who, when and where. The character meet times are also listed on each park's Times Guide.
The Character Connection in Epcot is a good way to see the Fab Five one at a time. It is indoors (which is a huge plus during the summer) and there are PhotoPass photographers on hand - if you hit it as soon as the park opens the wait time is usually 30 minutes or less.

 

[fishacura]

So do any of the characters just walk around randomly any more?


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[Susieo]

In the last few years, we have never seen characters randomly strolling the streets, * however * you can come upon them as they walk to their spots and have a great one-on-one interaction with them before the crowds find you. For example, we always run into princesses in the back streets of countries in Epcot. We also were in the hat shop on main street in MK and came out to find Mary Poppins just passing by. She could not have been nicer and stopped for a few photos with our sons. So, many times it will just be a little magical...

 

[disneynutsss]

http://kennythepirate.com excellent site for updated characters in the parks.


and now i will apologize for my vagueness here:
from what i have read on these boards, you wont find many characters roaming the parks - although there is a small chance that you will find one or two on your vacation. usually other than epcot, IF by some miracle you see a roaming character they may not be able to stop for pics/autographs. it seems that your chances are greater in epcot to find roaming characters because they are in training.

hope that helps and if i got any of that wrong, i am sure someone will point you in the right direction