Characterpalooza?

[Paticake]

What is this?

 

[lovethattink]

It's a magical moment when several Disney characters come out for a meet and greet.

Since it's a magical moment, it's not listed in the Times Guide.

 

[Serenebean]

Also want to add that it is at DHS in between the security bag check and the entry along the side where there is a big brown gate. I don't know all the rules here, but there is a 3rd party site that offers a subscription that tells you when it will be. Some people choose to share this information in facebook groups as well although that is frowned upon.

The times move, but seem to be consistent for about a week at a time. Also if you ask a CM they will say they don't know. Possibility to see some not so common characters with VERY short lines as most people don't know about it. We saw Brer Fox, Aladdin, Evil Queen (from snow white), Mulan...I think Mary Poppins was there. I've seen other people post some other interesting characters. Brer Fox was pretty hilarious. I think its usually people who are in Fantasmic on the boat.

 

[Dan Murphy]

http://www.kennythepirate.com/category/character-palooza-2/

 

[jascm]

It's a very awesome way to meet some characters. If you decide to take advantage, please don't wait outside of the potential meeting area. It will be cancelled if people are crowding

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

It's a very awesome way to meet some characters. If you decide to take advantage, please don't wait outside of the potential meeting area. It will be cancelled if people are crowding

If it's only open such a short amount of time, how does one be close enough to get in and have the time to see as many characters as possible but not stand near the meeting area prior?

 

[jascm]

If it's only open such a short amount of time, how does one be close enough to get in and have the time to see as many characters as possible but not stand near the meeting area prior?

There are plenty of places to hang out. I usually park it on a bench and pretend like I'm waiting for someone. It goes for about 15 minutes, but I've never spent more than 5 minutes meeting around 5 characters.

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

There are plenty of places to hang out. I usually park it on a bench and pretend like I'm waiting for someone. It goes for about 15 minutes, but I've never spent more than 5 minutes meeting around 5 characters.

Ah, ok. I didn't know there were benches around. I've never paid much attention to that area. I have 2 slow moving small children traveling with us so no way will we see 5 characters in 5 minutes.

 

[jascm]

Ah, ok. I didn't know there were benches around. I've never paid much attention to that area. I have 2 slow moving small children traveling with us so no way will we see 5 characters in 5 minutes.

You'd be surprised. The lines are incredibly short and move fast. But take your time if you need to!

 

[UnderTheRialto]

I went a few days ago and only saw three characters, one of whom you can meet at a park and two more rare. Not sure if this is the new normal but in previous visits we met 7-8 characters each time.

 

[ChasingLeslie]

I went a few days ago and only saw three characters, one of whom you can meet at a park and two more rare. Not sure if this is the new normal but in previous visits we met 7-8 characters each time.

Both times I was able to catch it in July, it was four characters.

 

[amyadams1020]

We went twice last week. Once it was Aladdin, Dopey, The Evil Queen, and Mulan. The second time it was Aladdin and Jasmine together, The Evil Queen, Pocahontas, and Tiana.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

I've never been able to figure this out, when it is etc. I don't see the point in paying KtP for something Disney is offering. It's crazy how hard it is to find out what time to meet these rare characters.

 

[AngiTN]

I've never been able to figure this out, when it is etc. I don't see the point in paying KtP for something Disney is offering. It's crazy how hard it is to find out what time to meet these rare characters.

He troubles himself to gather the info and put it in one place, along with times, etc.
Disney does not do a complete job with listing characters.
His site is not much money. I totally see the point in paying for his leg work.
If you don't fine but don't ask others to provide info on something he's asked not be shared to non-paying subscribers.

 

[AngiTN]

I went a few days ago and only saw three characters, one of whom you can meet at a park and two more rare. Not sure if this is the new normal but in previous visits we met 7-8 characters each time.

It will vary greatly each time, by nature. It's part of what makes it so mysterious. Some you'll luck out and see only rare characters. Others, only common. It's a gamble but a fun one to take

 

[Mike D.]

Just when I think I know everything there is to know about the World, i learn something new. I have never heard about this before today. Kenny is now $7 richer, and it is on my schedule twice when we go in 3 weeks.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

He troubles himself to gather the info and put it in one place, along with times, etc.
Disney does not do a complete job with listing characters.
His site is not much money. I totally see the point in paying for his leg work.
If you don't fine but don't ask others to provide info on something he's asked not be shared to non-paying subscribers.

I did not nor am I asking others to provide any information KTP has worked hard to put together. What I did say, was that it was crazy how hard it is to find information about this from Disney themselves. Since this is something Disney does in their park, you would think they would provide more information on it. If people want to pay a third party for that, go for it. I just said I personally did not see the point for me. I just wish Disney would promote it as being available.

 

[ChasingLeslie]

@kennythepirate 's site is definitely worth the money. It's such a time saver!

 

[Mike D.]

I did not nor am I asking others to provide any information KTP has worked hard to put together. What I did say, was that it was crazy how hard it is to find information about this from Disney themselves. Since this is something Disney does in their park, you would think they would provide more information on it. If people want to pay a third party for that, go for it. I just said I personally did not see the point for me. I just wish Disney would promote it as being available.

I can only assume that the reason they don't is that it is only available for such a short period of time (20 minutes). If they promoted it, there would be hundreds of people that would be waiting, and there would be people at the end of the line that would not get to meet anyone. That wouldn't make for a very magical time.

 

[nanaka]

I did not nor am I asking others to provide any information KTP has worked hard to put together. What I did say, was that it was crazy how hard it is to find information about this from Disney themselves. Since this is something Disney does in their park, you would think they would provide more information on it. If people want to pay a third party for that, go for it. I just said I personally did not see the point for me. I just wish Disney would promote it as being available.

I assume it's not advertised by Disney because they wanted it to be spontaneous magic. there's not much spontaneous left at the parks so I appreciate them keeping this quiet