We will be taking our first Disney cruise in 2027 (DD's graduation!). I was wondering how often you see characters roaming the ship or on the private islands? Or if you need to go to the meet and greets to see them.
The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app will be your best friend in this case. It will list all available meet and greets. Some will be scheduled as indicated on the app, others may be that spontaneous and magically unexpected meets.
There will be one or more characters at a scheduled greeting somewhere on the ship most hours in the afternoon and evening (except during dinner/show time), and in the mornings on sea days. Characters do also walk around, especially on the outside decks, but that is unpredictable.
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