Finding Characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
Here are some insider tips from Disney on how to find characters and experiences that are exclusive to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
How to Find Characters in the My Disney Experience App
Characters are easy to locate with the My Disney Experience app!
Just Follow These Simple Steps:
Click on the map pin at the bottom of the screen.
Swipe left at the top of the screen and choose Characters.
Click on Locations to select the desired theme park.
Find characters on the map or choose Show List at the bottom right.
By clicking on a character, you can view the location and times the selected character will appear throughout the day.
Disney Character Experiences Exclusive to Animal Kingdom Theme Park
The Lion King Characters are Ready to Greet Guests at the Oasis: You may run into a wise mandrill or a certain meerkat who loves to hula. Rafiki is ready to show you the way, and when he takes a break for his meditations, Timon steps in to keep the fun going. You may even be able to convince him to do a dance! Both characters begin greeting guests about an hour after park opening most days and rotate every 30 minutes.
Pocahontas is Just Around the Riverbend in the Oasis: For one the most unique character greetings at Walt Disney World Resort, head to the right when entering the Oasis. Just before the bridge to Discovery Island, you will find Pocahontas in a beautiful, natural setting that feels perfect for her adventurous spirit.
Up Characters are Out for Adventure on Discovery Island: While you are out on an adventure on the Discovery Trails, you may find Russell exploring the trails. His surprise visits don’t always appear in the My Disney Experience app, which means you will have to be a true Wilderness Explorer to find him.
This is one of the hidden gems, so be on the lookout! For the best chance, enter the Discovery Trails to the left of the Tree of Life just before the bridge to Africa. You also never know when you might see Kevin or Dug roaming around Discovery Island. Kevin’s vibrant colors are hard to miss and be sure to ask Dug if he’s seen any squirrels. With his special voice box, he just might talk to you!
Zootopia Characters are on Duty on Discovery Island: Officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the case! Hop on over to The Gathering Spot near the Tree of Life just outside Zootopia: Better Zoogether! It turns out Zootopia’s busiest crime-fighting duo are also some of the most popular characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Make sure you plan ahead for a visit with them. Since this is a popular meet and greet, allow some extra time.
Ready, Set, Play! Join Bluey and Bingo at Animal Kingdom: While this isn’t a traditional character greeting, it is a one-of-a-kind play experience with Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station. Hop on the Wildlife Express at Harambe Station near the exit to Kilimanjaro Safaris. Dance with Bluey and Bingo and play games like Magic Asparagus, Keepy Uppy, and the Octopus Game.
Disney Characters with Unique Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Outfits
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is the only place you will be able to see Mickey Mouse and his pals dressed for adventure.
Start your day with Donald Duck and Daisy Duck who are dressed for a safari on the Oasis. After entering the park, head to the right toward Garden Gate Gifts to find them.
Stop by and say hello to Mickey and Minnie who are also donning khakis and their safari hats. Find them at Adventurers Outpost near the bridge to Asia.
As you make your way further into the park, turn right after you enter Asia and be on the lookout for Goofy and Pluto!
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