Unofficial Disney Character Hunting Guide

Mowgli made a rare appearance at Animal Kingdom

2013-05-14T18:55:00.001-04:00

Mowgli from the Jungle Book appeared at Animal Kingdom today (5/14/13). Mowgli first appeared outside the Oasis. Later in the day, Mowgli met with his Papa Bear Baloo and Cousin King Louie.

Random Character Sightings at Magic Kingdom on 4/27/13

2013-04-28T14:51:00.001-04:00

Today (4/27/13), there were multiple extra characters out at the Magic Kingdom. Dopey was meeting with Snow White on Main Street. Mr Penguin was meeting with Mary Poppins near the Chapteu on Main Street. Wendy was appearing near Adventureland on the bridge.

Long Lost Friends Week at Disneyland

2013-04-18T21:11:00.001-04:00

Easter Resort Characters

2013-03-31T16:33:00.000-04:00

Goofy at All Star Movies

Pluto at All Star Music

Mickey and Minnie at Port Orleans French Quarter

Minnie at Pop Century

Mickey at Art of Animation

Mrs. Easter Bunny at Kidani Village

Mickey and Goofy at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Minnie at Kidani Village

Mickey and Pluto at Beach Club

White Rabbit at Saratoga Springs

Minnie and Mickey Old Key West

Mr. Easter Bunny at Carribean Beach

Donald and Daisy at Caribbean Beach

Donald and Daisy at Saratoga Springs

Thumper at Fort Wilderness

Mr Easter Bunny at Wilderness Lodge

Mickey and Minnie at Wilderness Lodge

White Rabbit at Coronado Springs

Mickey and Minnie at Coronado Springs

Chip and Dale at Contemporary Resort

Goofy and White Rabbit at Grand Floridian

Mickey and Minnie Grand Floridian

Chip and Dale at Polynesian

Thumper at Polynesian

Mickey and Minnie at Fort Wilderness

Donald and Daisy at Port Orleans Riverside

Minnie at All Star Sports

Disney Junior Extra Magic Hours Dance Party at DHS

2013-03-16T20:16:00.000-04:00

Heading to Disney's Hollywood Studios for extra magic hours? Don't miss the Disney Junior Dance Party inside the Disney Junior Live on Stage Studio. Classic Disney characters dance the time away along with stars from Disney Junior shows like Little Einsteins.

Tusker House Dining with Character

2013-03-16T20:00:00.000-04:00

Grab your travel documents and embark on an adventure with your favorite Disney pals! The Tusker House at Disney's Animal Kingdom features characters dining for breakfast and lunch. Donald Duck greets hungry travelers outside of the restaurants before embarking on your adventure. Once inside, Daisy, Goofy, and Mickey are there to greet you while you eat!

Daisy Duck

Donald Duck

Goofy

Mickey Mouse

Pop Up Surprise 2013

2013-03-11T21:10:00.001-04:00

Fantasmic Pop Up Surprise character appearances have returned to Disney Hollywood Studios! These character sets are often referred to as "characterpalooza" and take place inside the Animation Building. Currently, the characters are appearing on the Streets of America every afternoon beginning around 4:40-4:50pm. These Pop Up Surprise characters will more than likely return to the Animation Building at some point.

Royal Family 5K and Breakfast

2013-02-23T14:10:00.001-05:00

The Royal Family 5K is a race through Epcot the day before the Princess Half Marathon. During your race, you run through the countries of Epcot. In China, we met Mushu who was rotating with Mulan. In Germany, we met Snow White and Dopey. In Morocco, we met Aladdin who was rotating with Jasmine. In France we met Belle and Marie. In Future World, we met Princess Daisy and Knight Donald. Mickey & Minnie were the hosts of the event and we decked out in their princess finery.

After the race, runDisney held a separate ticketed breakfast event. Merida, Cinderella, and Rapunzel appreared for meet and greet for breakfast goers.

Belle's New Look Debuts at Magic Kingdom

2013-02-10T20:11:00.001-05:00

Disneyland Neverland 5K and Neverland Breakfast

2013-01-27T11:00:00.002-05:00

Neverland Family Fun 5K Run Characters

Peter Pan and Wendy
Captain Hook and Smee
Lost Boys
DJ, Tow Mater, Lighting McQueen
Pirate Mickey and Minnie

Dining with Character-1900 Park Faire

2013-01-27T10:30:00.001-05:00

Cinderella

Fairy Godmother

Anastasia

Cinderella left behind her shoe. Drisella's prince left behind his tie

so she can find him!

Prince Charming

Mickey's Backyard BBQ Christmas Day

2012-12-28T21:50:00.002-05:00

Disney Christmas Parade Taping

2012-12-27T20:10:00.000-05:00

Cruising Through the Holidays

2012-12-22T20:10:00.001-05:00

The holidays are even more magical onboard a Disney Cruise! Each Disney ship offers fantastic Christmas overlays for the characters. Christmas decorations adorn every hall and the smell of gingerbread fills the lobby. Christmas is a magical time to cruise. These pictures below where taken onboard the Disney Dream in December 2012.

Sofia the First debuts at Magic Kingdom Parade Taping

2012-12-02T15:16:00.001-05:00

Thanksgiving Day Family Feast at Disneyland Hotel

2012-12-02T14:18:00.000-05:00

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2012

2012-11-12T10:47:00.000-05:00

Seven dwarfs at exit of Splash Mountain

Peter Pan and Wendy at Carousel

Uncle Scrooge in Fantasyland Across from Storybook Treats

Cinderella Unit at Fantasyland Castle Wall

Pooh Crew- Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Jack Sparrow-Adventureland Pirates of the Caribbean

Ferb in Tomorrowland near Carousel of Progress

Genie and Jasmine in Adventureland in Agrabah

Duffy at Liberty Belle

Country Bears in Frontierland at Rivers of America Crossing

Mickey and Minnie at Town Square Theater

Rapunzel and Flynn Rider at Town Square Theater

Aurora and Prince Phillip Town Square Theater

Snow White and Prince Town Square Theater

Prince Ali and Abu-Agrabah Adventureland

Phineas and Ferb-Tomorrowland near Carousel of Progress

Periwinkle-Tinker Bell's Magical Nook

Tinker Bell-Tinker Bell's Magical Nook

Tiana and Naveen-Tiana's Glen Liberty Square

Dance Parties:

Diamond Horseshoe

Jesse
Woody
Bullseye

Cosmic Rays

Santa Goofy
Pluto
Chip and Dale

Halloween on the Dream

2012-11-06T17:26:00.000-05:00

Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resorts and Backyard BBQ

2012-11-01T20:31:00.002-04:00

Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Debut at DHS

2012-10-28T21:06:00.001-04:00

Wreck It Ralph and Venellope are now greeting guests inside Hollywood Studios' Animation Building. Check out the stars from the upcoming movie daily.

Cinderella's New Look

2012-10-21T20:32:00.002-04:00

Cinderella is sporting a new look courtesy of the Fairy Godmother. Cinderella's new design has all the trimmings. New hairstyle, new dress, new shoes, and even new jewelry. Rumor has it that the Fairy Godmother is working on new looks for all the Princesses and soon you will see others change as well. Cinderella's new look will be consistent at all parks and restaurant dining locations.

New Fantasyland Dress Rehearsal October 12, 2012

2012-10-12T19:31:00.000-04:00

The New Fantasyland Expansion opened October 12, 2012 for dress rehearsal. Enchanted Tales with Belle (previously reviewed), Gaston's Tavern, Bonjour gifts, Ariel's Grotto, and Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid were all open. Here a few (and I mean a very few) pictures. I was caught off guard by this opening and did not have my usual camera with me. I intend to get better pictures soon.

Enchanted Tales with Belle

2012-10-06T19:06:00.000-04:00

Today I experienced the new Enchanted Tales with Belle inside the New Fantasyland expansion. Something to note, if you do not participate in the show, you do not get to meet Belle. The meet and greet is not your traditional meet and greet.

Tower of Terror 10 Miler & 5K Weekend!

2012-10-04T22:08:00.001-04:00

Big Bad Wolf

Happy Haunted 5K

Haunted Mansion Grave Diggers

Happy Haunted 5K & TOT 10 Miler

Hyenas

TOT 10 Miler

Captain Hook

TOT Villains Bash

Cruella DeVil

TOT Villains Bash

Darth Vader

TOT Villains Bash

Evil Queen

TOT Villains Bash

Gaston

TOT Villains Bash

Jafar

TOT Villains Bash

Maleficient

TOT Villains Bash

Stitch

TOT 10 Miler

Mickey

Happy Haunted 5K

Big Bad Wolf

TOT 10 Miler

Brer Fox

Happy Haunted 5K

Dr Facilier

TOT 10 Miler

Pete's Silly Sideshow Soft Opening

2012-10-04T20:02:00.001-04:00