Character Meet and Greets at Disney's Hollywood Studios

This post details all of the character meet and greet opportunities at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Every effort is made to ensure the details are correct, but times, locations, and characters are all subject to change on a daily basis. Character appearances are intermittent during the times listed. If you are looking for a specific character, check with a Cast Member or stop by Guest Relations once inside the park.

Animation Courtyard
Location: Outside Disney Jr LIVE
Characters: Stars of Disney Jr - Jake, Handy Manny

Luigi's Garage
Location: Opposite the exit to Muppet Vision 3D
Characters: Lightning McQueen and Mater

Pixar Place
Location: Inside the Toy Story Friends building opposite Toy Story Mania
Characters: Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Green Army Men

The Magic of Disney Animation
Location: Inside the Magic of Disney Animation
Characters: Mickey Mouse, The Incredibles, Frozone, Pooh

Streets of America - Monsters Inc
Location: On New York Street, near to the exit of the Backlot Tour
Characters: Mike, Sulley

Streets of America - Phineas and Ferb
Location: Near the MuppetVision exit
Characters: Phineas and Ferb

Sorceror's Hat Character Greetings
Location: Around the Sorceror's Hat
Characters: Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Tigger, Eeyore, Pooh, Piglet, Chip 'N Dale, Stitch

Playhouse Disney's Play 'N Dine at Hollywood and Vine
Location: Inside Hollywood and Vine (diners only)
Characters: Jake, June

Updated October 5, 2012

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