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Guide to Character Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

By Disney Destinations

Your favourite characters are ready for adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!

Here are insider tips for how you can find rare characters and experiences 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, guests 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

Guests might run into a wise mandrill or a certain meerkat who loves to hula. Rafiki is ready to show guests the way, and when he takes a break for his meditations, Timon steps in to keep the fun going. Guests might 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, guests will find Pocahontas in a beautiful, natural setting that feels perfect for her adventurous spirit.

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. Guests will want to make sure they plan ahead for a visit with them. Since this is a popular meet and greet, allow some extra time.

Up Characters are Out for Adventure on Discovery Island

While you're out on an adventure on the Discovery Trails, you might find Russell exploring the trails. His surprise visits don’t always appear in the My Disney Experience app, which means guests 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. Guests will also never know when they might see Kevin or Dug roaming around Discovery Island. Kevin’s vibrant colors are hard to miss and be sure to tell your clients to ask Dug if he’s seen any squirrels. With his special voice box, he just might talk to your client.

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. Guests can 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. Guests can start their day with Donald Duck and Daisy Duck who are dressed for a safari on the Oasis.

After entering the park, guests can head to the right toward Garden Gate Gifts to find them. Guests should be sure to stop by and say hello to Mickey and Minnie who are also donning khakis and their safari hats. Guests will find them at Adventurers Outpost near the bridge to Asia.

As you make your way further into the park, you can turn right after you enter Asia and be on the lookout for Goofy and Pluto. If you love character photos, you won’t want to miss these unique safari outfits starring Mickey and all of his adventurous pals.