Meeting Christmas characters at Walt Disney World resorts
A great way to meet characters in unique costumes during the holidays is to meet them at various Disney World resorts. Many resorts reserve their parking areas for guests with valid resort or dining reservations, but there's no note anywhere that says that these meets are limited to resort guests. There's no guarantee what character will appear on a given day and characters may rotate on a single night, so ask the Character Attendant who is available for your visit while you are there.
Updated December 21, 2016
Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani
Resort Lobby near Holiday Tree
- December 19, 21, 23
- 4:45-8:30pm
Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House
Resort Lobby
- December 20, 22, 24
- 4:30-7:45pm
Boardwalk Resort
Resort Lobby
- December 19, 21, 23
- 5:00-9:00
Caribbean Beach
Old Port Royale
- December 23
- 5:00-9:00pm
Contemporary Resort
- December 19, 21, 23
- 5:15-9:00 PM
Coronado Springs
El Centro
- December 22
- 5:30-9:15pm
Fort Wilderness
Pioneer Hall
- December 24
- 4:45-8:45pm
Grand Floridian
- December 20, 22, 24
- 5:00-8:45 PM
Old Key West
Resort Lobby
- December 20, 23
- 8:30-10:00am
Polynesian
Great Ceremonial House
- December 19, 21, 23
- 4:45-8:30pm
Saratoga Springs
Resort Lobby
- December 19, 22
- 9:00-10:30am
Vacation Club Courtyard
- December 31
- 10:00pm
Yacht & Beach Club
Beach Club Lobby
- December 18, 20, 22
- 4:30-5:00
- 5:30-5:45
Yacht Club Lobby
- December 18, 20, 22
- 7:00-7:30pm
- 8:00-8:15pm
Wilderness Lodge
- December 22, 24
- 4:30-8:15pm
Which guide stayed a date?
I only see character meets listed for Coronado springs and AKL on the resort guides.
Does anyone know if they had any characters on Christmas Day at the resorts last year?
Okw used to have Mickey on Christmas, not sure this year.
Thanks which ones usually come out on Christmas Eve.
Usually Santa, but you can check with resort concierge
What does Okw stand for? Lol
Are these the dates and times for 2017? I don’t see dates listed on any of the resort recreation guides except one. Thanks!
How early in December do characters visit resorts? They are not there all year are they?
Is this the updated list? Is anyone out now?
About the schedule for 2017
Just replied already
I would like to know too
!
Resort Recreation Guides are on here. Menu - Walt Disney World - Resorts
When are these usually updated for the current year? :)
So true. I'm sure it has crossed Disney's mind on how to charge a fee for this at some point.
How have the lines been at the Contemporary this year?
Very short yesterday
Did anyone see Chip and Dale at any of the resorts? If so, what costumes did they have?
Were at Contemporary in red jacket and hat on 19th
2nd time was blue snowflake
None at grand Floridian this year? Aren't they normally there?
They have it, just wasn't listed on the resort guides
We were thinking about resort hopping christmas day... are there often characters out for the day of?
No
Hi Kenny, I'm planning to visit Disney World on December 27 and 28 this year. Do you know if we can meet characters at the resorts after xmas?
Nope
KTP, will you providing an updated schedule for 2013? My girlfriend will be very happy if she gets to meet Toy Solider Chip N' Dale (and I will likely be deemed a hero).
Yes, hopefully this weekend
Great pictures of what looked like a great time!
thanks for posting! love seeing the photos and knowing there is another way to meet lots of characters!
Those costumes were better than MANY of those for MVMCP! I can't believe they don't use better outfits for that event! And you're paying $$ to go to the parties. You may have found a great alternative to busy, busy parks.