More Rare Characters Recently Spotted in Disney World
On one of our more recent visits, we ran into several rare characters at Disney World. Check out who we saw and where!
Rare Characters at Disney World
Here at Kenny the Pirate, we love meeting rare characters. Rare characters tend to be seen during events like runDisney race weekends, Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic, Easter, Valentine's Day, and Earth Day to name a few.
Kenny the Pirate has been meeting rare characters for over a decade! You can find schedules, tips, and more on Character Locator.
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend
The 2025 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend took place October 23-26, 2025. This runDisney race weekend includes a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Challenge (10K and Half Marathon), and a Post-Race Party!
During the 5K of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend we spotted rare characters that included Kristoff and the Duke of Weselton!
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Rare Characters
It is common for Disney to bring out rare character or in unique costumes for runDisney events. Last week I, Heather, participated in the Wine and Dine Half Marathon. See who I saw below:
Rare characters came out for the 2025 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon.
Here are some of the characters that athletes could see in the Reunion Lot and on the course:
- Aurora
- Haunted Mansion Waltzers
- Chef Chip and Dale (Goofy's Kitchen outfits)
- Olaf
- Emile
- Bowler Hat Guy (my favorite!)
- Dug
- Mike & Sulley
- Chef Daisy
- Mando & Grogu
- Rey, Vi & Chewie
- Bo Peep and Woody
- Mickey & Minnie
- Tower of Terror Bellhops
- Chef Donald
- Lilo
- Duffy
- Nick & Judy (new Better Zoogether outfits!)
- Queen of Hearts
- Sebastian
- Shang & Mushu
- Phineas & Ferb
- Stich's Cousins
- Scorrge
- Bolt
- Chef Mickey & MInnie
- Remy
- Flora, Fauna, & Merryweather (Three Fairies)
It is a lot of fun seeing all the great characters come out for these events. Next year's date for the Half Marathon has just been released. See it HERE so you can plan ahead!
Did you participate in any of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend events? Do you stop for characters at runDisney races? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!
