Character meet and greets recently returned to Walt Disney World!
When the parks reopened in 2020 after the shutdown, there were no character meet and greets, but now, they’re back! You can meet characters at places like Princess Fairytale Hall or Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom. But, you cannot stand directly next to character still or give them a hug — you have to keep a little bit of distance. And today, we saw that a character meal was actually letting people take closer pictures with characters again!
While at Tusker House today in Animal Kingdom, we noticed that you can take pictures near the characters again!
Before, the restaurant was very, very strict about you staying seated and only meeting the characters from a distance. There was even an overhead announcement about the rules — but now, it’s gone!
Today, the character or the attendant was calling each table up one at a time to take pictures!
You can get up from your table and stand about 6 feet away (like you do at the other current meet and greets) and then the attendant can take your picture!
The attendant actually offered to take our picture with our own phone. Previously, Cast Members were not able to use your device to take pictures.
So, get ready to hop up and snap a pic with your favorite characters again!
We also learned today that Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood Studios is allowing guests to stand for photos with characters if they remain 6 feet away. We’ll be on the lookout for the change at other spots around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for updates!
Click here to see what other character dining is reopening soon in Disney World!
Check out our video on the 10 lies Disney World needs you to believe!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!
Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!

With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today!
Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 🙂
Who is your favorite character to see at Disney World? Let us know in the comments!
TRENDING NOW

If you're looking for an easier way to carry around your park essentials, look no...

Who knew washing your hands could be so magical?

Here's all the Disney 100th Anniversary merchandise you can grab online right now!

Disney World will be different in February -- find out how!

Can't decide where to eat in Magic Kingdom? We can help! Here are the BEST...

NEW 50th anniversary merchandise is now online at shopDisney! Check out all the new items,...

We're here with the TOP restaurants from Disney Springs! Find out where you'll find the...

EPCOT is one of the best Disney World parks to grab a bite to eat....

There are so many great options for restaurants in Disney World, so how do you...

Annual Passholders will get to preview TRON Lightcycle Run before it opens in Disney World!

We're chatting about 50 (!!!) FREE things you can do in Disney World on the...

NEW Happy Meal toys are coming to McDonald's!

We're ranking ALL of the Disney World hotels!

We're kind of obsessing over these new items, tbh.

We're breaking down the secret drink menu at Disney California Adventure's Lamplight Lounge!

Reservations are open NOW for select guests to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios...

If you're going to drink one drink from each EPCOT pavilion, these are the drinks...

From new restaurant hot spots to tried-and-true classics that only get better with age, consider...

The US Department of Transportation released information about consumer complaints for each US airline. Find...

How can you celebrate Disney's 100th Anniversary at Disney World? We've got the details!
We recently ate at Chef Mickey and the Kids were allowed to stand at a distance in front of the characters for photos.
It was like this at Chef Mickey’s last week as well – could stand at the table for photos and dance at your table.
We were able to do this back in September! Disney was very open about it.