This Random Meet and Greet Made Our EPCOT Day 10x Better

Yes, we love super advanced roller coasters and finding hidden details throughout Disney World but it’s really the little things that remind us of the magic and is a huge reason why we keep going back.

Ariel

After a long day in EPCOT, we were heading out towards the front of the park when we saw two very familiar princesses who made us stop and smile. No, it wasn’t an official meet-and-greet location, and you couldn’t find it listed on the app — it was a pure, magical stop that made our day so much better.

Near the International Gateway, or the back entrance of EPCOT near the Skyliner, we saw Rapunzel and Ariel walking around, talking, and taking photos with guests! Neither princess has a set meet-and-greet in EPCOT (but you can find them both in Magic Kingdom), so we were excited to see them!

Rapunzel is here!

Sometimes we find random, or even rare, characters throughout EPCOT because that’s where some of them train before getting their official meet-and-greet locations. It can be for the character or the character attendants who are the Cast Members in blue helping out. You can look out for an “Earning My Ears” ribbon on their name tag, which tells everyone that they’re still getting the hang of things.

Hi Ariel!

Rapunzel was so happy to talk to us about her current art projects…

Rapunzel

…and Ariel was fascinated by a guest’s autograph book! Do you think she has one in her collection?

Reading a book

Some of our other favorite characters to meet around EPCOT that do have set locations include Anna and Elsa in the Norway Pavilion…

Elsa

…Winnie the Pooh in the U.K. Pavilion…

Winnie the Pooh

…and Mickey and Friends in CommuniCore Hall.

Mickey!

If you have someone obsessed with Disney Princesses with you, you might want to book a meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, which is a character dining meal. The different princesses come to you throughout your meal so you don’t have to wait in line. Plus, you get a pretty great meal!

Let’s dine with some Princesses

Make sure you’re keeping your eyes open when you’re walking around Disney, especially in EPCOT if you’re a huge character fan. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney tips and tricks, so your next vacation is the best one yet!

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