It all started with a mouse. For many Disney visitors, meeting Mickey Mouse is a top priority. Even with all of the rides and restaurants to enjoy, that photo with Mickey Mouse is a must do. It’s possible to meet or see Mickey Mouse at Disney World in quite a few different spots. You can meet Mickey at each of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and at meals at some resort hotels. He wears different outfits in different locations based on the theme of where he is. Mickey may also be meeting alone or with a pal like Minnie Mouse.
“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it all started with a mouse.” – Walt Disney
Meet Mickey: Where can you meet Mickey Mouse at Disney World?
First, there are some options to consider. You can either wait in line to meet Mickey in the parks or he can come to your table at character meals.
We’re also noting Mickey Mouse’s different looks he appears in. It may be important to some to take a photo with him in his classic look. Others may want to see Mickey in something they haven’t seen before. This way you can choose.
| Disney World Theme Park | Where to Meet Mickey Mouse | Theme | Outfit |
| Magic Kingdom | On Main Street U.S.A. in the Town Square Theater. | This meet and greet is in Mickey’s magic show rehearsal room. | Mickey wears a suit with a cape. |
| Epcot | Mickey & Friends are indoors in World Celebration. | Characters meet in front of an Epcot mural wall. | Mickey wears his traditional tux with tails, red pants and a yellow bow tie. This is a classic look Mickey. |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane. | A scene from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. | Mickey wears his famous red Fantasia robe and blue hat with stars. |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom | At Adventurers Outpost on Discovery Island. | You visit Mickey and Minnie’s exploration headquarters. | Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse meet together and wear safari outfits. |
Mickey Mouse Character Meals
Character dining is a popular way to meet Mickey. The characters make the rounds, visiting guests at every table. These may be buffets or have the food served family style at the table.
| Disney World Theme Park | Character Meals with Mickey Mouse | Theme | Outfit |
| Epcot | The Garden Grill Restaurant in World Nature | This round, slow rotating restaurant has views of the Living with the Land attraction. | Mickey wears a farmer outfit with overalls. |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Tusker House in Africa | A “colorful marketplace eatery” with African flavors. | Mickey wears a safari, adventure style outfit with a hat. |
| Disney’s Contemporary Resort | Chef Mickey’s on the fourth floor | A culinary inspired restaurant, open to the fourth floor where monorails zoom by. | Mickey wears a chef outfit. |
| Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort | ‘Ohana on the second floor of the main lobby | This beautifully themed Polynesian space has a character breakfast. | Mickey wears a Hawaiian shirt outfit. |
See Mickey: Where is Mickey Mouse at Disney World?
For those who may be too shy to meet Mickey or would prefer not to wait in line, there are also places you can see Mickey on the go. He appears in many shows, parades and cavalcades around the parks.
- Let The Magic Begin morning show at Magic Kingdom
- Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire stage show at Magic Kingdom
- Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom
- Fantasmic! show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney Junior Play and Dance! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Is Mickey at special events at Disney?
During seasonal events, Mickey Mouse may appear in the parks in special attire. For example, on past Independence Day holidays, Mickey has been spotted in a colonial look in the America pavilion at Epcot.
In the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party parade, Mickey wears a special look.
Mickey Mouse is also in a seasonal outfit in the parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Can anyone meet Mickey Mouse?
Yes, anyone with a park ticket can meet Mickey Mouse in the theme parks. There is not an age limit or any special package to buy.
The only exclusion is if Mickey is meeting in one of the Disney characters meals at resorts or in the parks. Then you would need to be dining there in order to meet him, say hello or take a picture with him.
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