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Rafiki, the mandrill from The Lion King, on a parade float decorated with a drum, the castle in the background.
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Meet a Character from The Lion King

At this Lion King meet and greet at Disneyland Paris, Timon or Rafiki, two well-known faces from The Lion King, welcome you in a savannah setting. One of them turns up depending on the time, and you don’t know which one in advance.

Julie
200+ visits since 2023 · Updated on 7 October 2026
Park Disneyland Park
Booking Not required
Queue time Low (under 20 min)
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At a glance

This meet and greet features a character from The Lion King, in a savannah setting: one of them welcomes you depending on the time, and you never know which one in advance. It’s a classic meet and greet with no booking: the queue forms on the spot, at the times shown.

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Who you can meet

TimonRafiki
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Who it’s for

Ideal for
Fans of The Lion KingFamilies with childrenFans of surprise meet and greets
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Julie’s tip

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Map & getting there

The location can change from one day to the next: this character is usually found in Adventureland. Check the day’s location and times in the Disneyland Paris app.

Your questions about this meet and greet

01 How do you meet the Disney characters at Disneyland Paris?

There are four main ways to meet a character: in the park with a standard queue, in dedicated areas with a virtual queue in the Disneyland Paris app, during a character meal (character dining) or in some official Disney hotels. If you can’t get a meet and greet, you’ll also see the characters in the parades and shows.

02 How does a meet and greet with a standard queue work in the park?

Find where the meet and greet is (shown in the Disneyland Paris app and in the daily Programme), then join the queue there. The wait depends on the character and the time of day. You then have a few moments for a photo and an autograph.

03 How can I find out which characters are out on the day?

In the Disneyland Paris app (under Today in the park or Characters) and on my blog. The line-up changes every day, and some meet and greets are only announced that same morning.

04 Can you get PhotoPass photos at a meet and greet?

Yes, most standard and virtual queue meet and greets have an official PhotoPass photographer on site. The photos are included if you have an active PhotoPass bundle, or you can buy them individually afterwards. At character meals, photos are usually taken with your own camera or phone.

05 How does a character meal (character dining) work?

You book a restaurant where characters come to your table during the meal. There’s a photo and an autograph each time they stop by. Booking is strongly recommended, sometimes several weeks ahead. Prices and the full list are in my Restaurants FAQ and in my dedicated article.

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