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Julie Ears
Donald in a plaid vest and bow tie in front of the lit-up Christmas trees on Main Street at Disneyland Paris.
No reservation

Meet Donald and Friends

Donald, the grumpiest duck in Mickey’s gang, is waiting to take a photo with you. It’s a regular meet and greet, where one of his friends sometimes joins him or takes his place, depending on the time.

200+ visits since 2023 · Updated on
Park Disneyland Park
Reservations Not required
PhotoPass Available
Wait Average (20+ min)
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At a glance

This meet and greet puts Donald in the spotlight: he’s the one you’ll see most often, sometimes joined or replaced by one of his friends depending on the time of day. It’s a regular meet and greet, no reservation: you wait in line during the times posted on site, then take a photo with whichever character is there that day.

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Who it’s made for

Ideal for
Fans of Mickey’s gangFamilies with kidsFans of funny characters
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Julie’s tip

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Map & getting there

The location can change from one day to the next: you’ll usually find this character on Main Street U.S.A. Check today’s spot and times in the Disneyland Paris app.

Your questions about this meet and greet

01 How do you meet Disney characters at Disneyland Paris?

There are four main ways to meet a character: in the park by waiting in a regular standby line, at dedicated spots with a virtual queue in the Disneyland Paris app, at a character meal (character dining), or at some official Disney hotels. If you can’t get a meet and greet, you’ll still see the characters in the parades and shows.

02 How does a meet and greet with a regular standby line work in the park?

Find where the meet and greet takes place (shown in the Disneyland Paris app and in the daily Program), then get in line on the spot. The wait time depends on the character and the time of day. Once it’s your turn, you get a few moments for a photo and an autograph.

03 How can I tell which characters will be around on the day I go?

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

04 Do meet and greets come with PhotoPass photos?

Yes. Most standby and virtual queue meet and greets have an official PhotoPass photographer on hand. If your PhotoPass bundle is active, the photos are included. Otherwise, you can buy them individually afterward. For character meals, you’ll generally snap the photos with your own cameras.

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

You book a restaurant where characters stop by your table during the meal. Each visit comes with a photo and an autograph. Booking is highly recommended, sometimes several weeks ahead. You’ll find prices and the full list in my Restaurants FAQ and in my dedicated article.

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