Finding Winnie the Pooh Characters

You are at the most magical place on earth and you want to meet some of the most huggable and friendly characters. . . the Winnie the Pooh characters featuring Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, and of course, Pooh. Well you are in the right place, as there are several places you can find the characters from Winnie the Pooh.

One location to consider for guaranteed face time with the characters is at breakfast at 1900 Park Fair at the Grand Floridian. Now, the characters rotate, but typically, at least two of the Pooh characters are on hand to say good morning. 1900 Park Fair is located on the ground floor of the main building at the Grand Floridian. If you are taking the monorail, enter into the grand lobby--1900 Park Fair is to the left, just down one floor. Enjoy the lobby and the grand staircase. Imagine being a Victorian bride being photographed on the grand staircase. . . Oh, it is so easy for me to digress!

For even more guaranteed face time with the characters, make an advanced dining reservation for the Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily via buffet, all four characters are in residence and they come right to your table. Click here to read more about dining at the Crystal Palace.

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While the Pooh characters can also be found at the train station in Toontown in the Magic Kingdom, if the weather outside is . . . "blustery," then check out Exposition Hall just inside the entrance to the Magic Kingdom. That's where we saw Tigger and Pooh in the photo above.

If you are in EPCOT's World Showcase, what pavilion do you think you might find Pooh and friends? You're right, the United Kingdom Pavilion. It makes sense as A.A. Milne was from Great Britain. Just head into the store and keep going to the back and then hang a right for the cozy meet and greet. Click here to read more about the United Kingdom Pavilion.

And, where else might you find these lovable ANIMALS? Animal Kingdom, of course. OK, finding this meet and greet can be a bit tricky, but I'll do my best. Make your way to Dinoland. Just before you head under the "bridge" which is the dinosaur tail, and just across from the Flame Tree Barbecue is a sign that says "Character Landing" on the right. Check the hours on the sign and then head down the trail. Typically, all 4 characters are in residence with PHOTOPASS Photographers for most or all of the characters. Click here to read more abut Disney's Photopass service. Again, since this meet and greet location can be difficult to spot or is relatively unknown (meaning you just can't run into the characters when walking by) the lines are typically short and/or move quickly.

And, last but not least would be just outside Pooh's Playful Spot in the Magic Kingdom, which is now closed due to the Fantasyland expansion. The above photo was taken at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party when even the characters dress up in costumes. That concept sort of boggles the mind. Click here to read more about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

So, grab your camera, smile, and get ready for some great character hugs from Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, and Pooh!

Dining at the Crystal Palace

A creative chocolate milk and root beer beverage!

Yum?!?

Piglet!

There's only one place in all of the Walt Disney World Resort where you can dine with four of the characters from Winnie the Pooh and that place is the Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom. The Crystal Palace is designed to mimic an English conservatory with green plants throughout the year. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served here via buffet and the characters join at every meal.

We enjoyed lunch at the Crystal Palace this visit, but have had dinner here, too.

One favorite is the dessert buffet with ice cream (make your own sundae), apple crisp, and other goodies.

If you time your meal right, you. . . well, your child, will be invited to participate in a character parade of sorts where the children line up behind a specific character and parade around the restaurant to marching music.

Eeyore!


A bear hug from the bestest bear, Winnie the Pooh!
Honey, anyone?

Tigger!

The service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is bustling and noisy. The variety of food is good and plentiful. The Crystal Palace fills up fast so advance dining reservations are recommended.