Finding Characters - Disney's California Adventure

In my last post I shared with you details about finding characters in Disneyland Park according to location. Now let's take a look at Disney's California Adventure. Let me remind you that this is not an exhaustive list. This is by location and will include only the characters that my family has encountered.

Sunshine Plaza: Here we have seen Mickey, Minnie and Stitch. I am sure other characters have appeared, we just haven't encountered them. Our experience with Stitch was quite fun and I love the picture below with Ainsley giving him a kiss. Ainsley really enjoyed Stitch getting down  to her level and interacting with her.

Hollywood Pictures Backlot: This is a fun place to find many of the Pixar characters. Mr. & Mrs. Incredible, Sully and more. They are often in shady places when the sun is shining. The backlot stage show here has changed. When Drawn to the magic was appearing we saw Cinderella, Sorcerer Mickey and Woody. Check your park guide to see times for the new show appearing there. Outside of Disney Animation we have met with Handy Manny and Mulan.

Paradise Pier: The green army men are often seen wandering through Paradise Pier. They stop and put on a small show. However, I have not seen them give out autographs or pose for pictures. Across from Toy Story Mania we have met both Woody and Jessie. Ariel's Grotto Restaurant is located here. This is a fun place to meet many of the princesses. Our favorite thing to do is take Ainsley to Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Boutique (we let her choose a princess costume and have her hair and nails done) and then bring her to Ariel's Grotto for a character meal. When you arrive you are taken downstairs for a picture moment with Ariel. During the meal Snow White, Belle, Cinderella and Aurora come out in intervals. They follow a path through the restaurant stopping at each table to pose for pictures and sign autographs.

Golden State: The only place we have seen any characters here is inside of the Redwood Creek Trail Challenge. Wandering through the trail we have seen Koda and Kenai many times. They are fun and really enjoy being silly. I have read that Chip and Dale have been known to make an appearance here.

Condor Flats: Outside of Soarin' Over California to the left (if facing the entrance) is an old plane. On our last vacation we were able to get a photograph with Goofy. Passing by later in the day we saw Minnie there and stopped for photos with her as well.

Bug's Land: We have not ever seen any live characters here. However, there are many fun places to stop and pose for pictures.

One last note: Some characters (such as Sully) have large paws and are unable to sign an autograph book.


Until Next Time,
Sean