In between the rides, the shows and the snacks at Universal Orlando Resort, there are several meet and greet opportunities with some of the most beloved characters of all time. Here is a comprehensive list of all the characters you can currently meet and greet at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
PRO TIP: Designated meet and greet times can be found on the Official Universal Orlando Resort App.
Universal Studios Florida
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang
Location: Hollywood
Photo Credit: @rundmchadwick
The Mystery Gang, featuring Scooby-Doo, frequent the Hollywood area alongside The Mystery Machine. Meet them to find out the latest Universal Mystery they are solving. And don’t forget the Scooby Snacks!
Doc Brown
Location: Hollywood
Great Scott! Doc Brown from Back to the Future also roams Hollywood Boulevard, tinkering with his latest science equipment. I heard he is looking for new friends to be involved in his latest experiments.
Marilyn
Location: Hollywood and New York
In between Marilyn’s shows with her Diamond Bellas, which can be seen next to Revenge of the Mummy she can be found strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She may treat you with a song or even a mini acting lesson for future stars!
Beetlejuice
Location: Hollywood
Photo Credit: @epicfamilyquest
He’s the ghost with the most! We said his name three times, and he appeared on Hollywood Boulevard. You can typically find this trickster hanging outside of the Horror Make-Up Show.
Hello Kitty
Location: Hollywood (inside the Hello Kitty store)
Don’t miss out on this super sweet meet and greet with Hello Kitty herself, decked out in her bright-pink dress.
For major fans, pick up a super cute headband in the Hello Kitty store to match Hello Kitty for the photo op!
DreamWorks Characters
Location: DreamWorks Land
If you can’t get enough of Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, stop and say hi in front of Shrek’s cottage in DreamWorks Land! Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with featured DreamWorks characters, such as Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse.”
Illuminations’ Characters
Location: Illumination Theatre
In Minion Land, visit Illumination Theater for a unique meet and greet opportunity with Illumination film characters like the Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes along with characters from the film “Sing”. You may also catch a fan-favorite “Despicable Me”supervillain here. Hint: He wears orange! OH YEAH!
TRANSFORMERS
Location: Alley near TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3-D
All right, recruits, are you ready to meet the Bots from Transformers? Next to TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3-D, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron appear at various times to meet the humans of Universal Studios Florida. The characters rotate at random, so prepare yourself to witness the heroism of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime or the wrath of Megatron.
The Simpsons
Location: Hollywood Area
Grab a Lard Lad donut and meet your favorite characters, Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa Simpson, as well as Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob from Springfield, U.S.A at The Simpsons Ride.
SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends
Location: SpongeBob StorePants
At SpongeBob StorePants, F is for friends who do stuff together! Here, you can take a visit to Bikini Bottom and meet SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Squidward.
Knight Bus Operator
Location: London
The Knight Bus Operator loves to share his London sightseeing tips with anyone who stops by. The shrunken head that accompanies the operator is sure to give you a new experience each time you visit.
Mummy Pharaohs
Location: New York near Revenge of the Mummy
Are they after our souls, too? Maybe, but they are also here for photo ops! Get in your most frightening pose while the Mummy pharaohs tower over you for a memorable photo memory!
Hashtag the Panda
Location: Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
It’s the greatest dancing panda bear of all time! Show off your moves and pose for a photo op with the panda bear that owns an iconic spot in The Tonight Show history.
Dora
Location: Near Mel’s Drive-In
Vamanos! Let’s go meet Dora! Her trusty map and backpack have led her to Universal Studios Florida, and she is ready to meet fellow explorers!
Universal Islands of Adventure
Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel Villains
Location: Marvel Super Hero Island
Photo Credit: @waltlizneyworld
The iconic super heroes of the comics have come to Marvel Super Hero Island to fight crime, but they will also pose for a photo with you! Feel like you are a part of the team and meet Spider-Man, Captain America, Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm and Rogue. If you are feeling more villainous, iconic Marvel Villains like Doctor Doom and The Green Goblin also roam the streets to find guests who can help them take over the land.
PRO TIP: If you are a Marvel superfan and want more time with your favorite super heroes, suit up and check out our Marvel Character Dinner at Cafe 4 in Islands of Adventure.
Dr. Seuss Characters
Location: Suess Landing
Photo Credit: @sweetteaandpeonies
Meet beloved Dr. Seuss characters, including The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Sam I Am, Thing One and Thing Two, and the Grinch. These characters can be found throughout the land as well as in the show “Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear” that takes place next to All the Books You Can Read.
Blue, the Velociraptor
Location: Raptor Encounter in Jurassic Park
Have you ever wanted to meet a dinosaur? At Raptor Encounter, you can meet Blue the Velociraptor from the Jurassic World films. While this “clever girl” is trained, she is feisty so watch out for your fingers and toes while you interact with her! With the right touch, you may just end up as the next qualified Raptor trainer!
P.S. Occasionally, Raptor trainers will bring out our resident baby Raptors to get them acclimated to humans. This is a great experience for those guests who may be intimidated by the fierceness of an adult Raptor.
Kung Fu Panda Characters
Location: The Lost Continent
The Dragon Warriors Po and Tigress from the Kung Fu Panda movies have requested to meet future kung fu champions at The Lost Continent. If they visit while you are there, you are indeed fortunate.
King Julian
Location: The Lost Continent
Photo Credit: @augustomalta
In addition to Universal Studios Florida, this high-energy lemur can also be found in The Lost Continent! King Julian hosts dance parties here throughout the day, and afterward, guests can strike a pose with him.
Popeye and Olive Oyl
Location: Toon Lagoon
I am what I am, and that’s all what I am! Meet Popeye the Sailor Man and his sweetheart Olive Oyl in various locations around Toon Lagoon. They are commonly found near Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and throughout Toon Lagoon.
Hogwarts Express Conductor
Location: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
The Hogwarts Express Conductor is the face that greets you into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade. He is knowledgeable about everything this snow-capped village has to offer, and would love to greet you for a photo op!
Students of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang
Location: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
The students of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute for Magical Study perform a colorful procession of magic at the Triwizard Spirit Rally. After the show, they will hang back and pose for photo ops with wizards and non-wizards alike.
CityWalk
Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome & Jacques
Location: The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
We couldn’t forget about our original characters over at Toothsome! While you enjoy the expansive and yummy offerings at the restaurant, be sure to keep a keen eye out for Penelope Toothsome and Jacques. The brilliant Penelope loves to share with others about the travels that inspired her to create the delicious recipes at this restaurant. Her trusty robot friend and co-entrepreneur Jacques is always by her side.
Who are you most looking forward to meeting on your visit to Universal Orlando Resort? And what has been your favorite character meet and greet experience? Let us know on social media or in the comments below!
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You forgot to put Guy-Am-I in the Dr. Seuss character guide section. He is hard to find but such a sweetheart when you find him! We loved meeting him on 4/25/24 and hope to see him around more often!
Hey Joseph, Guests can meet some of the most beloved Dr. Seuss characters all throughout Seuss Landing. We love seeing the amazing time you had catching up with Guy Am I, and are so happy they made your day! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure with us.
My family visited islands of Adventure on December 7th 2024. You only had 1 character at Seuss Landing, it was Guy from Green eggs and ham. He was doing a story time show at 4:15 and was the highlight of the park’s characters entertainment. Please let Guy know we had a fantastic time and his performance was significantly better than the Lorax show they do throughout the day . We would come back to the Seuss area just to meet and watch this character’s story time again.
Hi Paul! We love to hear that Guy-Am-I put on such an excellent show, and we’ll be sure to let them know! If you’d like to share any additional feedback about your visit, please feel free to reach out to our Guest Services Team at either 407-224-4233, or via email at GuestServices@UniversalOrlando.com, and they’ll be happy to ensure it’s documented and passed along!
I visited with my two daughters on 1/9/25 and was impressed with the characters throughout the park. My daughters had the most fun with the minions at the Illumination Theater around 11:45, they were so cute and did a great job!!! They like how they move their eyes so much, it is so cute! After that, we went over to the other side of the park and saw Alex the Lion around 12:30, we didn’t expect to see him. He was so cute, and full of energy- he was showing them the leaves behind him and encouraging them to help him look for food! It was so cute! The other characters we saw were the Simpsons around 2:00. Homer and Lisa were so happy to see us and we had a great time. Please thank the Minions, Alex the Lion, Homer, and Lisa for us and let them know they are awesome!!!
We are so happy to hear that so many of our fantastic characters made your visit special! We hope you will come see us again soon.
i want to say a huge thank you/fist bump to alex the lion on january 2 ! he was so patient with my son who was scared to see him, he is a big guy ! alex was cautious yet inviting with our son, he is only 2 so a giant lion can be intimidating up close . alex bent down and let him pet his paws, it was such a sweet moment!!! we saw him first thing in the morning around 10 o clock and it set the tone for an awesome day. please pass on our thanks to alex the lion and tell him to keep doing his thing!
Hi Leo! We love to hear that Alex went above and beyond to make sure your son had a wonderful experience. We’ll make sure to send this #UOFistBump their way so that they can be recognized for making such a special memory for you! If you’d like to share any additional details, we recommend contacting our Guest Services Team at 407-224-4233, or via email at GuestServices@UniversalOrlando.com.
gunter from sing was really funny and interactive on february 2nd ! we loved his ‘piggy power’!!! please send our recognition to gunter . he knows how to rock that purple leotard too- he was so fun and helped make our day with his happy dancing!
Hey Christine! We are so happy that they were able to make your visit extra special with their amazing dance moves! We will be sure to pass your kind words along, so they can get the recognition they deserve! We hope you visit us again soon!