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Have your kids been dreaming of meeting their favorite Disney Characters while strolling through Disneyland? Then don’t miss these Disneyland autograph tips for your first visit to Disneyland Resort. 
Disneyland Autograph Tips Before You Go
Securing your favorite characters’ Disneyland autograph will take time but I have plenty of time-saving tips to help you out. One time-saving tip? Secure your Disneyland autographs before your visit even begins. Yes, this is sorta like cheating but it can save you from disappointment and you can even have something to give to your kids when you announce your Disneyland vacation.
Use this photo as a template for what Disney Characters’ autographs look like and create your own piece of art. You’ll also eliminate the need for bringing multiple pens, sharpies and keeping your Disneyland castle print or other item from getting bent or lost.
Want to get autographs while you’re actually at Disneyland? Here’s some supplies you’ll need before you go:
- Clickable, colored Sharpie set (no lost lids!)
- Autograph book with pen pouch
- Disney Encyclopedia for character to sign on their page
- Disneyland castle print to frame after your vacation
- Of course, discount Disneyland tickets from our partner
- Disneyland Plan to map out your day
Forgot your supplies? Stop by any shop in Disneyland and you’re likely to find a display just like this one for last minute autograph solutions!
Disneyland Autographs with Character Dining
When you’re short on time, the best way to get a ton of Disneyland autographs is to book a character meal. You’ll meet the most Disneyland characters at Minnie & Friends breakfast at Plaza Inn. Yes, you’ll spend time dining and having one on one time with characters, but it’s time well spent. You’d easily spend triple the amount of time trying to track down these characters on their own. 
Minnie & Friends Disneyland Autographs
At Minnie & Friends, you can expect to meet these characters, most of which will sign autographs:
- Minnie Mouse
- Chip
- Dale
- Winnie The Pooh
- Tigger
- Eeyore
- Rafiki
- Max
- Pinocchio
- Honest John
- Gideon
- Fairy Godmother
- Captain Hook
Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast Autographs
At Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast, you can expect to meet these characters, most of which will sign autographs:
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Stitch
Goofy’s Kitchen Autographs
At Goofy’s Kitchen, you can expect to meet these characters, most of which will sign autographs:
- Chef Goofy
- Chef Mickey (dinner only)
- Chip
- Dale
- Minnie Mouse
- Pluto
Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Autographs
At Mickey’s Tales of Adventure, you can expect to meet these characters, most of which will sign autographs:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Chip
- Dale
- Pluto
Disney Breakfast Princess Adventures Autographs
At Disney Breakfast Princess Adventures, you can expect to meet these characters, most of which will sign autographs:
- Belle, Beauty and the Beast
- Tiana, Princess and the Frog
- Ariel, The Little Mermaid
- Jasmine, Aladdin
- Mulan, Mulan
- Rapunzel, Tangled
Disneyland Autograph Tips Finding Characters
Looking to bump into your favorite Disneyland characters while they roam Disneyland? It’ll take you more time than doing a character meal, but there’s something magical about strolling down Main Street and seeing Mickey Mouse or Pluto.
The Disneyland App will be your best friend for finding Disney Characters. Download the app and start browsing now to get familiar with who visits guests where and when they’re usually out and about.
Mickey Mouse & Friends Disneyland Autographs
To find Mickey Mouse and other members of the “fab five” and classic friends, check the app to find them at these usual locations.
- Mickey Mouse: Buena Vista Street, near Carthay Circle. Also at Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. and in Mickey’s Toontown
- Minnie Mouse: Buena Vista Street, near Carthay Circle. Also at Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. and in Mickey’s Toontown
- Donald Duck: Buena Vista Street, near Carthay Circle. Also at Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. and in Mickey’s Toontown near Donald’s Boat.
- Daisy Duck: Buena Vista Street, near Carthay Circle
- Goofy: Girzzly Peak Airfield. Also at Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. and in Mickey’s Toontown
- Pluto: Buena Vista Street, near Carthay Circle. Also at Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. and in Mickey’s Toontown
- Chip and Dale: Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.
- Eeyore: Critter Country
- Tigger: Critter Country
- Winnie the Pooh: Critter Country
Princess Disneyland Autographs
- Aladdin: near Snow White’s Wishing Well, roaming Fantasyland
- Anna, Elsa & Olaf: Animation Building in Hollywood Land
- Ariel: Royal Hall
- Cinderella: Royal Hall
- Elena: Fantasy Faire Courtyard and select times of year at Paradise Gardens Park
- Elsa, Anna & Olaf: Animation Building in Hollywood Land
- Fairy Godmother: roaming Fantasyland
- Flynn Rider: Faire Courtyard, roaming
- Gaston: roaming Fantasyland
- Moana: near Tarzan’s Treehouse
- Pocahontas: near the petrified tree in Frontierland
- Princess Aurora: Royal Hall, roaming near Snow White’s Wishing Well
- Princess Jasmine: Royal Hall, roaming near Snow White’s Wishing Well
- The Evil Queen: roaming Fantasyland
- Rapunzel: Fantasy Faire Courtyard
- Snow White: Royal Hall
Tinker Bell & Friends Disneyland Autographs
- Iridessa: Pixie Hollow on rotating basis
- Tinker Bell: Pixie Hollow on rotating basis
- Silver Mist: Pixie Hollow on rotating basis
- Rosetta: Pixie Hollow on rotating basis
Pixar Disneyland Autographs
- Buzz Lightyear: Pixar Pier, Toy Story Boardwalk
- Edna Mode: Pixar Pier, roaming Incredibles Park
- Frozone: Pixar Pier, roaming Incredibles Park
- Mike Wazowski: Pixar Pier, near Inside Out Headquarters
- Mr. Incredible: Pixar Pier, roaming Incredibles Park
- Mrs. Incredible: Pixar Pier, roaming Incredibles Park
- Woody: Pixar Pier, Toy Story Boardwalk and Frontierland
- Russell from Up at Pixar Pier
Marvel Disneyland Autographs
- Black Panther: Hollywood Land
- Captain America: Hollywood Land
- Spider Man: Hollywood Land
Star Wars Disneyland Autographs
- Boba Fett: Tomorrowland, roaming
- Chewbacca: Star Wars Launch Bay
- Darth Vader: Star Wars Launch Bay
- Kylo Ren: Star Wars Launch Bay
- Rey: Star Wars Launch Bay
Rare Disneyland Autographs
- Alice in Wonderland & Mad Hatter: strolling Fantasyland and Main Street
- Captain Hook: near small world promenade, roaming Fantasyland
- Captain Jack Sparrow: Frontierland
- Cruella De Vil: Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.
- Dr. Facilier: New Orleans Square
- Fairy Godmother: roaming Fantasyland
- Judy Hopps: Pacific Wharf on San Fransisco Street
- Mary Poppins & Bert: Strolling Fantasyland
- Nick Wilde: Pacific Wharf on San Fransisco Street
- Santa Claus: during the Holidays at Disneyland Resort
- Tweedle Dee in Fantasyland
- Tweedle Dum in Fantasyland
- Queen of Hearts in Fantasyland
Who Doesn’t Sign Autographs at Disneyland
It helps to be aware that these characters typically don’t sign autographs (please check with the accompanying Cast Member):
- Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland
- Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland or Pixar Pier
- Darth Vader at Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland
- Geppetto in Fantasyland
- Gaston in Fantasyland
- Groot in Hollywood Land
- Judy Hopps at California Adventure Park
- Kylo Ren at Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland
- Lightning McQueen in Cars Land
- Nick Wilde at California Adventure Park
- Tow Mater in Cars Land
- Tweedle Dee in Fantasyland
- Tweedle Dum in Fantasyland
- Queen of Hearts in Fantasyland
- Rey from Star Wars in Tomorrowland
- Russell from Up at Pixar Pier
- Ralph from Wreck it Ralph
- Sulley near Monsters, Inc.
- Most “wandering characters” don’t have enough time to stop and sign, but on occasion you might get lucky. What’s a “wandering character?” These characters often show up on the Disneyland App for brief time periods. It means you might catch them walking around but they often won’t stop for autographs or meet and greets. Be ready to interact with some witty conversation instead!
Help me add to this list! Which characters have you seen at Disneyland Resort and where did you meet them for autographs?
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