Character encounters at Universal Orlando Resort are all a part of the excitement. Guests can spot many of their favorite characters at the entrance of their dedicated attraction, or walking through Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure theme parks. Epic Universe opens in 2025, and will also offer many opportunities for a meet and greet.
Character dining experiences are also available at many of the restaurants at both the Universal Orlando Resort theme parks and hotels.
Below you can look up character appearances and where to find them while you’re visiting the theme parks. Character appearances are subject to change without notice, and not all characters listed are guaranteed to appear at the same time or on the same day. Guests should download the Universal Orlando Resort mobile app to check real time character encounter appearances.
Universal Studios Florida Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Florida Character Encounters
Hollywood Character Zone
Located in Universal Studios’ Hollywood
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Scooby Doo and the Mystery Gang, Betty Boop, Doc Brown, and more
Illumination Theater
Located in Illuminations Minion Land
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Gru, Minions, Margo, Edith, and Agnes
Meet Spongebob Squarepants
Located in the Spongebob Squarepants Store
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Spongebob Squarepants & Patrick Star
Meet The TRANSFORMERS
Located in Production Central
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron
Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp
Located in DreamWorks Land
Meet, greet, and train
Characters you may encounter: Po
Shrek’s Swamp Meet
Located in DreamWorks Land
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona
The Simpsons Character Zone
Located in Springfield, U.S.A.
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: The Simpsons Family & Springfield Residents
Islands of Adventure Character Encounters
Classic Comic Book Characters
Located in Toon Lagoon
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Popeye the Sailor Man, Olive Oyl, and Betty Boop
Dr. Suess Character Zone
Located in Suess Landing
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am, Thing 1 & Thing 2, and more
Marvel Character Dinner
Located at Cafe 4 in Marvel Super Hero Island
Meet, greet, dine, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Captain America, Wolverine, Storm, and more
Meet Spider-Man & Marvel Super Heroes
Located in Marvel Super Hero Island
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Spider-Man, Captain America, Cyclops, and more
Raptor Encounter
Located in Jurassic Park
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Jurassic Park’s famous Raptor, Blue
Spider-Man at the Marvel Alterniverse Store
Located in Marvel Super Hero Island
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Spider-Man
Epic Universe Character Encounters
Astrid & Friends Throughout the Park
Located in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Astrid, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and more
Hiccup & Toothless at Haddock Paddock
Located in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Hiccup & Toothless
Say Hello to Mario & Friends
Located in Super Nintendo World
Meet, greet, and photo opportunity
Characters you may encounter: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and more