🎄 2025 Christmas Characters at Disneyland Paris – Schedule and Top Tips

If there’s one thing I absolutely adore about Disneyland Paris, it’s the characters! And seeing them in their festive outfits? Pure magic. There’s just something extra special about meeting Winnie the Pooh all snuggled up in his holiday scarf or spotting Goofy in his Santa suit! Now that we’ve got the full schedule for 2025 Christmas Characters at Disneyland Paris, I had to share the scoop with you so you can plan your own character encounters!

Tips for an Unforgettable Character Interaction

The most important tip for a great character interaction is to believe in the magic, if even for a few minutes. The more excited you are, the more you’re going to get out of the character meet.

Here are a few more top tips for the 2025 Christmas characters at Disneyland Paris:

1. Check the Disneyland Paris App: Keep an eye on the Disneyland Paris app for any last-minute changes, as times can shift
2. Be Aware of Long Queues: Rare Christmas characters like Santa Stitch will have queues upwards of 2 hours. Characters take breaks frequently (even Santa needs a breather!). And Priority Pass holders will also be taking their turns even though you won’t see them in the line. So pack your patience pants.
3. Virtual Queues: Some characters (find out which ones below) have a virtual queue and let you reserve a place in line without physically waiting. Make sure you are on the Disneyland Paris app for 9:45am and 2:00pm. Find all my tips for the virtual queue here!
4. Priority Pass Tips: Spots for Priority Pass holders are limited – if this is you, aim to arrive at the start time of the meet or just before.
5. Queue Closures: Cast Members may close the queue early if there are too many guests to accommodate the character’s schedule, so always go early.
6. Alternative Character Sightings: If you can’t meet a character, or just can’t face a long queue, take pictures and wave enthusiastically during the Christmas parade. You’ll often get a wave back, and it’s still a sweet moment to remember (without the wait!).
7. Grab a Christmas Bucket List: Everything to see and do in one printable sheet. The Christmas Bucket List for Disneyland Paris is on sale now, so grab yourself a discount!
8. Make the most of your character experience: Take a look at my full 10 Tips for the Best Character Interaction at Disneyland Paris. And here’s a quick tip: If you don’t manage to meet your favourite character in person, they often appear in the Christmas parade. A big wave from you can easily earn a wave back – it’s honestly more heartwarming than you’d expect!
9. Get Excited for all of Christmas Season: For more holiday fun, check out my Disneyland Paris Christmas Guide for more festive entertainment and food!

Character Meet-and-Greet Schedule at Disneyland Paris 2025

Below, I’ve organised everything in a way that’ll make it easy to find your favourites – and maybe even spot a few surprises! (🎄indicates a Christmas season exclusive)

Virtual Queues

Be on the Disneyland Paris App and in the parks before the virtual queue opening times of 9:45am and 2:00pm.

✏️ Pro Tip: New to Disneyland Paris? Check out this Guide to Virtual Queue.

• 🎄 Jack Skellington (as ‘Sandy Claws’)
• 🎄 Meet Santa Claus
• Meet Mickey (Phantom Manor outfit)
• Princess Pavilion

Main Street, USA

• 🎄 Stitch (holiday outfit – Santa Stitch)
  🕒 8:30 (EMT)/9:30 – 15:00 (Until – 25th Dec only)
• 🎄 Winnie the Pooh (holiday outfit)
  🕒 8:30 (EMT)/9:30 – 13:00
• 🎄 A Sweet Moment with Mrs Claus (show in Town Square)
  🕒 8:25, 9:10, 9:55, 11:55, 12:40, 13:25

Fantasyland

• 🎄 Chip ‘n Dale
  🕒 9:30 – 14:30
• 🎄 Belle (in her Winter dress)
  🕒 Random times throughout the day
• The White Rabbit
  🕒 10:00 – 15:30
• Character from Alice in Wonderland
  🕒 10:00 and 14:00
• Princess Pavilion – Virtual Queue

Frontierland

• 🎄 Goofy (Santa Outfit)
  🕒 10:00 – 15:30
• 🎄 Jack Skellington (as ‘Sandy Claws’) – Virtual Queue
• Meet Mickey (Phantom Manor outfit) – Virtual Queue

Discoveryland

• 🎄 Santa Claus
  🕒 10:30 – 17:30
• A Star Wars Encounter
  🕒 10:00 – 16:45
• The Mandalorian and Grogu
  🕒 10:20 – 15:20
• Stitch
  🕒 8:30 – 15:00 (from 26th Dec at Arcade Beta)

Adventureland

• A Lion King Character
  🕒 10:00 – 15:30
• Baloo
  🕒 10:00 – 15:30
• Genie
  🕒 10:00 – 15:30
• Jack Sparrow (wandering around)
  🕒 11:30 – 17:00
• Peter Pan & Wendy
  🕒 10:30 – 15:30

Over To You

I hope these tips and the 2025 Christmas Characters at Disneyland Paris helps you capture all the festive joy this magical season! Wishing you plenty of festive fun, fabulous photos, and maybe even a wave or two from your favourites. 🎄

👉 Have any planning questions? Hop over to our Disneyland Paris First Timers Facebook group to chat with other fans and get all the tips you need for a memorable holiday trip. See you there!