Character Greeting Areas on Main Street U.S.A.

For some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, meeting characters is a magical experience (especially a favorite character from the movies).  For others, it's a stressful experience.  The list of characters below is by no means complete, but represents the characters we have personally seen and met on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom.

Not all characters are available at all times - everything listed here is subject to change, but we'll keep it as up to date as possible.  Consult the daily park schedule for information, or ask a cast member to help you find specific characters.

NOTE:  We have noticed that the Main Street U.S.A. characters change frequently.  The best time to meet characters is right after the park opens - many of them are in the Town Square waiting to greet park guests.  However, these can be busy times for the characters, which may make the greeting process difficult for children with Autism.

Chip & Dale:  In the Town Square

Donald Duck:  In the Town Square

Dopey:  Near Town Square Exposition Hall

Gepetto:  Near Town Square Exposition Hall

Goofy:  In the Town Square

Perla:  Near Town Square Exposition Hall 

Pinocchio:  Near Town Square Exposition Hall

Pluto:  In the Town Square

Suzie:  Near Town Square Exposition Hall 

Main Street Vehicles

Location:      Main Street U.S.A.   

RideType:    Horse-drawn and motorized vehicles

Passengers:  Varies by type

Fastpass?      No

Minimum Height:  None    

Summary:   If you are looking for a unique way to travel up Main Street towards the Park Hub, consider taking a ride on one of the different Main Street Vehicles.  You might be able to catch a ride on a horse-drawn Trolley car, a "horseless carriage" car, or a double-decker bus.  There's even a small fire truck that occassionally takes passengers on a quick three minute ride down Main Street U.S.A.

Comments:   This can be a fun diversion for children who enjoy horses - although there is a strict "no petting" rule.  It's a unique way to travel, but be aware that the rides may not operate when crowds are heavy.

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Walt Disney World Railroad (Main Street Station)

Location:  Main Street U.S.A.

Ride Type:  Steam Train

Passengers:  4-5 per row, about 350 per train

Fastpass?  No

Minimum Height:  None

Summary:  The Walt Disney World Railroad is a fun way to get around the Magic Kingdom.  The tracks circle the park, and there are three stops:  Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, and Mickey's Toontown Fair.  You can board the train at any station, and ride around as many times as you would like.  Guest conductors (often children) are asked to give the traditional "All Aboard!" cry when the train is ready to depart.  Enjoy a fun commentary as well as some interesting sights along the way.  When boarding from Main Street U.S.A., you travel to the Frontierland Station, followed by Mickey's Toontown Fair, before returning to the Main Street Station.

Comments:  Strollers must fold up to go on this ride, so if you rented a stroller from the Park, you can either come back to your starting point, or you can take your belongings and your stroller rental receipt and get another stroller at the next stop.  The platform on Main Street is one flight up from the street level of the park, but wheelchair ramps are available if needed.  The trains are "open air", so keep an eye on children so they don't stick their heads or arms (or any other body part) out of the train.  Be sure to check out the "waiting area" on the ground floor of the station for items lost by famous Disney characters.

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