Want to get pictures with characters at Universal Studios? Of course you do!
Our Ultimate List of Universal Studios Characters gives you an idea of the types of characters that you can see in the Universal Orlando Resort theme parks, including Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Character Interactions at Universal Studios: What to Expect
Keep in mind, character interactions at Universal Studios are not as common as they are at Walt Disney World.
While Disney World has set times for many of their most popular characters, Universal Studios does not.
You will find some dedicated character meet-and-greet locations at Universal theme parks. However, there are not as many as you will find at Walt Disney World.
In general, Universal Studios characters are usually found wandering the streets of the theme parks for character meet-and-greets. Some characters have outdoor photo opportunity spots set up for their photos.
As many of the attractions at Universal Studios theme parks are not suitable for kids because of height requirements, meeting characters is a great kid-friendly activity at Universal.
Especially if you are visiting Universal Studios with a toddler.
Do Characters Sign Autograph Books?
Many characters at Universal Studios will sign autograph books.
What Time Are Characters Out?
Finding character times at Universal Studios can be very frustrating. The Universal Studios app will list general character appearance times and locations. However, the app does not list the specific characters to be seen on that day, or specific times to come to an area for a meet and greet.
You might also like our big list of all Universal Studios Orlando rides (with free printable checklist).
What Characters Can You See at Universal Studios Orlando?
Characters at Universal Studios Florida theme park:
- Betty Boop
- Hello Kitty
- Lucy (from I Love Lucy show)
- Marilyn Monroe
- Doc Brown from Back to the Future
- Scooby-Doo characters (Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma)
- Dora the Explorer characters (Dora and Diego)
- Minions characters (several Minions, Gru, Vector, Agnes, Margo, Edith)
- Beetlejuice
- Shrek characters (including Shrek, Fiona and Donkey)
- Popeye and Olive Oyl
- Simpsons characters (Including Bart, Homer and Marge)
- Spongebob SquarePants characters (SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward)
- Madagascar characters (King Julien, Skipper, Gloria)
- Trolls characters (Poppy Branch, Guy Diamond)
- Puss in Boots
- The Blues Brothers
- Stan, Conductor of The Knight Bus in Diagon Alley
Characters at Islands of Adventure theme park:
- Marvel characters (Captain America, Spider-Man, Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, and Rogue are all found in the Marvel Character dinner)
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Storm
- Wolverine
- Cyclops
- Jean Grey
- Rogue
- Blue, the Raptor in Jurassic Park
- The Cat in the Hat
- Thing 1 and Thing 2
- The Grinch
- The Lorax
- Transformers (Megatron, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee)
Want a checklist to mark off the characters that you see? Download our free printable checklist of Universal Studios characters.
Meeting Universal Studios characters is one of the best things to do in the theme parks other than riding rides. This is an especially great activity if you are trying to avoid rides that cause motion sickness at Universal.