The Disney Parks are loaded with planned opportunities for Guests to spot their favorite characters in action. From towering parade floats, to table service character dining, to pop-up performances, to spontaneous cavalcades, the Parks are designed to pack character cameos at almost every corner.

Some Guests have shared secrets about little-known places to see the maximum amount of characters with the minimum amount of wait time, like this TikToker who found success in EPCOT between America and Italy.

Its not all day everyday, but if you catch it at the right time youll see a bunch of characters out over here in epcot!!! 🤩 #disneycharacters #disneymeetandgreet #disneyworld #epcot

@pincessshannon

Its not all day everyday, but if you catch it at the right time youll see a bunch of characters out over here in epcot!!! 🤩 #disneycharacters #disneymeetandgreet #disneyworld #epcot

♬ The Bare Necessities – From “The Jungle Book” – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

“I checked off meeting so many special characters here today,” @pincessshannon said in her video featuring Goofy, Mr. Penguin, Daisy Duck, Tigger, Mr. Smee, and more.

But sometimes, it’s the more organic character encounters that end up being some of the most special. In the right place at the right time, it’s possible that fans could find themselves unexpectedly face to face with favorites en route to their next appearance, some of whom stop to mingle for some added magic.

These Guests experienced just that during a recent trip to Disneyland:

So we has two little cuties become a surprise in our Video Selfie. Everyone meet Rapunzel and Flynn Rider! Also don’t fall for Flynn! #Tangled #Disneyland #Fantasyland #FaceCharacters #DisneyParks

@francisdominiic

So we has two little cuties become a surprise in our Video Selfie. Everyone meet Rapunzel and Flynn Rider! Also don’t fall for Flynn! #Tangled #Disneyland #Fantasyland #FaceCharacters #DisneyParks

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

When posing for a “video selfie,” user @franciscominiic and friends were photobombed by none other than Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Disney’s Tangled (2010).

And this was no short visit, as the characters stuck around to chat with the group about technology, the secret contents of Flynn’s satchel, and more.

“You said there are tiny friends in this box?” Flynn asked while closely inspecting the Guest’s phone. “I’m going to show the tiny friends a secret.” Flynn reached into his infamous bag to slyly reveal Rapunzel’s jeweled crown.

The Guests were starstruck, to say the least. “Why is Flynn so pretty?” the TikToker wrote in a caption positioned next to Flynn’s baby blues.

Commenters were equally in awe, calling the exchange rare and an amazing and adorable surprise.

“Rapunzel is perfect,” one user wrote. “Her interactions with the camera and just sliding out of frame, she’s so cute.”

 

More on Disney’s Tangled

The official film description reads:

When the kingdom’s most wanted, and most charming, bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower: 70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense.

Walt Disney World Guests can meet Rapunzel at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland where she swaps stories and snaps photos with fans daily. Rapunzels Tower can also be found in the Magic Kingdom not far from her meet and greet.

Has a character ever surprised you in the Parks before? Tell us about it in the comments!