Every Character You Can See At Universal Orlando
There are two theme parks at Universal Orlando: Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures. Both parks have plenty of characters that you can meet.
However, there is no guarantee that all of these characters will be available on the select day you visit. Instead, character appearances may change without notice.
What Characters Are At Universal Studios?
The most common characters you’ll find at Universal Studios include;
- Minions
- The Simpsons characters (Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa Simpson, Sideshow Bob, Krusty the Clown)
- Scooby-Doo and the gang
- Betty Boop
- Marilyn Monroe
- Doc Brown
- Beetlejuice
- Hello Kitty
- SpongeBob characters (SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward)
- Knight Bus conductor
- Transformers characters (Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, and Megatron)
- Blues Brothers
During Universal’s Superstar Parade, you may also see additional characters including Kung Fu Panda and a number of characters from the hit film Trolls.
Minions
One of the most popular character meetings at Universal Studios is the Minions from Despicable Me.
These little yellow henchmen can be found right outside the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride right at the entrance of the park.
The Simpsons Characters
You’ll find characters from The Simpsons inside the Springfield, U.S.A area at Universal Studios Florida.
Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa Simpson rotate with other characters from The Simpsons including Sideshow Bob and Krusty the Clown.
As such, if you don’t see your favourite character during your time in Springfield be sure to ask a cast member when they will be appearing or try coming back later in the day.
Scooby-Doo Characters
You can meet Scooby-Doo and the gang, including Shaggy, Velma, Fred, and Daphne on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Mystery Machine van.
While the van is always parked on Hollywood Boulevard, Scooby-Doo and his mystery-solving friends only appear at certain times.
Betty Boop
Betty Boop is an iconic cartoon character who made her first appearance in 1930 and has been delighting audiences for almost a century.
You can find her strolling down Hollywood Boulevard and posing for photos throughout the day.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is not so much a character as a Hollywood icon, and you can find her at Universal Studios posing for photos in her famous white dress.
You’ll be able to meet Marilyn on Hollywood Boulevard periodically throughout the day.
Doc Brown
Another character you can meet at Universal Studios Florida is Doc Brown, the protagonist of the Back to the Future films.
You can find this white-haired scientist on Hollywood Boulevard at select times.
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice, the iconic main character of the 1988 film of the same name, can be spotted wearing his well-known black-and-white striped outfit.
You’ll be able to snap a photo with him on Hollywood Boulevard at Universal Studios.
Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, the adorable Japanese character that has been spreading cuteness around the world since 1974, is another character you can meet at Universal Studios.
You can find her outside the Hello Kitty Store on Hollywood Boulevard.
SpongeBob Characters
SpongeBob may live in a pineapple under the sea, but you can also find him and his pals at Universal Studios at SpongeBob SquarePants.
You can meet SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward periodically throughout the day. For exact meet-and-greet times, check the park’s daily program.
Knight Bus Conductor
Outside the entrance to Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can meet the conductor of the Knight Bus.
This is a fun character encounter because not only can you interact with the driver of this magical bus, but you can also interact with the shrunken head hanging in the window!
Transformers Characters
You can meet Transformers characters in the Production Central area of Universal Studios. You’ll be able to find these characters outside the exit of Transformers: The Ride 3D.
Transformers available to meet include Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, and Megatron.
The Blues Brothers
Over in the New York area of the park (just round the corner from Jimmy Fallon’s Race Across New York ride), you’ll find The Blues Brothers show.
This performance takes place multiple times daily and is a great chance to shake your tailfeather!
What Characters Are At Islands of Adventure?
The most common characters you’ll find at Universal’s Islands of Adventure include;
- Marvel characters (Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Green Goblin, Dr. Doom, and more)
- Dr. Seuss characters (Thing 1 and Thing 2, The Grinch, The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, and The Lorax)
- Blue the Velociraptor from Jurassic World
- Harry Potter characters (Durmstrang boys, Frog Choir, Beauxbatons girls, and Hogwarts Express conductor)
- Betty Boop
- Popeye and Olive Oyl
Marvel Characters
You can meet Spider-Man and other Marvel characters in the Marvel Super Hero Island area of Islands of Adventure.
The exact times for meet-and-greets are listed in the park’s daily program, but you can usually meet Spider-Man all day at the Marvel Alterniverse Store.
Other characters such as Wolverine, Captain America, Green Goblin, Dr. Doom, and more periodically during the day.
You can also meet Marvel characters at Cafe 4 during the Marvel Character Dinner, a Universal Orlando character dining experience that occurs on select nights and requires advance reservations.
Dr. Seuss Characters
Beloved characters from Dr. Seuss in the Seuss Landing area of Islands of Adventure. The exact times for meet-and-greets can be found in the park’s daily program.
You can usually meet Thing 1 and Thing 2 (if you can catch them!), The Grinch, The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, and The Lorax.
Blue The Velociraptor
If you’re a fan of the movie Jurassic World or just love dinosaurs, you won’t want to miss the chance to meet Blue the Velociraptor at Universal.
Located in the Jurassic Park area of Islands of Adventure, Raptor Encounter is an immersive walk-through attraction with several photo ops for Blue and other dinosaurs.
Harry Potter Characters
Unfortunately, while you cannot meet the main characters from Harry Potter like Harry, Ron, and Hermione, you can meet some minor characters in the Hogsmeade Village area of Islands of Adventure.
However, you are able to meet the conductor of the Hogwarts Express train, along with the Durmstrang boys and Beauxbatons girls visiting for the Triwizard Tournament, who perform at set times on the stage in Hogsmeade Village throughout the day.
Betty Boop
Betty Boop is a beloved cartoon character who was first introduced in 1930 as a caricature of a Jazz Age Flapper.
You can meet Betty Boop in the Toon Lagoon area of Islands of Adventures at the Toon Character Zone. Exact meet-and-greet times are printed in the park’s daily program.
Popeye and Olive Oyl
You can meet more classic characters at Toon Lagoon, including Popeye and his girlfriend Olive Oyl.
Olive Oyl actually made her first appearance in a newspaper comic in 1919, while Popeye was introduced in 1929 and the comic strip was renamed after him.
These characters appear at the Toon Character Zone throughout the day, and you can find the specific times in the park’s daily program.
Note that since the Toon Character Zone is currently undergoing refurbishment, these characters are currently unavailable (March 2023)
