Hidden Character Hunts: Find a Friend at these Disney Value Resorts
By: Anna Trosper
June 11, 2024
An adorable new activity has been popping up at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels lately! Cute character cut-outs are hiding around the resorts, and they’re moved to a new hiding place every day. Guests are invited to search the Resort and find these characters to receive a prize! The character cut-outs are easy to see (they’re about a foot tall), and it’s a perfect “starter” hunt for younger children who aren’t quite ready for a more advanced Hidden Mickey hunt. Characters can be found hiding in any Resort public space, so while it’s not difficult to see the character once you’re close to it, it may take some time to explore most of the Resort’s public spaces until you find the right location. It is possible they could be outside, but they’ll most likely be found in indoor spaces - making this a fun activity for a rainy day or a really hot day when you’re in need of an air-conditioned activity.
Below is the character you will be looking for at each of these value resorts.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
A couple of Value resorts are finally joining in on the Hidden Character Hunt fun! First is Art of Animation, and it’s very cool that they went with an underrated character - Nala from The Lion King! Search for Nala around Animation Hall, and when you find her, visit the Front Desk for your button and daily stickers.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Pop Century has Guests searching for a classic character. Goofy is wandering around Disney’s Pop Century Resort! Explore Classic Hall to find the hidden Goofy cutout each day, and then visit the Front Desk to get your daily completion sticker. You’ll be rewarded with a surprise at the Front Desk when you complete your button!
Once you find one of those cute hidden character cut-outs, there are just a few simple steps needed to collect your reward:
Take a photo. This can either be a photo of the character or a selfie with the character, but make sure you can see some background in the photo so a Cast Member can easily confirm the location. Do not move the character or take it away from its hiding spot - doing so will ruin the game for other Guests!
Get your button. Visit the nearest Front Desk and show your photo to a Cast Member. They’ll confirm that it’s a current photo of the character in today’s specific hiding place, and then they’ll give you a button as a prize.
Collect daily stickers. Each button has four dedicated spots for stickers. Find the hidden character on four separate days to collect all four stickers and complete your button!
Keep in mind that this activity doesn’t need to be completed over four consecutive days, so if you happen to be visiting a Resort for a meal or only at a Resort for a very short stay, you can still participate! You’re welcome to start your button on one visit, then bring it back later to finish up on your next visit.
This is a great fun thing to do with the kids, and lets you explore your resort.
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Note: This information is accurate as of April 30, 2024. Check with the Resort when you arrive to be sure the program is still active and to learn about any changes that may have been made to these hunts.