5. Shrek and Friends

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey are all regular characters in Universal Studios Florida. They have their own character meet and greet spot near the attraction where you can get a great photo op at designated times. While most other characters roam their respective areas, these stay put in front of their backdrop, making them easier to find if you’re a fan.

6. SpongeBob and Friends

In the SpongeBob StorePants gift shop, you’ll find a colorful meet and greet area right at the front. Here you can meet SpongeBob, Squidward, and Patrick. Like Shrek, these characters have their own designated spot which makes for some really great photo ops, thanks to the bright backdrop.

7. Classic Comic Book Characters

Toon Lagoon in Islands of Adventure is home to several classic comic book characters. You’ll find Betty Boop, Beetle Bailey, and the iconic couple Popeye and Olive Oyl. This area is already the perfect place for a photo op thanks to the comic book word bubbles found all along the streets. These charming characters just make your pictures that much better.

8. Transformers

The Transformers characters are easily the most impressive in the park. They emerge from a designated area on the side of the Transformers ride and stay in this spot for meet and greets. A queue is set up for this photo op because it’s easily one of the most popular. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron rotate. Depending on when you get in line, you may not meet the same character you see when you walk up. These towering characters are strikingly realistic. It’s no secret that Universal loves to employ stilt walkers, but these costumes go above and beyond what you’ll usually see on stilts. The characters talk occasionally as well, making the experience even better.

Keep your camera handy and don’t forget your autograph book if you like collecting character signatures. The Universal Orlando Resort is packed with outstanding opportunities to meet and greet your favorites from cartoons, books, movies, and television.