Helpful Animal Crossing chart makes visiting NPCs in the cabin easier

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Important takeaways

  • A chart showing when to find special Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters at The Roost, such as Celeste from 5:00-6:55 PM
  • 66 special characters can visit The Roost, including Tom, Isabelle and the Able sisters.
  • Players can meet a majority of the special characters in The Roost by scanning in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Amiibo figures. However, those listed in the chart can be found without the numbers.



A Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan has put together a handy chart showing when players can expect to see the game's special characters appear on The Roost. The cafe in the game i Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers many unique interactions, and finding some specific characters there can be easier if a player knows when to appear.

The Roost i Animal Crossing franchise dates back to the second main game in the series, the 2005s Animal Crossing: Wild Worldand it has been included in all three major editions that have followed. Located inside New horizons' museum after the launch of the 2.0 free update, The Roost allows players to enjoy a cup of coffee for 200 bells and possibly encounter one of their villagers or a special character who is free, who will offer unique dialogue when contacted inside the cafe.


A helpful chart for tracking down these characters has been released by Reddit user dianethegeek, detailing the specific times players should go to The Roost to catch special characters. This chart is especially good at tracking down Celeste, Daisy Mae, Kicks, KK Slider, Label, Leif, and Saharah, who only visit the island on certain days once a week or two. Additionally, Flick and CJ will only appear during bug catching and fishing competitions respectively. All of these characters can be found without fail at The Roost at the times indicated in the chart, but they only appear on the days they visit the island for their special functions, and they will usually be in the cafe after their quests are completed.


When to capture special visitors at The Roost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons


  • Celeste: 17:00-18:55
  • CJ: 20.05-22.00
  • Daisy Mae: 12.05-15.00
  • Spinning: 8:05-10:00
  • Kicks off: 10:05-23:00
  • KK Slider: 12:05-03:00
  • Etiquette: 12:05-01:00
  • Leif: 22:05-23:00
  • Sahara: 12:05-01:00

While there is a science to tracking when special visitors to the island will appear at The Roost, some permanent islanders may also appear at the counter, though these visits appear to be random. Characters that can appear at the counter are Tom, Tommy and Timmy Nook; Isabelle, Blathers, Cap'n and Orville. Additionally, players have roughly a 50 percent chance of encountering the other two Able sisters on any given day, with Mabel appearing from 7:00am-7:55am and Sable appearing from 11:05pm to midnight. Wilbur can be there any day except Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m., as well as any of the Resetti brothers from 2:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m., with Mr. Resetti available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and Don. appears on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


There are 66 special characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Those not listed above can still visit The Roost, but only if a player scans theirs Animal Crossing: New Horizons Amiibo figures.

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