Ho! Ho! Ho! Where to Meet Santa at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is a magical place to celebrate the holidays, and the biggest attraction for the kids is a visit to Santa, and we've got a nice list of where you can visit Santa at the resort.

Santa Claus may be busy at the North Pole checking his list twice and keeping the elf's from getting into too much trouble, but he is never too busy to enjoy a visit to Walt Disney World!

The holiday season always feels  extra festive at Walt Disney World Resort. Thousands of twinkling lights shine bright throughout the resort,  merry music fils the air, and Santa Claus will be making stops across all four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs in between his holiday preparations.   

Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming photo moment or simply want to tell Santa what’s on your wish list, check out our nice list of where Santa will be making stops at Walt Disney World this holiday season up until his big day on Christmas Eve. 

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Where to Meet Santa at Walt Disney World

Check out where the little ones, (and the big kids) can enjoy meeting Santa at Walt Disney World, and don't worry we've checked the list twice!

Where to See Santa at Magic Kingdom - Storybook Circus

The Christmas season at Magic Kingdom is pure, nostalgic winter magic. Garlands and giant bows deck the halls of Main Street, U.S.A. where the iconic, towering Christmas tree and “snoap” flurries create a quintessential holiday scene.  

During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party keep an eye out for Santa as he waves from his sleigh during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, bringing that picture-perfect Disney magic to Main Street, U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle.  

Starting Thanksgiving Day, all guests can make their way to Storybook Circus, which is now decked out in fun and jolly decor for the first time! Santa will also have his own dedicated spot to meet families hoping to cross things off their wish lists!  

For even more holiday fun, head into Adventureland, where a certain classic pun-filled ride has been transformed into the Jingle Cruise, complete with skippers cracking festive holiday jokes and tacky-but-charming Christmas decorations adorning the boathouse and jungle scenes.

Where to See Santa at EPCOT - Communicore Hall

EPCOT puts the festive in festival with the annual EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.  Around World Showcase, guests can discover international holiday storytellers like Père Noël in France and Barn Santa in Norway — celebrating the fantastic holiday traditions from across the globe.  

Stop by  CommuniCore Hall to see an incredible Spaceship Earth gingerbread display and a chance to meet Santa in a wintry setting.  

Looking for even more holiday cheer? Swing by The Odyssey, where Santa Goofy is ready to strike a pose with your family. 

Where to See Santa at Hollywood Studios - Walt Disney Presents

Lights, camera, holidays! Walt Disney Presents is shining for the season with a holiday installation celebrating favorite Disney stories.   

Guests can explore festive displays featuring props and artifacts from beloved films like Noelle, Babes in Toyland, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and one of my favorites, The Santa Clause.  

The big man himself will stop by Walt Disney Presents decked out in its festive splendor, plus, adding to all this festive fun, the attraction’s theater will take on a seasonal twist with a limited-time experience, showcasing “Holiday Shorts” including Walt Disney’s On Ice, Pluto’s Christmas Tree, and The Art of Skiing starring Goofy.

Where to See Santa at Animal Kingdom - Restaurantosaurus

Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates the holidays with unique, globally inspired decor, including the charming Merry Menagerie of life-sized animal puppets on Discovery Island and the dazzling holiday Tree of Life Awakenings projection show.

Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A is the place for you to meet Santa. When you step onto the Parasaurolophus Porch, you’ll meet Santa in a setting that’s dino-sized in charm and full of festive spirit. 

Where to See Santa at Disney Springs - Near Disney’s Pin Traders

At Disney Springs, guests may find Santa in his workshop near Disney’s Pin Traders — and yes, it’s one of the most popular photo ops of the season!  

To make things merry and efficient, guests can join a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app for this experience. A standby queue will not be available, so be sure to check the app for multiple entry opportunities throughout the day.  

To learn more about all the holiday magic you can experience here at Walt Disney World, visit WaltDisneyWorld.com/holidays. 

Check out the latest Christmas and Holiday News from throughout Central Florida. From the theme parks, to the attractions, shopping malls and resort hotels, you will be dazzled with holiday cheer, including the most spectacular events at the theme parks and attractions, glittering community events and parades, plus, magical parties, eats and treats, and so much more!

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