Santa & Mrs. Claus return to The Swan & Dolphin Resort with holiday fun for everyone!

IT’S OFFICIAL! Santa has again voted the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin his all-time favorite resort, and together with Mrs. Claus, they have returned to Orlando for a holiday vacation, enjoying some downtime before Christmas Eve!

It’s been a busy year for Santa and his elves preparing for the upcoming holiday season, so he and Mrs. Claus have decided to take a little vacation during the month of December and chill out at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

Of course, they are looking forward to making some special guest appearances while here!

Local guests as well as guests from anywhere around the Walt Disney World Resort are invited to join Mrs. Claus and her special Elf Kandy Kane on select nights in their special Santa’s Holiday Hangout by the Swan pool, as they wait for Santa to arrive.

There’s going to be lots of photo opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, so bring your cameras and get ready to party Florida style with Santa and Mrs. Claus!!!!

Along with Mrs.Claus and Kandy Kane the Elf, Santa’s Favorite Resort is full of holiday fun and surprises. Take photos with Santa, decorate cookies, round up the presents in our scavenger hunt activity, enjoy festive beverages, and more!

Holiday Activities Include:

Santa And Mrs. Claus Santa and Mrs. Claus along with their special Elf, Kandy Kane, will entertain guests at Santa’s Holiday Hangout by the Swan pool 6pm – 8pm on select nights (dates coming soon!). Be on the lookout for some special holiday entertainment as well on select nights during our Santa Show!

Get ready for big laughs and photo opportunities you will not see anywhere else! Pastry Decorating Children can create their own masterpiece as our cast members help them decorate and create festive holiday cookies. Located at Santa’s Holiday Hangout area at the Swan pool on select nights from 6pm – 8pm (dates coming soon!). Complimentary. One cookie per guest while supplies last.

Santa's Dancing Lights Spectacular Join us on the causeway located between the hotels as dancing lighted palms come alive every 10 minutes after dusk in a musical & light display designed to delight!

Santa's Magic Key How is Santa going to be able to deliver presents for your children? Easy! Just stop by the Concierge desk on Christmas Eve (December 24) and pick up a copy of Santa’s magic key to hang on your hotel room door on Christmas Eve. (Don’t worry – it only works for Santa!) Supplies are limited.

Deck The Halls Our elves are filled with holiday spirit and want to add some North Pole magic to your stay. Whether it’s a Christmas story with cookies and milk or a Christmas tree and some special Holiday gifts to celebrate with. They will be spreading joy and cheer throughout the resort this year.

Reservations required. Fees apply.

Chocolate Santa Display Stop by the entrance to the Swan near Il Mulino New York Trattoria to marvel at a spectacular chocolate Santa sculpture hand-crafted by our two-time World Pastry Chef, Laurent Branlard. Everything you see is made from chocolate!

Holiday Deals

Book a stay now to relax in the Florida sun and meet Santa in person – along with special holiday activities, our giant tree-lighting, and more!

Rates start at $239/night. Be sure to use code SANTA when booking.

Call now for the best available rate! 888.828.8850 or 407.934.4000

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