It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas, and here in Orlando we have a winter wonderland of fun and festive activities for all the family, from massive theme park extravaganzas, to holiday lights shows with millions of twinkling lights, and so much more!
Orlando truly is a magical place to enjoy the holidays, and the biggest attraction for the kids is a visit to Santa of course, and we've got you covered here at Gotta Go Orlando with an all nice list of places you can visit Santa right here in Orlando, oh and don't worry we've checked the list twice!
MEET SANTA AT ORLANDO’S THEME PARKS
The holidays are a magical time to visit the theme parks here in Orlando, with Christmas parties on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom, a sea of trees in SeaWorld Orlando with millions of twinkling lights, and even a massive holiday parade every day in Universal Studios Florida,
The theme parks truly put on a holiday spectacle unlike anywhere in the world, and of course you can meet Santa too!
Walt Disney World
Find Santa at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Plus you can meet a tropical dressed Santa at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.
Outside of the theme parks, you can meet Santa at Disney Springs too, and you won't need park admission to meet him here, although an online reservation is required.
Universal Orlando Resort
Although you can't actually meet Santa at Universal Orlando Resort, you can see Santa headline Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida, and watch as he lights the park’s Christmas tree during the parade’s finale every night.
You can however meet The Grinch though at Islands Of Adventure, and trust us you HAVE to meet The Grinch, it's a unique and fun experience for all the family, and at Universal Studios Florida, you can meet Universal's unique holiday character Earl The Squirrel!
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando go all in on Christmas celebrations and the kids can share wishes and dreams with Santa Claus in the Shoppes along SeaWorld’s Waterfront.
You can even have Dinner with Santa in the Christmas Dining Hall.
Plus, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends at Rudolph’s Christmastown in Wild Arctic.
LEGOLAND Florida
At LEGOLAND Florida enjoy a brick-macular Christmas!
See LEGO Santa, LEGO Gingerbread, Holiday Unikitty and more at LEGOLAND Florida.
You can also discover a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Celebrate the holidays with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice.
Plus, the entire family will enjoy heart warming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
MEET SANTA THROUGHOUT ORLANDO
Besides Santa's magical appearances at Orlando’s theme parks, Father Christmas is making multiple stops around town this holiday season, and with so many wonderful photo opportunities to capture the precious moment forever.
THE MALL AT MILLENIA
Through December 24, drop your Christmas wish lists off in Santa’s mailbox and meet the big man himself during Santa Photos at The Mall at Millenia.
Snap your own photos for a small donation, or book a photography package, which includes a professional photographer, festive props, and digital or printed photos.
Advance reservations are required.
THE FLORIDA MALL
Bring your family, friends and even pets to meet Santa at The Florida Mall through December 24.
Sensory-friendly sessions are also available on select dates with Caring Santa , created exclusively for children with special needs.
Reservations are highly recommended for all Santa experiences, and you can even receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.
SANTA'S WORKSHOP AT ICON PARK
Santa’s Workshop is available now through December 24 at The Santa Workshop Experience at ICON Park.
You’re invited to step inside Santa’s workshop for an unforgettable meet and greet that will have everyone believing in the magic of Christmas.
With a little advance planning, your child can even receive a wrapped gift from beneath Santa’s tree.
Then, get a sleigh’s-eye view of Orlando in a private holiday capsule on The Wheel at ICON Park. Kids ride free with the purchase of a Santa photo package.
GATORLAND
Sorry, but you sadly you can't meet Santa at Gatorland, but you can meet the one-and-only Gator Claus, the Merry Elves and more as part of the historic attraction’s Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho Down event!
LAKE NONA
Enjoy Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Oh, What Fun! holiday festival in Lake Nona Town Center.
This magical annual event also features nightly snowfall, live entertainment, specialty treats and more to make your season bright.
WALL CRAWL
Enjoy a one-hour semi-private experience with Santa, complete with songs, stories and professional photo packages.
Wall Crawl has 20-plus holiday-themed backdrops, cheerful props and optional professional photo packages to make your Christmas photos pop.
Pups, props and outfit changes are welcome, and fully private experiences are available for a truly personalized Santa session.
SANTA’S ENCHANTED WORKSHOP
For a truly unique holiday experience, head to Santa’s Enchanted Workshop at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, where families can enjoy private one-hour sessions with old Saint Nick.
Children can find their name on the nice list, then enter Santa’s workshop for milk and cookies, stories and unforgettable one-on-one time with the big guy himself.
Photos from the session are digitally processed and hand painted by a master artist, creating heirloom-quality art that you’ll treasure for generations to come.
ICE AT GAYLORD PALMS
You’ve made your list, now check it twice and head to the North Pole to deliver it in person.
Meet Santa at his Alpine Village, then explore a winter wonderland at ICE at Gaylord Palms.
Additional ticketed attractions include a dazzling acrobatics show, ice tubing, story time with Mrs. Claus, magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice, and more. Advance reservations are required for all activities.
