LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Santa Claus is making stops across all four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs this holiday season, giving families several opportunities to meet him before Christmas.
Where to meet Santa at Disney World
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests can visit Santa’s new Holiday Grove across from “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue … and Beyond!” from Nov. 13 through Dec. 24. The area features intermittent snow flurries, holiday music and specialty food and drinks.
After Santa leaves for his Christmas Eve journey, Goofy dressed as Santa will take over the Holiday Grove from Dec. 25 through Jan. 3.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Santa will greet guests at Walt Disney Presents through Dec. 24. The location features a holiday setting designed to resemble Santa’s toy shop.
Santa at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom
At EPCOT, Santa will appear at CommuniCore Hall from Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, coinciding with the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Guests can also find Goofy dressed as Santa at The Odyssey.
At Magic Kingdom, Santa will begin greeting guests at Storybook Circus on Thanksgiving Day and remain there through Dec. 24.
Meeting Santa at Disney Springs
Santa will also greet families near Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs through Dec. 24.
Guests must join a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app to meet Santa at Disney Springs. A standby line will not be available.
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