Favorite WDW Santa spot?

[pixiedust33]

So I posted a similar thread last week in the families sub forum but didn’t get any replies so hopefully it’s ok to try here. I’m trying to decide where we should meet Santa for our trip right before Christmas. He seems to be at all four parks and Disney springs but curious where people have had good experiences - I.e wait isn’t too bad and the set is good! Thanks for any advice!

 

[Hubalorian]

The one in Epcot was our favorite! This would’ve been in December 2023. Did not experience the one in AK, or HS.

 

[DL1WDW2]

The most fun would be Santa Goofy at Minnie’s Hollywood Vine .

I would consider the Restaurantosaurus location this year for many reasons..
#1 Last year was the first time I found Santa at the AK and loved the location especially with the frosted windows and short line …
Also this will be the last year because Restaurantasauruswill be closing 2/2/2026 .

 

[DL1WDW2]

Another thing I would want to know … I love the professional photo when I purchase them at the MK on Main Street because they can add the date and a special inscription along with the very nice photo enclosed brochure frame.
In other words I will probably be visiting Santa at many locations and if you happen to remember …Ask Santa for his autograph

 

[DL1WDW2]

And just one more suggestion…
The Mall at Melania probably has the best photo location.

 

[pixiedust33]

The most fun would be Santa Goofy at Minnie’s Hollywood Vine .

I would consider the Restaurantosaurus location this year for many reasons..
#1 Last year was the first time I found Santa at the AK and loved the location especially with the frosted windows and short line …
Also this will be the last year because Restaurantasauruswill be closing 2/2/2026 .

View attachment 1013134

ahh this looks great and a short line sounds even better! I’ll have to see if we can fit this into AK. And I am going to be aiming for a Hollywood and Vine ADR! I’m assuming they’re hard to get around Christmas so fingers crossed for my booking window in a couple weeks.

And just one more suggestion…
The Mall at Melania probably has the best photo location.

I have no idea what this is! What/where is the mall at Melania?

 

[DL1WDW2]

The Mall at Melania is off Conroy Road near the IKEA Store .
It has most of the really expensive stores but is fun to visit and “look” but Parking Lot for holidays …and crowds …warning etc etc .
I usually have to go because they have a Pop Up SEES Candy Store !
Must have SEES box of chocolate from Santa !