Where to meet Santa?

[Shannon12]

hey all, have a trip planned Dec 3-10. I was wondering where the kids can take a picture with Santa. Would love to use it for a Christmas card!

 

[KapBoy77]

At Hollywood Studios at the Once Upon A Time store.

 

[Best_Vacation_EVER!]

There are probably a few places (depending if you want santa goofy or real santa.)

There is Santa (and when we visited in Dec 2014, a really good one) at DTD/Disney Springs. We also saw Santa Goofy at DHS. They both have Photopass photographers so in both cases we had some nice photos. There may be others but those were the 2 DS visited.

 

[wench]

Is there a Santa at the American Pavilion in Epcot? I thought that I heard there was, but that was a few years ago.

 

[crazedprincess]

Our trip is around the same time as you, OP... I would be super excited to see Santa Goofy!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Is there a Santa at the American Pavilion in Epcot? I thought that I heard there was, but that was a few years ago.

Yes Santa and Mrs Claus at epcot

 

[BrookeMQ]

We always go to Epcot in America to see Santa with Mrs. Claus. They have a Photopass photographer there.
It is right near the craft table so the kids usually have something to do while we wait in line.

 

[wench]

We always go to Epcot in America to see Santa with Mrs. Claus. They have a Photopass photographer there.
It is right near the craft table so the kids usually have something to do while we wait in line.

Thank you so much for the reply. We'll have 4 Epcot days on our Christmas trip, so I thought that would be the best place for our Santa meet. Glad to know that I wasn't wrong to count on him being there.

 

[MelissaBee]

I've heard that the santa at DS uses pagers so you don't actually have to wait in line. I like the idea of visiting in Epcot, but I'm not sure I want to spend park time on that. And I like the pager instead of queue deal at DS.

 

[Belle's Librarian]

Are Santas around before/on Thanksgiving? Our last park day is Thanksgiving day and I'd love to get some photo pass pictures with the kids.

 

[Smbmoyers]

I'm capitalizing on the disney springs Santa with our memory maker. He's right across from ghirhidelli so we'll get it pager and go eat ice cream while we wait.

 

[cgattis]

Thank you so much for the reply. We'll have 4 Epcot days on our Christmas trip, so I thought that would be the best place for our Santa meet. Glad to know that I wasn't wrong to count on him being there.

And they are AWESOME..... The most gorgeous outfits and they just looked fabulous.

 

[skuttle]

Are Santas around before/on Thanksgiving? Our last park day is Thanksgiving day and I'd love to get some photo pass pictures with the kids.

I read that Santa will be at the Studios before Thanksgiving.

 

[Disney Khi]

We did Santa and Mrs Claus in America in Epcot last year. They were wonderful! We probably only waited 15-20 minutes. We got some pics with the whole family and some with just DD. It was very magical! There was also a photo pass photographer at the big Christmas tree that was in the pavilion, so we got some pics there, too.

 

[RN jld]

In 2014 we met Santa in Magic Kingdom near city hall. The wait was only about 20 minutes and he was a wonderful looking Santa. Some of the best pictures we have gotten in all of our trips

 

[caliope]

We are going in early December also and I too was wondering about Santa. This is very helpful information!

 

[Tucker24]

We went to meet santa at town hall around 4 when entering in for the party. The line was a little long but they had tried to cut us off right as we we about to meet him so he could get ready for the parade. What I'm saying is that he is there during party times but they can't have him in two places at once so he does leave to get ready for the parade

 

[yulilin3]

Here are the scheduled Santas at WDW
Disney Springs:
Ring in the season in the most magical way imaginable during an enchanting visit with Santa Claus at the Disney Springs Marketplace.

He’s Making a List... and Checking It Twice
Experience the ultimate holiday encounter when you meet—and snap a photo with—the jolly man himself.

From November 11 through December 24, 2016, Santa and his helpers will be greeting Guests at their charming cottage across from Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop. It's the perfect spot to grab a cup of rich hot chocolate to savor while you wait for your turn to meet him... and relay your gift wish in the process!

How You Can Meet Santa

1. Check in at the podium.
2. Receive a pager from one of Santa’s helpers.
3. Shop, eat and enjoy the hustle-and-bustle of the Marketplace.
4. When you receive a message from Santa’s helpers, return to the podium within 10 minutes.
5. Take your place in line to meet Santa!

Have a Memory Maker Package?
Your Disney PhotoPass photos with Santa are included!


Santa’s Schedule
Come meet Santa between noon and 10:00 PM from November 11 through December 24, 2016.

Then, after Santa heads back to the North Pole between December 25 and December 30, 2016, you’re invited to meet Santa Goofy instead!

Disney's Hollywood Studios:
Guests will be able to meet Santa Claus. He’ll be making his list and checking it twice at the Once Upon A Time shop on Sunset Boulevard, November 14 through December 24. Santa Goofy will step in for Old Saint Nick when he returns to the North Pole December 25 through 31. Noo times have been announced yet

Magic Kingdom:
You can meet Santa during MVMCP, after the last day of the party he meets with all guests

Epcot
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the American Pavilion. Starting Nov. 25th through Dec 30th. No times have been announced but it's safe to say that it will start around 11am