Fun and Festive Ways to Catch Santa at Disney World!
Ho ho ho! Did you make the naughty or nice list this year? If you are lucky enough to be visiting Walt Disney World this December, you can ask the merry man himself!
That’s right MickeyBlog friends- Santa Claus is here and enjoying Disney World just like you. Yes, even Santa needs a break from the North Pole and takes advantage of the awesome Disney fun!
And even though his schedule is pretty busy this time of year, you can catch him at various places and multiple venues all around the parks!
Get ready to snap the perfect photo! See if you’ve been good or bad! Enjoy a festive meet and greet! Here are the best (and fun) ways to catch Santa at Disney World this holiday season.
Meet Santa at EPCOT’s Odyssey Pavilion
If you are at EPCOT, be sure to visit the Odyssey Pavilion where you can meet Santa Claus every day through December 24th.
He makes special appearances throughout the day:11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, and 6:30PM.
The vibrant location includes fun holiday decorations and festive projections.
And my favorite part? Everyone gets this holiday picture frame perfect for displaying your favorite holiday photo!
The Santa Experience- Once Upon a Toy!


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Have you been naughty or nice this year? Find out when you visit Santa at Once Upon a Toy!
Capture the perfect holiday photo (or utilize the Disney PhotoPass photographers) and enjoy a special visit with the holiday man himself!
A festive backdrop, holiday decor, and seasonal music make this an amazing place to meet the jolly man! Then you can gave fun enjoying tasty treats and live entertainment all around Disney Springs.
You can visit with Saint Nick from November 10 through December 24, 2023 before he heads back to the North Pole! Simply reserve time using the virtual queue on the My Disney Experience App!
Santa Claus Meet and Greet- It’s a Wonderful Shop
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can meet Santa every day at It’s a Wonderful Shop.
Head over to the charming location to meet Santa from 10AM-1:30PM, 2PM-7PM, and 7:30PM-8:30PM.
Santa looks great in an oversized couch surrounded by plenty of fun toys! This is a great photo op!
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade- Magic Kingdom


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Santa Claus makes an appearance at every Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! You can see him smiling and waving at the end of the nightly Christmas Parade!
And no worries if you are not attending this seasonal event or were unable to snag tickets. You can see Santa when the Christmas parade switches to daytime hours.
Are you ready to meet Santa at Disney World? Have fun and Happy Holidays!
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