You Can Meet Santa Goofy at EPCOT This Holiday Season!
It’s almost time for the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays at Disney World! The festival kicks off on November 28th and runs through December 30th this year.
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We can expect to see a bunch of holiday food, merchandise, and entertainment throughout the festival. And, you can also meet some exclusive characters, including one iconic dude dressed up as Santa Claus!
Santa Goofy at EPCOT
You can meet Santa Goofy at EPCOT during this year’s Festival of the Holidays! Goofy is going to be all dressed up in his bright red suit and white beard.
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Santa Goofy will be located in The Odyssey every day throughout the festival. You can catch him from 11:30AM to 3:30PM and then again from 4:10PM to 7:10PM.
During those times, you can meet Santa Goofy and grab a festive photo!
It’s very cool because EPCOT will actually have two Santas meeting and greeting during part of the festival! You can find jolly old St. Nick at CommuniCore Hall from the beginning of the festival through Christmas Eve.
He meets at 10AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM, and 4PM.
Santa in 2024
And, don’t forget about the versions of Santa you can see from the Holiday Storytellers around the World Showcase! Learn about Santa in different cultures in Norway, France, and the United Kingdom.
Norway has the Mischievous Magical Barn Santa, France has Pere Noel, and the United Kingdom has Father Christmas. They each tell their own stories at various times throughout the day during the festival in their respective pavilions.
Barn Santa
Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates!
