Nothing says holiday vacation like meeting Santa Claus in the middle of the magic at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort! Whether you’re celebrating with little ones or you’re simply young at heart, both coasts offer multiple opportunities to meet the jolly man in red throughout November and December.
Here’s your simple, easy-to-navigate guide to all the places you can meet Santa at both destinations. Always be sure to check the Disneyland or My Disney Experience app for the most up to date times and remember to follow Kelly at KMV Travel for even more tips and tricks.
Where to Meet Santa in Walt Disney World
Over in Orlando, Florida, you can meet Santa Claus at all four theme parks, plus Disney Springs. Below are the locations and some important information for Santa’s 2025 visit to Walt Disney World.
Magic Kingdom Park
Santa Claus in Storybook Circus
Day Guests can meet Santa Claus in Storybook Circus past the entrance to Pete’s Silly Sideshow from November 27 – December 24.
Guests with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can visit with Santa Claus during the party in Storybook Circus on all party dates (Nov. 7 – Dec. 21, 2025).
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Guests with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can wave to Santa as he concludes the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade on all party dates (Nov. 7 – Dec. 21, 2025).
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is historically offered to day guests during the week of Christmas.
Jack Skellington at Sandy Claws
Guests with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can meet Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws on all party dates (Nov. 7 – Dec. 21, 2025) in the Town Square Theater.
EPCOT
Santa Claus at CommuniCore Hall
From November 28 through December 24, guests can meet Santa Claus in CommuniCore Hall as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Santa Goofy at The Odyssey
A new addition in 2025, guests can meet Santa Goofy in The Odyssey in EPCOT from November 28 through December 24.
Holiday Storytellers
From November 28 through December 24, Holiday Storytellers share their country’s customs and traditions through short performances at select times. While these performance aren’t all “Santa” they are a nice way to learn about other country’s customs and the history of who we know as Santa today.
- Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
- Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
- Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
- Times: 11:40 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:40 PM and 6:25 PM
- China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
- Days: November 28 through November 30, December 6 and 7, December 13 and 14, and December 19 through December 25, 2025
- Times: Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Italy Pavilion – La Befana
- Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
- Times: 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:55 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM and 5:40 PM
- Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
- Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
- Times: 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM and 5:45 PM
- Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
- Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
- Times: Noon, 1:00 PM, 1:50 PM, 2:50 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:50 PM and 6:30 PM
- France Pavilion – Pere Noel
- Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
- Times: 10:00 AM, 11:05 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:15 PM
- United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
- Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
- Times: 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:50 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:35 PM and 6:30 PM
- Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Santa Claus at Walt Disney Presents
From November 14 through December 24, guests can meet Santa Claus at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can also explore a display of movie artifacts from Holiday movies including “The Santa Clause” and “Noelle.”
Santa Goofy at Hollywood & Vine
Guests can meet Santa Goofy along with Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto dresses up in their Holiday best at Hollywood & Vine. This character dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and celebrates the Holidays from November 6, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
Santa Duffy at Disney Jollywood Nights
Guests with tickets to Disney Jollywood Nights can meet Santa Duffy at Walt Disney Presents each evening of this specially ticketed event (select nights Nov. 8 – Dec. 22).
Life Day Chewbacca
While not Santa himself, Star Wars fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet Life Day Chewbacca in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during Disney Jollywood Nights. This specially ticketed event runs on select nights Nov. 8 – Dec. 22.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Santa Claus in DinoLand U.S.A.
Guests can meet Santa Claus November 14 through December 24 on the patio of Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. This quirky location celebrates the holiday season, plus some of your favorite paleontologists.
Disney Springs
Santa Claus Near Disney’s Pin Traders
If you’re not visiting the theme parks but would still like to get your photo with Santa Claus, you can head to Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and dining district and meet Santa near Disney’s Pin Traders.
A virtual queue is often utilized for this location, so be sure to check the My Disney Experience app to join the queue.
Where to Meet Santa in Disneyland Resort
At the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California you can meet Santa at both theme parks and the three Resort Hotels. Below are the locations and some important information for Santa’s 2025 visit to Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland Park
Santa Claus at the Fantasyland Theatre
From November 14 through December 24, Santa Claus takes over Fantasyland Theatre for “Holiday Fun with Santa & Friends.” The Theatre not only is the home of Santa before he heads out to deliver gifts on Christmas Eve, but it also welcomes Disney characters for meet and greets.
Families can enjoy holiday songs, arts and crafts, and more in this location.
Jack Skellington at Sandy Claws
Guests can meet Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws during the holiday season in New Orleans Square along with his better-half, Sally.
Disney California Adventure Park
Santa Claus at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
From November 14 through December 24, the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is transformed into a holly-jolly-filled playground with holiday activities and a spot to say hello to Santa!
Disneyland Resorts
From November 27 through December 24, guests can meet Santa at all three of the Disneyland Resort Hotels:
- Pixar Place Hotel: Main Lobby
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Great Hall
- Disneyland Hotel: Main Lobby
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