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Disney Springs Santa Visits Require a Virtual Queue Through December 24

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Last updated: 2026/11/13 at 8:10 AM
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Santa visits at Disney Springs require a virtual queue, with no standby line available. The location near Disney’s Pin Traders runs through December 24, and guests can join through My Disney Experience at several times each day.

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EPCOT splits its Santa photo locationsChristmas Day brings a change at Animal KingdomStorybook Circus and a Hollywood Studios toy shop
Where to Meet Santa at Disney World This Holiday Season
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Where to Meet Santa at Disney World This Holiday Season
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EPCOT splits its Santa photo locations

CommuniCore Hall hosts Santa beginning November 27, when the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays opens. Goofy dressed as Santa greets guests at The Odyssey.

Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Christmas Day brings a change at Animal Kingdom

Santa’s Holiday Grove at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park welcomes Santa November 13 through December 24. From December 25 through January 3, Goofy dressed as Santa takes over the greeting.

Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Holiday music, specialty food and drinks, and occasional snow flurries accompany the new trail opposite Theater in the Wild, where Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! performs.

Santa’s campsite features handcrafted toys and sculptures inspired by his travels, along with tools for finishing more creations.

Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
Photo: Disney
Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Storybook Circus and a Hollywood Studios toy shop

At Magic Kingdom, Storybook Circus opens Santa greetings to all guests on Thanksgiving Day. His sleigh also appears in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.

Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Walt Disney Presents houses Santa’s toy shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney artwork from holidays past joins a new holiday installation there. Duffy appears dressed as Santa during Disney Jollywood Nights.

Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Disney PhotoPass photographers are stationed throughout all four parks and Disney Springs. The all-inclusive Memory Maker package provides photo downloads.

Official source photo for Walt Disney World Sets Santa Meet Locations for 2026
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Source: Disney Parks Blog


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