Welcome, Robbie!
We're so happy you stopped by planDisney with your question today. The holidays at the Disneyland Resort always feel like stepping right into a storybook, with dazzling lights, holiday sounds, and festive magic throughout the parks. 'Tis the season to make your plans to find the big man in red, so I can understand wanting to map out your park day to ensure
a visit with Santa himself. Let's take a look at where you might find him during your merry adventure at the Happiest Place on Earth!
Santa has planned meet and greets at
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in California Adventure as well as in Disneyland Park at the Fantasyland Theatre as part of the
Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends. Timing can be subject to change, so on your park day, I'd recommend checking in the Disneyland App for that day's posted visit times. You can simply search "Santa", and all of the options will appear. Both of these locations include some holly jolly activities for little ones that put some extra sparkle on the visit.
Additionally, from November 27th - December 24th, Santa meets in the lobby at all three of the Disneyland Resort Hotels—Pixar Place, Grand Californian, and the Disneyland Hotel. Each hotel will post Santa's hours daily so that you can make your plans. I visited last year for the day, and we were able to catch Santa at the Grand Californian when we took a park break and visited to enjoy the beautiful lobby! You do not need to be a Guest of the hotel to take advantage of this meet and greet!
If, for some reason, your pixie-dusted plans do not overlap with him while he is meeting Guests, you can always wave to him as he passes by during
A Christmas Fantasy Parade, which is scheduled to stroll down Main Street twice daily. I highly recommend taking a look at the
Entertainment Schedule for your park day ahead of time to map out some must-do holiday parades and nighttime spectaculars!
Robbie, I hope this has been helpful and you're able to share your wish list with the big guy himself during your visit! If you have any more questions, we are always here for you at
planDisney.
Merry magic awaits!
Tara