Hello Kristie! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I remember seeing Santa Claus wave to me as he passed by during the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party last year. While the plans for Christmas celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort have not yet been released, there were
a few locations where Santa Claus was sure to stop by last year where I expect to see him again.
Of course, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom is one that Santa Claus is sure to attend. Santa Claus makes regular appearances in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. for Guests and he always takes part in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
Santa Claus was also frequently seen for Meet and Greets in Epcot at the American Adventure Pavilion in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
At Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park,
Santa Claus met with children inside the Once Upon A Time store on Sunset Boulevard.
There was even a Christmas-themed chalet near the big Christmas Tree outside of
Once Upon a Toy in Disney Springs where you could meet Santa Claus.
The lines to meet Santa Claus get much longer the closer you get to Christmas Day. I recommend you check the
Disney Parks Blog closer to the holidays for updates on Santa Claus throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Have a Merry Vacation!
~Todd