How and When to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs During the Holidays 2024

By: Greg Gately

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How and When to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs During the Holidays 2024

How and When to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs During the Holidays 2024. Starting November 8th, 2024, the Holiday Season officially starts at Disney Springs here at Walt Disney World. There is so much for the family to do while shopping including the Christmas Tree Stroll, nightly snowfall, live entertainment, and of course meeting the Jolly ol’ Santa Claus in his new location called Santa’s Marketplace hosted by Bauducco.

We have a full guide to all the seasonal activities around Walt Disney World. We have written about Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, all the Gingerbread Houses, Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays, and of course everywhere you can meet and greet Santa resort-wide. Now we have the full details on meeting Santa at Disney Springs.

There are a few differences compared to years past. Firstly, Santa is now meeting in a new location. Which is across from Pin Traders and his old location at Once Upon a Toy, in the old Star Wars Traders Outpost. Secondly, a big change this year is the addition of more chances to sign up on the virtual queue daily. For the past few years the virtual queue opened at 9:00 AM and when it was full, it was full for the day, now there are five different times to sign up on the virtual queue daily.

Santa’s Marketplace hosted by Bauducco – Visit Santa and share a jolly moment at his marketplace near Disney’s Pin Traders—before he takes flight on Christmas Eve.

Meet Santa

Visit Santa Claus at Santa’s Marketplace hosted by Bauducco, near Disney’s Pin Traders from November 8 through December 24, 2024.

Once you’ve arrived at Disney Springs, use the My Disney Experience app to enter the virtual queue to meet Santa Claus. There will be multiple opportunities to enter the virtual queue throughout the day, including:

  • 9:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM

Important Information

  • You must be at Disney Springs to enter the virtual queue.
  • One person in your party can request to join the virtual queue for your entire party. They will receive a push notification when your party is ready to return. This push notification will open to a link to a digital entry code. If you are unable to find your digital entry code, select the 3-line “hamburger” icon in the app and select “Virtual Queues.”
  • There is a maximum party size of 10 people.
  • The virtual queue is subject to availability.
  • A standby queue will not be available.

Learn more about virtual queues.

How and When to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs During the Holidays 2024

Other Holiday Happenings

Discover magical merriment, dazzling décor, and gift ideas galore at Disney Springs throughout the holidays. Check out all the holiday entertainment to make your visit merry and bright. Make sure you bring your MagicBand+ as you explore all the festively decorated trees on the Christmas Tree Stroll. Snap a photo with the nightly Florida “snowfall” in the Town Center. And, before or after your visit with Santa, be sure to visit Once Upon a Toy to write a letter to send directly to the North Pole!

How and When to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs During the Holidays 2024

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Greg Gately
Central Florida's brightest Disney expert (and quite possibly its brightest head!), Greg Gately, is the co-owner, photographer, podcaster, writer, and editor behind the award-winning Disney blog and news site, Fantasy Land News. More than just a fan, Greg boasts an impressive 4000+ articles on Fantasy Land News, showcasing his deep Disney knowledge. His unique perspective comes from years spent as an audio engineer and tour manager for legendary acts like Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Collin Raye, and Dispatch. Now retired from touring, Greg dedicates his passion to bringing the magic of Disney to life. Catch him live on his weekly podcast, The Live Podcast, or collaborating with Sam's Disney Diary on Funatics Diary. Looking for the ultimate Disney resource? Dive into Greg's insightful articles, stunning photography, and engaging podcasts at Fantasy Land News. Connect with Greg: Email: [email protected] YouTube: YouTube Channel Instagram: Fantasy Land News Instagram Disney Blog, Disney News, Disney Parks, Disney Photography, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Greg Gately, Fantasy Land News
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