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Places to Meet Santa at Disney World - 2021

Where to find Santa at Disney World - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney Springs.

Where to find Santa at Disney World - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney Springs.

Mickey Mouse and the Disney Princesses are great, of course, but sometimes we just need to get a word in with Santa before he checks the naughty and nice list for the last time before making his rounds. Here are the places you can meet Santa Clause at Disney World:

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Disney World Santa Sightings 2021

Magic Kingdom - Santa Claus sighting in the gazebo near the entrance to Liberty Square. daily through December 24, 2021. Photopass photographer on hand for socially distanced photos with Santa. He’s also available at Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours events on select evenings. (separate ticket required)

Epcot - Santa appears daily through December 24, 2021 in the American Adventure pavilion, typically at 11:45AM, 1:45, 3:45, and 5:45PM. You can also meet Père Noël at posted times in the France Pavilion and Father Christmas in the United Kingdom pavilion. Click here for more information.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Santa Claus Motorcade on Hollywood Boulevard. This is not a meet-and-greet but seeing Santa cruise by in a bright red convertible is fun.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Santa Claus flotilla on the lake.

Meet Santa at Disney Springs - November 12 - December 14, 2021 from 10AM to 10PM / December 15 - 24, 2021 from 10AM to 11PM at Once Upon A Toy store in the Disney Springs Marketplace area. Here’s how it works:

  • Check in at the podium.

  • Physical distancing is in place at this photo opportunity.

  • Because this is an indoor experience, masks are required.

  • A virtual queue will be available.

  • Disney PhotoPass photographers will be on hand to capture digital portraits, available for purchase.

  • Click here for more information

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Disney World Secret - Free Hair Glitter

Here's a great tip for your Disney trip - Sir Mickeys is a gift shop in the Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom that will often have people on hand to sprinkle pixie dust (glitter) in your hair for free. The gift shop is charming. It is themed after Mickey and the beanstalk and you'll see the giant reaching inside.

Disney World Tips & Secrets - Get free hair glitter (pixie dust) in Sir Mickey or Castle Couture in the Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom.

Disney World Tips & Secrets - Get free hair glitter (pixie dust) in Sir Mickey or Castle Couture in the Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom.

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