You Can Meet Santa WITHOUT a Park Ticket in Disney World!

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The holidays are in full swing at Disney World means over-the-top decorations, plenty of new merchandise, and delicious festive treats.

The Chandelier Tree!

But did you know that you don’t even need a park ticket to enjoy the festivities? Disney Springs is the shopping center inside Disney World, and it’s got tons of gift shops, dining, and even some attractions. For the holiday season, you can find decorations, themed treats, and the popular Christmas Tree Stroll here. But that’s not all — you don’t want to miss the most Christmas-y event of the year at Disney Springs!

Santa Claus is coming to town — er — Disney Springs!

Santa Claus in Magic Kingdom

Although there are plenty of spots to see the big man in red inside the Disney World parks, you’ll also be able to find Santa at Disney Springs, inside the Once Upon a Toy gift shop.

Once Upon a Toy

You can meet Santa at Once Upon a Toy on November 12th through December 14th from 10AM to 9PM. He’s staying a little later from December 15th through December 24th, when he’ll be there from 10AM to 11PM.

Santa and Mrs. Claus in EPCOT — 2015

There will be a virtual queue to meet Santa, which means you can head inside the gift shop to join the queue, and then you’ll be able to shop around (or grab a delicious treat) while you wait for your turn.

©Disney

Santa will be here greeting guests and taking pictures. The meet-and-greet is physically distanced, and there will be PhotoPass photographers available if you want your picture taken with Santa professionally. Digital downloads of those photos are available to purchase through the My Disney Experience app. Or you can bring your phone or camera to take a selfie with Mr. Claus. Disney has announced that masks will be required for this meet-and-greet.

PhotoPass Photographer

Keep following DFB for more updates on the holiday festivities in Disney World!

Click Here to See the VERY Unique Thanksgiving Meal Coming to Disney Springs This Year

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