Santa is returning to a festive spot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season one more time before it goes extinct!
Santa in Animal Kingdom!
Santa stays BUSY making the rounds in Disney World during the holiday season! He makes appearances all over, including several places around the parks. And this year is your last chance to catch him in a DECKED OUT spot in Animal Kingdom!
Usually, Mickey Mouse is the undisputed A-list celebrity of Disney World. But during the holiday season, Santa definitely gives him a run for his money! There are tons of places to meet Santa around Disney World during Christmas time. And now, we’ve got confirmation of exactly where you can find him in Animal Kingdom this year!
Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree
This year, Santa is returning to the patio of Restaurantosaurus in Dinoland, USA! The area gets SUPER decked out for the holidays, so it’s definitely worth swinging by if you’re in the park to check it out!
Santa in Animal Kingdom in 2024
The backstory behind the decor (because of course there is one!) is that the students and faculty of the Dino Institute have transformed the space for their holiday party, featuring festive music, lights, stockings, and vintage dino decorations.
Restaurantosaurus during the Holiday Season
Santa will be greeting guests in this spot from November 14th through December 24th, 2025. And don’t forget, this year will be your last chance to meet Santa in this spot — Restaurantosaurus will permanently close on February 2nd, 2026, to make way for the reimagined land, Pueblo Esperanza!
DinoLand construction
We’ll be on the lookout for more holiday season fun around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates!
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