For those heading to Walt Disney World this holiday season, outside of spotting your favorite characters dressed in their holiday best, there’s someone else you may want to meet… which is why we’re answering the question: Where can you find Santa Claus at Disney World? Fortunately, the famous man in red will be spreading cheer across the resort once again in 2025 – with confirmed meet and greet appearances at both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Santa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Restaurantosaurus, DinoLand U.S.A.
Santa returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year for one final festive season in DinoLand U.S.A. From November 14 through December 24, you can meet Santa on the patio of Restaurantosaurus, which transforms into a quirky holiday celebration known as the “75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party.” Surrounded by colorful lights, prehistoric decorations, and cheerful cast members, this location offers a fun, dino-mite setting to meet Santa and snap photos.
This appearance holds extra significance, as this will be Santa’s last season in DinoLand, since the area is set to close in February 2026 for the new Tropical Americas land.
Santa at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney Presents
Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Santa will meet guests inside Walt Disney Presents, located on Animation Courtyard. This new location replaces the previous setup on Grand Avenue (Muppets Courtyard) and will offer a cozy indoor experience filled with classic holiday decor. Stop by to share your wishlists and take photos with Santa from November 8 through December 24, 2025.
More Holiday Magic Around the Resort
Beyond these two confirmed locations, Santa will also appear for meet-and-greets throughout Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney Springs through December 24.
During EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, find Santa at The Odyssey Pavilion or around World Showcase, where he appears as part of the Holiday Storytellers experience. Each pavilion highlights its own seasonal traditions, and Santa joins in to greet and share stories about Christmas customs around the world.
He’ll also take center stage in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and again when the parade steps off during regular park hours from December 22 through December 31, 2025.
