The holiday spirit is jingling its way back to Disney Springs with the much-loved Santa Claus meet and greet! Starting November 8 and running through December 24, Santa will be welcoming guests in the Marketplace, right near Disney’s Pin Traders. With a cozy new home in the former Star Wars Trading Post, “Santa’s Marketplace hosted by Bauducco” promises a merry experience for the whole family.
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This year, Disney is once again offering a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app. Guests can join the queue at several times each day—9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m.—and only one person from each party needs to reserve a spot for groups of up to 10. When it’s your turn, you’ll receive a push notification with a link to a digital entry code, making it a breeze to check in for your time with Santa. The virtual queue is subject to availability, and with no standby line, hopping into the app will be the way to go!
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While you wait to share your holiday wishes with Santa, Disney Springs has loads of festive fun to keep you in the holiday mood! Enjoy the Christmas Tree Stroll with Disney-themed trees around every corner, savor seasonal treats and drinks, dance along to tunes from the Santa Sleigh DJ, and even experience nightly snowfall in Town Center. Young guests can also pen their letters to the North Pole at Once Upon a Toy, adding a little extra holiday magic to their day.
