Where Can I See Santa at Disney World and Universal Orlando?
Santa loves theme parks! In fact, he visits Orlando every chance he gets, even during the busy holiday season.
Here’s a quick list of where you can find Santa Clause at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
Walt Disney World
Where you can find Santa Clause at Disney World 2021. This year Disney introduced Black Santa to be more inclusive of how Santa is celebrated in communities worldwide.
Magic Kingdom - Santa appears during the Very Merriest After Hours event as part of the holiday parade. This is a seperate ticketed event.
Epcot - You can say hi to Santa at the American Adventure. Also, the storytellers have returned to World Showcase. Father Christmas will be at the United Kingdom pavilion. In Norway, you can hear the humerus story of Sigrid and the tricky Barn Santa. In France, Père Noël, will be reading the letter of a child and their holidays wishes.
Hollywood Studios - Santa will be in the Merry MotorCars parade waving to guests.
Animal Kingdom - Santa will pass by on a special float along Discovery River.
Disney Springs - To see Santa, you’ll need to sign up through the virtual queue. When you arrive at Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs, check for a sign with a QR code.
Universal Orlando
Santa brings up the rear of the holiday parade at Universal Studios Florida.
Universal Studios Florida - Santa can be found in Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s each evening.
Grinchmas at Universal Orlando
Seuss Landing - Enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, plus meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity at All The Books You Can Read Bookstore.
Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.