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Santa Arrives at Disney Springs with a New Virtual Queue for 2025 Meet and Greets
The holly-jolly season is officially underway at Disney Springs because Santa Claus has landed at his Marketplace outpost, ready to hear wish lists and spread plenty of cheer. If you’re planning to visit the big guy this year, there’s a new process in place to help keep things merry and bright.
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Santa is meeting guests daily inside Santa’s Marketplace, located right next to Disney’s Pin Traders in the Marketplace area. Instead of waiting in a long line (because no one wants to spend their holiday shopping time standing still), guests must join a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app.
Virtual queue times drop at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. You must be physically at Disney Springs to join, and you’ll be able to include up to ten people in your party. Once you’re in, you’re free to shop, snack, or explore until your group is called.
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When your return time arrives, just show your QR code to the Cast Member at the entrance and step into a charming pre-photo area complete with a Christmas tree and fireplace scene. Inside, Santa’s cozy office awaits, decked out with toys, a Night Before Christmas book, and a green velvet couch where guests can sit with the man in red himself.
Santa will be greeting guests at Disney Springs through December 24, making it a perfect stop during a day of holiday shopping or a festive evening stroll.
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