Guide to Disney Springs Santa Meet and Greet: Dates, Times, and Virtual Queue Info

From November 8 through December 24, 2024, Santa will be greeting guests at Santa's Marketplace, hosted by Bauducco, near Disney's Pin Traders in the former Star Wars Trader gift shop.

For 2024, the popular meet-and-greet returns with a virtual queue setup, making it easier to plan your visit without waiting in a traditional line.

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Here's what you need to know about meeting Santa at Disney Springs:

Entering the Virtual Queue

To secure a spot, use the My Disney Experience app to join the virtual queue once you're on-site at Disney Springs. Openings for the virtual queue will be available at five times throughout the day:

• 9:00 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 3:00 PM
• 6:00 PM

This setup allows multiple chances to join the queue, so you can plan around your day at Disney Springs.

Important Details for Meeting Santa

• Location Required: You must be physically present at Disney Springs to join the virtual queue.
• One-Party Entry: Only one person in your group needs to request entry for your entire party. When your spot is ready, you'll receive a push notification with a link to your digital entry code.
• Accessing Your Code: If you can't find your entry code, tap the three-line "hamburger" menu in the app and go to "Virtual Queues."
• Party Size Limit: Each group can have up to 10 people.
• No Standby Line: This meet-and-greet is virtual queue only, meaning there won't be a standby line available.
• Availability: The virtual queue is subject to availability, so plan to join as early as possible to secure your spot.