Santa Claus Meet and Greet Experience Coming to Former Star Wars Trading Post at Disney Springs

Oct 24, 2024 in "Disney Springs"

Posted: Thursday October 24, 2024 4:26pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Santa Claus is bringing festive cheer to Disney Springs this holiday season with an all-new meet-and-greet experience at the former Star Wars Trading Post, set to debut in November 2024 at Walt Disney World.

The Star Wars Trading Post has officially closed to make way for the transformation, where guests will be able to meet Santa Claus in a cozy, Christmas-themed setting. Expect festive décor and PhotoPass photographers to be on hand to capture those holiday pictures. Star Wars Galactic Outpost located on the West Side continues to be available for Star Wars merchandise.

Due to its popularity, a virtual queue will likely be available through the My Disney Experience app to help manage wait times.

Stay tuned for the official opening date and schedule.

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ToTBellHop2 days ago

Brian2 days ago

The main tree did.

ToTBellHop2 days ago

That’s…special. Should’ve come down when Festival of the Holidays ended.

wdwmagic2 days ago

EPCOT still has holiday decor up today on day one of Festival of the Arts.

HauntedPirate3 days ago

Can't. They first need to have the brand-new Mickey's Egg-stravaganza Easter parties, followed by the debuting Mickey's Summer-tastic Party. Only then can they think about Halloween parties in early August.

wdwmagic3 days ago

EPCOT today still has the American Adventure Tree and most its its entrance and World Showcase decor up. It is going to be a busy night tonight!

Fido Chuckwagon3 days ago

Not Halfway to Halloween. Halfway to Halfway to Halloween. That should be like right now! They should have parties!

MisterPenguin3 days ago

Keep decorations up for Chinese New Years!!

ToTBellHop3 days ago

They have in the past (though not last year, I don’t think). Some years, there were even special treats that week in April.

Fido Chuckwagon3 days ago

Perhaps they’re just a little early for Christmas 2025.

spectromagic043 days ago

And the Christmas music is still playing.

wdwmagic3 days ago

Christmas Tree is still up at Animal Kingdom as of Jan 16

TTA943 days ago

Lol, well a lot more would be better if WDW was like Tokyo lol, but anyway. It is a shame WDW doesn’t do more for Easter.

Fido Chuckwagon3 days ago

I’m going to have to stop you right there…