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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ToTBellHopJan 17, 2025

BrianJan 17, 2025

The main tree did.

ToTBellHopJan 17, 2025

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

wdwmagicJan 17, 2025

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

HauntedPirateJan 16, 2025

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.

wdwmagicJan 16, 2025

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 ChuckwagonJan 16, 2025

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

MisterPenguinJan 16, 2025

Keep decorations up for Chinese New Years!!

ToTBellHopJan 16, 2025

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 ChuckwagonJan 16, 2025

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

spectromagic04Jan 16, 2025

And the Christmas music is still playing.

wdwmagicJan 16, 2025

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

TTA94Jan 16, 2025

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 ChuckwagonJan 16, 2025

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