December is high stakes for us all. Tons to do and so many people to visit. But there’s one special celebrity many of us are making plans to meet in December – Santa Claus! We’ve rounded up where you can meet Santa in Central Florida all month long. Maybe you’ve already got that special Santa you see each year… if so, great! But if you’re looking for a plan for holiday fun and not sure where to meet Santa in Orlando, this list is for you. We’ve broken things out by a few categories of events.
Breakfast with Santa
We love this option. It’s pricier but you get to sit and relax and are guaranteed a longer amount of time to meet Santa and take photos. If you have kids who are on the fence about meeting Santa this gives them time to warm up.
December 1: The Club at Venetian Bay (New Smyrna Beach)
December 7 & 8: Celebration Gardens (Winter Park)- includes some of Santa’s friends: Anna, Elsa, & Kristoff!
December 8 & 15: The Alfond Inn (Winter Park)
December 14: Joe’s Crab Shack Daytona Beach, I-Drive, or Kissimmee locations
December 21: Oviedo Amphitheater
FREE
Bass Pro Shops: Now through December 24th each store has a special Christmas Wonderland with crafts and games.
Disney Springs: Now through December 24th Santa is hanging out by the Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs Marketplace. You can check in and leave a phone number to be texted when it’s your turn. Go for lunch, shop, and wander while you wait.
Light Up UCF: Santa will be hanging out at the UCF Bookstore. Check their schedule for dates and hours – bring your camera to take photos!
Enjoy a fun trip out at one of these many community events. All are free but will have food and vendor opportunities to make purchases. Lines to meet Santa will vary and you will have to take your own photos.
December 1: Light up SoDo
December 5: Tree Lighting Ceremony (Oviedo)
December 6: Light up Baldwin Park
December 7: Winter Wonderland (Southwest Orlando)
December 7: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Casselberry)
December 12: Holiday on the Drive (College Park)
December 14: Winter Spark Parade (Baldwin Park)
December 20: Santa’s Stories (Waterford Lakes)
December 21: Winterfest (Metrowest)
Mall Santas
You know the drill – wait in line, take the photos, buy the prints.
Sensory Friendly
Making magic available to everyone… these experiences focus on helping children on the spectrum be more comfortable meeting the big guy.
November 24: Altamonte Mall, The Mall at Millenia
December 1: The Florida Mall
December 8: Altamonte Mall, The Florida Mall, Lakeland Square, Oviedo Mall, Volusia Mall
December 15: The Florida Mall
