New Santa Claus Meet and Greet & Holiday Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World for 2024 – WDW News Today

Disney Parks Blog has revealed new holiday offerings coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter — including a new Santa Claus meet and greet.

New Holiday Entertainment at Walt Disney World for 2024

New Santa Claus Meet and Greet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Santa Claus is taking a break from sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom for holiday cavalcades to meet guests at the 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party.

The meet and greet will be held on the patio at Restaurantosaurus. Guests will be able to meet Kris Kringle surrounded by prehistoric decor from November 12 through December 24.

Other Wild Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

Guests will also be able to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together in their holiday best at Adventurers Outpost.

Disney Parks Blog also teased Merry Menagerie merchandise, an upcoming holiday Foodie Guide, and seasonal Tree of Life Awakenings after dark.

Fresh Festive Entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, three new entertainment acts will debut starting November 12.

The Juggling Elves will deliver festive cheer with a side of shenanigans as they display their juggling and comedic skills, and more.

The Holiday Spirit Band will bring jaunty and jolly tunes to the park in the form of a dynamic brass group.

The final new entertainment offering is Seasons Jukebox, a collegiate marching band with horns, drummers, and dancers ready to bring everyone’s favorite holiday tunes to life.

Guests are encouraged to check My Disney Experience for performance dates and showtimes.

Other holiday offerings will also return on November 12, including “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration;” a Santa Claus greeting at It’s A Wonderful Shop; and “Sunset Seasons Greetings” projections on The Hollywood Tower Hotel, complete with snowfall on Sunset Boulevard.

For even more holiday fun, guests can attend the second year of Disney Jollywood Nights, which will include a new ice skating show this year, “Glisten!”

Which new offerings are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments and on social media.

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Brit Tuttle