Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin on 13 nights during the 2026 holiday season.
Santa’s Holiday Hangout runs from 6 to 8 p.m. by the Swan pool. The schedule begins Thanksgiving weekend and continues on select nights through Dec. 22.
The complete 2026 Santa schedule
- November: 27, 28 and 29
- December: 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22
Local visitors and guests staying anywhere around Walt Disney World are invited. Mrs. Claus and Elf Kandy Kane host the poolside gathering as the group waits for Santa to arrive.
The event includes several photo opportunities, and visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras. The invitation extends beyond hotel guests to local visitors and people staying elsewhere around Walt Disney World.
See the full Santa’s Holiday Hangout schedule before making plans, since event details can change.