The holidays feel extra magical across Walt Disney World right now. Thousands of twinkling lights, festive music, and the man in red himself are taking over all four theme parks and Disney Springs.

Animal Kingdom celebrates the season with globally inspired decor, including the charming Merry Menagerie puppets on Discovery Island. This year, you can meet Santa in a brand-new spot. Across from the Theater in the Wild, Santa’s Holiday Grove features snow flurries, seasonal treats, and a festive soundtrack.

Show Director James Silson explains that Santa’s campsite features handcrafted toys, sculptures, and navigational tools straight from his travels. After Christmas Eve, Goofy takes over the grove dressed as Santa through January 3.

Walt Disney Presents shines this season with a brand-new holiday installation and classic short films like Pluto’s Christmas Tree and The Art of Skiing.

Santa holds court inside Walt Disney Presents amid the new festive flair. If you attend Disney Jollywood Nights, you might even spot Duffy dressed as Santa.

The International Festival of the Holidays brings international storytellers like Père Noël in France and Barn Santa in Norway to the World Showcase.

CommuniCore Hall hosts an incredible Spaceship Earth gingerbread display alongside Santa’s wintry meeting spot. Over at The Odyssey, Goofy dressed as Santa poses for family photos.

Main Street, U.S.A. serves up pure winter nostalgia with garlands, giant bows, towering trees, and magical snow flurries.

Catch Santa waving from his sleigh during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, or head to Storybook Circus starting Thanksgiving Day to meet him in person. Don’t forget to check out the classic Jingle Cruise in Adventureland for extra holiday laughs.

Santa sets up his workshop near Disney’s Pin Traders for one of the most popular photo ops on property. Access his workshop efficiently by joining the virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app.

Capture every moment with Disney PhotoPass photographers stationed across all parks and Disney Springs, and download your snapshots easily with Memory Maker.