New holiday fun coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios this year – Including Santa Claus in Restaurantosaurus and Juggling Elves!

This year, you can meet Santa Claus at the 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party on the patio at Restaurantosaurus. As the guest of honor himself, Santa’s checked his list twice and invited everyone to join him in this festive new location as the students and faculty of the Dino Institute celebrate the season in (pre)-historic fashion from November 12th to December 24th. Bring the whole family, because a Santa sighting is perfect for the little ones! 

Be sure to head over to Discovery Island for the return of the happiest little animal herd around – the Merry Menagerie. These enchanting puppets feature winter animals of all sorts.

You can also meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, dressed in their holiday attire together at Adventurers Outpost. After dark, guests can view the sensational, seasonal Tree of Life Awakenings that bring the spirits of winter animals to life. 

Meanwhile, the holiday fun begins on November 12th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Marvel at the skills of Juggling Elves – these holiday helpers deliver festive cheer with a side of shenanigans as they show off their skills of juggling, comedy and more! 

Catch the jaunty jolly tunes of the Holiday Spirit Band. This dynamic brass group will make everyone in your party want to join in the fun and stroll into Santa’s good graces. 

And pick up your feet and march along with Seasons Jukebox as they bring all the performance and pep of a collegiate marching band. Hard-hitting horns, rocking drummers, and dazzling dancers will bring to life everyone’s favorite holiday classics and more.   

There’s more to experience for the holidays! Like the holiday overlay to For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration; another fabulous place to find Santa greeting guests at It’s A Wonderful Shop; and Sunset Seasons Greetings – with festive projections on The Hollywood Tower Hotel and magical snowfall – all along Sunset Boulevard once the sun sets on Tinsel Town. 

We know we will be attended the separately ticked event, Disney Jollywood Nights, next month! Stay tuned for more!

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