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Walt Disney World Christmas resort character and resort Santa Claus meet and greets



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Updated 12/19/2012

One of the nice things about coming to Walt Disney World during the week of Christmas is the bonus character meet and greets that are offered at many of the resorts.  Last year a variety of characters were offered including Daisy, Mickey, Minnie, Lilo, Stitch, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n Dale, Donald and Scrooge (rumors point to Scrooge not meeting at Contemporary this year).

I’ve traveled to every resort to gather each resort Christmas Activities Guide and found the following information:  (Boardwalk, Coronado Springs, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs didn’t have one printed yet.)  I will update this information if it changes in any way.

Disney World Resort Christmas Character Schedules

Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House
Daisy and Donald in the Lobby
Dec 18, 20, 22, 24 4:30-8:15pm
Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village
Stitch or Goofy in the Lobby
Dec 19, 20, 21, 23 4:45-8:30
Beach Club Resort
Daisy & Donald in the Lobby
Dec 19-22 4:30-5:00 5:30-5:45
Boardwalk Resort
Mickey & Minnie in the Lobby
Dec 19-22 5:00-9:00pm
Caribbean Beach Resort
at Old Port Royale
23-Dec 5:00-8:45pm
Contemporary Resort
Chip n Dale: 4th Floor North End
Dec 17, 19, 21, 23 5:15-9:00pm
Fort Wilderness
at Crockett’s Tavern
24-Dec 4:45-8:30pm
Grand Floridian Resort
in the Lobby
Dec 18, 20, 22, 24 5:00-8:45pm
Polynesian Resort
Lilo & Stitch in the Lobby
Dec 17, 19, 21, 23 4:45-8:30pm
Port Orleans – French Quarter
in the Lobby
24-Dec 10:30-11:45am
Port Orleans –  Riverside
in the Lobby
24-Dec 8:00-9:15am
Wilderness Lodge
 Mickey & Minnie in the Lobby
Dec 19-22 4:30-8:15pm
Yacht Club
Daisy & Donald in the Lobby
Dec 19-22 7:00-7:30 8:00-8:15

Santa Claus will definitely meet at the following resorts:  (I will confirm  Coronado Springs, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs later)

Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House
Art of Animation Resort
All Star Resorts
Beach Club Resort
Boardwalk Resort
Caribbean Beach Resort
Contemporary Resort
Fort Wilderness
Grand Floridian Resort
Polynesian Resort
Pop Century Resort
Port Orleans –  Riverside
Wilderness Lodge

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Mariah

Tuesday 18th of December 2012

Thanks so much for the info! I'm currently staying at Saratoga Springs, so if I happen to hear anything I'll let you know!

kennythepirate

Tuesday 18th of December 2012

Thanks Mariah!

Cindy

Monday 17th of December 2012

Thank you so much for posting this! I had no idea they did these. Any chance there will be Photopass photographers with the characters?

kennythepirate

Wednesday 19th of December 2012

Cindy, yes there were photopass photographers at every resort meet tonight.

kennythepirate

Monday 17th of December 2012

I believe yes, but will confirm this week.

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