Santa Photo Experience
Visitors meet with Santa to share holiday wishes and have their portraits captured by professional photographers. Photo sessions accommodate groups of any size as long as everyone fits in the frame. Guests can select their photo packages onsite and access their purchased digital images online.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
Nov 6: 5:00-7:00 PM; Nov 7: 1:00-7:00 PM; Nov 8: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Nov 13-14: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Nov 15: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM; Nov 16-19: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Nov 20: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM; Nov 21: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Nov 22: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM; Nov 23-25: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM; Nov 27-28: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM; Nov 29: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM; Nov 30-Dec 4: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM; Dec 5: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Dec 6: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM; Dec 7-11: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM; Dec 12: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Dec 13: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Dec 14-18: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Dec 19: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM; Dec 20: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM; Dec 21-23: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM; Dec 24: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Nov 9-12 and Nov 26.
Ages
All ages
Accessibility
All venues are ADA/AODA compliant.
Pets
Pets can join the separate Pet Photos with Santa session on December 13; service animals are welcome.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve online early to secure your preferred date and time; reservations are encouraged, and the selected 15-minute window may be shared with other families.
- Arrive within your 15-minute reservation window; up to five families may be allotted to a slot, so it is not necessarily a private visit.
- Book online for 50% off a Shutterfly order, 10 free holiday cards, and a personalized digital Santa message before your visit.
- Walk-ups are welcome until closing, but booking ahead is encouraged if you want to lock in your date and time.
- Use the H&M entrance to reach Santa on the Lower Level, and avoid taking personal photos because photography on set is not permitted.
Special Events & Promotions
- Online reservations include 50% off a Shutterfly order.
- Online reservations include 10 free holiday cards.
- Online reservations include a free personalized digital video message from Santa.
- A private, sensory-friendly Caring Santa session is offered on December 6 for children with special needs and their families.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can visit Santa, and how many people can be in a photo?
Santa visits are for all ages, and there is no limit on the number of guests as long as everyone fits in the frame. Santa can also hold babies.
Should I reserve, and are walk-ups accepted?
Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required. Walk-ups are welcome until closing, but reserved time slots are shared with other families; arrive during your 15-minute reservation window.
Can I choose my photo package before meeting Santa?
You can select a package online or choose one onsite after your visit. Professional photographers take the photos, and personal photography is not allowed.
How do I get my digital photos after the visit?
Purchased digital photos are available online 24 hours after the experience. Use the QR code on your photo envelope or the link sent by text, then download and save them.
Is there a sensory-friendly Santa visit?
Caring Santa is a private, sensory-friendly experience for children with special needs and their families. One reservation is needed per family.
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