Santa loves Christmas in Florida!

In fact, he enjoys our balmy weather so much, you’ll find him all over Orlando! If you’re looking for some "face time" with the jolly old elf himself, you won’t have far to look. Santa enjoys Christmas at Disney, and makes appearances at all of the other theme parks as well. He loves shopping for Christmas in Florida, and he can even be found at the Best of Florida Christmas celebration at Gaylord Palms Resort! Yep, the big guy gets around! Be sure to catch Santa for a chat, and even a photo, while he’s enjoying his Christmas in Florida. Need help finding him? Check out the listings below.

NOTE:  THESE LISTINGS WERE ACCURATE FOR THE 2007 CHRISTMAS SEASON.  WATCH FOR 2008/2009 SEASON UPDATES!

• Gaylord Palms Resort
• Mall at Millenia
• The Florida Mall
• Town of Celebration
• Downtown Disney
• Festival Bay Mall
• Old Town 

Gaylord Palms Resort

Best of Florida Christmas

At Orlando's "holiday headquarters," kids can visit the Jolly Ole Elf Nov. 18 through Dec. 24, 2007.
Mon - Fri 4 - 8 pm
Sat - Sun 12 - 8 pm
Note: Santa will be available 12 - 8 pm from Dec. 17 through Dec. 24.

Santa Claus can be found in ICE!, in Florida F. Photos are available.

For children who are a bit shy, they can opt to send Santa an email instead! The free Santa email kiosk is near the entrance to ICE!, in Florida F.

Every Saturday and Sunday, the resort features "Brunch with Mrs. Claus" at Villa de Flora restaurant.

At Gaylord Palms Resort, families can also participate in an entire schedule of holiday activities, such as ICE! Skating, "Luminescence - A Christmas Fantasy” live stage show, Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt: featuring The Roaming Gnome, Christmas in Florida: The County Wreath Collection, and more! Of course, Gaylord Palms is also home to ICE!, a walk-through attraction hand carved from near TWO MILLION pounds of ice. Daily schedules are available at www.gaylordpalms.com/christmas.

Mall at Millenia

Featuring Christmas in Hollyville

Beginning Nov. 17, 2007, The Mall at Millenia sparkles with the most spectacular seasonal décor package ever presented by a retail center in Florida. The décor glitters with oversized ornaments in bright, festive colors, whimsical trees adorned in holiday splendor, sparkling stars that surprise at every turn, and the incredible Millenia tree.

At the center of the holiday excitement is Hollyville, a storybook village located in Grand Court, where imaginary characters come to life, animated creatures weave a holiday tale, snow flakes sprinkle the ground, giant decorative scenery enchants wide-eyed youngsters, and Santa Claus greets children every day. An original animated holiday short, displayed on giant LED screens, introduces original, fun-loving Hollyville characters to children of all ages.

Santa will be on-site for visits beginning Nov. 17 at 10:00 a.m. and throughout the season during mall hours; candid color photos, sepia-hued black and whites, and CD-Rom images are available for purchase. Each child visiting Hollyville receives an enchanting gift sure to be a keepsake – a complimentary puppet in the shape of Sir Berry, a Hollyville character.

The Florida Mall

The Florida Mall welcomes Santa Claus Nov. 10 through Dec. 24, 2007. The mall also offers extended holiday shopping hours.

Bonus: Pet photos with the Big Man himself will be available Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. after the mall closes. For more information call (407) 851-6255.

Town of Celebration

We are busy consulting with Stewie, the elf
in charge of Santa's travel schedule. Once his
schedule is confirmed, we will post it here.

Downtown Disney

At the Downtown Disney Marketplace, you'll find Santa Claus waiting to greet you at his chalet, Nov. 23 - Dec. 24, 2007, from noon until 10 p.m.

Festival Bay Mall

The "Celebrate Orlando" holiday festival is moving to Festival Bay Mall at International Drive. The event benefits Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network.

The festival will begin Nov. 23, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus, special activities and holiday entertainment. The festival will continue on weekends through Dec. 24 on selected dates.

Activities include a Holiday Fun Fair featuring local exhibits and vendors, live holiday performances, weekend appearances by Santa Claus, photos with Santa and much more!

Schedule highlights include:

Cinemark presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m.

Santa’s Holiday Indoor Parade
Dec. 1 at 12 p.m.

Holiday Performances
Every Saturday and Sunday from Dec. 1 through Dec. 16, 2007 
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Old Town

Holiday-goers can stroll Old Town's brick-lined streets and browse through a diverse selection of merchandise at more than 75 specialty stores. A variety of "carnival-style" rides and attractions are also offered.

Every evening from Dec. 3-21, the complex turns into a flurry of fun with nightly "snow" showers on the hour from 5-8 p.m.

As for Santa, you can find him here nightly.  As a bonus, Old Town offers free pictures with Santa Monday through Friday to anyone who brings an unwrapped toy or offers a cash donation.