Santa Claus Flotilla Returns for 2022 Holiday Season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

Santa Claus Flotilla Returns for 2022 Holiday Season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Santa Claus has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for another season of festive flotillas. He can be seen on Discovery River periodically throughout the day.

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Santa is of course appearing in his iconic red suit with white fur trim.

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His flotilla is decorated to look a bit like a sleigh.

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It has red cloth hanging over the sides. Two rabbit figures hold red and green lanterns at the front.

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The floor of the flotilla looks like planks of wood with snowflakes painted on them.

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Large swirls and reindeer flats are on the sides.

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There are also colorful pinwheels across the flotilla.

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Santa has his bag of toys at his feet.

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The back of the flotilla features blue and purple cloth with tassels hanging from them.

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The baskets sitting on the back are painted to look like animals.

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Are you hoping to meet or see Santa Claus at Walt Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments.

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