Christmas Tree Stroll, Santa Claus Meet & Greet, and More Returning to Disney Springs for 2026 Holidays

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Christmas Tree Stroll, Santa Claus Meet & Greet, and More Returning to Disney Springs for 2026 Holidays

In addition to Christmas shopping, Disney Springs at Walt Disney World will have its returning Christmas Tree Stroll, nightly snowfall, live entertainment, and a Santa Claus meet and greet.

Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll

A series of decorated Christmas trees inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars properties will be throughout Disney Springs for the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth. Guests can usually pick up a complimentary map and sticker sheet to help them find each tree, and then redeem the map for a button prize.

Disney confirmed the Toy Story tree (pictured above) will return this year.

Check out the 2025 Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll for an idea of what the trees might look like.

Nightly Snowfall

Nightly snowfall will take place in the Town Center of Disney Springs.

Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar becomes Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar once again with holiday decorations and seasonal menu items. Disney did not confirm the menu but check out our previous review.

Live Music & Other Holiday Entertainment

On select nights, there will be a rotating lineup of live regional and local bands at the Waterside Stage.

In the past, roaming entertainment has included toy soldier stilt walkers, snowflake rollerbladers, a holiday drum line, and a brass band playing holiday tunes.

Santa Claus Meet and Greet

Santa Claus is sitting on a decorative green sofa at Disney Springs, surrounded by red pillows, waving with his signature warm smile. A charming stone wall provides the perfect festive backdrop.

Santa Claus will meet at all four Walt Disney World theme parks and appear at Disney Springs through December 24. Specific times and locations will be in the My Disney Experience app. Last year, Santa met at Santa’s Marketplace, next to Disney’s Pin Traders in the Marketplace area.

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