Disneyland Resort has announced a change to its Santa Claus meet-and-greet for the 2026 Christmas season. Here’s what to know before your holiday visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet Change at Disneyland ParkCredit: Jess Colopy, Inside the MagicOn Wednesday, Disneyland Resort shared some new details about its plans for the 2026 holiday season at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, including everything from vacation discounts to new festive costumes for Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year will take over the Happiest Place on Earth from November 13, 2026, to January 6, 2027.As part of its holiday announcements on August 26, Disneyland Resort announced that it was relocating its traditional Santa Claus meet-and-greet at Disneyland Park. The jolly Christmas icon formerly met at the Fantasyland Theatre, which is now home to the Bluey’s Best Day Ever show.This year, Santa Claus will listen to holiday wishes and pose for photos at Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn, near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. Disneyland Park guests are encouraged to check the Disneyland Resort app or the entertainment schedule posted in the park for the most up-to-date information on meet-and-greets with Santa.Credit: armadillo444, FlickrUnlike most holiday season offerings at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, Santa Claus typically stops meeting Disney Park guests after Christmas Eve. In previous years, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have replaced the Saint Nick meet-and-greet with a character in a festive costume, such as Santa Goofy, for the remainder of the holiday season, which runs through January 7 this year.Spend the Holidays at the Disney ParksCredit: DisneyLearn more about the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Disneyland Resort, including festive character encounters, ride overlays, limited-time food and beverage offerings, holiday merchandise, and seasonal entertainment, on the Southern California vacation destination’s official website.What is your favorite holiday to spend at the Disney parks? Share your opinion with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post Disneyland Announces Removal of Traditional Santa Claus Meet-And-Greet for 2026 Holiday Season appeared first on Inside the Magic.