# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Orlando, 2026

> We found 7 Santa outings for little kids in and around Orlando with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch and 6 photo spots and visits. Two are free. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 7 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at Aurora (The Celeste Hotel)** at Aurora at The Celeste Hotel, 4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826. When: Sun Dec 13, 2026. Time: Seatings at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. All-you-can-eat family-style breakfast, live entertainment, cookie decorating, hot chocolate and a meet-and-greet and photo with Santa. Reservations required; card held for a $25-per-guest fee on late cancellations or no-shows; pay on the day. Official page: https://aurorarestaurantorlando.com/special-events/

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at the City of Orlando Tree Lighting** at Lake Eola Park, Washington Plaza, Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5:30–9:30pm. Price: Free. Visit Santa, see Florida “snowfall” and watch the city tree light up, with food trucks and the Merry Market. Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2026-Tree-Lighting-Celebration
- **Santa Photos at The Florida Mall** at The Florida Mall, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809. When: Nov 13–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 8:30–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1364
- **Santa Photos at Altamonte Mall** at Altamonte Mall, 451 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0171
- **Santa's Cottage at Oh, What Fun! Lake Nona** at Lake Nona Town Center, 6955 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827. When: Fri–Sun Dec 4–20, 2026. Time: Fridays 5:45–8:45 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 1–8:45 p.m. Price: From $35 per person, includes digital photos. Story time and a sing-along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, then a meet-and-greet and photo. Advance reservations required; it fills up fast. Nightly snowfall at the festival on Fridays and Saturdays. Official page: https://www.ohwhatfunlakenona.com/calendar
- **Photos with Santa at Gaylord Palms** at Gaylord Palms Resort, Santa's Workshop (Alpine Village), Kissimmee, FL. When: Nov 13–Dec 24, 2026. Price: Photo package purchase required (covers multiple guests); no personal photos. Cashless resort. Official page: https://tickets.gaylordpalms.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=58
- **Santa and Mrs. Claus at Winter on the Avenue** at Central Park, Park Avenue, Park Ave, Winter Park, FL. When: Fri Dec 4, 2026. Price: Free. Tree lighting, carolers, s'mores, snow slides, children's choirs and a movie in the park. The Winter Park Christmas Parade with Santa is the next morning, Dec 5, 9–10:30 a.m. Official page: https://www.winterpark.org/signature-events/

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Orlando?
Two of this year’s Santa listings are free: Santa at the City of Orlando Tree Lighting and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Winter on the Avenue. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Santa Photos at The Florida Mall, Santa Photos at Altamonte Mall and Santa's Cottage at Oh, What Fun! Lake Nona. A morning visit before nap usually goes better than an evening one.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
Three listings start in the morning, including Santa Photos at The Florida Mall, Santa Photos at Altamonte Mall and Breakfast with Santa at Aurora (The Celeste Hotel). Two are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Orlando?
Santa Photos at The Florida Mall: Sensory-friendly session (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 8:30–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Santa Photos at Altamonte Mall: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book.

### How do you check these Santa listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).