Santa Claus has returned to Disney Springs for the 2026 holiday season, and guests hoping to meet him will need to use a virtual queue rather than a traditional standby line.
Beginning November 11, 2026, Walt Disney World is operating a virtual queue for the Santa Claus meet-and-greet at Santa’s Marketplace, located near Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs.
The experience is scheduled to continue through December 24, giving families an opportunity to visit Santa throughout the holiday season.
Disney has confirmed five daily virtual queue distribution times, along with several important restrictions that guests should understand before arriving.
Disney Springs Santa Claus Virtual Queue Times
Guests can request a boarding group through the My Disney Experience app during five daily distribution periods.
| Virtual Queue Opening | Location Requirement |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Must be at Disney Springs |
| 11:00 a.m. | Must be at Disney Springs |
| 1:00 p.m. | Must be at Disney Springs |
| 3:00 p.m. | Must be at Disney Springs |
| 5:00 p.m. | Must be at Disney Springs |
All times are Eastern.
Unlike certain attraction virtual queues at Walt Disney World, guests cannot join this experience remotely from their hotel rooms or elsewhere around the resort.
Guests must physically be at Disney Springs to request a boarding group.
Disney also confirms that there will be no standby queue while the virtual queue system is operating.
That means guests cannot simply arrive at Santa’s Marketplace and wait in a conventional line without first obtaining a boarding group.
Distribution is subject to availability, and Disney may adjust the enrollment times.
How to Join the Santa Claus Virtual Queue
The process takes place entirely through the My Disney Experience mobile app.
Guests should first make sure they have the app installed and are signed into their Disney account.
Once at Disney Springs, they can open the app, navigate to the Virtual Queues section, and look for the Santa Claus meet-and-greet experience.
When a distribution period opens, guests can request to join the queue.
One person may request a boarding group for an entire party, with a maximum of ten guests.
Disney limits each guest to one virtual queue request for the experience.
After receiving a boarding group, guests do not need to remain directly outside Santa’s Marketplace.
Instead, they can explore Disney Springs while waiting for their return notification.
When their group is called, the app sends a push notification directing them back to the meet-and-greet location.
The notification includes access to a digital entry code that will be scanned upon arrival.
Guests who cannot locate their code can find their virtual queue information through the app’s main menu.
Where Is Santa Claus Located at Disney Springs?
The 2026 meet-and-greet takes place at Santa’s Marketplace, near Disney’s Pin Traders.
Disney Springs is Walt Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district, and admission to the district does not require a theme park ticket.
That makes the Santa Claus experience an option for families spending a day away from the theme parks, local visitors, or guests stopping by Disney Springs for holiday shopping and dining.
The location is also convenient for guests exploring the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, which features themed holiday trees displayed throughout the district.
Unlike a theme park character meet-and-greet, guests do not need to enter Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom to participate.
However, they still need to obtain a boarding group before visiting Santa.
What Happens If You Miss Your Boarding Group?
Disney advises guests to return promptly once their group is called.
Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
This is particularly important for families who plan to eat at a table-service restaurant, attend a performance, or spend an extended period shopping while waiting.
Although the virtual queue allows guests to avoid standing in a long physical line, it does not guarantee an exact meet-and-greet time when the boarding group is first obtained.
Guests should monitor their phones and make sure notifications are enabled.
Disney also emphasizes that obtaining a boarding group is required to participate in the experience.
If all available boarding groups have been distributed, guests may need to consider another distribution opportunity or a different day, subject to the one-entry restriction.
More Holiday Activities at Disney Springs
The Santa Claus meet-and-greet is part of a broader holiday season at Disney Springs.
Families can also visit Once Upon a Toy, where children can write letters to Santa.
The letters can be placed in a special mailbox for delivery to the North Pole.
Elsewhere around Disney Springs, holiday decorations, seasonal dining offerings, themed merchandise, and the Christmas Tree Stroll provide additional activities for visitors.
Disney Springs is also hosting a special Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on November 11 at The Landing, marking another seasonal celebration in the district.
For guests planning to meet Santa, the most important change is the virtual queue requirement.
The experience runs November 11 through December 24, 2026, with five daily enrollment opportunities beginning at 9 a.m.
Families should arrive at Disney Springs before their preferred distribution time, have the My Disney Experience app ready, and avoid relying on a standby line that will not be offered during the virtual queue period.
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Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar 2026 Menu Prices Revealed at Disney Springs — Full Food and Drink Lineup
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Disney reveals 2026 Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar prices at Disney Springs, with seasonal food from $14, cocktails at $19, and festive drinks.
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The holiday transformation of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is underway at Disney Springs, and guests now have a much clearer picture of what this year’s seasonal food and drinks will cost.
Walt Disney World has released pricing for 11 of the 12 items announced for the 2026 Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar menu.
The festive offerings debuted November 10 and are scheduled to remain available through January 11, 2027.
Disney previously revealed the seasonal lineup on November 2, but prices were not available at the time. The newly posted menu provides the first complete look at the cost of the holiday food selections and most of the specialty beverages.
The seven holiday food items range from $14 to $19, while all three priced seasonal cocktails cost $19 each.
One beverage, the Hot Chocolate Around the Globe Flight, still does not have a confirmed listed price.
Complete Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar 2026 Food Prices
The holiday menu features seven savory selections, including several new dishes inspired by traditional Christmas flavors.
| Holiday Food Item | Price |
|---|---|
| A Wreath of Wellington | $19.00 |
| Boughs of Holly Deviled Eggs | $18.00 |
| Holiday Freight Rolls — New | $16.00 |
| North Pole Catch — New | $19.00 |
| Oh Christmas Brie — New | $15.00 |
| Present Perfect Croquettes — New | $14.00 |
| Tinsel and Tender Bites — New | $18.00 |
The least expensive option is Present Perfect Croquettes, featuring fried turkey croquettes paired with a cherry-orange brandy glaze.
At $14, the dish provides a seasonal alternative to the restaurant’s regular light bites.
Guests looking for something more substantial can choose A Wreath of Wellington, a $19 dish featuring strip steak, mushroom duxelles, Gruyère cheese, and puff pastry, finished with herbed Parmesan and a horseradish-mustard aïoli.
Another $19 option is North Pole Catch, a seafood assortment featuring smoked trout dip, salmon pinwheels, and fish-and-shrimp cakes with accompanying sauces.
New Holiday Dishes Bring Christmas Flavors to the Menu
Several of the new items lean heavily into traditional holiday ingredients.
Holiday Freight Rolls, priced at $16, combine pork, beef, and sweet potato in crispy egg rolls, accompanied by sweet-and-sour cranberry sauce.
Oh Christmas Brie costs $15 and features crispy Danish brie with lingonberry marmalade and candied black pepper bacon.
The $18 Tinsel and Tender Bites dish includes Cabernet-braised short ribs, spiced macadamia nuts, and cauliflower purée.
Returning favorites include Boughs of Holly Deviled Eggs, which combine sweet potato-filled deviled eggs with fried chicken, cranberry, and herbs.
The variety gives guests several different ways to sample the seasonal menu without committing to a full table-service dinner.
For comparison, the restaurant’s regular light bites include options such as the Margherita Flatbread and the larger Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel.
The seasonal prices generally fall within the range of Jock Lindsey’s established menu rather than representing a separate premium-priced dining experience.
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Cocktail and Beverage Prices
Disney has also confirmed prices for four seasonal beverages.
| Holiday Beverage | Price |
|---|---|
| Cranberry Apple Compass Mule | $19.00 |
| Frosted Passage Martini | $19.00 |
| Holiday Cranberry Negroni | $19.00 |
| Hangar Holly Jolly — Nonalcoholic | $6.49 |
| Hot Chocolate Around the Globe Flight | Not yet listed |
The Cranberry Apple Compass Mule combines gin with apple cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and ginger beer.
The Frosted Passage Martini offers a sweeter option, featuring vodka, white chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, and cream.
For guests who prefer a more traditional cocktail profile, the Holiday Cranberry Negroni combines gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and cranberry juice.
All three are priced at $19.
The nonalcoholic Hangar Holly Jolly costs $6.49 and combines apple juice, kiwi syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale, finished with cranberries.
That makes it the least expensive specialty beverage on the holiday menu.
Hot Chocolate Around the Globe Flight Still Missing a Price
One announced offering remains an open question.
The Hot Chocolate Around the Globe Flight was included in Disney’s original holiday menu announcement but was not listed with a price when the seasonal menu became available.
The flight features three alcoholic hot chocolate variations made with Joffrey’s coffee and cocoa products.
The selections combine chocolate with ingredients such as tequila, chile liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, raspberry flavors, coconut rum, and Irish cream.
Disney has not established a publicly confirmed price for the flight in the newly posted menu information.
Its absence also leaves uncertainty about whether the offering is currently available for purchase.
Guests interested in ordering the flight should confirm its availability and price directly with the restaurant rather than assuming it is being served.
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar Returns to Disney Springs
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is located at The Landing in Disney Springs.
The restaurant is themed around Jock Lindsey, the pilot associated with Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Its aviation-inspired interior, eclectic decorations, and waterfront setting have made it a distinctive dining location since its opening in 2015.
The restaurant has also developed a tradition of seasonal transformations, including its Halloween Hangar Bar and holiday celebration.
These overlays introduce themed decorations and limited-time menu selections while retaining the venue’s familiar adventure-inspired atmosphere.
For 2026, the holiday menu is available from November 10 through January 11, 2027, extending well beyond Christmas and New Year’s Day.
That gives visitors traveling during the early January holiday period an additional opportunity to sample the seasonal offerings.
What Guests Should Know Before Visiting
The newly announced prices make it easier to budget for a visit.
A couple sharing two $19 food dishes and ordering two $19 specialty cocktails would spend $76 before applicable taxes and gratuity.
Guests who prefer smaller selections can choose the $14 croquettes or $15 brie, while the nonalcoholic holiday beverage provides a lower-priced drink option.
Menu items, prices, and availability remain subject to change.
The holiday menu is scheduled to conclude January 11, 2027, after which Jock Lindsey’s is expected to return to its regular offerings.
For guests visiting Disney Springs this holiday season, the newly released pricing provides a more complete picture of the seasonal experience.
With seven holiday food selections, three priced specialty cocktails, and a nonalcoholic option, Jock Lindsey’s has assembled a substantial seasonal menu rather than a handful of limited-time additions.