Visiting Santa Claus at Westminster Mall #ShopWestminster

This was our first time visiting Santa at Westminster Mall. I figured my son was old enough now to truly get into Santa and this seemed like such a classic thing to do. I myself never visited Santa when I was little so I missed out on all these great experiences. Anyhow, not having done this before, I was expecting huge lines, crying and screaming kids and most unfortunately, a Santa who didn't look like Santa. Boy was I surprised at our experience!


We walked up to Santa's cottage in front of Macy's around 11:30 and there was no line. We walked up to Santa's cottage and my four year old got a chance to talk to Santa and tell him what he wants for Christmas - a Fisher-Price Batman GeoTrax. Very specific, right? This Santa was very authentic looking - including a long white beard and long white hair. And to tell you the truth, it didn't look like he had to work too much on the stuffing. He looked GREAT!

His helpers were dressed in red shirts and black pants so it's easy to find them if you need any help. I should also let you know that you don't need to purchase pictures in order to visit Santa and every kid who chats with him will get a small candy cane.


The photographer took about ten pictures until we finally got one where both the kids were smiling, no one was blinking and looked very traditional. The photographer really worked with the kids to get a good picture and Santa was picture perfect the entire time. Also, because we purchased pictures I also got a chance to take a few with my camera phone. The nice part was that I got the chance to take the pictures with my phone before the photographer started taking his. This eliminated the kids being confused as to where to look.

We received our pictures super quick. Our package was composed of four wallets and one larger picture (a 4x6, I think) and it came out to $26.93 after tax. There was a nice display (see above) at the front by the cash register with other goodies that you could purchase to enhance your portraits.

We had a great first experience visiting Santa. We loved the attention that we received, how accommodating the staff was and how great Santa looked. We'll be back next year to take pictures again. Also, can I also just say that I much prefer the traditional Santa as opposed to "surfer" Santa? You know which one I'm talking about, right? The Santa dressed in board shorts and has a surfboard with him. So not traditional and so not my style.

If you're interested in visiting Santa this year, I highly recommend visiting him at the Westminster Mall. Santa hours are listed below.


By the way, Victoria's Secret is giving away a FREE plush doggie with every PINK purchase. While supplies last.

About Westminster Mall 

In November 2008, Westminster Mall completed a multi-million dollar renovation. Included were brand new family restrooms, a first of its kind children’s fully soft play area, soft seating vignettes, elegant planters throughout the mall, new interior and exterior directional signage. The mall entrance drives are landscaped with full king palm trees for a beautiful drive into the center. Our new state-of-the art theatrical lighting, contemporary remodeled cafe with new Italian furniture and redesigned restrooms with new amenities and fixtures were created to enhance your shopping experience. The entire lower level of the center is carpeted for guest enjoyment and comfort. Automatic sliding doors were installed at each of the main entrances for an easier stride into the mall.