This season, Oviedo Mall will redefine an age-old family ritual with a brand new Santa Experience! Beginning Friday, November 24, children and families will immerse themselves in the holiday spirit with a memorable visit to Santa’s Workshop! Created by the brilliant and creative minds at Wizards & Lizards Craft Studio, this winter wonderland includes a special photo area with Santa as well as some fun surprises for his favorite visitors.
“Photos with Santa at Oviedo Mall is a time-honored tradition for our community. In the mall’s 25th year, we wanted to enhance that experience,” says Josh Gunderson, Director of Marketing & Events for Oviedo Mall. “Oviedo Mall is home to over 50 small businesses, and we wanted to utilize the amazing talents available to us in order to change the game when it came to photos with Santa.”
The captivating Santa photo set was designed and built by Adam & Dylan Brown (along with some special helpers) of Wizards & Lizards Craft Studio, located within Oviedo Mall. Handling the photography for this extraordinary experience is Oviedo-based Treasure Moments Photography.
“We want to encourage our community to think and shop locally this holiday season,” adds Gunderson.
In addition to general admission photo experiences, Oviedo Mall has planned exciting special events like Ugly Sweater Parties, Baby’s First Visit packages, and more.
Sensory-Friendly experiences with Santa are available on December 3, 10, and 17 outside of regular mall hours. And Pet Photo opportunities will be held November 25, December 2, December 8, and December 11.
The Freaks Visit Oviedo Mall’s Santa Claus
Earlier this month, we had the awesome opportunity for our very own special visit to the Oviedo Mall Santa Experience. Located near the American Cookie Company, we were first greeted by the sight of a vast Winter Wonderland. Complete with elves, snow and lots of festive scenery, families will love these adorable set pieces!
@freaks_of_hhn Now through Christmas Eve, get your family’s holiday photos at the brand new Santa Experience at Oviedo Mall! This unique meet and greet location features an expansive North Pole set created by Wizards and Lizards Craft Studio as well as professional photo packages by Treasure Moments Photography. Santa is ready to make memorable Christmastime memories for you and your children! Visit https://www.myoviedomall.com/photos-with-santa/ for more information and to make your reservation. #oviedomall #oviedo #oviedomallthrives #oviedomallfl #oviedomallkids #florida #santaclaus #santaiscoming #santaclausiscomingtotown #santaexperience #santasworkshop #winterwonderland #christmas #christmastime #christmas2023 @Oviedo Mall @Wizards and Lizards ♬ Santa Baby – Gwen Stefani
Once you enter Santa’s cozy living room and picture space, he will take the time to interact with your children, ask them what they want for Christmas, and pose for a few photographs. The professional photographers were awesome! They helped my kids find the right positions for the best pictures and clearly explained how to find my finished portraits.
Freaky Thoughts: The Oviedo Mall Santa Experience
The Oviedo Mall Santa Experience is a great way to continue this family-favorite holiday tradition. Kids will love the personalized attention from Santa Claus, and adults will enjoy the detailed set pieces and gorgeous pictures!
Don’t miss out on this magical experience and opportunity to create cherished holiday memories. Photos with Santa will be available now – December 24 at Oviedo Mall! For more information, visit myoviedomall.com.
